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CONTENTS 2 ART 3 LETTER RIP 4 CAREERS 4 TRAVEL 4 ANDY SINGER 5 TECHNOLOGY 6 BUSINESS 7 FAKE ASTROLOGY 8 EVENTS/CLASSIFIEDS 9 SPOTLIGHT 10 COVER STORY 11 PUBLIC NOISE 11 LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS 14 FOODIE PIC OF THE WEEK 14 FILM CAPS & PICKS

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LETTER RIP

PRISON FOR FALSE ACCUSERS? Dear Readers,

tried in the court of public opinion. The accused has a constitutional right to face Before you grab your pitchforks and his accuser. Dr. Ford does not want that. torches, allow me to share my thoughts on The accused must present a defense for the #MeToo Movement. the case. That can’t be done if Dr. Ford insists that Kavanaugh testify first! To what As this issue of the Public News goes to charge would Kavanaugh respond if he press there exists some were to testify first? Where is due process? uncertainty regarding Where is the rule of law? Do the Demothe confirmation of crat’s really think that a damning letter Brett Kavanaugh to the alone can topple a man like Kavanaugh? Supreme Court. Aside An accusation with contradictions, story from the paid protests holes and witnesses that were not there or from the gallery, there can’t recall the event as described is weak is a new element that to say the least. I think Dr. Ford is beginwas introduced in the ning to see that this is not going to work as eleventh hour. That intended. Why should she be believed on element was a letter face value? Dr. Ford’s allegations are now Ken Petty written by Dr. Christine being tried in the court of public opinion. Blasey Ford describing Can a he said/she said hold up in a court an alleged sexual attack she suffered when under scrutiny? I think Dr. Ford is finally she was 15-years old by a then 17-year old figuring this out. Brett Kavanaugh. The letter had been in the possession of Senator Dianne FeinDo the Democrats think it’s worth weaponstein (D-CA) through out Kavanaugh’s izing the #MeToo Movement for political confirmation hearing, but only introduced gains, even of proven false? Would false when it appeared that his confirmation was accusers come forward with false stories secured to move on to a vote on the Senate if they knew that falsely accusing somefloor. But why wait so late to introduce this one of a crime would land themselves in information? My guess is that this is politi- prison? I don‘t think George Soros has cally motivated. You have to remember that enough money to buy the integrity of every Kavanaugh was President Trump’s second one he wishes to influence. Certainly the pick in less than two years to fill a vacancy protesters who were taken out of the galon the Supreme Court. It was assumed that lery were paid in cash outside the halls of the President’s pick would be conservative the confirmation hearings. But what will it and leftists feared that Roe v. Wade (right do to women who actually were sexually of a woman to terminate her pregnancy) attacked, abused or even raped. Will their would be held in the balance. It made sense stories cease to be believed because of Dr. to stall, delay, or even derail Kavanaugh’s Ford? confirmation for as long as it could. The mid-term elections are just a few weeks There has to be accountability for both the away and the Democrats are hoping to accused and the accuser or our country and retake the House of Representatives and the rule of law is lost. even the Senate. Let’s get back to the #MeToo movement. Dr. Ford’s allegations, though serious, should be weighed in the court of law, not

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COLUMNS

CAREERS

TRAVEL

5 WAYS TO BLOW YOUR NEXT JOB INTERVIEW

TOP WAYS AIR TRAVEL IS CHANGING FOR PASSENGERS

(StatePoint) The unemployment rate in the U.S. is at an all-time low, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many employers are struggling to find skilled workers. To overcome the challenge, companies are connecting with job candidates using emerging technologies, like video interviewing. Video interviewing can be daunting, and it’s easy to make crucial mistakes that will ensure you don’t get that next job -- but it doesn’t have to be! To prepare, keep in mind these five “don’ts,” from the experts at Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the country. 1. Don’t forget to wear a shirt. Rather than sitting across from the person conducting your interview, you can sit in

(StatePoint) At any given time, up to 5,000 aircraft are in American skies. Ten million passenger flights took place in 2016. The “Golden Age” of air travel may feel like it’s long gone in a time of heightened security and since the advent of mass affordable flight, but experts say that consumers can expect flying to be more comfortable and convenient in the coming years -- even when you’re riding coach. “To survive and thrive, airlines are focused on product innovations and comfort upgrades to ensure repeat business from customers,” says Jennifer Coutts Clay, who has over 40 years of experience in the operational management and marketing of airlines, including time with British Airways and Pan Am. She is the author of “Jetliner Cabins: Evolution and Innovation,” a new eBook app

whatever quiet place you choose. However, it’s still important to dress the part. Your appearance should be similar to how you would look for an in-person interview. “Under no circumstances should you complete a video interview in a t-shirt -- or worse, without a shirt at all. Yes, we have actually seen this,” says Greg Dyer, president of Randstad Commercial Staffing. 2. Don’t choose the wrong location. Coffee shops can be a great place to catch up on work, but they’re not so great for video interviews due to background noise and other distractions. Opt for a quieter location, like your own home. If you live somewhere close to construction or noisy

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featuring a historical record and futuristic look at the commercial flying experience, with over 6,000 images and interviews with airline experts. Are you a frequent flier? Clay says these trends may be headed your way: • Better seating: Ergonomically constructed seat-frames, climate-controlled seat-cover fabrics and lumbar-supporting contoured seat-foam inserts are just a few of the cabin upgrades being made to ensure more comfortable travel. • Mood lighting: Passengers are given more freedom to control their immediate surroundings through lighting. Thanks to developments in LED technology, many airlines are phasing out cold-looking lighting instal-

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TECHNOLOGY

5 TIPS TO BRING YOUR HOME’S WI-FI ‘DEAD ZONES’ TO LIFE low-cost suggestions: 1. Keep your router away from metal. Objects such as mirrors, televisions, appliances or anything large made primarily of metal (i.e. decorative furniture, filing cabinets, even fish tanks!) have the potential to impair your network’s signal strength. If possible, move such items and your router apart.

(StatePoint) Whether it’s to stream a movie from the bedroom or lock the front door using smart home technology, you’ve likely come to expect Wi-Fi to reach every corner of your house. The reality is that there are certain locations in many homes where Internet-connected devices and smartphones are unable to receive a steady Wi-Fi signal (or any signal at all) from the router. These sad places are called “dead zones.” “Dead zones typically include bathrooms, second and third story bed-

rooms, attics, basements, garages and back patios -- and they can drive everyone in the house absolutely crazy,” says Jeff Parker, the “Wi-Fi Guru,” and editor of the Milo Wi-Fi Blog, a source for practical advice, new products, and leading-edge technology dedicated to enhancing the Wi-Fi experience. So, given today’s basement-to-attic demand for Wi-Fi access, what is the most economical and effective strategy for winning the battle against dead zones in your home? Parker offers five no-cost/

5. Don’t let your battery die. You really only need two things to successfully sirens, look into reserving a room at your complete a video interview: a phone or local library. And, if all else fails, consider computer with a camera and a reliable investing in a noise-cancelling headset. internet connection. Avoid sabotaging Don’t let a jackhammer upstage you! yourself, and make sure your device is 3. Don’t forget to tidy up. Before you fully charged and your internet is running settle into your interview, take stock of without disruption prior to the start of what’s going on behind you. It may be your interview. time to take down that psychedelic band “The growing use of video interviews is poster or toss those empty soda cans sita no-brainer in today’s always-connected ting around. You should be the star of your world,” says Dyer. “Once you get past the interview -- not your clutter. learning curve, it’s a win-win for both job 4. Don’t pick your nose. Don’t do anyseekers and employers. Video interviewing thing during your video interview that you is convenient and, best of all, fast. Most wouldn’t do during an in-person interview. video interviewing technologies work on This means picking your nose, respondsmartphones, which makes an interview ing to text messages, and yes, going to the on your 30-minute break much more restroom. Approach your video interview feasible.” with the same level of professionalism that For more tips and tricks to help you land you’d approach an in-person interview. your dream job, visit randstadusa.com. And if you live in a busy household, don’t Job searching? Be prepared for the posforget to lock the door. You don’t want sibility of a video interview and get a leg your family members barging in midup by learning to avoid the most common interview. mistakes.

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2. Switch to a less crowded frequency. In living spaces like apartment buildings, too many broadcasting networks can interfere with each other and impact Wi-Fi quality. Because routers broadcast across two wireless frequency bands, 2.4 and 5 GHz, when one is too crowded it acts like a highway packed with cars. The good news is you can usually switch frequencies within your mobile device settings to use the less crowded channel.

can end up slowing down because of the heavy workload. You can think of rebooting your router as basically refreshing it and clearing any memory or stalled tasks. 4. Get the latest hardware. If you’re still using that dinosaur router from the early 2000s, it’s probably time for an upgrade. Outfitting your home with a smarter and more advanced router could be the solution to your Wi-Fi woes, especially if your existing router is a very old model with limited capabilities. Internet service providers often provide router upgrades by request for no charge. 5. Consider a distributed mesh Wi-Fi system. For Wi-Fi that reaches farther, consider a mesh Wi-Fi system, which consists of a main router connected to a modem and a series of satellite Wi-Fi distribution modules placed throughout the house. Those from Milo provide a strong uninterrupted signal to every Wi-Fi device in the home, from attic to basement. To learn more, visit milowifi. com or call 1-877-426-6456.

Don’t just live with the dead zones in 3. Reboot regularly. Routers asked to your home. By taking a few simple steps, complete many requests, such as handyou can enjoy a more satisfying Wi-Fi ing out multiple IP addresses to different experience. devices and handling large downloads,

from TRAVEL page 4 lations to feature a rainbow range of colors customized to suit the time of day, the specific area of the aircraft or to simulate the soothing gradual process of sunrise and sunset. • Connectivity: In-flight entertainment, streaming content options and connectivity are expanding as onboard Wi-Fi becomes faster and cheaper. In-seat power supplies will keep mobile devices running during long flights, giving passengers opportunities to work, keep in touch with those on the ground and more. • More accessibility: Airlines are making air travel more accessible to those with special needs. Recent advances include aisle-size wheelchairs, seat-armrests that can be raised, extra grab bars and handrails, in-flight literature in braille, special meals for an increased range of dietary restrictions, privacy curtains for use around lavatory doors and babychanging facilities. • Improved experience: Flights are getting longer and more crowded. In response, PUBLIC NEWS

airlines are aiming to tackle the problems of stressed-out passengers, with more personalization, humanization and options for how time can be used onboard, including opportunities to move around the aircraft. • Luxury amenities: In first-class cabins of the “gold-standard” airlines, the luxury-level accommodations, amenities and in-flight service standards keep getting better. Passengers can rely on concierge-type support to handle personal arrangements before, during and after flights, and there is limo service for ground transfers to and from airports. In the future, passengers might be able to expect onboard salon-style spas and even gyms if they are willing to pay a premium. More about the air travel experience is available by downloading Clay’s app at jetlinercabins.com. “Preparing jetliners to accommodate airline passengers is both an art and a science,” she says. “As passenger expectations evolve and grow, you can expect significant improvements in cabin comfort and hospitality standards.” 5 SEPT. 26 - OCT. 16, 2018

BUSINESS

HOW TO LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

With a carefully structured action plan, you can turn your start-up idea into a successful business. Find more tips for your small business at TheUPSStore.com. Pitch your small business like a Pro When you’re launching a small business, there could be any number of reasons you may need to pitch your idea. You may be courting an investor, recruiting talent or even starting to market your product or service. Brevity is often essential, so learn how to concisely pitch your business like a pro with these tips: Draw out the essentials. Reduce your pitch to a few digestible bites. Make sure you have an intro that is brief enough to get someone’s undivided attention then elaborate on your points, such as your top competitive advantages, and provide more detail about your business as a whole.

Come to entertain. Add an entertainment factor to make your pitch engaging and memorable. Of course, you need sub(Family Features) Entrepreneurship is way, but there are numerous resources 4. Determine your budget and expenses. stance to go along with style, but keeping your audience focused and doing somealive and well, even if the face of small available to support a budding business. Assessing your available funds enables business is evolving with the times. you to prioritize and assign an appropri- thing to stand out is essential. Autonomy in management and making “We understand the challenges of small ate amount to your business assets. This dreams a reality are the reasons most business owners and offer products and should include necessities for daily opera- Anticipate questions. Prepare yourself to cited by entrepreneurs looking to open a services designed specifically to help tions, as well as secondary expenses, such reassure concerned investors and flesh out subjects you may have kept brief for small business. and support small businesses,” said Tim as traveling and meetings. your presentation. Make sure to practice Davis, president of The UPS Store, Inc. your answers so you sound confident. Nearly half of all respondents in the an“Small business owners are unparalleled 5. Develop a business plan. Grabbing attention is important, but you nual The UPS Store “Inside Small Busiin their passion for their businesses, and Think of a business plan as a road map ness Survey” said they’d be optimistic understanding that aspiration is critical to that indicates where your start-up stands need to be able to back up your spiel. about opening a small business this year. running a successful small business.” and where it is headed. If you need fundOf respondents who hope to open a small ing, it’s also a great tool to articulate your Know your audience. This is the cardinal rule of communication. Make sure you business, top motivators include being This action plan from the experts at The ideas, philosophies and goals. do your homework and know who you their own bosses (38 percent), followed by UPS Store can help you get you on your are addressing. This shows you value your believing in the power of their own ideas way to launching a successful start-up: 6. Set up a marketing plan. listener’s time and feedback. Furthermore, (17 percent) and creating their next career Conduct an analysis of your business’s paths (15 percent). 1. Analyze your target audience. strengths and weaknesses to devise strate- insight about his or her philosophy in doing business can be extremely valuable Start by performing extensive market gies and tactics that account for chal“The American Dream of owning your research to understand your customers’ lenges and opportunities your business is during a pitch. own business is still very much real, escore necessities. Assessing your target likely to face. The scale of your marketing Practice until it hurts. Take the time to pecially when compared to the rest of the demographic gives you a clear perspective plan will likely depend on resources you practice your entire pitch, including andeveloped world,” said Dr. Luke Pittaway, on how to serve the people in it. have available and your target audience, swers to likely questions, until you know Ohio University College of Business Cobut should feature a variety of tactics. it inside and out. The more comfortable peland Professor of Entrepreneurship. 2. Determine a legal structure. Your plan should include printed mateyou are, the more likely you are to win Selecting the right legal structure ulrials like direct mailers, business cards, However, how Americans are choosing to timately determines how you handle newsletters, flyers, banners and posters, as someone over in a meeting. open small businesses is where there may income taxes and all government report- well as digital to cover things like search Have the materials to back it up. A writbe a shift. ing requirements. Many small businesses and social media. ten document is your chance to leave a fall under a sole proprietorship or limited lasting impression and elaborate on your “Consumer habits are changing,” Pitliability company (LLC) while bigger enti- 7. Be competitive. major selling points. It’s also a chance to taway said. “That’s forcing Americans to ties may identify as corporations. Examine your competitors to determine show your professionalism, so be sure consider how they open small businesses, the areas in which they thrive and see whether it’s focusing more on e-com3. Establish your premises. what makes them successful. Learn from to proofread carefully and package the information for a polished presentation. merce than actual store fronts or focusing Choosing the right business setting could the landscape to improve upon their on selling to a local community or region be the difference between a cost-effective strengths and gain an upper hand on their Find more resources to help get your instead of a broader national audience.” start-up and a moderately expensive one. weaknesses. For example, implement small business off the ground at theupssYour work space should fall within your various pricing models, such as special Starting Your Own Start-Up monthly budget while still satisfying the offers, coupons and rewards, rather than tore.com/smallbiz. The process of launching a start-up can needs of your customers. sticking with your initial, low price to throw various unexpected obstacles your remain competitive and profitable. 6 SEPT. 26 - OCT. 16, 2018 PUBLIC NEWS www.stlouispublicnews.com

FAKE ASTROLOGY

WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL AND WHY? by Chris Alvarez

Aries (Mar. 21 - April 20) - If you have been searching for a missing element, hidden idea or final piece of some vexing puzzle, today you will find it in the words or actions of a long-time acquaintance. Listen to what they say, even if they don’t know how to say it tactfully. They will help you wrap up your ideas and their perspective will not only complete your picture, it will improve upon it. Your spirit animal is the Lynx. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21) - You know in old Hollywood movies when the hero is in the lifeboat and it springs a leak? Today, you can keep that kind of panicky moment from happening by speaking up as soon as you see that something is going wrong. Now is not the time to keep your peace or to let intimidating people keep you quiet. Your spirit animal is the Hyena.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Your social circle is not drawn with a solid line -perforations in the infrastructure will cause a few leaks. Secrets will be spilled, and you only have so much power to ensure the confidentiality of words that are already uttered -- it is totally out of your hands. Your spirit animal is the Octopus. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Put away that six-shooter, partner! There is no need for a showdown right now... you need to let cooler heads prevail. Your emotions are pushing you toward a fiery rebellion, but your mind understands that today is not the day to fight this battle. Let this scenario play out on its own, in its own fashion. Your spirit animal is the Mule.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) - The love train is pulling into the station today, and it’s stopping right in front of you! You are Gemini (May 22 - June 21) - The going to get a big dose of affection. Return precarious balance between your public life it. Keep in mind that love comes in many and your private life is going to be a bit of a forms, and this surge of positive emotion sticky one to walk right now -- so feel free could come from a family member, friend to rely on the guidance of folks who have or even a particularly grateful coworker! already been through what you are going There is no hidden agenda to this warmth; through right now. Your life decisions are it is meant only to communicate the value more than just black and white. However, you bring to someone else’s life. Your spirit your spirit animal is the Panda. animal is the Cardinal.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) - The devil is not in the details today -- it is in the finishing touches. Getting close to the finish line is not the same thing as crossing the finish line, so make sure you focus on followthrough right now. You do not work in a vacuum, and the influence other people are having over you might not be a productive thing. Get by yourself to get stuff done. Your spirit animal is the Owl. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) - Someone in your family or social circle is moving too slowly for you right now. Today you should feel free to take control and encourage them to follow your lead! They have a lot of faith in your judgment, and it is likely that they have been waiting for you to tell them what to do all along. Your spirit animal is the Lion. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) - Just because you have a lot of decisions to make doesn’t mean that they all deserve the same amount of consideration. You cannot waste too much time mulling things over right now. There is absolutely no time for hesitating, so try to act quickly. You know what to prioritize first -- the issues that affect the people you care most about. Your spirit animal is the Nighthawk.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) - It’s an unusual day when your judgment is not totally accurate. You are likely to get caught up in little, irrelevant details that aren’t pertinent to your current focus. A friend’s hot social life may be interesting, but hearing all about their latest fling isn’t going to help you accomplish your goals! Give yourself time in the morning to get a better grip on the forces around you. Your spirit animal is the Dolphin. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) - Being shy and polite works, but today, there is no point in it. The people you will encounter don’t care about manners -they are interested in results. So don’t get pushed around. Instead, you should do the pushing. Grab the life by the horns and get something going. Your spirit animal is the Bull. Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) - You will be entering a brave phase today, and you may feel inspired to try something new -- something that usually intimidates you. Something in your life (a recent victory, a supportive friend, some positive feedback) is giving you the courage to try to make all your wishes come true. The future is completely up to you. Your spirit animal is the Eagle.

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EVENTS annual Oktoberfest St. Louis returns for its 8th year to midtown. The three-day festival’s theme is Biergarten to Big Top, and features a line up .of live music, including rock, blues, polka and more on two stages as well as performances by Circus Flora. Oktoberfest also features a festival market with local artists and vendors selling handmade artisan goods.

Sunday is Family Day and includes performances by Circus Flora, a children’s tent with cookie decorating, music, coloring and more. You can also bring your family pet, because the pet experts at Purina will bring dog-friendly fun. A portion of proceeds JEREMY PIVEN AT THE HELIUM COMEDY CLUB OCT. 4 - 6, 2018 from the entire weekend will go directly our resident historian, will bring people and to local, emerging artists and commuCOMEDY events from THIS DAY IN HISTORY to life nity arts organizations affiliated with the Kranzberg Arts Foundation. in front of your very eyes! THE MONOCLE Saturdays @ 8pm on Sidestage: Comedy 4510 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO Showcase at the Shop - $10 - The best comics Admission is free. At Urban Chestnut 63110 in St. Louis perform in an intimate, low-key Brewing Company. Friday: noon to Phone: (314) 932-7003 midnight, Saturday: 11 a.m. to midsetting Thurs. October 4, 2018 night and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays at 8pm on Mainstage: Late Night An ultimatum has been issued by the Live - $6 - A talk show just like your favorite mysterious Assassin Robot-napper: come late night television programming only with- ART to The Monocle on October 4th, or never out the censors and with more beer - featursee the Robots again… until their next ing new comics every week. KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY show. That is not an exact quote, so some Saturdays at 10pm on Sidestage: Frontrunner Art Gallery nuance of the threat may have been lost. - $6 - An improvised political debate. Featured Artist Regardless, we now know exactly where Through October 2018 and when to find the Assassin Robots! HELIUM COMEDY CLUB The Monocle! October 4th! 8:00 pm! It’s Famous TV comics draw laughs at this Kirkwood Public Library is proud to anvery exciting, assuming they haven’t been stand-up comedy club with a variety nounce the featured artist for September injured! of American eats. and October 2018, Shelley Dieterichs. Do you have what it takes to see a great Located in: Saint Louis Galleria Shelley Dieterichs’ art will be on display in comedy show? Then prove it! It’s $15 at 1151 St Louis Galleria St, Richmond the gallery at the Library from September 1 the door, but only $10 with the secret code Heights, MO 63117 through November 1st during library hours. “beep boop”. Phone: (314) 727-1260 Ms. Dieterichs is an artist and children’s Sept. 27 - 29 Donnell Rawlings illustrator. THE IMPROV Oct. 4 - 6 Jeremy Piven Shelley Dieterichs has been a freelance Chill venue in comfy surrounds featurOct. 11 - 13 Chad Daniels designer and illustrator for 36 years. She ing adult-oriented comedy perforOct. 18 - 20 Kyle Dunnigan has illustrated numerous children’s books mances, plus a bar. Oct. 25 - 27 Whitney Cummings and educational materials. Recent work 3960 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO Sun. Oct. 28 Billy Wayne Davis includes a Fairies Coloring Book for Dover 63110 Nov. 1 - 4 Amez J. Publishing, a Princess Bible for Tyndale Phone: (314) 652-2200 Thurs. Nov. 8 Shaun Latham Publishing, and Noodle & Nugget: A Tale Thursdays at 8pm on Mainstage: Harold Nov. 9 - 10 Bruce Bruce of Two Kitties, self- published by the author Night - $6 - Improv Shop Harold teams Nov. 23 - 24 Michael Blackson in California. Shelley has created numerous present Harold - a signature longform Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 Adam Ray illustrated alphabets that she uses to personimprov piece. alize products for children, pets, teachers Fridays at 8pm on Mainstage: Field Day - $8 and her Garden Alphabet was licensed by FESTIVALS - Using a rotating cast of some of St. Louis’ Tacony for embroidery designs. most experienced and talented improvisShelley Dieterichs’ art will be on display OKTOBERFEST ST. LOUIS: ers, Field Day uses monologues to inspire a in the Kirkwood Public Library’s Gallery, BIERGARTEN TO BIG TOP montage of scenes. located on the main floor of the Library, Friday, September 28, 2018 Fridays at 10pm on Mainstage: Cagematch through November 1st. Call the LiSaturday, September 29, 2018 - $6 - A weekly longform competition bebrary for exhibit hours. Sunday, September 30, 2018 tween two teams, the audience which team 3229 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO wins and continues on to the next show. Saturdays at 8pm on Mainstage: This Day in 63103 Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s History - $8 - Our cast of players, aided by 8 SEPT. 26 - OCT. 16, 2018 PUBLIC NEWS www.stlouispublicnews.com

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SOMEWHAT SHY GUY WITHOUT A CLUE You: Hanging out with three other girls on a Friday night at Sauce By The Side in The Grove. You had blonde hair, a cute red top and nice jeans. Me: I was the obnoxious one with another guy trying to hit on all you gals at your table, but you really caught my eye. I have dark brown hair, but no facial hair. I was wearing rough blue jeans and a v-neck tee-shirt. I’m probably am out of your league, but I figured what the heck? Situation: I went to hit the john and when I came back to my table, you and your friends were gone. In our flirting you mentioned being a huge Sting fan and that you were in your Junior year at Washington University studying medicine. I never got your name. It sucks to be me right now. I really hope to catch you there again on another Friday night. My name is Randy. MAN LOOKING FOR LADY COMPANION It seems like most people have paired up for the year except for me. I’m older (45) male, still strong, married once, good job, nice car. I like hiking, fishing and auto facing. I am a moderate St. Louis Cardinals fan and a huge Blues fan. Not very religious but I am getting tired of on-line dating, too many scammers. I am looking for a female (35-45), no kids (I don’t have any either), a non-smoker, no drama, low maintenance and confidant. I’m not too shallow but please be height/weight proportionate. I thought I would give this a try and see what happens. Respond to M-PN001. MAN SEEKING FUN WOMAN I’m going to try this old school personals thing. I am a recently divorced man (37 y.o.) with two teenage boys that I have 50% of the time. I live in West County but travel downtown frequently for business. Looking for a woman near my age for dating and general hanging out. I like wineries and live music. On weekends that I do not have my kids, you can find me hanging out on the Delmar Loop. Respond to M-PN002. MAN LOOKING FOR SPIDERWOMAN Hi. I’m looking for a female that is very active and has time for a guy like me. I’m kinda nerdy in a Big Bang Theory sort of way looking for my female nerdy equivalent. You must know who Dr. Stephen Hawking was and who Dr. Sheldon Cooper is. Anything other than that would be icing on the proverbial comic book store cake. I’m in my twenties and never married! Surprised? Respond to M-PN003. TO SEND US YOUR PERSONAL AD OR RESPOND TO ONE: Send us an email at personals@stlouispublicnews. com and please use the respond code in the subject heading.

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When is a farmer’s market NOT a farmer’s market? Answer: When most of your vendors are of crafts instead of food. Now there is nothing wrong with a farmer’s market opening up to vendors selling other nick-nacks unrelated to food, but when the majority are nonfood, it becomes a bit disappointing. However, at the Wildwood Farmer’s Market east of Highway 109 on Highway 100, you get the best of both worlds. Here you find fresh produce and meats plus some innovative items that you couldn’t find anywhere else,

other than at another farmer’s market. Some of the vendors, both food and craft tend to come and go. It’s golden when you find a great vendor who tends to stay committed to a particular farmer’s market week in and week out. There is a vendor that does nothing but sell his brand of honey. Not all honey is equal and he showed customers why with a free taste test. There were a couple of vendors that sold pasture fed meats and cage free chickens and eggs. There was a vendor selling unique blends of loose leaf tea. His company, or

rather his wife’s, was called Special Tea (cute, huh?). There was another vendor that sold scented soaps. One of those soaps went by the name Monkey Farts. I’m just glad this wasn’t a scented candle. The vendor said many came just to smell the product once they heard about it. Monkey Farts smelled like fruit and coconut. Clever marketing nonetheless. I’m hoping that the folks who run the Parker Hollow Farms tent can produce that grape butter I was asking for. Here’s to hoping that I find more unusual items to report on my next trip.

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THE BON-BONS BURLESQUE BOUDOIR RESIDENCY AT THE MONOCLE

by David Paster

fan dancer) Evelyn Invert. The dimension of a single planed stage was broken from the production outset. Other acts included comic tinged classic striptease, the seductive performance of a chanteuse who would not been out of place in the Gayety theater of Baltimore, and a rather bawdy lip-sync by M. Rush. All of the acts were polished and professional; worth far more than the $10 for an hour and a half cavalcade of fun ticket fee.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly, Milk and Honey, Sonny and Cher, downhill skiing and sturdy trees: natural, time forged combinations… and now included in this pantheon of pairs should be included the artistic conjoining of the caricature that is Richard Simmons and thrash burlesque as performed by Cherry Blossom.

a G-String appeared with what looked buy beer at 9-0-5”. like Chewbacca trying to escape sparkling elastic clutches. For unparalleled humorOn the topic of libations, the Monocle’s ous value, stuffed beneath the ever-radiant, bar staff, besides looking like they had been bedazzled G-String was a genuinely beastly picked right out of a central casting call for MERKIN (look it up!!!) demanding comehipsters (minus the mustache wax), has dic attention. 1980s Faux-Hirsute (again, mixology mastered. An extensive seasonal look it up!!!) would be an understatement; drink menu printed on a few sheets of achievement of comic gold via a well- posi- paper clipped to a board, offers some labor As a loyal aficionado of the art of the tease, tioned would not. intensive (i.e., lots of rind peeling, herb I have seen burlesque utilizing props from muddling, and bitters added shaking) where grinding power tools sparked against steel I am getting ahead of myself, revealing absolutely no corners are cut in ingredients chastity belts to Johhny Cash-esque ringsthe second act’s comical highlight before or the creative process. The drink prices of-fire twirled with seemingly minimal introducing the show proper. The Bon-Bons range from a ridiculously reasonable $4 for regard for self-preservation; acts ranging Burlesque Boudoir troupe have a monthly non-alcoholic refreshing soda elixirs (add from the phenomenal to infinity to the meh, quasi-residency at The Monocle on the $4 to juice’em up with a complementary but when Cherry Blossom sprang onto stage second Saturday evening of every month. I spirit) to ~ $12 for bespoke mixed drinks. sporting a “Sweatin’ To the Oldies” VHS was fortunate enough to catch the 8:00 p.m. The joint’s tagline perfectly embodies the era ensemble, a Simmons-Fro-Wig capped show on the evening of Saturday August 11, spirit of the locale, “Come for a drink...Stay on Cherry’s head and barely shielding her 2018. for the Show!” lower extremities, trademarked red and white striped short-shorts, her manic (just I arrived around 7:15 p.m. and was imThe entertainment venue of The Monocle, like Richard) exercise routine, more reckless mediately impressed by recessed lightboxes the Emerald Room is intimate but not than a S-A-F-E-T-Y D-A-N-C-E, entered and matchbox-style kitsch art portraying claustrophobic with a sufficient cabaret the realm of Kitty-Kat-DeMille quality St. Louis iconography hung along the wall show stage centered layout. The Definitelyaccomplishment, and that is about a high a (and these mid-century styled art pieces are Not-Disney or (gag) TGIFridays, non-ersatz compliment as one can be paid in the genre even for sale with prices ranging from ~$55 decorations ring true (genuine bolts of of burlesque. to $400, boasting imagery to a collective velvet were used to sensuously embrace St. Louis youth. What triggered a profound the enthralled audience), with a sense of As the layers were not so much seductively nostalgia spell was an homage to a 9-0-5 historic and time-place honesty. but spasmodically peeled, with anticipabeer can rekindling musical longing for the tion and, a bit of gender-confusion with early 1980s St. Louis Funk-A-Riffic band The show commenced with a genderthe audience trepidation, one sensed the Blank Space’s lyrics, “I’ve got my new Fake bending Zeddish MC, Sugar Rush providing short-shorts were the next item to be rapidly ID, that’s that says I am 33, maybe they for a harmonic transition to an opening act shed. When the short-shorts came down, won’t know I’m 17. It’s no problem for me to by gravity defying aerialist (and second act 10 SEPT. 26 - OCT. 16, 2018 PUBLIC NEWS www.stlouispublicnews.com

Of course, the fourth wall was razed (nay, napalmed) and there was requisite audience participation including a young lady who just entered the majority 21-year-old segment with thirteen members of family and friends present in support, an attractive fiancé, and a dude nobody wanted to see lose a single layer of clothing. Even what could have been a throw-away, time suck filler turned out to be rather amusing as the three participants strapped on tasselpointed bras with a challenge best described as attempting to emulate the infamous scene in the Graduate during which, while spiritgummed tassels circulate in synchronicity from the dancer’s “money makers” on stage during the couple’s ill-fated date, Benjamin Braddock exclaims to a clearly humiliated Elaine Robinson, “There’s a great effect there! Can you do that?” As The Monocle website describes, the whole scene and experience is “boozyfloozy” fun. Plus, it is located almost immediately under the first marquee sign designating “The Grove” entertainment district, which has, among is numerous breweries and associated brew-pubs, kitschy restaurants, ethnic eateries, alternative lifestyle haunts, one grocery co-op, a retail shop fully dedicated to cocktail culture (i.e., Intoxicology), a cupcake vending storefront and even a small but well-stocked (in terms of PBR, hooch and video games) quarter arcade (Parlor), this stretch of road is a pearl of a place. Like South Grand, The Delmar Loop, Washington Avenue and other established urban entertainment districts, once the few Locally Unwanted Land Usage (LULU) effective dead zones along the pedestrian and bike friendly Grove streetscape are filled in with additional productive and complimentary usages (e.g., bike and book stores), the future for The Monocle is as bright as a rhinestone tiara but worth oh so much more.

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1860 Saloon 1860 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 231-1860 Genre: Blues Neighborhood: Soulard www.1860saloon.com Fri. Sept. 28 James Armstrong Band Sat. Sept. 29 Travlin Band Fri. Oct. 5 The Catapults Sat. Oct. 6 Soul Reunion Fri. Oct. 12 Ross Bell Band Sat. Oct. 13 Power Play Fri. Oct. 19 Stingers Sat. Oct. 20 Soul Reunion Fri. Oct. 26 Classic Tribute Band Sat. Oct. 27 Marsha Evans & the Coalition Atomic Cowboy 4140 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 775-0775 Genre: Americana, Alt Rock, Folk Rock Neighborhood: The Grove www.atomiccowboystl.com Fri. Sept. 28 Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Sat. Sept. 29 Taco-Rita 2018 Sun. Sept. 30 Ballyhoo! w/Tree One Four, The Bad Haircuts Fri. Oct. 5 Voodoo Gump Sat. Oct. 6 Café Tacvba w/Ruen Brothers Thurs. Oct. 11 Lindsay Lou Fri. Oct. 12 Lettuce w/ Daily Bread Sat. Oct. 13 Rumpke Mountain Boys Fri. Oct. 19 The Tillers Sat. Oct. 20 Blue Water Highway BB’s Jazz Blues & Soups 700 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 436-5222 Genre: Blues and Jazz Neighborhood: Downtown www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com Beale on Broadway 701 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 621-7880 Genre: Blues, Soul, R&B, Roots/Rockabilly Neighborhood: Downtown www.bealeonbroadway.com Blueberry Hill 6504 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130

Phone: (314) 727-4444 Genre: Rock, R&B, Rockabilly Neighborhood: The Loop www.blueberryhill.com Weds. Sept. 26 Maps & Atlases Fri. Sept. 28 Thames w/Trey, Eldraco Price, Sensor Shake Sat. Sept. 29 Idles w/Bambara Tues. Oct. 2 Swingin’ Utters w/The Last Gang, Breakmouth Annie Weds. Oct. 3 Shawn Mullins w/Jennifer Lynn Simpson Thurs. Oct. 4 The Nude Party w/Mother Stutter Sat. Oct. 6 The Fade w/Tok, The Mindframes Weds. Oct. 10 Blitzen Trapper w/Okey Dokey Blues City Deli 2438 McNair Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 773-8225 Genre: Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass Neighborhood: Benton Park www.bluescitydeli.com Bottleneck Blues Bar One Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: (636) 940-4387 Genre: Blues, Rock, Country Neighborhood: St. Charles www.bottleneckbluesbar.com

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Founding KISS guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member Ace Frehley has released a new song called “Rockin’ Broadway Oyster Bar With The Boys.” This is the second song 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Frehley has released this year, from his Phone: (314) 621-8811 forthcoming all-new Spaceman album, Genre: Blues, Rock, Reggae, Cajun, R&B, due October 19, 2018, via Entertainment Soul, Funk, Bluegrass One. Frehley previously released the Neighborhood: Downtown track “Bronx Boy” in April. www.broadwayoysterbar.com Spaceman, Frehley’s eighth solo LP, feaWeds. Sept. 26 Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players tures nine new original tracks including Thurs. Sept. 27 Mom’s Kitchen a cover of Eddie Money’s “I Wanna Go Fri. Sept. 28 Funk Fest Back,” a ripping power pop makeover of Sat. Sept. 29 All Roostered Up | Monster the original. Funk Fest “No need to worry, I’ll be home soon, Sun. Sept. 30 Pierce Crask Fri. Oct. 19 Water Seed ’cause I’m rockin’ with the boys,” Frehley Sat. Oct. 26 Mia Borders sings on “Rockin’ With the Boys,” which tells the tales of life on the road. Ace says The Dark Room he wrote the original version of the song 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63103 back in KISS’s heyday in the ’70s. Both Phone: (314) 776-9550 “Rockin With The Boys” and “Bronx Boys” are available on all streaming platforms today, and are iTunes instant grat tracks for fans who preorder the album. In addition to Ace’s distinctive guitar sound on each track, Ace played bass on all of the songs on Spaceman except for two. The listener might recognize the mighty dinosaur growl of a bass tone belonging to Gene Simmons on the album opener, “Without You I’m Nothing,” which Gene also co-wrote, and “Your Wish Is My Command.” Both songs were recorded at Frehley’s home studio in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Ace’s reconnection with Simmons and fellow KISS vocalist-guitarist Paul Stanley (who joined Ace on a cover of Free’s “Fire and Water” for 2016’s covers LP Origins, Vol. 1) might be chalked up to the fact

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that Frehley has been sober for more than a decade (he celebrates 12 years of sobriety in September). Ace’s clean living no doubt has a lot to do with his productive streak, which began with the release of his top 20 Anomaly album in 2009. Spaceman (a title suggested by Simmons, himself) serves as the first collection of all new Frehley-penned material since 2014’s Space Invader, which debuted at #9 on the Top 200 Chart. The LP scored the highest charting position of any former or current KISS band member ever and marked Frehley’s first return to the Top 10 since KISS’s 1998 Psycho Circus reunion album. Space Invader received praise from critics. Rolling Stone wrote, “Gene Simmons has claimed Ace Frehley doesn’t deserve to wear Kiss’ Kabuki clown paint, but the former Spaceman’s first solo LP in five years says otherwise,” while Associated Press hailed, “...the original Kiss lead guitarist has recorded his best solo album since his groundbreaking self-titled album in 1978.” Widely known as the original “Space Ace” and founding guitarist for 16 cumulative years (over 2 tenures) of the multi-platinum selling rock band KISS, Frehley is demonstrably the most popular original member. In addition to having the best-selling solo album career (vintage or current) among the original foursome, Frehley’s self-titled Ace Frehley, released in 1978, went on to sell over one million copies, producing the only Top 40 single, “New York Groove,” from any of the legendary KISS solo albums (peaking at #13). SEPT. 26 - OCT. 16, 2018

Genre: Jazz, Soul Neighborhood: Grand Center www.thedarkroomstl.com Delmar Hall 6133 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 Phone: (314) 726-6161 Genre: Rock, Country, Folk & R&B Neighborhood: The Delmar Loop www.delmarhall.com Thurs. Sept. 27 Car Seat Headrest w/Naked Giants Fri. Sept. 28 Foxing w/Kississippi, Ratboys Sun. Sept. 30 Ballyhoo! w/Tree One Four, The Bad Haircuts Tues. Oct. 2 Squirrel Nut Zippers w/TBA Fri. Oct. 5 DeVotchKa w/Orkestra Mendoza Sat. Oct. 6 Café Tacvba w/Ruen Brothers Weds. Oct. 10 Lupe Fiasco w/Yung Fly, Mvstermind, Billy Blue, & Nikki Jean Fri. Oct. 12 Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime w/TBA Sat. Oct. 13 Stryper w/TBA Tues. Oct. 16 Chris Robinson Brotherhood Weds. Oct. 17 Steven Page Trio w/Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding) Thurs. Oct. 18 Russian Circles w/Fotocrime Fri. Oct. 19 Seven Lions Presents: The Journey 2 Tour w/MitiS, Jason Ross Evangeline’s Bistro & Music House 512 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 367-3644 Genre: Jazz, Swing, Americana, Roots Neighborhood: Central West End www.evangelinesstl.com Fubar 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 289-9050 Genre: Heavy Metal, Punk, Rock Neighborhood: Downtown www. fubarstl.com Hammerstones 2028 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 773-5565 Genre: Blues Neighborhood: Soulard www.hammerstones.net Tues. Sept. 25 Naked Mike Weds. Sept. 26 Margaret & Eric | John McVey Band Thurs. Sept. 27 Nate Lowery | Rich McDonough & the Rhythm Renegades Tues. Oct. 2 Naked Mike Weds. Oct. 3 Margaret & Eric | John McVey Band Fri. Oct. 5 Melissa Neels Band Thurs. Oct. 18 Paul Bonn

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 14141 Riverport Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Genre: National Touring Acts Neighborhood: West County www,thehollywoodcasinoamphitheatre.com Howl at the Moon 601 Clark Ave, Unit J (Ballpark Village) St. Louis, MO Phone: (314) 736-4695 Genre: Rock, Pop, Country Neighborhood: Downtown www.howlatthemoon.com Jazz at the Bistro 3536 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 571-6000 Genre: Jazz, Blues Neighborhood: Grand Center www.jazzstl.org Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. 105 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone: (314) 966-2739 Genre: Rock, Funk, Tribute Bands Neighborhood: Kirkwood www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com Main Street Music Club & Coffee Bar Genre: Local Artists, Rock, Acoustic Location: Festus http://www.facebook.com/mainstreetmusicclub/ McGurk’s 1200 Russell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 776-8309 Genre: Irish Location: Soulard www.mcgurks.com Sept. 4 - 29: The Bronx Boys Sundays: Falling Fences Oct. 2 – 27: Briste Oct. 30 – Dec. 1: Irish Brigade The Monocle 4510 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 932-7003 Genre: Burlesque Location: The Grove www.themonoclestl.com Nathalie’s 4356 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 533-1580 Genre: Jazz, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Neighborhood: Central West End www.nathaliesstl.com

The Heavy Anchor 5226 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 Phone: (314) 352-5226 Genre: Original Rock, Punk, Alt Rock Neighborhood: South City www.theheavyanchor.com

The National Blues Museum 615 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: (314) 925-0016 Genre: Blues Neighborhood: Downtown www.nationalbluesmuseum.org

Helen Fitzgerald’s 3650 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63127 Phone: (314) 984-0026 Genre: Rock, Dance, Tribute Bands Neighborhood: South County www.helenfitzgeralds.com

Off Broadway 3509 Lemp Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118 Genre: Original Rock, Alt Rock, Roots Neighborhood: Cherokee www.offbroadwaystl.com Fri. Sept. 28 Summer Magic Release Show w/David Beeman, Golden Curls

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Sat. Sept. 29 Matthew Perryman Jones w/ Molly Parden Sun. Sept. 30 Screaming Females w/ Glued Mon. Oct. 1 Vera Sola CD Release Show Thurs. Oct. 4 A Tribute to the 25 Year Anniversary of Uncle Tupelo’s “Anodyne” Fri. Oct. 5 Ray Wylie Hubbard w/Dalton Domino Sat. Oct. 6 Shane Smith & The Saints Sun. Oct. 7 Twangfest Presents: R-E-S-P-EC-T: A St. Louis Tribute to Aretha Franklin Tues. Oct. 9 Your Smith w/Baum Thurs. Oct. 11 Sarah Shook and the Disarmers Fri. Oct. 12 Devon Cahill EP Release Party Sat. Oct. 13 Twangfest Presents: Fortunate Sons and Daughters – A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival Old Rock House 1200 S 7th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 588-0505 Genre: Rock, Folk, Roots, Celtic Rock, Alt Rock, Americana Neighborhood: Downtown www.oldrockhouse.com Weds. Sept. 26 Parker Millsap With Garrett Owen Fri. Sept. 29 Jake’s Leg – Grateful Dead Tribute Sat. Sept. 30 Moon Hooch With The Accidentals Weds. Oct. 3 Murder By Death With Mutts Thurs. Oct. 4 Billy Strings With Julian Davis Fri. Oct. 5 Forgotten Space: Grateful Dead Tribute Sat. Oct. 6 Los Lonely Boys – An Evening With Mon. Oct. 8 Mike Judy Presents: Allan Rayman Tues. Oct. 9 Disco Donnie And B&W Present: Jauz Weds. Oct. 10 Ghost-Note With The Truth Band Fri. Oct. 11 Amy Helm With Guest Tba Sat. Oct. 12 Wookiefoot – 20 Year Anniversary Sat. Oct. 19 Mike Zito – Bernard Allison – Ally Venable Mon. Oct. 21 Mike Judy Presents: Polyphia Thurs. Oct. 25 The David Cook Acoustic Tour! Fri. Oct. 26 Voodoo Grateful Dead Featuring… Sun. Oct. 28 Polyrhythmics With Guest Tba The Pageant 6161 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 Phone: (314) 726-6161 Genre: National Touring Acts Neighborhood: The Loop www.thepageant.com Sat. Sept. 29 Dino Merlin Sun. Sept. 30 Shakey Graves w/The Wild Reeds Mon. Oct. 1 Sting, Shaggy Tues. Oct. 2 Henry Rollins Weds. Oct. 3 Iron & Wine w/Carl Broemel Thurs. Oct. 4 Dark Star Orchestra Fri. Oct. 5 Goo Goo Dolls Sun. Oct. 7 Tech N9ne w/Futuristic, Dizzy Wright, Krizz Kaliko Tues. Oct. 9 Hippo Campus w/The Districts Weds. Oct. 10 Lil Xan w/Steve Cannon, Phem

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Thurs. Oct. 11 Trampled By Turtles w/The Infamous Stringdusters Fri. Oct. 12 Blue October w/Longwave Sat. Oct. 13 Thrice w/The Bronx, Teenage Wrist Sun. Oct. 14 Hollywood Babble-On w/Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman Thurs. Oct. 18 Billy F. Gibbons w/Matt Sorum & Austin Hanks Fri. Oct. 19 Rainbow Kitten Surprise w/TBA Sat. Oct. 20 Iliza w/TBA Parrot’s 2951 N St Peters Pkwy St. Peters, MO Phone: (636) 477-6800 Genre: Local Bands Neighborhood: St. Peters www.parrotsstpeters.com Fri. Sept. 28 Push Band Sat. Sept. 29 Danny Linneman Fri. Oct. 5 Mojo Mechanics Sat. Oct. 6 Sitdown Gitdown Fri. Oct. 12 Whiskey 5 Sat. Oct. 13 Cole Blue Steel Fri. Oct. 19 Push Band Sat. Oct. 20 String Theory Peabody Opera House 1400 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Genre: National Touring Acts Neighborhood: Downtown www.peabodyoperahouse.com Pop’s Blue Moon 5249 Pattison Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 776-4200 Genre: Rock, Alternative, Jam Bands, Hard Rock Neighborhood: The Hill www.popsbluemoon.com Powell Hall 718 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 Genre: Classical and Beyond Neighborhood: Grand Center www.stlsymphony.org The Ready Room 4195 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 833-3929 Genre: Rock, Alt Rock, Bluegrass, Tributes Neighborhood: The Grove www.thereadyroom.com Thurs. Sept. 27 Regulus w/Sound Division, Sixes High Fri. Sept. 28 Start Marking Sense: Talking Heads Tribute w/Ruby Dear Sat. Sept. 29 The Sword w/Thor Axe, Bone Roaster Sun. Sept. 30 War Of The Wings Thurs. Oct. 4 Local H: The Pack Up The Cats Tour Fri. Oct. 5 Glowrage Sat. Oct. 6 Grove Fest After Party: Saved By The 90s Tues. Oct. 9 Sofi Tukker - Treehouse World Tour Fri. Oct. 12 Minus The Bear Sat. Oct. 13 Mali Music Weds. Oct. 17 Thunderpussy Fri. Oct. 19 Eden - Vertigo World Tour Kacy Hill Sat. Oct. 20 S.M.A.S.H. Fest w/ Tef Poe Ace&Wan, Og Rach, Rip The General, AceSo, CHE, Ju, Bodean, Indiana Rome,

The Knuckles, TDubbO, UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley, Representative Bruce Frank Jr Red Fish, Blue Fish 7 Hawks Nest Plaza, St Charles, MO 63303 Phone (636) 947-4747 Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Indie Neighborhood: St. Charles www.facebook.com/redfishbar Sat. Sept. 29 Iron Sun/Tre Serpenti/Ending Orion/Railhazer Fri. Oct. 5 Vulture Culture/Thank You Jesus/ Armenta Sat. Oct. 13 Archdragon/A Shapist’s Notion/ VII Fri. Oct. 19 Bongo Ninja Farmer Schlafly Tap Room 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 241-2337 Genre: Rock, Alt Rock, Folk, Hip Hop Neighborhood: Downtown www.schlafly.com/tap-room Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63143 Phone: (314) 241-2337 Genre: Folk, Alt Rock, Bluegrass, Country Neighborhood: Maplewood www.schlafly.com/bottleworks The Sheldon 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 533-9900 Genre: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Americana, Folk, Cabaret Neighborhood: Grand Center www.thesheldon.org Sky Music Lounge 930 Kehrs Mill Rd #201, Ballwin, MO 63011 Phone: (636) 527-6909 Genre: Rock, Alt Rock, Tribute Bands Neighborhood: West County www.skymusiclounge.com Fri. Sept. 28 Shakey Deal Sat. Sept. 30 Message to Love Fri. Oct. 5 Them Sat. Oct. 6 Scarecrow Joe Fri. Oct. 12 Paint the Earth Sat. Oct. 13 Shrinking Violets Fri. Oct. 19 Waiting for Flynn Sat. Oct. 20 ETM Fri. Oct. 26 White Collar Crime Sat. Oct. 27 Scarecrow Joe The Venice Café 1903 Pestalozzi St, St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 772-5994 Genre: Rock, Tribute Bands, Jazz, Swing, Funk, Soul, Original Rock Neighborhood: Benton Park www.thevenicecafe.com The Way Out Club 2525 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 664-7638 Genre: Punk, Alt Rock, Indie Rock, Urban Neighborhood: South City www.facebook.com/The-Way-Out-Club

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political impact of Trump’s victory. Moore also takes an in-depth look at the media, the Electoral College, the The House with a Clock in Its Walls government agenda and his hometown PUBLIC NEWS PICK of Flint, Mich. PG 104 min Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller Director: Michael Moore Ten-year-old Lewis goes to live with his Stars: David Hogg, Michael Moore, oddball uncle in a creaky old house that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Donald J. Trump contains a mysterious ticktock noise. He soon learns that Uncle Jonathan and Life Itself his feisty neighbor, Mrs. Zimmerman, are powerful practitioners of the magic R 118 min Drama | Romance As a young New York couple goes from arts. When Lewis accidentally awakcollege romance to marriage and the ens the dead, the town’s sleepy facade birth of their first child, the unexpected suddenly springs to life -- revealing a secret and dangerous world of witches, twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and warlocks and deadly curses. through lifetimes. Director: Eli Roth Director: Dan Fogelman Stars: Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, LoStars: Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Anrenza Izzo, Owen Vaccaro nette Bening, Mandy Patinkin Fahrenheit 11/9 Assassination Nation R Documentary R 110 min Action | Comedy | Crime | Filmmaker Michael Moore predicted that Donald Trump would become the Drama | Horror | Thriller High school senior Lily and her three 45th president of the United States. best friends live in a haze of texts, Traveling across the country, Moore posts, selfies and chats -- just like the interviews American citizens to get rest of the world. Their small town gets a sense of the social, economic and NEW IN THEATERS

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turned upside down when an anonymous hacker starts to reveal personal messages and secrets of thousands of people. As anger erupts into full-blown violence, the four girls soon find themselves in a fight for their lives against an armed mob. Director: Sam Levinson Stars: Odessa Young, Hari Nef, Suki Waterhouse, Abra The Sisters Brothers R 121 min Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Western In the Old West, an Oregon criminal known as the Commodore sends gunslinging brothers Eli and Charlie Sisters to find and kill chemist Hermann Warm and retrieve his moneymaking formula. Complications soon arise when John Morris, a detective who is supposed to help the siblings, joins forces with Hermann for a business venture. Director: Jacques Audiard Stars: John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal, Riz Ahmed Colette R 111 min Biography | Drama | History After moving to Paris, author SidonieGabrielle Colette agrees to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel for her husband. Its success soon inspires her to fight for creative ownership and overcome the societal constraints of the early 20th century. Director: Wash Westmoreland Stars: Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw

of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, he must now deal with a group of misfit students and a feisty teacher who doesn’t think he’s too bright. Director: Malcolm D. Lee Stars: Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Brooke Butler, Keith David Smallfoot PG 96 min Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as “humans” really do exist. Directors: Karey Kirkpatrick | Jason Reisig Stars: Zendaya, Channing Tatum, Gina Rodriguez, Danny DeVito Hell Fest R Horror A masked serial killer turns a horror themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show. Director: Gregory Plotkin Stars: Bex Taylor-Klaus, Reign Edwards, Tony Todd, Amy Forsyth

The Old Man & the Gun PUBLIC NEWS PICK PG-13 93 min Comedy | Crime | Drama At the age of 70, Forrest Tucker makes an audacious escape from San Quentin, conducting an unprecedented string of heists that confound authorities and enchant the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s comSEPTEMBER 28 mitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profesNight School sion. PG-13 111 min Comedy Director: David Lowery A man’s life takes an unexpected turn Stars: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, when he accidentally blows up his place Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover

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superpowers as long as they share the same body but at the cost of threatening his sanity. Together, they must work to stop other symbiotes from infecting all of humanity, taking on the shared form of Venom. Director: Ruben Fleischer Stars: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Woody Harrelson, Jenny Slate

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Little Women PG-13 Drama | Family A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, we follow the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, and as they mature, they face blossoming ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, while maintaining their unbreakable bond as sisters. Director: Clare Niederpruem Stars: Lea Thompson, Ian Bohen, Lucas Grabeel, Melanie Stone

high-school baseball phenom inspired to take a stand. Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green Stars: Chanté Adams, Giuseppe Ardizzone, Nicole Beharie, Cara Buono All About Nina R 97 min Comedy | Drama Nina Geld (Winstead) is a bracingly funny and blisteringly provocative stand-up comedian whose career is taking off, but whose personal life is a near-complete disaster. To escape a difficult ex and to prepare for a prospectively life-changing audition, Nina flees to Los Angeles where she meets Rafe (Common), who challenges almost every preconception she has -- including those around her own deeply troubled past Director: Eva Vives Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Common, Chace Crawford, Camryn Manheim

Bad Reputation R 93 min Documentary A journey through Joan Jett’s life and career, from her early years as founder of “The Runaways” and first collaborations with Kenny Laguna to her status as rock icon. Director: Kevin Kerslake OCTOBER 5 Stars: Billie Joe Armstrong, Rodney Bingenheimer, Carianne Brinkman, Bill Venom PUBLIC NEWS PICK Curbishley PG-13 112 min Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller Monsters and Men Following a scandal, journalist Eddie R 95 min Drama Brock attempts to revive his career by The aftermath of a police killing of a investigating the Life Foundation, but black man, told through the eyes of comes into contact with an alien symthe bystander who filmed the act, an biote that bonds with Brock, giving him African-American police officer and a

A Star Is Born R 135 min Drama | Musical | Romance Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers -- and falls in love with -struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. Director: Bradley Cooper Stars: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Greg Grunberg The Happy Prince R 105 min Drama | History The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor. Director: Rupert Everett Stars: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan OCTOBER 12 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween PG Adventure | Comedy | Horror In the small town of Wardenclyffe on Halloween Night, two boys named Sonny (Jeremy Ray Taylor) and Sam (Caleel Harris) find a manuscript in an abandoned house that was previously owned by R. L. Stine called “Haunted Halloween.” When they open it, they release Slappy (Avery Lee Jones) who plans to create the Halloween Apoca-

lypse with the help of his Halloween monster allies. Now, Sonny and Sam, alongside Sonny’s sister, Sarah (Madison Iseman), must work to thwart Slappy’s plot before all is lost. Director: Ari Sandel Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Madison Iseman, Ken Jeong, Chris Parnell First Man PG-13 141 min Biography | Drama A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Director: Damien Chazelle Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler Beautiful Boy R 112 min Biography | Drama Teenager Nicolas Sheff seems to have it all -- good grades, editor of the school newspaper, actor, artist and athlete. When Nic’s addiction to meth threatens to destroy him, his desperate father does whatever he can to save his son and his family. Director: Felix Van Groeningen Stars: Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Christian Convery Bad Times at the El Royale R 140 min Mystery | Thriller Set in the 1960s, Bad Times at the El Royale follows seven strangers who find themselves at the El Royale, a novelty hotel at the border of California and Nevada. But as the strangers — which include a preacher (Bridges), a vacuum cleaner salesman (Hamm), Southern gangster (Johnson), and a former singer (Ervo) — settle into their rooms, they discover that something strange is afoot inside and outside the hotel. Director: Drew Goddard Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson, Jeff Bridges Bigger PG-13 Drama The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of fitness as we now know it, Joe and Ben Weider. Facing anti-Semitism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire and inspire future generations. Director: George Gallo Stars: Tyler Hoechlin, Julianne Hough, Kevin Durand, Colton Haynes The Oath PUBLIC NEWS PICK R 93 min Action | Comedy | Thriller Americans are required to sign “the patriot’s oath” to the government by the day after Thanksgiving Director: Ike Barinholtz Stars: John Cho, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Magnussen, Ike Barinholtz

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