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Inside Cover Editor’s Word – July 2015 July 2015. The 36th monthly edition of Straight Up Magazine, ‘Serving Up Art, Music and Culture for the Metro-Area’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 Jacque Davis as the cover artist for this thirtysixth 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 and receive daily entertainment updates, photos, videos, and 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’ll see Straight Up Magazine at over 330 area distribution locations. And we’ll see you at the clubs, theatres, and festivals all over the Metro area. Contact Straight Up Magazine: PO Box 412 – Belleville IL (62222); 618-416-2289 StraightUp@StraightUpMagazine.net The Editors thank you!!!

ISSUE 36 • JULY 2015 Staff

Editors Dylan Seibert Paul Seibert Daniel Nygard Alison Lysakowski Layout Design Artists Michelle Reynolds Sierra Wilson Jacob Oliver Sales Paul Seibert Daniel Nygard Ad Artists Wil Sullivan Mark Polege Michelle Reynolds Jacob Oliver Calendar Paul Seibert Michelle Reynolds Website Design Mark Polege (MarkusDesignWorks.com) Michelle Reynolds Photography Dan Cross Distribution Daniel Nygard, Victoria Dietzen, Paul Seibert, Shenee Booth, Mike Estes, Mascoutah Herald

Contributors Cover Art Jacque Davis Cover Logo Josh Rowan (JoshuaRowan.com) Photography Kathy Sax Alison Lysakowski Feature Writers Dan Cross Kathy Sax Alison Lysakowski Submissions John Dorroh, Katelyn Stapleton, Autumn Meyer, Nathanial Harty, Amy Iverson (calendar banner) Printing Better Newspapers / Mascoutah Herald

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Midwest Kids Shine in Youth Silent Film Festival

Eat Local Food, Protect Local Land

Local Artist Feature Jacque Davis

Highlighted Businesses pg. 8

A Thread of the Everyday World

Calendar

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Midwest Kids Shine in Youth Silent Film Festival Article and Photography by Dan Cross On April 11, a new annual event made its debut at the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville: The International Youth Silent Film Festival (Midwest Regionals). 17 short films directed by young people (all under age 20) from eight different states played on the big screen at the Lincoln, accompanied by original organ score music performed live by organ virtuoso Nathan Avakian. Cliff Froehlich, Executive Director of Cinema St. Louis (which puts on the St. Louis International Film Festival, the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase) served as one of the judges of the IYSFF Midwest. “As a whole, the films I saw were impressive, especially considering the age of the filmmakers and the fact that they were all working in a context—silent film—which they had little experience with. But a couple of the films were just jaw-dropping, they were so good.” The films demonstrated a wide range of styles, from very dark and serious (especially third-place winner “Lex Talionis” by Miles Howell, a horror film about a drunk driver being confronted by people he has killed behind the wheel) to light and whimsical (like “MultiPaul,” the winner of second place). The technical innovation of the films was incredible, especially considering the age of the filmmakers (some as young as 11 years old). Several films made use of stop camera tricks, making objects or people disappear and reappear from shot to shot. “MultiPaul” used split screens brilliantly to help tell the story of an awkward high school kid who is

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confronted by multiple clones of himself. Director Alex Constante seamlessly filled the frame with several copies of his likeable main character, Paul, using the technical trick perfectly to drive the story.

interact with each other in real life films from all over the United States, was a big help in simulating realistic Australia, and New Zealand. In motion.” addition to the first place showing by “Rover,” Miles Howell’s “Lex This was Fiona’s third year Talionis” took third place, meaning participating in the festival, so she that two of the top three films were had some idea of what to expect. “I from young filmmakers in the Perhaps the most technically understood what I was up against. I Midwest. felt pretty confident that my movie impressive film, “Rover,” also told a great story and used the score could come out in the top three. “Silents are really the essence of music (composed and performed However, I wasn’t sure how the film,” said Cliff Froelich. “Telling live by Nathan Avakian on the judges would view an animated film a story without being able to rely on Lincoln’s magnificent pipe organ) as compared to a live-action film.” dialog is a great learning experience to brilliant effect, helping director for these kids.” No need to worry—the judges Fiona Donley take home first place loved it. “’Rover’ would have It’s fun too. As Fiona Donley said, and a $1000 prize. The film, done impressed me even if it had been “It was an awesome experience! entirely with 3D animation, tells made by a professional filmmaker,” It was gratifying to listen to the the story of a solitary planetary Cliff Froelich said. “I would have audience’s applause after so many rover encountering an unusual, but included the film in the upcoming hours of hard work.” ultimately benevolent, alien life St. Louis Filmmaker Showcase if form. Director Fiona Donley, only The festival will be back in Belleville 16 years old, made the movie using the director wasn’t from Ohio.” again in 2016. Several local high a program called Blender, which she “Rover” not only won the top schools and colleges are planning taught herself how to use. prize at the Midwest Regionals in to encourage their students to Belleville, but six weeks later on participate. The submission deadline “With the help of some online June 3, 2015, it was awarded first for the festival is March 1, 2016. tutorials, I managed to teach myself place in the Global IYSFF Finals at Let’s see lots of local films next year! the basics of Blender over the past the Hollywood Theater in Portland, year. A large part of animation Oregon. The global finals included is physics. Watching how objects

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The Details... What: International Youth Silent Film Festival Where: Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, Illinois and around the world When: Spring 2016 How: www.makesilentfilm.com/

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Eat Local Food, Protect Local Land Article and Photography by Dan Cross

area, protecting over 900 acres of diverse and spectacular natural habitats, now administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Another big acquisition by Heartlands was Engelmann Farm in Shiloh, 143 acres on one of the highest points in St. Clair County, which will eventually become a county park.

living example of the family farm, something that is becoming rarer every year in America. While transferring a freshly harvested crop of winter wheat from combine to silo, owner Al Scharf took a moment to tell me about the farm. “My parents started this establishment in 1946, after the war. After college On Saturday, July 18, there will and marriage, Nancy and I came be a tremendous opportunity to back and took over things here. We eat—for a cause! The 6th Annual All you have to do to support these have a very diversified operation Field to Fork event will bring wonderful conservation efforts here. We still do corn, soybeans, together five local chefs and lots is come and eat fresh local food and wheat, but our first crop in the of fresh, locally-sourced food from exquisitely prepared by five master spring comes from our greenhouse Metro East growers for a night chefs. It’s hard to imagine a more operation, and then asparagus, of delicious dining, to highlight pleasant way to support worthwhile followed by strawberries, followed the value (both ethically and environmental causes! now by sweet corn, tomatoes, gastronomically) of buying local. peppers, and squash—you name it, And if that is not enticing enough, Jennifer Kennedy, owner of J. Fires’ we try to grow it.” Market Bistro in Waterloo, will be the event benefits the fantastic conservation efforts of Heartlands one of the culinary artists preparing I asked Al how they became food for the event. If you have ever involved with Heartlands. “Last Conservancy. visited her lovely restaurant, you year, they approached us and Heartlands began in 1989 with the know what a gifted chef Jennifer is, asked if we would be one of the mission of protecting our area’s and she is a big believer in buying participating farms for the Field to unique natural resources. They are local. “Here at J. Fires, we do a Fork dinner. We went—delightful involved in many different efforts, lot of local produce. Everything is evening, great people—so when including acquiring land to pass very natural here, and I have my they approached us this year, we on to local and state agencies for own garden out back where I grow said we would do it again.” environmental protection and public most of the herbs and spices we use. recreational. Two such areas are Even big grocery chains carry local In the store at Scharf Farms (right the White Rocks Nature Preserve products now, so that’s perfect.” on Highway 163 north of Concordia and Kidd Lake Marsh in Monroe Church Road in Millstadt), I found One of the local growers supplying co-owner Nancy Scharf stocking County. Heartlands, using private produce to Field to Fork is Scharf funds raised by events like Field the shelves with fresh peaches and Farms in Milstadt, a beautiful to Fork, helped purchase each tomatoes. I asked her if Field to Fork helped make people aware of their operation. “Everything helps,” she said. “Most of our business comes through word of mouth.” Field to Fork will be a scrumptious five-course meal, each course prepared by a different chef. Along with Jennifer Kennedy, the chefs will include Joe Hemp from Robust Wine Bar in Edwardsville,

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Josh Galliano of The Libertine in Clayton, MO, Tim Faltus of the Pie Pantry in Belleville, and Ben Rudis, of Cleveland Heath in Edwardsville. Along with the local produce and local chefs, there will also be live music by local alternative country

band, The Trophy Mules. There will also be a silent auction (including Cardinals tickets, items from local microbreweries, and more) and a live auction to help raise funds for Heartlands’ conservation efforts. The festivities will take place at Bellecourt Place in Belleville. Cocktails will be served at 5:00 and dinner at 6:15. Reservations are required and space is limited, so visit the Heartlands website at www. HeartLandsConservancy.org.

The Details... Who: Heartlands Conservancy What: Field to Fork An Exquisite Culinary Experience in Local Cuisine Where: Bellecourt Manor, 225 East “A” Street, Belleville, IL 62220 When: Saturday, July 18, 5pm How: www.HeartlandsConservancy.org (618) 566-4451

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Gateway to the West Side: MidTowne Belleville Article and Photography by Alison Lysakowski

On the right is a view to MidTowne through The Delilah Shoe, a tribute sculpture to KEZK’s radio talk show host, Delilah, who graciously funded exterior paint jobs for 61 businesses in Belleville in 2010.

are very historical structures here, which MTNA is placing tremendous emphasis on maintaining. Throughout the changes to come, the historic character of MidTowne will remain.

Belleville has commonly been known as a 3-part city: East side, downtown, and west side. Before too long, a newlydistinguished section of town will be recognized by everyone. It is called MidTowne Belleville.

MidTowne is designated as a National Register Historic District. In 1852, it was known as the independent Village of West Belleville, and Rose Garden Corner was the village’s public square. The Village of West Belleville merged with the City of Belleville in 1882. Today, many residents are unaware it was ever a separate identity. As Belleville has grown over the years, it has made more and more sense to revitalize this historic area and ground it into its own place once again.

MidTowne runs from 6th Street (Richland Creek) to 25th Street (Lindenwood University). As part of a 2-year project starting next year, the streets in this strip will be torn up and rebuilt to resemble the downtown area. This project is expected to accelerate activity in MidTowne, the next big growth area for Belleville. The many businesses operating in the MidTowne area are excited about it. Natalie Kelsey, owner of BlissFull Living Studio at 1901 W. Main, says, “It’s exciting to make a difference in the rebirthing of a neighborhood. By visiting an establishment in MidTowne, you are supporting a community that is bringing in much culture, excitement, nightlife, foods, arts, and entertainment.” Another huge aspect of MidTowne is Lindenwood University. Kelsey says,

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When it comes to fresh culinary culture in MidTowne, Nanny “Lindenwood is an exploding There are places to eat and things Lou’s Kitchen is a brand new liberal arts college that needs to do in the evenings. They can restaurant at 1926 W. Main St., serving breakfast and lunch. a connected community with ‘Shop Local’ and give back to The owner, Michael Buettner, similar culture and stature. the community here.” chose this area because he Close-by places to eat good food, The MidTowne Neighborhood wanted to support the local places to explore, and things to Association (MTNA) has college and businesses. He find. Building on MidTowne been working for the past 14 has completely transformed puts these things within reach months to promote the new what was once a tavern into to the students of Lindenwood.” street project and schedule a spacious and comfortable Mary Reuter, Executive Director events in MidTowne. There is dining corner. Unlike fast food, of Community Relations for great potential for growth and Nanny Lou’s prepares your Lindenwood University, adds, development. The buildings meal with love, using their own “It’s nice to be in MidTowne, in MidTowne are wonderful, original recipes. They fill your where students can mingle and and rent is reasonable. There order quickly, so you can grab be a part of the community.

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a wholesome meal when you are on the go. When the new streets are built, the sidewalks will be designed for table space. Buettner’s vision for MidTowne is equally beautiful to Kelsey’s and Reuter’s. “There’s a lot of uniqueness about the city. I’d like to see the storefronts filled up,” he says. “If anyone’s in the area, stop by and try us.” Some other amazing businesses found in MidTowne: Forgotten Treasures 1012 West Main St. Miscellanea House 1111 West Main St. Rain Tree Salon 1015 West Main St. Spa Demi, 1017 West Main St. TOCO Resale Shop 825 West Main St. 10th Street Baking Company 1021 West Main St. Downtown Dog (Pet Groomer) 1005 West Main St.

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This fall, there will be an outdoor festive event in MidTowne, featuring live blues music. There will be tasty food and good drinks. Location has not yet been determined, but full details will be laid out in an upcoming Str8up Magazine. Everyone should come out to have a good time in the thriving MidTowne neighborhood.

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A Thread of the Everyday World Article and Photography by Kathy Sax

Continuing in that direction, Jacque studied under Jane Dunawald for 2 ½ years in San Antonio, Texas, in a Art Cloth Mastery program. Dunawald is a professional artist, teacher and author of Art Cloth: A guide to Surface Design on Fabric, as well as several other selfpublished books. It was there that Jacque mastered how to create art cloth using dyes, color removing agents, paints, and foils combined through The word textile comes from image, needlework, lace, or table processes that include silkthe Latin word “texere” which weaving. screen printing, stamping, means to weave, braid, or stenciling, and hand painting. construct. Textiles themselves Jacque Davis from Freeburg, have been around since the Illinois, has been studying I was lucky to have had the beginning of our time, and textile arts since the 1980’s. privilege to visit Jacque at her while methods and materials She originally started with hand studio in Freeburg and learn used to make them have quilting while living in North about the process of surface greatly changed, the function Dakota. Although she loved the designs. She showed me remains the same. artistic aspect of quilting she how she starts with drawings felt that the there was something and then uses the filters on a Textile arts are described as else she wanted to add to make it software program to precisely “arts and crafts that are of plant, distinct. manipulate the colors to get the animal, or synthetic fibers to effect that she desires. I also create practical or decorative She started studying the art of observed different techniques, objects.” One of the simplest quilting with internationally like altering colors with a textile arts is felting, a method renowned quilter, Judith Trager, method called discharged dyeing of meshing animal fibers whose approach to quilting is far which, when used, can alter the together with moisture and heat. from traditional. She included depth and detail of a piece. She Other forms include weaving or embellishments and raw edge also enjoys teaching students in twisting fibers into thread, yarn, appliques to her quilting which her studio, learning from them or rope to create fabrics, rugs, made her designs distinct. and experiencing the happiness and clothing. Also included are She also introduced Jacque to of seeing someone create a techniques in which the artist creating layers with silk screen finished piece. decorates textiles by dyeing imagery. Jacque’s work has traveled and/or painting to create an to many juried exhibits, won

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numerous awards, and has been purchased for private collection both throughout the United States as well as Europe. One of her latest accomplishments was having her piece Moon Fire accepted to The Dunedin Fine Art Center’s exhibit, Illumination. Jacque’s piece is joined by exhibits from fellow members of Art Cloth Network, whose main vision is to “promote the medium of cloth as an art form.” Jacque’s next project is in response to a call for entries called Fly Me to the Moon to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. The requirement is for a quilt measuring 18”W x 30”L depicting the artist’s vision of the moon. The entries then will be selected by a jury committee and published in a book by Schiffer Publishing in the fall

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Featured Artist of 2018. The hope is that the quilts will be displayed at some of the many Space Centers and Museums. Jacque is a member of The Textile and Fiber Art List (TAFA). It is a membership association of handmade traditional and contemporary textiles and fiber businesses. I am including Jacque’s artist statement from the TAFA website because it captures her mission so well: “Every person’s mind builds images while asleep or daydreaming. This language helps us to process and communicate our thoughts and feelings. Even as our dreams are uniquely ours, they have a thread of the everyday world

in them. It is that thread that allows us to recognize the common language spoken in dreams. Cloth, paint, and thread provide the perfect tools to capture the evocative nature of our dreamworld. Cloth, soft and familiar to us all, provides the foundation. Thread connects the layers and lies visible on the surface, and painting can highlight or shadow an image adding another layer of interest. My artwork, through Jacque Davis Textile Arts, is a celebration of our connection to one another.” As always, support the local arts! Check out Jacque Davis Textile Arts on Facebook and on the web to see the beautiful colorful works of art that she has spent endless hours to create.

The Details... Who: Jacque Davis What: Textile Artist Where: Freeburg, Illinois How:

www.facebook.com/ jacque.davis1

TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List is a membership association of handmade traditional and contemporary textiles and fiber businesses.

www.tafalist.com/profile/ jacque-davis-textile-arts/

WWW www.jacquedavis.com/

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July Calendar July 1 (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm Community Park (New Baden) - USAF Band of Mid-America Roots in Blue; 6:45pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hashtag; 6pm Laurie’s Place (Alton) - Mo’ Pleasure; 6:30-10:30pm Major’s (O’Fallon) - Whiskey Dixon Acoustic every Wednesday; 8pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband every Wednesday; 9:30pm1:30am *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Trivia with Craig Frazier every Wednesday; 8pm PSOP (Belleville) - Gateway East Artist Guild monthly meeting; every first Wednesday; This month: featuring presentation on Encaustics: the fine art using the ancient technique of beeswax and pigment by Missouri artist Linda Wein. There will also be a monthly membership art competition and refreshments. 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 Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; a seasonal open air market featuring fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts; Thursdays - rain or shine - from 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday; 9pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night; 9:30pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday; 6pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Karaoke every Wednesday; open to the public; 7-11pm *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: Yankee Doodle Dandy; 6-9pm Who Dat’s (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! 7pm-1am

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501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bellevue Park (Belleville) - Free Concerts in the Park every Thursday evening Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm-1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Karaoke; 8pm-12am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke with The Kantina every Thursday; 7-11pm 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). Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Borderline; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Closed in observance of Independence Day Weekend Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - DJ; 9:30pm *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social with music by Richard Krim; 7pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday; 4pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Tim Albert & The Boogiemen; 7-10pm Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Night Every Thursday; 7-10pm

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Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Friday; 5-9pm Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Casey Reeves; 7:30pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Live jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live music; 9pm-1am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 8pm-12am

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July • Calendar Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival featuring music by the USAF Band of Mid-America Roots in Blue; 11:30am-1pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Jeremiah Johnson Band; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddies, 3pm; American Idle, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Closed in observance of Independence Day Weekend Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Graham Pagano; 7-11pm Kaskaskia Riverhouse (New Athens) - Kaskaskia Blues Festival; 3 days; 3 stages; 35 bands; food, beverages, fishing, camping available; begins at 3pm Liberty Bank Amphitheatre (Alton) - Fireworks on the Mississippi featuring music by the USAF Band of Mid-America Concert Band; 7:30pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Friday; tonight featuring Burnt Toast and The Jam; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Park Avenue; 9pm-1am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 9pm She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Friday 8pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Abbey (Belleville) - Live music; 7:30-10:30pm The Weingarten (Belleville) - Clark Rowden; 6-10pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Live music every Friday; open to the public; 6-11pm *Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Paul Jarvis Duo; 7pm

July 4 (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Whiskey Dixon Trio; 7pm American Legion (Edwardsville) - 4th of July Celebration: Live music “On The Hill” featuring Skylark Brothers with Jack Tweston; public always welcome; 3-11pm Big Kahuna (Grafton) - Hookie; 7:30-11:30pm, fireworks at 9p Chubby’s (Alton) - Eastside Acoustic every Saturday; 7-11pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live Music; 9pm-1am Coolidge Middle School (Granite City) - USAF Band of Mid-America Concert Band; 8pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music; 8pm-12am Cutters (Belleville) - Live Music; 9pm Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers. Fresh hot coffee and teas. Live music. 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

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local growers and run into friends or meet new ones! 7:30am12pm 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) - The Land of Goshen Community Market. Visitors can find fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, naturally raised meats – beef, pork and poultry – along with baked goods, pottery, jewelry, other fine arts, honey, soaps, seedlings and cut flowers; 8am-12pm Downtown (Lebanon) - Car Show; over 100 classic cars and trucks will be on display while music from the 50s, 60s and 70s fills the street; 6-9pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Zydeco Crawdaddies; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Fabtones, 3pm; Ross and Steve, 7pm; American Idle, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Closed in observance of Independence Day Weekend Kaskaskia Riverhouse (New Athens) - Kaskaskia Blues Festival; day 2 of 3 days; 3 stages; 35 bands; food, beverages, fishing camping available; fireworks on the river tonight Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lily’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke every Friday and Saturday Loading Dock (Grafton) - Mondinband; 6-10pm Scheve Park (Mascoutah) - 4th of July Celebration featuring music by the USAF Band of Mid-America Roots in Blue; 7pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Jeremiah Johnson and The Sliders; 4-8pm She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Saturday 9pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am

July 5 (Sunday)

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July 6 (Monday)

Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Monday Trivia; hosted by Delish Trish; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Spun; 6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday; 9pm

July 7 (Tuesday)

Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; 6pm Courthouse Bandstand (Waterloo) - Free Municipal Band Concerts every Tuesday evening; 8pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Doubletake; 6pm Highway 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) - Open Mic Blues Night every Tuesday with Matt Davis and Darrow Washington; 7:3011:30pm Lincoln Theatre (Belleville) - Bank of Belleville Free Summer Movie Series every Tuesday; today featuring Shrek; 10am *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Living Literary Society meetup; a loosely organized and casual writers group; show up and relax with others who write and/or appreciate writing; every Tuesday; 6-9pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Tuesday; 9pm V and H Recreation (Breese) - Open Mic every Tuesday, hosted by Marcus Kruep; 7-11pm Village Inn (Pontoon Beach) - J Christopher every Tuesday; 7-11pm

July 8 (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay and Waylon; 6pm Laurie’s Place (Alton) - Mo’ Pleasure; 6:30-10:30pm Major’s (O’Fallon) - Whiskey Dixon Acoustic every Wednesday; 8pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband every Wednesday; 9:30pm1:30am *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Trivia with Craig Frazier every Wednesday; 8pm 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 Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; a seasonal open air market featuring fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts; Thursdays rain or shine - from 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday; 9pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night; 9:30pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday; 6pm

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July • Calendar VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Karaoke every Wednesday; open to the public; 7-11pm Who Dat’s (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! 7pm-1am

July 9 (Thursday)

501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 7:30pm Bellevue Park (Belleville) - Free Concerts in the Park every Thursday evening Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm-1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Karaoke; 8pm-12am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke with The Kantina every Thursday; 7-11pm 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). Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Borderline; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Grant Lyon; 7:30pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - DJ; 9:30pm *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social with music by John and Gary; 7pm Roper’s Regal Beagle (Godfrey) - Mondinband; 6-10pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday; 4pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Bottoms Up Blues Gang; 7-10pm Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Night Every Thursday; 7-10pm

July 10 (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Hard Promises, Vince and Dom; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Friday; 5-9pm Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 7:30pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Illinois’ Largest Gun and Knife Show; 2-6pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Friday Night Summer Concert Series; Ross Bell, 6-9pm Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Brad Noe; 7:30pm Chez Marilyn (Alton) - Mondinband; 8pm-12am Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Live jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live music; 9pm-1am

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Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 8pm-12am Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival featuring music by Vintage Jam; 11:30am-1pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Shrek The Musical; 7:30pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Lucky Old Sons; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Anthony Nanny, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; Borderline, 8pm Firehouse (Millstadt) - Firemen’s Picnic with music by Well Hungarians; 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - One Year Anniversary Extravaganza featuring Grant Lyon, Bruce Veach, Christine Stedman and Dean Schardan; 8pm Highway 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) - Dave and Them; 7-10pm *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Brandon Jacoby; 7pm Old Bakery Brewery (Alton) - Graham Pagano; 8-11pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Friday; tonight featuring Landon Cole; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Half Plugged; 9pm-1am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 9pm She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Friday 8pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Abbey (Belleville) - Live music; 7:30-10:30pm Union United Methodist Church (Belleville) - Belleville Parks and Rec Tour de Belleville; this year’s theme: The Belle Villey Hillbillies; a family friendly, noncompetitive bicycle trek over a relatively easy course to give riders a scenic view of the city at night; benefits recreational opportunity for individuals and families; 8:30pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Live music every Friday; open to the public; tonight featuring Quarter Draw Band; 6-10pm *Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Jeremy Wright; 7pm

July 11 (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Lil’ Sister; 7pm Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 7:30pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Illinois’ Largest Gun and Knife Show; 9am-4pm Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - Mondinband Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Jim McClareen; 7:30pm Chubby’s (Alton) - Eastside Acoustic every Saturday; 7-11pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live Music; 9pm-1am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music; 8pm-12am Cutters (Belleville) - Live Music; 9pm

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Calendar • July Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers. Fresh hot coffee and teas. Live music. 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! 7:30am12pm 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 (Collinsville) - Summer Movies on Main Series tonight featuring Back To The Future II; grab the family and catch a movie under the stars; Main and Seminary; begins at dusk Downtown (Edwardsville) - The Land of Goshen Community Market. Visitors can find fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, naturally raised meats – beef, pork and poultry – along with baked goods, pottery, jewelry, other fine arts, honey, soaps, seedlings and cut flowers; 8am-12pm Downtown (Lebanon) - Fire Department Picnic with live music by Well Hungarians; 8pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Shrek The Musical; 7:30pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Diesel Island; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Anthony Nanny, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; Borderline, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Grant Lyon; 10pm Hough Park (Belleville) - Mutual Aide Picnic – Belleville Solidarity Group; 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 Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lily’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke every Friday and Saturday Loading Dock (Grafton) - Mondinband; 6-10pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday; tonight featuring Charlotte Street; 7pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - D.C. Cusanelli; 9pm-1am Pump House (Wood River) - Hookie; 9:30pm-1:30am *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Rat Rod Kings; 8:30-11:30pm She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Saturday 9pm-2am Sports Academy (Glen Carbon) - Dynamo Pro Wrestling, a night of family fun to benefit SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support; doors at 7pm; show at 8pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am

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July • Calendar The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) - Jack Schmitt Concert Series presents Petty Cash Junction tribute to Tom Petty and Johnny Cash; 8pm

July 12 (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Sunday; 2-6pm Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 2pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Illinois’ Largest Gun and Knife Show; 9am-2pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 7pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey every Sunday; 3-6pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live music; 4-8pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Shrek The Musical; 2pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Red Rocks, 2pm; Jay and Nathan, 6pm; TBD, 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Bud Summers; 2pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband every Sunday; 9:30pm-1:30am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 9pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Hudson and The Hoo Doo Cats; 4-7pm Shakers (Alton) - Open Mic Night hosted by Graham Pagano; 5-9pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Jazz every Sunday; open to the public; 7-10pm Woodland Park (Collinsville) - 17th Annual Brooks World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival Birthday Party & Car Show; food, drink, games, family fun and Brooks Catsup! 10am-5pm

July 13 (Monday)

Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Monday Trivia; hosted by Delish Trish; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Whiskey Dixon; 8pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday; 9pm

July 14 (Tuesday)

Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; 6pm Courthouse Bandstand (Waterloo) - Free Municipal Band Concerts every Tuesday evening; 8pm Highway 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) - Open Mic Blues Night every Tuesday with Matt Davis and Darrow Washington; 7:3011:30pm Lincoln Theatre (Belleville) - Bank of Belleville Free Summer Movie Series every Tuesday; today featuring Paddington; 10am *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Living Literary Society meetup; a loosely organized and casual writers group; show up and relax with others who write and/or appreciate writing; every Tuesday; 6-9pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Tuesday; 9pm V and H Recreation (Breese) - Open Mic every Tuesday, hosted by Marcus Kruep; 7-11pm

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Village Inn (Pontoon Beach) - J Christopher every Tuesday; 7-11pm

July 15 (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hashtag; 6pm Laurie’s Place (Alton) - Mo’ Pleasure; 6:30-10:30pm Major’s (O’Fallon) - Whiskey Dixon Acoustic every Wednesday; 8pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband every Wednesday; 9:30pm1:30am *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Trivia with Craig Frazier every Wednesday; 8pm 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 Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; a seasonal open air market featuring fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts; Thursdays rain or shine - from 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday; 9pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night; 9:30pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday; 6pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Karaoke every Wednesday; open to the public; 7-11pm Who Dat’s (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! 7pm-1am

July 16 (Thursday)

501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 7:30pm Bellevue Park (Belleville) - Free Concerts in the Park every Thursday evening Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm-1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Karaoke; 8pm-12am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke with The Kantina every Thursday; 7-11pm Downtown (Belleville) - Belleville Main Street Downtown Diva Night; an exciting ladies night out! Starting at Hair on Main; After party at Tavern on Main; Beach Party night; 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). Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - American Idle; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - B.T.; 7:30pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen

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Calendar • July Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - DJ; 9:30pm *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social with music by Richard Krim; 7pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday; 4pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Big Mike Aguirre and the Blu City All Stars; 7pm Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Night Every Thursday; 7-10pm The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) - Always... Patsy Cline tribute starring Debbie Maneke; 7:30pm

July 17 (Friday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Friday; 5-9pm Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 7:30pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Friday Night Summer Concert Series; D.C. Cusanelli, 6-9pm Blum House (Collinsville) - The music-themed summer reading program free family-friendly concerts presents The Music Makers singing patriotic songs; 2pm Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Charlotte Street; 7:30pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Live jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live music; 9pm-1am Copper Dock Winery (Pocahontas) - Graham Pagano; 6-10pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 8pm-12am Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival featuring entertainment by The Hard Road Theatre; 11:30am-1pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Shrek The Musical; 7:30pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Red Lehr and Friends; 7-9pm Family Arena (St Charles) - 4 & 20: Terry Jones Rogers and Scott Nienhaus, with percussionist, drummer and vocalist Tim Politte, keyboardist Bill Murphy, percussionist Madison Thorn, John Mondin, Paul Graves, and John Coatney, create a tribute to Crosby Stills Nash and Young; doors at 6:30pm; show at 7:30pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Spun, 3pm; Anthony Nanny, 7pm; Mid night Rail, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - B.T.; 8pm Highway 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) - Catfish Willie Duo; 7-10pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Friday; tonight featuring Brad Noe; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Hicks and Banks; 9pm-1am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 9pm

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July • Calendar She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Friday 8pm-1am Silver Creek Saloon (Belleville) - Car Cruise every third Friday; 5pm Skootr’s West (Freeburg) - Clark Rowden; 8pm-12am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Abbey (Belleville) - Live music; 7:30-10:30pm The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) - Always... Patsy Cline tribute starring Debbie Maneke; 7:30pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Live music every Friday; open to the public; 6-11pm *Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Double Shot; 7pm

July 18 (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Whiskey Dixon Trio; 7pm Alexi Era Gallery (Mascoutah) - Celestial Exhibit Opening; featuring the works of Alice Savage Art, Jel Ena, Art of Cory Benhatzel, Patricia Ariel, Aunia Kahn, Jen Musatto art dolls, Angie Mason, Bev Hogue, Mahlimae and Inge Vandormael. Reception 6-9pm; exhibit continues through August 31. Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 7:30pm 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 Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Joe Truttmann / Ron Wooley Duo; 7:30pm Chubby’s (Alton) - Eastside Acoustic every Saturday; 7-11pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live Music; 9pm-1am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music; 8pm-12am Cutters (Belleville) - Live Music; 9pm Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers. Fresh hot coffee and teas. Live music. 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) - The Land of Goshen Community Market. Visitors can find fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, naturally raised meats – beef, pork and poultry – along with baked goods, pottery, jewelry, other fine arts, honey, soaps, seedlings and cut flowers; 8am-12pm

July 2015

Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Shrek The Musical; 7:30pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Hudson and The Hoo Doo Cats; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Spun, 3pm; Anthony Nanny, 7pm; Midnight Rail, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - B.T.; 8pm and 10pm Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lindenwood Autorium @ Lindenwood University (Belleville) Summer Rhythm and Music Series presents The Bel Airs; 7-9pm Lily’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke every Friday and Saturday Loading Dock (Grafton) - Mondinband; 6-10pm *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Death Cafe; people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death; to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives; a discussion group rather than grief support or counseling; open to the public; 6p-8p *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday; tonight featuring Scrambled; 7pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Rat Rod Kings; 9pm-1am She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Saturday 9pm-2am Slackers (Fairview Heights) - Geekly Podcast celebrates 2 years of podcasting & its 100th episode with a gaming tournament, prizes, live game demo (Ninjevade), cosplay (Batman), recordng the 100th episode live and broadcasting via Periscope on the Internet. With Lion Forge, local comic book company; begins at 2pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) - Always... Patsy Cline tribute starring Debbie Maneke; 7:30pm

July 19 (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Sunday; 2-6pm Alton Little Theatre (Alton) - Grease - School Version; Benefit Summer Youth Musical; 2pm 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 every Sunday; 3-6pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live music; 4-8pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Shrek The Musical; 2pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fischer’s Restaurant (Belleville) - Gear Jammers Car Cruise; 4-8pm

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Calendar • July JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband every Sunday; 9:30pm-1:30am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 9pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Miss Jubilee and The Humdingers; 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Whiskey Dixon, 2pm; Borderline, 6pm; American Idle, 7pm The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) - Always... Patsy Cline tribute starring Debbie Maneke; 2pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Jazz every Sunday; open to the public; 7-10pm

July 20 (Monday)

July 21 (Tuesday)

Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; 6pm Courthouse Bandstand (Waterloo) - Free Municipal Band Concerts every Tuesday evening; 8pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Doubletake, 6pm Highway 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) - Open Mic Blues Night every Tuesday with Matt Davis and Darrow Washington; 7:3011:30pm Lincoln Theatre (Belleville) - Bank of Belleville Free Summer Movie Series every Tuesday; today featuring Night at the Museum 2; 10am *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Living Literary Society meetup; a loosely organized and casual writers group; show up and relax with others who write and/or appreciate writing; every Tuesday; 6-9pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Tuesday; 9pm V and H Recreation (Breese) - Open Mic every Tuesday, hosted by Marcus Kruep; 7-11pm Village Inn (Pontoon Beach) - J Christopher every Tuesday; 7-11pm

July 22 (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm City Park (New Baden) - George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass; 7pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay and Waylon; 6pm Laurie’s Place (Alton) - Mo’ Pleasure; 6:30-10:30pm Major’s (O’Fallon) - Whiskey Dixon Acoustic every Wednesday; 8pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband every Wednesday; 9:30pm1:30am *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Trivia with Craig Frazier every Wednesday; 8pm

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July • Calendar 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 Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; a seasonal open air market featuring fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts; Thursdays rain or shine - from 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday; 9pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night; 9:30pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday; 6pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Karaoke every Wednesday; open to the public; 7-11pm Who Dat’s (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! 7pm-1am

July 23 (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Paul Konya; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bellevue Park (Belleville) - Free Concerts in the Park every Thursday evening Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm-1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Karaoke; 8pm-12am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke with The Kantina every Thursday; 7-11pm 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). Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - American Idle; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - John Bush; 7:30pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - DJ; 9:30pm *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social with music by John and Gary; 7pm Roper’s Regal Beagle (Godfrey) - Mondinband; 6-10pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday; 4pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Pat Liston; 7-10pm Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Night Every Thursday; 7-10pm

Friday (July 24)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Friday; 5-9pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Friday Night Summer Concert Series; John Pry, 6-9pm

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Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Lisa Jones; 7:30pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Live jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live music; 9pm-1am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 8pm-12am Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Trophy Mules; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Borderline, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; County Line, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - John Bush; 8pm Old Bakery Brewery (Alton) - Graham Pagano; 8-11pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Friday; tonight featuring Joe Truttmann and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Cancer Fundraiser Extraordinary for St Clair County Sheriff Deputy Eric Browder; featuring Mark Peebles and the Big Boss Blues Band, 5-7pm; Pleas Griffin and Soul To Soul, 7-9pm; Big Mike Aguirre, 9-11pm; DJ Tony, 11pm-1am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 9pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 8-12am She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Friday 8pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Abbey (Belleville) - Live music; 7:30-10:30pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Live music every Friday; open to the public; 6-11pm *Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Doug Phillips; 7pm

July 25 (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Slick Ice Blues; 7pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Great Train Expo; Hundreds of Tables with Exhibitors from across the country! Dealers with everything imaginable for trains & Model Railroading! Operating Model Railroads in a variety of Sizes & Scales! Trains Kids Can Play With! 9am-4pm Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Greg Silsby; 7:30pm Chez Marilyn (Alton) - Hookie; 8:30pm-12:30am Chubby’s (Alton) - Eastside Acoustic every Saturday; 7-11pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live Music; 9pm-1am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music; 8pm-12am Cutters (Belleville) - Live Music; 9pm Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers. Fresh hot coffee and teas. Live music. 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

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Calendar • July 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) - The Land of Goshen Community Market. Visitors can find fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, naturally raised meats – beef, pork and poultry – along with baked goods, pottery, jewelry, other fine arts, honey, soaps, seedlings and cut flowers; 8am-12pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Evan Webb and the Rural Route Ramblers; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddies, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; County Line, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - John Bush; 8pm and 10pm Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lily’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke every Friday and Saturday Loading Dock (Grafton) - Mondinband; 6-10pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday; tonight featuring Joe Truttmann and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Saturday 9pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am The Weingarten (Belleville) - Weinstock Music Festival featuring Rogers and Nienhaus, 2-5pm; Scott Miller Duo, 5-8pm; Old Salt Union, 8-11pm The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) - Jack Schmitt Concert Series presents American Fool tribute to John Mellencamp and Credence Clearwater Revival; 8pm Who Dat’s (Columbia) - Mondinband

July 26 (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Sunday; 2-6pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Great Train Expo; Hundreds of Tables with Exhibitors from across the country! Dealers with everything imaginable for trains & Model Railroading! Operating Model Railroads in a variety of Sizes & Scales! Trains Kids Can Play With! 9am-4pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 7pm Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Big Wheel Breakdown Summer Concert Series; last Sunday of the month May, June and July Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey every Sunday; 3-6pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live music; 4-8pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddies, 2pm; Spun, 6pm; TBD, 7pm Schaefer Automotive (Belleville) - 4th Annual Car Show and Pin-Up Contest; 9am

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July • Calendar *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Holland K. Smith; 4-7pm Shakers (Alton) - Open Mic Night hosted by Graham Pagano; 5-9pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Mastermind Distillery Tour; free appetizers, live entertainment and shuttle bus to Mastermind; begins at 12pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Jazz every Sunday; open to the public; 7-10pm *Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Open Mic featuring Paul Jarvis; last Sunday every month; bring on all those aspiring musicians and groups - especially singer/songwriters! 3-6pm

July 27 (Monday)

Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Monday Trivia; hosted by Delish Trish; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Whiskey Dixon; 6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday; 9pm

July 28 (Tuesday)

Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; 6pm Blum House (Collinsville) - The music-themed summer reading program free family-friendly concerts presents The Oak Hill Band playing Irish music; 7pm Courthouse Bandstand (Waterloo) - Free Municipal Band Concerts every Tuesday evening; 8pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Borderline, 6pm Highway 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) - Open Mic Blues Night every Tuesday with Matt Davis and Darrow Washington; 7:3011:30pm Lincoln Theatre (Belleville) - Bank of Belleville Free Summer Movie Series every Tuesday; today featuring Hotel Transylvania; 10am *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Living Literary Society meetup; a loosely organized and casual writers group; show up and relax with others who write and/or appreciate writing; every Tuesday; 6-9pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Tuesday; 9pm V and H Recreation (Breese) - Open Mic every Tuesday, hosted by Marcus Kruep; 7-11pm Village Inn (Pontoon Beach) - J Christopher every Tuesday; 7-11pm

July 29 (Wednesday)

July 2015

Cost is $2 per session. 1:30-3pm Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; a seasonal open air market featuring fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts; Thursdays rain or shine - from 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Wednesday; 9pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night; 9:30pm *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday; 6pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Karaoke every Wednesday; open to the public; 7-11pm Who Dat’s (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! 7pm-1am

July 30 (Thursday)

501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bellevue Park (Belleville) - Free Concerts in the Park every Thursday evening Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm-1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Karaoke; 8pm-12am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke with The Kantina every Thursday; 7-11pm 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). Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Wherehouse Project; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - John Bush; 7:30pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - DJ; 9:30pm Performing Arts Center @ Belleville East High School (Belleville) Take A Bow Showcase “Wizard of Oz”; audience sing-a-long; 7:30pm *Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social with music by Richard Krim; 7pm Roper’s Regal Beagle (Godfrey) - Mondinband; 6-10pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday; 4pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Hudson and The Hoo Doo Cats; 7-10pm Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music; 10pm-2am The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Night Every Thursday; 7-10pm

July 31 (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Paul Konya; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Friday; 5-9pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Friday Night Summer Concert Series; Ross Bell, 6-9pm

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Calendar • July Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Eric Pruitt Band; 7:30pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Live jazz; 9pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live music; 9pm-1am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 8pm-12am Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival featuring music by The Other Guys; 11:30am-1pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring A Grand Night for Singing with The Eckert / Woodruff Quartet; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Rich Mahogany, 3pm; Anthony Nanny, 7pm; TBD, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - John Bush; 8pm Highway 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) - Jim and Mike; 7-10pm Lucky’s (Swansea) - Clark Rowden; 8pm-12am McKendree University Gallery of Art (Lebanon) - Get Out - Paint Out 3-day “plein air” painting event; a public art project; engendering curiosity from the general population, dispelling misconceptions about the artistic process, and fostering pride of place (last year, 25 artist created 53 painting); 7am-8pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Friday; tonight featuring Ryan Spriggs; 7pm Performing Arts Center @ Belleville East High School (Belleville) Take A Bow Showcase “Wizard of Oz”; plus costume contest; 7:30pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - D.C. Cusanelli; 9pm-1am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music every Friday; 9pm Scheve Park (Mascoutah) - 88th Annual Mascoutah Homecoming und August Fest; food, beverages, carnival rides, tractor and truck pulls, car shows plus live music tonight with Hillbilly Authority 7-11pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Rat Rod Kings; 8:30-11:30pm She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Friday 8pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Mondinband; 10pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Abbey (Belleville) - Live music; 7:30-10:30pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Live music every Friday; open to the public; tonight featuring Renee Smith Tribute to B.B. King; 7-11pm *Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Mark Biehl Group; 7pm

August 1 (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Whiskey Dixon Trio; 7pm Alton Wood River Sportsman Club (Godfrey) - Think Floyd - a tribute to Pink Floyd; 7pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Confluence Crush Women’s Roller Derby vs Springfield (MO) Queen City Roller Derby, 2 Rocky Horror themed bouts; doors at 5:30pm; first whistle at 6:30pm

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July • Calendar Chateau La Vin (Columbia) - Eric Brooks; 7:30pm Chubby’s (Alton) - Eastside Acoustic every Saturday; 7-11pm Cigar Inn Jazz Club (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Live Music; 9pm-1am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music; 8pm-12am Cutters (Belleville) - Live Music; 9pm Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers. Fresh hot coffee and teas. Live music. 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) - The Land of Goshen Community Market. Visitors can find fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, naturally raised meats – beef, pork and poultry – along with baked goods, pottery, jewelry, other fine arts, honey, soaps, seedlings and cut flowers; 8am-12pm Downtown (Lebanon) - Car Show; over 100 classic cars and trucks will be on display while music from the 50s, 60s and 70s fills the street; 6-9pm Eckert’s Farms (Belleville) - Summer Concert Series featuring Kevin Mitchell 4; 7-9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Fabtones, 3pm; Anthony Nanny, 7pm; Borderline, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - John Bush; 8pm and 10pm Johnny’s Sidebar (Collinsville) - Slick Ice Blues; 10pm Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lily’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke every Friday and Saturday Loading Dock (Grafton) - Mondinband; 6-10pm McKendree University Gallery of Art (Lebanon) - Get Out - Paint Out 3-day “plein air” painting event; a public art project; engendering curiosity from the general population, dispelling misconceptions about the artistic process, and fostering pride of place (last year, 25 artist created 53 painting); 7am-8pm *Papa Vitos (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday; tonight featuring Brad Noe; 7pm Performing Arts Center @ Belleville East High School (Belleville) Take A Bow Showcase “Wizard of Oz”; plus costume contest; 2pm *Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Paul Konya; 9pm-1am Scheve Park (Mascoutah) - 88th Annual Mascoutah Homecoming und Fest; parade at 5pm; food, beverages, carnival rides, tractor and truck pulls, car shows, 4-H judging and livestock auction, plus live music tonight with The Rough Ryders, 7:30-11:30pm

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*Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Chicago Blues Angels; 8:30pm She and I Bar (Cahokia) - RJ Entertainment DJ / Karaoke with DJ Jody Havenot; every Saturday 9pm-2am *Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6-9pm The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am Zoar UCC (Columbia) - George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass; 4pm

August 2 (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss every Sunday; 2-6pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 7pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey every Sunday; 3-6pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live music; 4-8pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Live music; 2pm, 6pm and, 7pm Hawg Pit (Grafton) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 1-5pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday McKendree University Gallery of Art (Lebanon) - Get Out - Paint Out 3-day “plein air” painting event; a public art project; engendering curiosity from the general population, dispelling misconceptions about the artistic process, and fostering prideof place (last year, 25 artist created 53 painting); 7am-5pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband every Sunday; 9:30pm-1:30am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 9pm Scheve Park (Mascoutah) - 88th Annual Mascoutah Homecoming and August Fest; parade at 5pm; food, beverages, carnival rides, tractor and truck pulls, car shows, plus live music tonight with The Jorrells, 7-10:30pm *Schmitty’s (Smithton) - Marquise Knox; 4pm VFW 8677 (Fairview Heights) - Jazz every Sunday; open to the public; 7-10pm *Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Gabie McGarrah; 3pm

August 3 (Monday)

Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Monday Trivia; hosted by Delish Trish; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Live music; 6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday; 9pm

August 4 (Tuesday)

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Submissions “How I Will Find You”

“Newton’s Blues”

I’m not sure how long the clock strikes But with each tick my heart drops Knowing a flick of light Is nothing compared to surrounding sunrise

The parking lot snow is piled into small mountain ranges. Black grime and carbon from hot exhaust pipes dot the slopes As shoppers negotiate their way around the melting glaciers.

So instead of picking apples I gather them to my cheeks Instead of admiring the black bird I martyr him on my lashes And like a lamb in wolf’s clothing I quite sheepishly emerge

I fear that my pedal is metal and my desire to ram into one Is overwhelming. I am out of control. I circle the parking lot, a condor With speed and curiosity. My car will detonate an avalanche.

by Autumn Meier

And for a second the sunlight picks up the peach on my lips The wings over my eyes The curve of my starved body And without shadow I am but momentarily bright But despite the cloud’s absence, And with no thundering warning, The fullest of droplets falls to the bridge of my nose Burning something well beneath my skin And as is the nature of rainfall, The encompassing downpour soon overcomes What can I do but dance, But praise, but live, but be? Though the shower has not even yet ceased, Somewhere towards the center of time, Just to my left, There you are. Dancing and laughing and shouting Just as soaked as I And as quenched eyes meet, We smile because we know. Yes, though my mascara runs, I have never felt more beautiful.

Autumn Meier, 21, grew up in Belleville, IL. She is a recent graduate of Southwestern University in Waxahachie, Texas. Most of her time now is spent in preparation for her approaching move to Kiev, Ukraine, where she will work for a local church through administration and creative writing. autumnnmeier@lionmail.sagu.edu

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by John Dorroh

Look out K-Mart shoppers! Here I come, ready or not, to rid This pavement desert of grime and winter’s breath out of the ballpark. Five miles per hour, ten, fifteen, twenty-five. No stopping now. Physics lesson 101: Mountain’s momentum is no match for me. Airbag deployment. Gold dust. Chest compressions. Onlookers and Teeth of kids who played on the other side of Mt. Everest Emerging quickly like a sunrise on speed. “You okay, Mister?” “Don’t call 9-1-1. Don’t call the police. Don’t do anything nice for me.” “Okay,” they agree. Mad parents asking too many questions. Police penetrating the outslopes of the mountain. Breath-0’lyser. Not drunk. Just curious. Why are kids playing in the filthy snow? “It’s fun. We ski and toboggan while Mama shops For bargains in the store.” Police demand blood but I hold firm, The melting streams of mountain water flow past my feet, tires, words. Kids don’t stop. Mountain stands firm a few more days as I contemplate a change in wind and warmer weather for tulips And grass and kids who can play in the park, in the swimming pools. I am certain that my car will not want to go for a swim. John Dorroh, “J.D.,” taught high school science for almost 30 years and lived to tell about it. He is a writer who has had some success with White Trash Nekid poetry, micro-fiction, and poetry. He has also written for a regional newspaper as a weekly business columnist. He lost the county spelling bee in the 6th grade to Connie Dick and went on to become a recognized swimmer and Moon Pie-eating contestant. t raveler jd 5 9 @ gm ail. co m

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Submissions “I Lost My Way” by Nathanial Harty I, I lost my way To my dismay I can’t find home Home, want to go home I’m all alone Where can I hide? Hide, I just can’t hide Locked up inside My foggy head Head, my aching head Rather be dead But on I roam Roam, still must roam On legs of foam I hope it’s soon Soon, has to be soon Light of the moon Returns me there There, I will be there Without a care My journey’s end End, my life will end My soul will rend No more am I

“Moving to the Edwardsville area at the turn of the century to attend school has provided ample opportunity to both enjoy the artistic expressions of others and indulge the individual desire to create.” - Nathanial Harty westudi@gmail.com

July 2015

“Alone in the Meadow” by Katelyn Stapleton Alone in the meadow with no air to breath Alone with a giant standing over me There is no place to move No temple to seek I am trapped here and it’s only me Quiet my eye Quiet my soul The biggest thing now is the calmness I know Bigger than you Bigger than me The stillness is all that sets me free “I don’t like to write about myself. I began my writing career as a journalist. I used to write about others. Now I write for myself. However, I find it cathartic to write about my real experiences in a creative fashion. Good ideas capture your heart and reveal the soul. Follow your instinct to write and it will take you places you’ve only imagined. “ Katelyn.R.Stapleton@gmail.com

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