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Come Create Your Own Way: – The Brickstreet Art Gallery and Studio ~ July Calendar of Events ~ Gateway to the Arts ~ A Rose by Any Other Name – The New Neighborhood Herb Garden ~ Submissions

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Kathy Gomric

Serving Up Art, Music, and Culture for the Metro East’s Enjoyment

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Editors Word – July 2014 July 2014. The 24th monthly edition of Straight Up Magazine, ‘Serving Up Art, Music and Culture for the Metro-East’s Enjoyment’. The Metro East deserves its own arts and entertainment magazine. It’s here and it’s called Straight Up!!!

We are pleased to have Kathy Gomric as the cover artist for this twenty-fourth Straight Up edition! See more on Kathy in our Submissions section.

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July Credits

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

Contributors

Cover Art: “Gorilla” by Kathy Gomric (DrawingFantasiesbyKathy.com) Cover Logo: Josh Rowan (JoshuaRowan.com) Photography: Paul Seibert (Brickstreet Art Gallery / Herb Garden) Feature Writers: Julia Jensen, Michelle McIntosh, Nancy Palmer

Submissions

Kathy Gomric: pencil on paper Renee Canetta: Prismacolors on paper All material in this publication is copyrighted to the individual contributors or Straight Up Magazine, LLC and may not be reproduced without written consent. We are very grateful to those who have submitted material to be considered for publication. However, the opinions and views of those contributing content to Straight Up do not necessarily reflect those of Str8 Up Magazine.

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Come Create Your Own Way: – The Brickstreet Art Gallery and Studio July Calendar of Events

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Gateway to the Arts

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A Rose by Any Other Name –

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Submissions

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Come Create Your Own Way: The Brickstreet Art Gallery and Studio

by Julia Jensen

Kathleen Wakefield has worn many hats. For fifteen years, she worked as a contracting officer. After leaving that job, marrying her husband, Tim, and moving up and down the East coast, she went back to school for medical billing and coding. After working as a contractor for doctors’ offices for over a decade, she moved to Breese and became caretaker for her parents. After her father’s passing, Wakefield knew she didn’t want to go back to her old career.

A self-proclaimed art hobbyist, Wakefield decided to open her own gallery and studio, Brickstreet Arts, in downtown Lebanon, Illinois. Wakefield feels as though this is her calling.

Though claiming she isn’t a classically trained artist, she has taken classes in various mediums and has learned how to do many things through lots of trial and error. “It’s awesome to come in every day and love it,” Wakefield says of her new venture. “It’s still work, but it’s different.”

Brickstreet Arts opened in May and has quickly become a hit in Lebanon. The exhibition space at Brickstreet Arts is a welcoming cozy space, providing visitors with the perfect atmosphere to stroll through and enjoy the artwork currently on display, most of which is made on site.

They currently offer classes for adults and children in pottery, ceramic painting, drawing, and glass slumping. Plus the ever-popular adult sessions of “Cork and Canvas” which combines the experience of creating one’s own painting while sipping wine with friends in a comfy, friendly atmosphere.

Wakefield and her staff expect to expand those options soon. They plan on teaching wet clay work as well as classes in stained and fused glass. Whether self-produced or by one of their displaying artists, Brickstreet is a perfect place to get that unique gift for that special person or special occasion. Every home loves fine works of art.

Located on Lebanon’s “Brick Street” next to Fezziwig’s Marketplace, Wakefield and her staff have completely transformed the space at 218 West St. Louis Street. This includes a complete transfor4

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mation of the studio behind the gallery. What used to be a storage shed, Brickstreet Arts’ studio now houses two kilns and the artists’ workspaces.

Since completing renovations and opening, Wakefield and her staff now have time to experiment and play in their new studio. The interior of the gallery is outfitted with custom cabinetry built by Wakefield’s husband and metal work by local blacksmith Cameran Kepper (artworks in themselves). The gallery is a beautiful showcase of both the artistry on display as well as the craftsmanship that went into the space.

Tricia Rehkemper is one of Wakefield’s resident artists. Rehkemper graduated with her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts with a specialty in ceramics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She’s worked throughout Europe and was a resident artist for four months at the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemét, Hungary. Though she considers herself more of a sculptor, Rehkemper is schooled in many mediums and has trained as a painter as well as a ceramicist.

Wakefield and her team dream of their gallery and studio becoming a popular spot in downtown Lebanon. While currently offering classes in drawing, ceramics and acrylic painting for adults and children, they plan also to work with other merchants in Lebanon for joint classes and have already started to schedule special events with other shops in town. Already

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on the schedule is wine tasting with neighbor Fezziwig’s while brushing canvas in the gallery workspace.

Wakefield has plans for a second space in New Baden. The second location would be used as a studio for production and classes with studio spaces available for rental in the second location. “People don’t realize how many artists there are in the area,” said Rehkemper. They foresee the creation of a co-op between other artists throughout the area.

The main goal of Brickstreet Arts is to make culture and art approachable and available to everyone.

“Art in everyday life improves quality of life,” Rehkemper said.

“It forges a connection between you and the artist.”

When visitors attend a class, they

have the opportunity to make something unique and personal that they can use and enjoy every day. “It’s a different experience when you’re connected to it and it makes you happy,” Wakefield said of handmade goods. The joy of creating something yourself adds a new facet to the routine. Having art in your everyday life may sound like a small thing, but it allows you to connect to the person who created it and creates a cultural awareness. Everyone makes things differently and distinctively because everyone is different.

That’s the beauty of art. “The potential is unlimited,” said Wakefield.

What: Brickstreet Arts Gallery and Studio – fine gifts, art classes and events Where: 218 West St. Louis Street, Lebanon, IL When: Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 11am-5pm How: Call 618-537-4492 or visit:

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July Calendar of Events

July 2014

July 1st (Tuesday)

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

Katy Cavins Center (O’Fallon) - O’Fallon Garden Club presents Charlie Pitts “Practical Ecology for Urban Gardens, Why Natives are Essential”; 6pm Mascoutah Historical Society (Mascoutah) - Civil War Exhibit; For a small town, comprised primarily of Germans, Mascoutah, Illinois, supported the Union cause more than one might first imagine. A rare opportunity to see how one small Illinois town contributed to the war effort. Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Union UMC (Belleville) - Life After Divorce Support Group; groups for adults and children K-6th grades; DivorceCare curriculum, mental health professionals, trained volunteer group leaders; children 5-12 - interactive learning environment, corresponds to adult DivorceCare curriculum; every Tues thru July 22, 7-8:30pm

July 2nd (Wednesday)

Alton Riverfront Amphitheater - International pop stars Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Uncle Cracker and Sister Hazel; 8pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide; 6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic Open Mic Night with Bill Fourness; every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP (Belleville) - Gateway East Artist Guild Membership meeting: Henrk Ptasiewz will discuss his painting style; 6pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week.

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

July 3rd (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every 6

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

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Legends Under Cover; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Mama Gusto’s (Lebanon) - Thursday Night Special: live music with Rogers and Nienhaus; 7-11pm Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods.

Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music Schmidt Art Gallery (Belleville) - Belleville Bicentennial “200 Years of History” Exhibit; 200 loaned objects from Belleville natives and area residents and organization tell the story of the city’s first 200 years; through August 14 Schmidt Art Gallery @ SWIC (Belleville) - Andrea Hoelscher: Photographs; Photographs of arranged fruits and vegetables that suggest symbolism, beauty, and character. Through August 14 Silver Creek Saloon (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night; 7pm-10pm The Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

July 4th (Friday)

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

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July 2014 Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Mondinband Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; midJune through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Zydeco Crawdaddys – Zydeco; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy’s; 3pm; Radio Star; 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Mark Palmer’s 10th Avenue Band; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Kerry Steinmann; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm

July 5th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Blum House (Collinsville) - Art exhibit featuring the work of Str8Up cover artist Zeke Genard and Logan Clenney. Enjoy browsing the art and listening to the music of Acoustic Jam. 7-9pm Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - Fanfare; 7:30-9:30pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers.

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

Saturday morning at 8am. Saturday morning runs meet at the parking lot behind the St Louis Bread Company.

Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Downtown (Lebanon) - Lakers Car Club Car Cruise; Over 100 classic cars and trucks will be on display while music from the 50s, 60s and 70s fills the street. 6-9pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: The Faretheewells – Americana; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Aire (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy’s; 3pm; Radio Star; 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Tailgate Troubadors; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Lehmann and Moon; 7-11pm Highland Speedway (Highland) - UMP Summer Nationals Races JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am

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Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music SWIC (Belleville) - Belleville Bicentennial Fireworks Display and Laser Show; SAFB Patriotic Music; 5:30pm The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am

July 6th (Sunday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Reggae Music with DJ Oba; 1-5pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers; 7:30-9:30pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - First Sunday Jam Session with Paul Bonn and the Bluesmen; 4-8pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Acoustic Asylum; 2pm; American Idle; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Doc Reitz; 2-6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Metter Park (Columbia) - Music at Metter outdoor concert series Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night

July 7th (Monday)

Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

July 9th (Wednesday)

Chez Marilyn (Alton) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 7-10pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Downtown (Collinsville) - Movies on Main – Free outdoor Movie Series, Public Parking Lot on the Corner of Main & Seminary.

Featuring “Karate Kid”. Movie begins at dusk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets or coolers. Free Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay & Waylon; 6pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Justin Wallace and Jesse Farrar acoustic duo; 8-11pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic Open Mic Night with Bill Fourness; every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week. This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session.

1:30-3pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Open Mic with AfterHours Entertainment & your host Banyon Hanner; 7-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country

Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville) - Summer Orchestra; Starting June 2nd, eight weeks of summer orchestra.

Students, parents, grandparents, musicians of all ages! Come join us for fun! Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. No audition!

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am–12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Printmaking, Painting and More Summer Camp; Learn exciting techniques in printmaking and painting; through July 11; grades k-2; 8-11:30am St Paul UCC (Belleville) - Masterworks Chorale Summer Youth Choral Camp; July 7-11; 9am-1pm

July 8th (Tuesday)

6pm

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

Brickstreet Arts (Lebanon) - Sipping and Painting Stemware with wine tasting from Fezziwig’s Marketplace; 6-8pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-1 1pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm 8

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July 2014 with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! $5 for everyone, FREE w/ valid College ID! 7pm-1am Wood River Roundhouse (Wood River) - Imperial Swing Dance Lessons; 6:30pm–9pm

July 10th (Thursday)

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

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Family-friendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Spin the Bottle; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Olympic Restaurant (Belleville) - Red Carpet Entertainment Karaoke with Bob Emig; 8pm-12am Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and perform Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods. Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Old Salt Union; 10pm The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7pm-10pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Bee Hollow Market (Mascoutah) - Wine Tasting; Sample a selection of domestic and international wines. Weather permitting; 4-7pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - 9th Annual Tour de Belleville; family friendly, non-competitive bike ride over a relatively easy course designed to give riders a scenic view of the City at night. This year’s theme is The Wizard of Oz! 8:30pm Downtown (Belleville) - Shop Small Belleville Day; Build Culture. Buy Local. Be the Difference. Create Community Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; mid-June through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers – Jump Blues; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide, 3pm; Ultraviolets, 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - D.C. Cusanelli; 8-11pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Stephen Koritta; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Bud Summers; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; tonight: Jacob Oliver; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Highland) - Car Show Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night

July 11th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Vince Ostrander; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Belleville Knife Show StraightUpMagazine.net

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from 7-10pm The Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Turner Hall (Smithton) - Old Salt Union; 8pm

July 12th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Gavin M; 7pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Auditions for “Leading Ladies”; 12-2pm Argosy Music Hall (Alton) - Trixie Delight; Unmistakable musical styling from the Doors to Lady Gaga. Free with your Argosy Preferred Card; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – Belleville Knife Show Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - Tim Albert and the Boogiemen (Rock & Roll); 7:30-9:30pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cahokia Mounds (Collinsville) - Contemporary Indian Art Show; Over 25 American Indian artists will display and sell their works of fine art, sculpture, jewelry, beadwork, pottery, etc. 9am-5pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers.

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

Downtown (Belleville) - Saturday Night Car Cruise; every second Saturday; 6-9pm Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market!

The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Aaron Eckert – Jazz; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Spun, 3pm; Ultraviolets, 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Todd Carrie Tunes; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Kerry Steinmann; 7-11pm Highland Speedway (Highland) - UMP Street Stock Races 10

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July 2014 The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - Cabaret Showcase Productions presents West Side Story; 2pm and 7pm

July 13th (Sunday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Reggae Music with DJ Oba; 1-5pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Auditions for “Leading Ladies”; 12-4pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Belleville Knife Show Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - My Friend Mike (Variety); 7:30-9:30pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Acoustic Asylum, 2pm; Wherehouse Project, 7pm Hawg Pit (Grafton) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 1-5pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Roxie Randle; 2-6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Mineral Springs Mall (Alton) - Dark Horse Art Works presents: Absence of Color, an art exhibit featuring art without color Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Fizzy Izzy Ice Cream Social; fundraiser for Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary; family fun event; Fizzy Izzy ice cream floats, silent auction, music by Brandon Jacoby; 1-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Three Springs Park (Shiloh) - Big Wheel Breakdown Concert Series; food and fun for all ages; music by Paul Bonn and The Bluesmen; Opens at 4pm; music at 5pm

July 14th (Monday)

Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Teens Summer Camps; Sculpture Creations, Grades 9-12; Design unique 3-D artwork using paper, clay and found objects. Through July 18; 12:30-4pm

July 15th (Tuesday)

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

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

July 16th (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Summer Showbiz production of The Wizard of Oz; 7:30pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Scott N Karl; 6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic Open Mic Night with Bill Fourness; every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week. This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session.

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

Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville) - Summer Orchestra; Starting June 2nd, eight weeks of summer orchestra. Students, parents, grandparents, musicians of all ages! Come join us for fun!

Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. No audition!

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Leemon Athletic Field @ McKendree University (Lebanon) DCI St Louis Drum Corp Show; Drum Corp International Competition; Marching Music’s Major Leagues’ 42nd Annual Summer Tour; 7:30pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Kids Summer Camps; Sculpture Creations, Grades 6-8; Sample a variety of 3-D media to create sculptural showpieces. Through July 18; 8-11:30am StraightUpMagazine.net

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July 17th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - Silly Jilly the Clown (Balloon Artist); 7:30-9:30pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - Downtown Diva Night; an exciting ladies night out! Starting at Hair on Main; Ending party at Big Daddy’s 618; 5-8pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Thursday night runs meet at the parking lot at A and Jackson (Baja Cali).

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Summer Showbiz production of The Wizard of Oz; 7:30pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Featherstone Drive; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods. Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Alton Square Mall (Alton) - Dark Horse Art Works presents: Art In The Square, a three-day mall-wide exhibit of local artworks; through July 20 Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; mid-June through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Summer Showbiz production of The Wizard of Oz; 7:30pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Dusty Brothers – Country Rock; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Acoustic Asylum, 3pm; Whiskey Dixon, 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Sweet n Sour; 8-11pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Randy Webb; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke

July 18th (Friday)

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July 2014 Knights of Columbus Watering Hole (O’Fallon) - Mr T and the Houseshakers; 8pm-12am Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; tonight: Charlie Krim; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - The Fade; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm The Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music

July 19th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Alton Square Mall (Alton) - Dark Horse Art Works presents: Art In The Square, a three-day mall-wide exhibit of local artworks; through July 20 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 Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - All Mixed Up Band (Variety); 7:30-9:30pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers.

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

Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Summer Showbiz production of The Wizard of Oz; 2pm and 7:30pm

Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Red Lehr and Friends – Blues; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Aire (Alton) - Acoustic Asylum, 3pm; Champagne Fix, 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Tailgate Troubadours; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Stephen Koritta, 2-6pm; Nick Lovelace and Marcus Kreup; 7-11pm Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; tonight: Leo B and John; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Judy Koen Trio; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am

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The Weingarten (Belleville) - Weinstock Music Festival; Rogers and Nienhaus, 3-5pm; Hoosier Daddys, 5-8pm; Rat Rod Kings, 8-11pm July 20th (Sunday) 4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Reggae Music with DJ Oba; 1-5pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Alton Square Mall (Alton) - Dark Horse Art Works presents: Art In The Square, a three-day mall-wide exhibit of local artworks; through July 20 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 Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - The Melissa Neels Band (Blues); 7:30-9:30pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - 4th Annual Rogers and Nienhaus Band Summer Concert; doors at 2pm; showtime 4pm Dunham Hall Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Summer Showbiz production of The Wizard of Oz; 2pm and 7:30pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddys, 2pm; American Idle, 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Doc Reitz; 2-6pm Jefferson’s Restaurant (Mascoutah) - Gear-Jammers Car Cruise; 4-8pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Metter Park (Columbia) - Music at Metter, Exploring Sports History Through Music with the Waterloo Community Band; Monroe Actors Stage Company presents Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s On First”; 5pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (Belleville) - Gateway East Artist Guild Exhibition: Gateway to Art; 130 pieces of local artwork by Guild members; through August 15; opening reception, 1-4pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night

about the Civil War by Civil War Historian Major Mark Westhoff Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Printmaking, Painting and More Summer Camp; Learn exciting techniques in printmaking and painting; through July 25; grades 6-8; 8-11:30am Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Teens Summer Camps; Sculpture Creations, Grades 9-12; Design unique 3-D artwork using paper, clay and found objects. Through July 25; 12:30-4pm

July 22nd (Tuesday)

6pm

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

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

July 23rd (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Community Park (New Baden) - 4th Annual New Baden Bluegrass in the Park Concert; featuring George Portz and The Friends of Bluegrass; 7pm Downtown (Collinsville) - Movies on Main – Free outdoor Movie Series, Public Parking Lot on the Corner of Main & Seminary.

Featuring “Yogi Bear”. Movie begins at dusk. Bring lawn chairs. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets or coolers. Free Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay & Waylon; 6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic Open Mic Night with Bill Fourness; every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week.

This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session. 1:30-3pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Open Mic with AfterHours Entertainment & your host Banyon Hanner; 7-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night

July 21st (Monday)

Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville) - starting June 2nd, eight weeks of summer orchestra. Students, parents, grandparents, musicians of all ages! Come join us for fun! Mondays, 5:30pm-7:30pm.

No audition! Concert: July 26 Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Public Library (Mascoutah) - Legends and Little Known Facts 14

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July 2014 Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! $5 for everyone, FREE w/ valid College ID! 7pm-1am Wood River Roundhouse (Wood River) - Imperial Swing Dance Lessons; 6:30-9pm

July 24th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Bottoms Up Blues Gang; 7pm Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; Based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five. Pushed to the boiling point by their boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even in a man’s world. Set in the late 1970’s, 9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era.

Outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business.

Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Thursday night runs meet at the parking lot at A and Jackson (Baja Cali).

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Family-friendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Real Street Band; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods. Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7pm-10pm The Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music

Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

July 25th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; midJune through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Cole Porter Band – Soulful Country; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddys, 3pm; Millennium, 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Park Avenue Duo; 8-11pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Stephen Koritta; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Lydia; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Knights of Columbus Watering Hole (O’Fallon) - Gentlemen Bandits; 8pm-12am Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; tonight: Up Late; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm

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Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm The Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Union United Methodist Church (Belleville) - The Amazing Music of Jonny Diaz; doors at 6pm, showtime at 7pm

July 26th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five.

Argosy Music Hall (Alton) – Mr. Wizard; R&B and Rock mixed to soulful perfection. Free with your Argosy Preferred Card.

Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Great Train Expo; Hundreds of tables with exhibitors from across the country; Dealers with everything imaginable for trains & model railroading Belle Court Manor (Belleville) - Heartland Conservancy 5th Annual Field to Fork culinary experience; six regional chefs prepare a six-course meal of local foods and bring awareness to the work of conserving land, building greener communities and engaging people with nature; 5:15-9pm Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville) - starting June 2nd, eight weeks of summer orchestra. Students, parents, grandparents, musicians of all ages! Come join us for fun! Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm.

No audition! Concert: July 26 Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - The Mellow D’s (Rock & Roll); 7:30-9:30pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers.

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

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

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Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Old Salt Union - Popgrass; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Aire (Alton) - Hoosier Daddys; 3pm; Millennium; 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Marty Davis; 7-11pm Jacoby Art Center (Alton) - Beauty in the Beast; a juried exhibition of artful animals, real or imagined; through August 29 Knights of Columbus Watering Hole (O’Fallon) - Tom Nickeson; 7-11pm Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Lindenwood University Auditorium (Belleville) - Summer Rhythm and Music Series: The Ainad Drum and Bugle Corps Belleville 200th anniversary concert; salute to the Belleville Black Knights, the Crusaders, the Bellettes and the Gabrielletts; 7-9pm Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; tonight: Jacob Oliver; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Doug Phillips; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - Jack Schmitt Chevrolet Tribute Series; Hey Nineteen: A Tribute to Steely Dan; 8pm

July 27th (Sunday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Reggae Music with DJ Oba; 1-5pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm

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July 2014 Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five.

Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Great Train Expo; Hundreds of tables with exhibitors from across the country; Dealers with everything imaginable for trains & model railroading Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - The Rockin’ Horse Band (Country Rock); 7:30-9:30pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) -Red Rock, 2pm; Wherehouse Project, 7pm Hawg Pit (Grafton) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 1-5pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Kelly Holtmann; 2-6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night

July 28th (Monday)

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am–12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Printmaking, Painting and More Summer Camp; Learn exciting techniques in printmaking and painting; through August 1; grades k-2; 8-11:30am Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Bookmaking Summer Camp; Learn how to make your stories come to life using ageold techniques with contemporary flare; through August 1; grades k-2; 12:30-4pm

July 29th (Tuesday)

6pm

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

Courthouse Square (Waterloo) - Music at Metter, Exploring Sports History Through Music with the Waterloo Community Band; Monroe Actors Stage Company presents Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s On First”; 5pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic Open Mic Night with Bill Fourness; every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week. This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session.

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

July 31st (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Slick Ice Blues; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five.

Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Thursday night runs meet at the parking lot at A and Jackson (Baja Cali).

July 30th (Wednesday)

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Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Adam’s Auction; Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide; 6pm

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July Calendar of Events

July 2014

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Radio Star; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods. Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm The Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

August 1st (Friday)

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

Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; midJune through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Jeff Allen Band – Christian; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Doubletake Duo, 3pm; Fantasy, 8pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Kerry Steinmann; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Knights of Columbus Watering Hole (O’Fallon) - Falling Martins; 8pm-12am Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm 18

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Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm

August 2nd (Saturday)

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

Peruse the booths of local artisans for one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or to give as gifts. Shop outdoors and enjoy the sunlight while you get to know your local growers and run into friends or meet new

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July 2014 ones! 7:30am-12pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Saturday morning runs meet at the parking lot behind the St Louis Bread Company.

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

and the Ranney Family Quarter open the show at 8pm; Doors open at 5:30pm Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Mama Gusto’s (Lebanon) - Saturday Night Special: live music with Rogers and Nienhaus; 7-11pm Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - Rich Guzzi: Master Hypnotist; 8pm Wings of Shiloh (Shiloh) - The acoustic rock and vocals of Rev Ken; 9pm-12am

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Art

July 2014

Gateway to the Arts

by Nancy Palmer

The Gateway East Artists Guild is a non-for-profit organization made up of artists and art enthusiasts who have been assisting members and the public to explore the world of art since the group formed in 1971. That exploration of art takes many forms at many different levels. The Gateway East Artists Guild’s goal is to inspire artistic expression in everyone from students of art, to amateurs and professional artists, as well as the art lover, through monthly meetings and member activities, workshops, and exhibitions.

Monthly membership meetings of the Gateway East Artists Guild are open to guests and those interested in membership. Most members are from the Metro East, however the group is open to anyone who wants to join. The monthly meetings consist of a demonstration or presentation on a variety of art forms and topics, a brief discussion of Guild business, and an art contest and critique for participating members. The demonstration or presentation allows each attendee to explore a new art medium that he or she might not have otherwise learned about and/or tried. “In-house” member artists or special guest speakers are the presenters at the meetings and share insights into a particular art form or process. Recent topics include the art of paper cutting, artful leather tooling, 3-D photography, and professional framing. The upcoming August 6 meeting will feature Rachel Santel demonstrating encaustic wax painting. Also known as hot wax painting, this is a process of using colored, heated beeswax as a painting medium. The Guild monthly meetings are a great way to associate with and exchange ideas with fellow art enthusiasts. Meetings are at 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month and are held in the PSOP Center of Southwest20

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ern Illinois College in downtown Belleville. Annual membership fees are $35, or $5 per month July - December.

Workshops and educational programs arranged by the Guild can assist the novice as well as seasoned artist to master techniques in a variety of art mediums. The novice artist may have difficulty getting started or knowing what to do and a workshop will often provide the structure and guidance needed to spark creativity. A seasoned artist may be inspired by a workshop to try new methods and techniques, or may discover a totally new preferred art medium that they may not have tried without the workshop. The Guild also sponsors activities for members such as the recent field trip to see the French Impressionist Exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum.

Exhibitions sponsored by the Gateway East Artists Guild provide opportunities for members and local artists to present their artwork to the community. The Guild participates in several large local shows and exhibits throughout the year. Besides offering opportunities to members for exhibiting and selling their work, the Guild also sponsors demonstrations to the public at some of the large shows such as the annual Art on the Square in Belleville, Illinois, and the Midwest Salute to the Arts in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Exhibits include the annual Framations show in St. Charles, Missouri, The Hettenhausen Performing Arts Center in Lebanon, Illinois, Downtown Belleville Art & Wine Walk in Belleville, Illinois, and the upcoming Gateway to Art show and sale at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Snows in Belleville, Illinois.

The members of the Gateway East Artists Guild would not only like to extend an invitation to our monthly meetings, but to come out to our biggest show of the year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville. There will be about 130 pieces of artwork displayed including sculptures, paintings, and various other mediums. The opening reception will be from 1-4pm on July 20, 2014, with an award presentation at 2pm. The exhibit hours for the duration of the show through August 15, 2014, will be Monday 10am-3pm, and Tuesday – Sunday 10am-6pm. Please join us!

What: The Gateway East Artist Guild Where: Monthly meetings at PSOP at 201 North Church Street in Bel-

leville IL. Gateway to Art exhibit at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 South De Mozenad Drive, Belleville IL.

When: Monthly meetings: every first Wednesday, 6pm.

Gateway to Art Exhibit reception, July 20, 1-4pm How: GEAG.net

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Culture

July 2014

A Rose by Any Other Name – The New Neighborhood Herb Garden

by Michelle McIntosh

A new public herb garden is making its home at the West End Public Square in Belleville. The West End Public Square is a pair of city parks on the South and North sides of West Main Street at 11th Street. The spaces have been the home of a pair of rose gardens maintained by the Belleville Area Rose Society.

Though the roses will remain in the North park, it was recently decided to remove the roses from the South park as they were dying there due to the lack of sunlight in this beautiful shady grove.

“I went out to introduce myself to the workers and explain about the coffee shop that my daughter and I opened and how I grow herb plants,” said Sharon Egler, manager of Miscellanea House Coffee Shop – just across the street. Interested in replacing the roses with an herb garden, “They told me that they were pulling out the roses on the south side because they were dying and I should contact the city about taking over the area.”

Eglar contacted the Belleville Parks and Recreation Department and submitted a plan for what she wanted to do in the small garden area. Within a week of submitting the plan, she received the approval for an herb garden.

“I feel it’s a chance to bring a little bit more history back to the house that sits on the adjoining area”, said Egler, “I feel almost everyone can relate to going back to their grandma’s house and smelling mint plants.”

And history is definitely something this neighborhood has. From 1852, this area was the independent Village of West Belleville and this corner was the village public square. The Village of West Belleville, which encompassed the area from Richland Creek to 17th Street, existed until 1882 when it merged with the City of Belleville. Historic Ebeling-Maurer House is on the grounds of the West End Public Square park and sits directly behind the proposed new herb garden. The park happens also to be the starting point of the Old West Belleville Walking Tour. The tour is hosted by the Belleville Historical Society and led by local historian, Robert Brunkow.

In 1836, Theodore Hilgard bought 134 acres in this area that included what is now 10th Street Baking Company, the West End Public Square rose garden, the new herb garden and the Eberling-Maurer house. Hilgard was a German immigrant and was attributed to be the first person to introduce viticulture (the culture or cultivation of grapevines and grapes) to Illinois. First, he tried to discover which of the Rhenish or French vines were best adapted to the climate, but soon found the indigenous Catawba grape most suitable, and he produced a wine that acquired a high local reputation. The village of West Belleville grew up around him and was incorporated in 1852. Some of the older historic buildings can still be seen around the neighborhood by driving or taking Dr. Brunkow’s Walking Tour. Over time, this wine-centered village became one of the region’s beer brewing centers.

Amongst the historical features of the neighborhood, many new things are happening. Author and illustrator Sindi Smith recently moved into this neighborhood. “Simply Sindi Smith” is her book and card shop adjacent to the new herb garden. She loves her “new” neighborhood and the advent of the herb garden. “I think it’s a really beneficial thing. Herbs have healing properties,” said Smith.

Like her Miscellanea House neighbors, she is pleased that the City of Belleville is beginning work on a new streetscape project for this section of West Main

Street. The streetscape, to be modeled after the recent renovation of the downtown section of Main Street, will take 2-3 years to complete. Workers from Kaskaskia Engineering can be seen going up and down Main Street researching and measuring for the construction plan. Belleville’s new Police Station will be on West Main at 6th Street. It will be at the head of the revitalized Main Street. The new Main Street will continue to the 2600 block to include the campus of Lindenwood University.

The herb garden is just a small piece of what this area has to offer. Within just the two blocks either side of the park, one could easily spend the day getting lost in both the new and old. The beautiful historic buildings. Numerous services, shops and restaurants. Get your car repaired. How about a hair cut? Taste and smell those specialty cakes and coffees. Search out antiques and hobby items. A meal with your favorite beverage? Have your canine friend groomed and pampered. And rest on a park bench to smell the mint in the herb garden.

Find out more about the Walking Tours at the Belleville Historical Society.

Take the West Belleville Walking Tour (benefits the Belleville Historical Society) by contacting Robert Brunkow at 618-236-7481 or rdevb@earthlink for reservations and more information. The tour starts at the West End Public Square herb garden from which you will also find: Miscellanea House Coffee Shop, Kutz and Fadz Barber Shop, 10th Street Baking Company, Forgotten Treasures Antiques, Flamingos Restaurant, Simply Sindi Smith Books and Gifts, Harter’s Hobby Shop, Stein Automotive, and Downtown Dog.

What: West Belleville Walking Tours and West End Public Sq. Herb & Rose Gardens Where: In and around 1100 West Main Street, Belleville When: Tours begin again in September. The shops of the neighborhood are walk-

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able all year round – some are open seven days a week.

How: Contact Belleville Historical Society for the tours. Or just drive down West Main Street anytime and stop at the park.

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Submissions

July 2014

Kathy Gomric - Cover Artist

Drawing is my PASSION! A God given talent discovered at an early age and nurtured in my teen years and in the 70’s and early 80’s entering the competitive ring. Predominantly pencil drawing in black/white and grey, I master many techniques that bring the paper to life. When I draw, I am often inspired by something, but as I draw it evolves on its own. I let it take me where it will. I never know what the finished product will be until it presents itself.

This month, I will be exhibiting at the Art At The Square, Alton (IL) Square Mall and at the Gateway East Artist Guild exhibit Gateway to Art at the National Shrine of our Lady of the Snows (see related article in this edition of Str8Up Magazine). In August I am going to be in the Midwest Salute To The Arts, Fairview Heights (IL), and in October, Art In The Park, Highland (IL).

I am a member of local art organizations including Gateway East Artist Guild, St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Art St. Louis, and the Jacoby Art Center. I am also a member of the Artists Registry which does special benefit shows in the area from time to time.

Explore my works and contact me at DrawingFantasiesbyKathy.com Editor’s Note: The remarkable work of Kathy Gomric was previous featured in Str8Up Magazine in May 2013.

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

Renee Canetta

“Rachel,” prismacolors on paper, 14” x 17”

I spent most of my childhood in the Belleville Metro area. I graduated from Freeburg High School in 2007 and attended SWIC, where I found my love for the medical field. I will begin Nursing school at Lutheran School of Nursing in St. Louis this coming January 2015.

Art has been the ultimate avenue for me to express myself in ways that words couldn’t. I have had no formal training in art since high school, and have always used my art as more of a therapeutic hobby than anything else. It wasn’t until I saw that Sole Survivor Art Gallery in Belleville supported local, unknown artists, that I thought to enter my own work. Sole Survivor gave me the chance to put my artwork in their gallery and I was overjoyed, and a little shocked! I didn’t think that I could turn my love for all things art into something that might inspire others.

I find inspiration for my own art from the world and the people around me. I channel my emotions into my art. I use the love from my fiancé, family, and friends as a driving force behind my color choices and subject matter. I’m infatuated with color - bright, rainbow like strokes against a solid and dark background - anything that pushes the boundaries of a “normal” color palette.

I’m inspired by my vintage lifestyle of victory rolls, cat eye glasses, and head scarves. I most often paint the human form, mostly in nude or in portrait form. I prefer a challenge. The human form is the most challenging for me. I use a wide variety of mediums including beads, pearls, glitter and gems, mostly to emulate the decadence of the 1920’s and even the swirls and twirls of the Art Nouveau period! I use anything from Prismacolors to acrylic and oil paints.

For me art is a way of life, something I’ve always had, and without it I’d be lost.

You can find me at Facebook.com/ReneeCanettaArt.

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

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