Local Events and Things To Do 31st Midwest Salute to the Arts, August 23rd-25th, 2019. Moody Park, 525 S Ruby Ln, Fairview Heights, IL. At the Midwest Salute to the Arts you’ll find 100 remarkable artists competing for prizes and selling their creations, from photography and painting to jewelry and sculpture. Plus, enjoy live entertainment and music throughout the fest. There’s something for everyone to see, hear and do, so come with family and friends for a day dedicated to all things creative. For more info, go to www.midwestsalute.com. World Powerhouse Wrestling Presents: Live Pro Wrestling Gridiron Showdown, August 24th, 2019. Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St. Collinsville, IL. Doors open at 6pm, bell time 7pm. Come out and help us raise money for the Collinsville Raiders by watching some great pro wrestling action! Tickets are $10. Available at the Collinsville VFW, All Pro T’s and https://wpw.ticketleap.com/.
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C3's Back to School Bash, August 24th, 2019, 10am-2pm. Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, IL. Collinsville Community Collaboration's Back to School Bash located at the Collinsville Aqua Park. A family expo event to check out local business vendors, giveaways, municipal touch-a-truck, clubs from Collinsville District 10 and great eats. Will be a perfect day to hit the Aqua Park! For more info, go to www.c3collinsville.com.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Midwest Wing Fest Car Cruise 2019, August 31st, 2019, 12-4 pm. St. Clair Square, 134 St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, IL. There will be attendance prizes, dash plaques to the first 150 vehicles and a 50/50. Please no outside food/drinks, pets or loud music. There will be food, drinks and live music at the show. Go to https://midwestwingfest.com/ for more info. 2019 Millstadt Homecoming, Aug. 31st-Sept 1st, 2019. Leiderkranz Park, Millstadt, IL. Ride Tickets will be available before the event (details soon). Parade will be 5:00 P.M. Saturday and Sunday. Parade Route and details at www.millstadtcommercialclub.org. Painting the Town Gold-Edwardsville Glen Carbon. Our Mission is to bring awareness to the statistics of and raise funds for pediatric cancer research throughout the month of September on a community wide level. We are committed to bringing together entire communities to achieve our goal of defeating pediatric cancer one community at a time. All proceeds raised through Painting the Town Gold are donated directly to fund pediatric cancer research for all types of pediatric cancer. To learn more about‌ (Continued on page 7.) www.metroeastmessenger.com
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At The Metro East Messenger, we love to highlight small local businesses that we think you should know about. In this issue we are featuring Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill in Edwardsville, IL. Every so often, we get a craving for Cajun seafood and Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill is always our go to place! As soon as you walk in, you are immediately transported to Bourbon Street with their New Orleans décor and 400-gallon saltwater aquarium. The servers are always friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. And you’ll often see the owner, Henry, warmly greeting and chatting with his patron. The menu is very large, and their food is always fresh, exciting and makes you feel like you’ve stepped into N’awlins. Whether your wanting crab legs, shrimp and grits, a blue crab sandwich or gator bites, Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill is going to satisfy any Cajun seafood craving. Be sure to check out their website for their weekly food and drink specials. Some of these include, Crabby Monday’s (buy a pound, get a half pound free), Cajun Seafood Lasagna on Tuesdays and charbroiled fresh oysters on a half shell on Wednesdays. They also have live music on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s. And don’t forget about their Bourbon Street Sunday Brunch! If you haven’t been to this hidden gem yet, you really need to go!
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill (618) 650-9109 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL (Behind Buffalo Wild Wings)
HOURS OF OPERATIONS: Mon – Thurs 11 am – 9 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am – 10 pm Sunday 10:30 am – 9 pm
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) all the events taking place throughout the month of September (including a 5k, music trivia night and more!) go to https://ptgglened.org/. 2019 Granite City Labor Day Parade, Sept. 2nd, 2019, 10am-1pm. Parade assembly begins at 8:00 a.m. in downtown Granite City on State Street between Niedringhaus & 18th street. The parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. and ends in Wilson park. Edwardsville Book Festival, September 7th, 9am-4pm. Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL. Save this date for the 1st Annual Edwardsville Book Festival! We are planning a day of fun, including local authors & booksellers, crafts for sale, published author panel discussions, fun activities for kids, musical entertainment, and food & drink. Hosted by the Edwardsville Public Library. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2ZjZFep. Cornerstone Farms Festival and Fundraiser, Sept. 7th, 2019. 5-8pm. Cornerstone Farms, 1711 St. Route 4, Saint Jacob, IL. Enjoy a free evening of pony rides, cornhole tourney, volleyball, fishing, soccer, and live music. Food trucks, door prizes, and a silent auction will also be on site. For more info, call 618-980-8300 or visit us at cstonefarms.com. Any charitable contributions are tax-deductible and support our ongoing work creating a haven for the marginalized, including children with special needs and refugees.
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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name
Address
Denny's
1) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 345-8995 2) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL, (618) 622-0471
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill
215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109
Glazy Squares
1) 443 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-5242 2) 410 Beltline Rd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 344-0200
Huddle Bar & Grill
1101 Caseyville Road, Suite J, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-8555
Jilly's Cupcake Bar
222 E Park St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 307-9545
L.C.'s Pub
605 N. Main Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-9007
Lottie's Café
1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL, (618) 223-8253
Carryout/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Karaoke Every Other Friday Carryout/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Mady's
623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL, (618) 505-7188
Bar/Casino
McDill's Irish Pub
334 Saint Louis Rd, Collinsville, IL,(618) 344-9875
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
Other Features American/Bar & Grill Open 24 Hours
Website
www.dennys.com
Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Seafood/Daily www.gulfshoresrestaurantan Specials/Weekly Live Music (see website for dgrill.com dates and times) Dine In/Pastries/Coffee
www.facebook.com/GlazySq uaresdonuts/
Carryout/Catering/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily www.huddlebarandgrill.com Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music Award Winning Cupcakes/Ice Cream/Custom Cakes/Wedding Cakes/Online Ordering Available
www.jillysedwardsville.com
www.facebook.com/LCs-Pub www.facebook.com/LottiesCafe Mady's Facebook Page
Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry https://www.facebook.com/ Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing McDills
1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL, Order (618) 659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasonal 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL, (618)726-2244 Specials
www.peelpizza.com
The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill
171 S. Main St. Glen Carbon, IL, (618) 288-2141
Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Occasional Live Music
https://www.facebook.com/ WoodenNickelGlenCarbon/
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
111 W Market St, Troy, IL, (618) 667-2221
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Woody'z Pub & Grill
100 S. Long Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 344-3218
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
China King (Edwardsville)
1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-1888
Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery
www.edwardsvillechinaking. com
China King (Troy)
535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL, (618) 667-8886
Dine in/Carry Out
See Menu
www.timeoutsportsbargrill.c om https://www.facebook.com/ Woodyz-Pub-Grill1471695363047851/
Asian
Mexican
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL, (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL, (618) 4766223
Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Party Room
www.mariachismexfood.com
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474
Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every Other Friday
www.zapatasmexican.com
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Business Directory Gas & Convenience
Circle K
7900 N Illinois St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-1286
2233 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-1352
301 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-6013
www.circlek.com
(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177
1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269
(618) 622-2220
Handee Mart
411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-3667
https://www.facebook.com/hande emartcaseyville/
Huck's Convenient Food Store
1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 632-4807
www.hucks.com
702 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-9777
Shell
970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-0630 (618) 632-2787
https://find.shell.com
TA
819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9931
www.ta-petro.com
Moto Mart
www.shell.com
Retail & Services Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist
2400 N Center St Maryville, Illinois
(618) 410-0882
www.facebook.com/chereedhairst ylist
Chiropractic Works
410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 477-8364
www.chiropracticworkscollinsville. com
DogWatch Hidden Fences
Email: Alan@dogwatchofillinois.com
(618) 692-9131
www.dogwatchofillinois.com
Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Denise Arendell
303 Fountains Parkway, Suite 210 Fairview Heights, Il 62208 denise.arendell@edwardjones.com
(618) 622-4977
www.edwardjones.com/denisearendell
Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli
804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6268
https://www.facebook.com/Kellys ButcherShopDeli/
Lonnie's Liquors
2004 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3430
1150 St. Louis Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-0611
25 Commercial St, Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-7490
7835 Ivory Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 638-2710
The Autobody Shop
6665 Center Grove Rd Edwardsville IL, 62025
(618) 656-6545 (24 Hour Towing after hours (618) 593-7603)
www.theautobodyshop.net
Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf
Email: Alan@xgreensynthetic.com
(314) 241-8873
www.xgreensynthetic.com
Mike's Automotive
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Hotels Comfort Inn Collinsville
8 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(480) 725-1637
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Days Inn Collinsville
12 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 803-4032
www.wyndhamhotels.com
4 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-0607
www.marriott.com
Fairfield Inn by Marriott St. LouisCollinsville La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville
6 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 855-8400
www.laquintacollinsville.com
(618) 223-5383
www.wyndhamhotels.com
(618) 624-3636
www.choicehotels.com
(618) 212-1300
www.ihg.com
(618) 688-2526
www.wyndhamhotels.com
(618) 398-7124
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Best Western- Troy
2 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 305 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 313 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 45 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 140 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 2020 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9200
www.bestwestern.com
Red Roof Inn
2030 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-2222
www.redroof.com
Super 8-Troy
910 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 505-1189
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Super 8-Collinsville Econo Lodge Holiday Inn Super 8 by Wyndham Wingate by Wyndham
Best Western
116 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-8600
www.bestwestern.com
Extended Stay America
154 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-1757
www.extendedstayamerica.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites
136 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2323
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Sleep Inn
140 Venita Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 589-3999
www.choicehotels.com
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
445 Regency Park Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-4900
www.marriott.com
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Touch-A-Truck, Sept. 7th, 2019, 10am-1pm. O’Fallon Community Park, 401 E. 5th St. O’Fallon, IL. Touch-aTruck is a free public event. Various types of trucks, vehicles, and machines will be on site for children to touch, climb on, and ask questions about! The trucks will be in a supervised environment with accompanying personnel to teach kids about the equipment and how these vehicles help us and our community. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event such as Chick-Fil-A and Roy-el Catering. Please register for this free event for preparation purposes at http://bit.ly/2M413Qa. MEHS Woofstock 2019 presented by Carol House Furniture, Sept. 7th, 2019, 11am-3pm. Triangle H Farm, 2082 S. Moreland Rd. Edwardsville, IL. Join us for a family friendly festival featuring live music entertainment from Spillie Nelson! Help MEHS continue the lifesaving work we do in the community and have fun doing it! Friendly dogs are not only welcome but are encouraged! Enjoy the dog park presented by Kennelwood Pet Resorts, biergarten with Recess Brewing beer bus, kids crafts & pony rides, high energy doggie demos, food trucks, VIP packages and exhibitor area with local craft vendors and more! For tickets, go to http://bit.ly/31poNSq. Annual September Fiesta, Sept. 7th, 2019, 2-11:55pm. Mexican Honorary Commission, 1801 Spruce St. Granite City, IL. Join us for the Annual September Fiesta! Local vendors, children’s games, authentic Mexican food, authentic Mexican dance program, music by Los Patrones 7:30pm. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2M3r6qB. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 9-11 Memorial Hospital 5K Run/Walk, Sept. 8th, 2019. 9:11am-12pm. Downtown Belleville, 101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL. This 5K Run/Walk honors those who died in the foreign attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. All proceeds benefit the maintenance of the Sept. 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois located at 1125 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2M6yt0b. Fishing Derby, Sept. 13th, 2019, 5:45-7pm. South Pond at O’Fallon Family Sports Park, Come out to the O’Fallon Family Sports Park for a fun evening of fishing! Fishing poles and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Meet at the South Pond to participate in the derby. Please register for this event at http://bit.ly/31vyvTl. This event is FREE to the public! Ages 6 and up are welcome! 2nd Annual FBMaryville Car Show, Sept. 14th, 2019, 9am-3pm. First Baptist Church Maryville, 7110 St. Rt. 162, Maryville, IL. Join us for a family-friendly car show with live music, bounce houses, face painting and food! Event is free for spectators! If you want to enter a car in the show, registration is day of the event. In case of rain the car show will be held on Saturday, 9/28. All money collected through registration and donations will go to Maryville Outreach Center. Maryville Outreach Center helps meet people's needs through the Food Pantry, Grandma's Attic, and Residents' Assistance Program (RAP). For more info, go to https://fbmaryville.org/maryville-outreach-center.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Collinsville Italian Fest, Sept. 20th-21st, 2019. Channel your inner Italian during the two-day Italian Fest on the streets in Uptown Collinsville. Compete against your friends in a Grape Stomp competition, sit back and enjoy an Italian themed parade, put on your running shoes and take part in a 5K Run. And there's more: enjoy a Bocce Ball Tournament, Miss and Mister Italian Fest Pageant, an Italian Film and Exhibit, live music and great Italian food, the festival offers great entertainment for the entire family. Free admission. Free parking. For times and more info, go to www.italianfest.net. 39th Annual Belleville Oktoberfest, Sept. 20th, 2019, 11am-10pm. Enjoy 3 stages of live entertainment, authentic German cuisine, a children’s area for the youngsters to enjoy, complete with rides, shaved ice, cotton candy and so much more! There is also the annual wiener dog race & costume contest held on Saturday of the event! You can also partake in our cornhole tournament, enjoy the classic car show, plus enjoy the countless German beer options. For more info, go to www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com.
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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken (Family Features) Keep your kitchen cool and comfortable with grilled meals that banish the heat to the outdoors. Find more refreshing meal solutions at milkmeansmore.org. Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of Milk Means More. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 16 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients 1 1/2 1 1 2 2 4 4 1/4 1
cups buttermilk tablespoon mustard powder tablespoon Sriracha teaspoons minced garlic teaspoons paprika chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on chicken thighs, bone in, skin on vegetable oil, for grill cup chopped fresh parsley lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions: In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika. Place chicken in large ziptop bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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