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‘Dracula Untold’: Luke Evans sinks his teeth into latest legendary character on the big screen Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of warfare, vampire attacks, disturbing images, some sensuality; starring Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon and Diarmaid Murtagh; directed

by Gary Shore; opening Friday at AMC Carbondale 8 and AMC Marion 8.

Lee and Gary Oldman who are most associated with the immortal caped fiend. (Evans cites a particular fondness for Oldman’s performance in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 telling.)

For his Dracula, Evans was pleased to deviate from the usual script and dive into historical research about Vlad Tepes — and he was excited to bring more personality to a legendary figure remembered almost exclusively for sadism on the battlefield.

“There’s lots of contrasting stories about how dark he was, how vicious he was, how bloodthirsty he was,” Evans said. “But then in the same breath, you hear about how great a leader he was and how loved by his people he was and respected by his enemies he was. Even on his tombstone in Romania, it says he was respected by his enemies. ...

“When you take those

things into account, you think, ‘Well, as much as he’s remembered for impaling thousands of people on poles in a field, there was much more to the man.’”

His studious approach was born out of his work in the theater. Evans, 35, began acting professionally on the London stage and had worked successfully for about a decade before landing his first studio feature, the remake of “Clash of the Titans,” which, in turn, led to other outsized parts in subsequent Hollywood productions.

Director Peter Jackson said he cast Evans in “The Hobbit” films based not only on his previous performances but also in part on his winning personality: He described Evans as the kind of guy you could grab a drink with at a pub.

“No one else would step in and play Bard the way Luke has, which is terrific when an actor really owns

a role like that,” Jackson said, speaking by phone from New Zealand.

“He’s a dream actor to work with,” added Shore.

“He’s the most committed person I’ve ever worked with. He’s a brilliant team player, and he’s been a great comrade to me. He’s someone who can always collaborate.”

Although he never set

out to forge a career based on action-packed blockbusters, Evans said he’s comfortable with the path he’s found himself traveling (though he did recently wrap Ben Wheatley’s indie thriller “High-Rise,” due out next year). It seems fantastic cinema affords far more unusual opportunities than kitchen-sink dramas ever could.

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think of this pale-faced, fanged man floating through an ancient house on top of a mountain. We are trying to slightly pull away from that and give it that punch of reality.”

Directed by first-time feature filmmaker Gary Shore and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, “Dracula Untold” opens in 1462 GINA MCINTYRE Transylvania: Prince Vlad TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE‌ is a respected ruler, a dot‌BELFAST, Northern Ire- ing husband and father to a young son. But the peace land — Welsh actor Luke is threatened when the Evans has a penchant for larger-than-life characters. neighboring Turks, led by the sultan Mehmed (DomiHe’s twice played Greek nic Cooper), demand that gods — Apollo in “Clash Vlad surrender 1,000 boys of the Titans,” Zeus in to serve in their army.

“Immortals” — and he’s After the Turks reject portrayed literary icons — Vlad’s offer to fight in the Aramis in the most recent place of the inexperienced big-screen adaptation of children, he travels to “The Three Musketeers,” and the brave human Bard Broken Tooth Mountain, a the Bowman in the second haunted site shrouded in red mist. What he encounand upcoming “Hobters there robs him of his bit” movies.

For his first real leading- humanity, and he is forced to wrestle with new, dark man turn in a Hollywood urges while simultaneepic, he’s revisiting ously protecting his people legends and literature in using surprising and unexa new way, tackling his pected powers. biggest character yet. In “He has to keep it to “Dracula Untold,” he plays himself for a majority of Vlad Tepes, the fearsome the film that he’s battling Eastern European warthis awful sort of addicrior known for impaling tion, but he knows this his enemies. addiction comes with a The character famously positive side — which is served as a key inspirathis power and strength tion for Bram Stoker’s that he’s able to [use aristocratic vampire, but to combat] the Turks’ the big-budget Universal Pictures film that arrives in invasion of his country,” Evans said. theaters Friday transports Dracula, as a character, Dracula from Victorian England to the 15th century has captivated filmmakers since the dawn of and sets out to present a cinema. Stoker’s book more complex portrait of was first adapted by F.W. the bloodthirsty prince.

Murnau in 1922 as “Nos“We’re almost turning the monster on its head in feratu, eine Symphonie a way and allowing people des Grauens,” and roughly two dozen movie actors to see Dracula in a differhave interpreted the role ent light,” Evans said on in various productions, the Belfast set of the film last year. “When you think though it’s typically Bela Lugosi, Christopher of the word ‘Dracula,’ you

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Elisabeth von Trapp of ‘Sound of Music’ family set to perform ‌MOUNT VERNON – Vocalist Elisabeth von Trapp, the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired “The Sound of Music” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Performance Hall of the Cedarhurst Center For The Arts.

The performance opens the 36th season of the Cedarhurst Chamber Music Series.

Elisabeth has carried on the legacy of the internationally-renowned Trapp Family Singers after being inspired by the singing and guitar playing of her father, Werner von Trapp.

PROVIDED BY COREY She played the piano at HENDRICKSON‌ the age of 8 and by the age Elisabeth von Trapp will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, of 16 she was playing guitar and traveling the back roads Oct. 11, in Cedarhurst Center of New England performing For The Arts.

with her siblings.

Building on her famed family’s passion for music, von Trapp has created her own artistic style, performing a repertoire ranging from Bach to Broadway featuring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Favorite Things” and “Edelweiss,” soaring gospel tunes and pop classics like “A Whiter Shade of Pale.”

More information about Elisabeth von Trapp can be found at www.elisabethvontrapp.com.

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is located at 2600 Richview Road.

Individual ticket admission to the concert is $20 for adults and student tickets with ID are $5.

For more information, visit www.cedarhurst.org or call 618-242-1236.

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‘Dracula Untold’ hits theaters Luke Evans stars in ‘Dracula Untold’, which tells the story of the man who became Dracula.

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Singer Brantley Gilbert plans a ‘Small Town Throwdown’ on Oct. 24

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rantley Gilbert didn’t know it at the time, but when he performed back in 2010 at The Copper Dragon in Carbondale, his career was about to COUNTRY explode.

SCENE Virtually overnight, Vince Hoffard he went from an obscure singer from rural Jefferson, Georgia, to the hottest commodity on Music Row. While the audience was caught unaware, major behind-the-scenes players knew what was coming. The peaceful parking lot of BMWs was about to be steamrolled by a herd of jacked-up F-150s.

“This kid is the real deal,” soft-spoken David Lee Murphy said at the time.

Gilbert quickly established himself by writing a pair of Jason Aldean’s biggest hits, “My Kinda Party” and “Dirt Road Anthem.”

He graduated from a minor record label and signed with Big Machine Records, the Goliath of the industry, and reeled off six straight major hits, including chart-toppers “Country Must Be Country Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and “Bottom’s Up.” Aligning himself with the true young guns of country music, Gilbert is currently on the radio with “Small Town Throwdown,” a collaboration with Justin Moore and Thomas Rhett.

Gilbert is bringing his Let It Ride Tour to the Show Me Center in Cape

Girardeau at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24. Tickets are $35, $29.75 and $24.75 and can be purchased by calling the venue box office at 573-651-5000. Opening acts will include Aaron Lewis, Chase Bryant and Brian Davis.

He followed up the deluxe edition of his “Halfway To Heaven” album with “Just As I Am,” a project chock full of personal tunes written about the past four years of his life, including the broken engagement with country singer Jana Kramer.

“I sing songs about things I don’t want to have conversations about.

I wear my heart on my sleeve,” he said.

Gilbert is a motorcycle enthusiast, with three Harley-Davidsons parked in his driveway. He is a Folds Of Honor sponsor, which gives college scholarships to family members of those that have lost their lives serving in the military.

The 29-year old singer established a massive fan base with marathon shows fueled by alcohol, adrenaline and testosterone in clubs on SEC college campuses throughout the South. He performs songs like “Kick It In The Sticks” for the baseball-capwearing crowd.

“I let my music speak for itself and inspire others to have a good time, let go of the bad, grab onto the good, keep priorities straight and love with all your heart,” Gilbert said.

Lewis is famous for being the lead singer for the alternative metal band Staind, which he founded in 1995. The band has released seven albums that have sold ore than 15 million copies worldwide.

Mainstream radio hits for the group include “Outside” and “It’s Been Awhile.”

A native of Massachusetts, Lewis developed a curiosity then a passion for the vivid imagery painted by the lyrics of country music while touring with Kid Rock. He is still the Staind front man, and the band still tours frequently, but Lewis has successfully spun off a country music career.

He crossed over to country in 2010 with the release of his “Town Line” album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard albums chart. It contained the powerhouse ballad “Country Boy,” which was instantly compared to the Hank Williams Jr. classic “A Country Boy Can Survive,” for its “draw a line in the sand stance” on any attempt to infringe on the rural American way of life. He recorded three versions of the tune with George Jones, Charlie Daniels and Chris Young.

Lewis released a second country album, “The Road,” in 2012.

Bryant signed with Red Bow Records last year. His debut single, “Take It On Back,” is perched at No. 31 on the Billboard singles chart. A release date for his first album has not been determined.

The 21-year-old guitar slinger is from tiny Orange Grove, Texas, population 1,200.

“There were 20 guitars in town and I owned all of them,” he says.

He may have been genetically predisposed to play country music. His grandfather played in the road bands for Waylon Jennings and Roy Orbison.

Two of his uncles were

founding members of the band Ricochet.

Inspired by the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Vince Gill and Merle Haggard, Bryant graduated from high school early and migrated to Los Angeles to establish himself as a songwriter.

But the lure of the sound created by Keith Urban and Sarah Buxton in Nashville was too great.

As fate would have it, soon after moving to Music City, he signed a publishing deal with Barbara Orbison, the wife of Roy. Bryant is known for creating a supercharged brand of country that drifts far from the traditional path. His performance at the CMA Music

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Davis is another fullthrottle, wide-open style artist that frequently co-writes with Gilbert.

He is a native of tiny Bilboa, North Carolina, and was signed to his first record deal in Nashville by legendary songwriter Harlan Howard.

He has released three high-octane albums, including “Under The Influence,” Pull Up A Tailgate” and “Somebody Else’s Radio.”

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Carbondale: PK’s, ClusterPuck Sesser: Community Building, Mike’s Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Ina: Community Building,

Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Marion: Youth Center, Craig’s Country Band, 6-9 p.m.

Whittington: The Corner Dance Hall, South of 70, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Carbondale: PK’s, Cherry Street Volcano Marion: Hideout

Restaurant, Bob Pina, piano Brews Brothers Taproom: 1105 Chestnut St. 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Murphysboro 618-687-111 Murphysboro: Brews Carbondale Eagles: 1206 Brothers Taproom, Ivas John, W. Linden St. 618-529-9345 9 p.m.

Corner Dance Hall: 200 MONDAY Franklin St., Whittington Du Quoin: Derby’s 618-303-5266 Community Hall, Jerry’s Curbside: 227 W. Main St., Jammers, 7-9 p.m.

Carbondale 618-490-1539 Marion: Youth Center, Derby’s Community Craig’s Country Band, Hall: 214 High St., Du Quoin 6-9 p.m.

618-201-1753 Fusion Bistro and TUESDAY Beverages :203 W. Market, Benton: Gwyn Wynn Christopher 618-724-5372 Senior Center, Jeanita Gwen Wynn Senior Spillman with Encore Band, Center: 104 N. 10th St., 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Benton 618-967-4635 Herrin: Teen Town, Hangar 9 : 511 S. Country Ramrods, 7-10 p.m.

Illinois Ave., Carbondale Marion: Hideout Restaurant, Bob Pina, piano 618-549-0511 Herrin Teen Town: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Italian Club: 9038 Main Street, Coello 618-724-4610 John Brown’s On The Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-997-2909 Just Elsie’s: 302 Jackson St., Orient, 618-932-3401 La Fogata Mexican Bar and Grill: 519 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale; 618-457-2092 Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Russell and Longstreet Roads, Marion 618-993-6300 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard Ave., Marion 618-922-7853 Midtown Pub : Public Square, Jonesboro 618-614-7777 Murphysboro Moose Lodge: 9663 Old Illinois 13, Murphysboro 618-684-3232 Murphysboro Senior Citizens Center: 17 N. 14th St., Murphsboro

N-Kahootz Night Club: 115 W. Cherry St., Herrin 618-942-9345 Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4676 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Pinch Penny Pub: 700 E. Grand Ave., Carbondale 618-549-3348 Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill: 13510 Illinois 37, Marion St. Nicholas Brewing Company: 12 S. Oak St., Du Quoin 618-790-9212 Sesser Community Building: 108 N. Walnut St. 618-627-2868 Steeleville American Legion: 303 S. Chester St., Steeleville 618-965-3362 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 The Mansion: 1602 Heartland Drive, Marion 618-579-4145

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Vocalist Elisabeth von Trapp: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Performance Hall, Cedarhurst Center For The Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; Chamber Music Series; adults, $20; students, $5; www.elisabethvontrapp. com; www.cedarhurst.org; 618-242-1236 Pete Seeger Songfest: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish Lane; $8-$12 donation suggested; 618-529-2439 Phil Brown & the New Arts Jazztet : CD release event, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Grotto Lounge at Newell House, Carbondale; free; www. acalderajazz.com

CAPE GIRARDEAU

Brantley Gilbert: Let It Ride Tour, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Show Me Center, Cape Girardeau; opening acts, Aaron Lewis, Chase Bryant and Brian Davis; $35/ $29.75/$24.75; 573-651-5000

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The Van Dells: 7 :30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 11, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; www.kentuckyopry.com; 888-459-8704 Rhonda Vincent : And The Rage, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, The Carson Center, Paducah; $15 for main floor, $13 for first balcony, $11 for second balcony; call 270-450-4444 between 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday; www.thecarsoncenter.org Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, The Carson Center, Paducah; $74/$54/$44/$29; www.thecarsoncenter.org; 270-450-4444 RECITAL TESSI recital: Talent Education School of Southern Illinois recital, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, First Christian Church, 306 W. Monroe Ave., Carbondale; vocal, piano, violin and guitar solos and ensembles; 618-457-6300

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appreciation and helping to preserve local structural treasures for the future by finding new, functional ways to use them.

Union County Colorfest Biathlon — The 20th Union County Colorfest Biathlon, a 5K run/17.5 bike race, will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, starting at Choate Mental Health and Development Center, 1000 N. Main St. in Anna. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.

The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants must be 16 years or older. Cost is $25. This year, the event will be sanctioned by USAT. All previous overall champions are invited to return as Honorary Guests. To register online, go to www.splitmastertiming.com.

Kids Fest — Will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 11 at Anna City Park. The event is sponsored by Children’s Medical Resource Network.

11th annual Wiener Dog Derby & Fashion Parade — A doggie fashion parade and wiener dog derby will take place at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Anna City Park. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. It is $20 per dog to enter the derby and $5 per dog to enter the fashion show. This event is sponsored by Children’s Medical Resource Network.

Stinson Library — A Friends Appreciation book sale will take place Friday, Oct. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the library; It costs $5 to become a friend of Stinson Library. A public book sale and rummage will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the library.

Stinson Library is located at 409 S. Main St. in Anna.

Colorfest Emporium Market — The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church parking lot on

A Fantasia display was par t of the Walt Disney theme d ‘Pumpkin Town U.S.A.’ at Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center in Anna in 2012.

South Main St. in Anna. The market will include arts, crafts, flea markets and vendors.

Pumpkin Town — Choate Mental Health and Development Center in Anna will be displaying “The Pumpkin People,” a trail of pumpkins depicting various cartoons, from Oct. 10 to 18.

Displays were created by 19 businesses and organizations, using about 120 pumpkins, 120 straw bales and 70 mums. Choate Mental Health and Development Center is located at 1000 N. Main St. in Anna.

Movie Night in the Park — The movies “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” and “American Graffiti” will be shown Friday, Oct. 10, around 6:30 p.m. at dusk, in the Anna City Park Pavilion. Refreshments will be available. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. The rain date will be Friday, Oct. 24.

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StarView Vineyard: On Saturday, Oct. 11, Local artists Janet Althoff, a mosaics artist, Jurhee Veach, a photographer, and Thomas Horn, a metal sculptor, will be here for the day showing and selling their work. Bone Dry River Band will also be playing from 4 to 8 p.m.

Dongola‌

The Little Miss Dongola contest — Will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Dongola School. Registration is $10 for girls ages 3 to 8 who are residents of Dongola.

Pancake Breakfast — Dongola Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

The second annual Colorfest FFA Tractor and Implement Show — Registration begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in the Dongola School parking lot. Activities begin at 10 a.m. T-shirts and concessions will be offered.

Dongola Colorfest Parade — Lineup will begin at

9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. in the school parking lot. The parade begins at 10 a.m.

Dongola Colorfest 5K Fun Run and Walk — The theme is “Dress for the Decade,” meaning come dressed as your favorite decade. The race will take place at noon, Oct. 11, in Dongola Park. Registration is at 11 a.m. The entry free is $30. Proceeds go to the Dongola Project Park Fund.

Dongola Colorfest Quilt Show — From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at Dongola Library, 114 NE Front St. Fish Dinner — Hosted at the Dongola Fire Department from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11.

Jonesboro‌

17th Annual Variety Show — The Southend StumpJumpers will perform at Anna-Jonesboro High School Auditorium Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Jim and Dots in Anna and at the door.

Heritage House Museum open house — Visitors are welcome at the museum, located at 102 S. Main St. in Jonesboro, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday afternoon in October.

Jonesboro Colorfest — The festival will have food, crafts and vendors from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and from 11 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in front of the Jonesboro Fire Station, located at West Market Street. There will also be music by “The Wait,” Friday night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and by “Diamond Dog,” Saturday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

Makanda‌

Blue Sky Vineyards: Music and wine tasting from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Music by P.J. Jarvis & the Zydeco Crawdaddy’s (from St. Louis, a traditional zydeco and New Orleans style Jazz), King Juba, a blues, funk and soul band. Along with artisans, a tarot card reader and food. The cost is $7 including a souvenir wine glass and wine tasting coupon, children under 15 are free.

Blue Sky Vineyards is located at 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Road in Makanda.

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For some family fun, activities such as Kids Fest and ctober has arrived, and, so, too have the Movie Night in the Park will be taking place in Anna. At the Anna Arts Center, the play colors of autumn. Union County will host its annual Colorfest this weekend, “Voices of Union County” will be giving life to the region’s past, an event for all ages. celebrating the beauty of the season.

If the brisk fall weather appeals to the athletes out A favorite fall color in Union County’s there, a couple races are in store, including the Union wine country might match the grapes.

County Colorfest Biathlon and the Dongola Colorfest With the harvest complete, it’s only appropriate to kick back and enjoy the fruits of the year’s labor. Local 5K Fun Run and Walk, so start warming up.

Be sure to get out an experience the local color of wineries will be hosting wine tastings, along with live Union County this weekend, and take in the autumn bands and local artists. festivities. A list of some events happening during Pumpkins are sure to add a fair touch of orange to Colorfest are listed below: the décor and ambiance to the weekend, as well. And they can’t be missed at Choate Mental Health and Development Center, who will be hosting a “PumpAlto Pass‌ kin Town.”

Alto Vineyards — On Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Along with the pumpkin and grape harvests, the Oct. 12, the winery, will be serving food by Chef Anne. local orchards are in the midst of apple harvest, and FiddleRick will play at 6 p.m. Friday, the Storm Crows they are open for visitors, selling an assortment of from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, and Wil Maring and Robseasonal treats. ert Bowling from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Winery is

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Weekend celebrates autumn in Union County located at 8515 Highway 127 in Alto Pass.

Rendleman Orchards: Rendleman Orchards Farm Market continues to be open 7 days a week throughout the fall and Christmas season. Visitors are able to purchase locally grown, fresh picked apples in a number of varieties and sizes. Rendleman Orchards’ apple butter, apple sauce, apple crisp, apple cider and apple cider donuts are all signature items that locals as well as guests enjoy. Apple gift boxes and gourmet gift boxes for shipping and gourmet gift baskets are also popular holiday items. Rendleman Orchards is located at 9680 Illinois 127 in Alto Pass.

Anna‌

“Voices of Union County” — Anna Arts Center honors 100 years of Union County history with this play.

Performances are set for Oct. 10, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. Anna Arts Center is located at 125 W. Davie St. in Anna. For ticket reservations and/or information, call 618-697-0009.

Old Fire Station House of Horror — Anna Arts Center will be hosting a haunted house every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. beginning Friday, Oct. 10 and ending Saturday, Nov. 1. The cost is $5 per person or five people for $20.

P.A.S.T. Historic Walking Tour — A $5 self-guided tour booklet will be available in front of the Main St. Center at 400 S. Main in Anna. It is the fifth year of the walking tour. P.A.S.T. (Promoting Appreciation for Structural Treasures of Union County) is a not-forprofit, organization with the goal of encouraging an

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Author Harry Spiller speaks to Learning in Retirement group ‌CARBONDALE — Harry Spiller, author and former sheriff of Williamson County, will speak about “An Author’s View on Writing” at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15.

The presentation will be part of the SIU Learning in Retirement meetings, which are held at the Dunn-Richmond Center, 150 E. Pleasant Hill Road.

Spiller has written seven books and 33 crime stories.

His “Murder in the Heartland” series was a critically-acclaimed account of cases that occurred in Southern Illinois.

He has also received acclaim for his books that recounted his experiences while serving in Vietnam and the Marine Corps.

Spiller joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963, five days after graduating from Marion High School. After 10 years of active duty, including two tours in Vietnam, he returned to Southern Illinois.

He became a policeman and eventually was elected sheriff of Williamson County. He has graduate degrees in criminal justice, political science and public administration from SIU. He went on to teach criminal justice at John A. Logan College in Carterville.

The Learning in Retirement meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with the program to follow at 10:30 and the public is invited to attend.

Membership in Learning in Retirement is open to anyone older than 55.

For more information, contact Jim Lambert at jim@jimlambert.net.

— The Southern

Exhibits‌ Young Talent: Artworks

by Carbondale Community High School students, alumni and faculty, Carbondale Civic Center Corridor Gallery, 200 S. Illinois Ave.; through Oct. 14; hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday; 618-4575100; info@carbondalearts. org; carbondalearts.org Plein Aire Partners: Twowoman show, Little Egypt Arts Centre, 601 Tower Square, Marion; paintings, fiber pieces and other original designs on display by Missy Carstens and Patty Morrison; 618-9988530 or www.littleegyptarts. com Visions of Southern Illinois Art Show and Competition : Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St., Anna; what Southern Illinois means to artist; through Oct. 26; 618-614-4080 or email nancy_young63@yahoo.com New Weavings : Richard Cox, Weaver’s Cottage, 1904 Bass Lane, Carbondale; through Oct. 26; handwoven rugs, wall hangings and scarves; hours, 1-5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 618-457-6823 Falling Leaves: Fallthemed works, Little Egypt Arts Centre, 601 Tower Square, Marion; through October; 618-998-8530; www.littleegyptarts. com;leas601@frontier.com Artist of the Month: Jewell Young, Little Egypt Arts Centre, 601 Tower Square, Marion; through October; 618-998-8530 or www.littleegyptarts.com Anne Strawn: A Contemporary Collage of Geographic and Abstract Mysticism, on display through Oct. 31, Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale Joan Skiver-Levy: 24 paintings and collage, Corner Dance Hall, Whittington; through October; 618-303-5266 Brittany Elswick exhibit : Library of Arts, 6 S. Washington St., Du Quoin; title, Just Imagine; photos,

paintings; through October My Life Line: Cecilia Meyer paintings, now on display, Marion Cultural & Civic Center, Tower Square; through October In the Perfect World of Me : Art exhibition by Bob Hageman and Linda Austin, anthill gallery & vintage curiosities, 102 N. Front St., Cobden; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WednesdaySaturday and noon-4 p.m.

Sunday; through Nov. 2 John C. Havlik: Original graphic designs incorporating literary quotes, The Yellow Moon Cafe’s Luna Gallery, 110 N. Front St., Cobden; through Nov. 2; anthillgallery. com; yellowmooncafe.com; 618-893-3100 Through the Years: Kaye Howell, CASA Art Gallery, north side of the Benton square; paintings, drawings and photography; additional works at the Buzz; through Nov. 3; 618-993-3766

Carolyn Hollabaugh: Watercolors of This & That, Longbranch Cafe & Bakery, 100 E. Jackson St., Carbondale; through Nov. 10; 618-529-4488 The Story of My Life: By Ira Diane Ireland, Harrisburg District Library; 27 acrylic paintings of wildlife and landscapes and structures; through Nov. 16 Vacation: Patty Morrison and Missy Carstens, Latta Java Coffee Shop, 415 N. Market St., Marion; 7:30 a.m.5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; showcases works from Scotland, Canada, Montana, California, Missouri and Indiana; through Nov. 26 Sarah Capps: The Soul of Landscape and other Explorations, University Museum, SIU; dedicated to the memory of Brent Kington, who shaped the SIU metalsmith program; watercolors, jewelry and

metalwork; through Dec. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388 To the Moon and Back: Richard Jurek’s Apollo Lunar Artifacts, University Museum, SIU; exhibit consists of space memorabilia collection; through Dec. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388 Faner Hall: Celebrating 40 Years of History, contemporary photographs by Dan Overturf, University Museum, SIU; through Spring 2015; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or

618-453-5388 The Mileur Collection: The Roosevelts, University Museum, SIU; a local collection of presidential political memorabilia featuring Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt; through Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m.

Saturday; www.museum.siu. edu or 618-453-5388 Exquisite Treasures from the Museum’s Collection : University Museum, SIU; exhibit highlights some of the more than 70,000 items that are not on heavy rotation for exhibits; through December 2015; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayFriday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 0 October 17 & 18 at 7 p.m.

October 19 at 2 p.m.

In the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Recommended for the whole family, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is a timeless tale where dreams really do come true.

Reserved seating. For tickets, call 841-4649, 252-5400 ext. 2486 or 2487 or email boxoffice@sic.edu

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Get ready for some oom-pah music at Von Jakob’s Oktoberfest ‌ALTO PASS — Put your lederhosen on and come out to Von Jakob Winery & Brewery, the only German-inspired winery/ brewery in Southern Illinois, to celebrate the annual Oktoberfest from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.

The festival will feature an authentic German menu with foods like pork schnitzel, brats with sauerkraut and pretzels with dipping sauce.

Also, a great selection of German craft beers will be offered and authentic German oom-pah music will be performed by The Polka Connection starting at 2 p.m.

A cover admission price of $5 includes wine or beer tasting.

Another event planned at Von Jakob this month is a Splash and Dash Painting Class from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19.

The class is designed to be a small art party in a fun, relaxing environment.

Splash and Dash will provide all materials for the class and an instructor will use step by step instructions to help class members create art.

The price is $35 per person which includes all art materials.

To sign up for the class, call 618-893-4600.

Von Jakob is located at 230 Illinois 127. For more information, go to www. vonjakob.com.

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Civil War Days come to Southern Illinois ‌The 10th Annual Civil War Days and Celebration of the 153rd Anniversary of the Civil War will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at John A. Logan College in Carterville and the General John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro.

The event will feature E.C. Fields as Union General Ulysses S. Grant.

Activities will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at John A. Logan College with an evening program at 7 p.m. at the Logan Museum in Murphysboro.

The schedule shown below includes: 9:15 a.m. — Gen. Grant — The Man Behind the Uniform. Gen. Grant will discuss his life and tell you who he really was. He was pictured as a stoic and taciturn man who was a failure and a drunk. This portrayal strives to show attendees who he really was.

12:30 p.m.—1864 —The Overland Campaign — Grant Meets Lee (the beginning of the end) — Gen. Grant will discuss his first campaign as general in chief

of the federal armies and his first encounter with Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia which resulted in the bloodiest campaign in American history. This was the beginning of the end of the American Civil War. 7 p.m. — General U.S. Grant and General John A. Logan — Gen. Grant will discuss his relationship with Gen. John A. Logan from his first command in Illinois to the White House. This session will be held at the Logan Museum in Murphysboro, 1613 Edith St. For more information about Fields, visit www. generalgrantbyhimself. com.

The luncheon and breaks at the Civil War Days will feature a musical duo composed of Joanne Long and Lori Buedel who will play fiddle and banjo tunes of the era. The songs will include the famous Civil War Theme song from the Ken Burns documentary, “Ashokan Farewell.”

For more information, go to www.jalc.edu.

— The Southern

Präst and Greve’ cheese, Traditional pickeled herring, Lingon berries, Kalles creamed caviar now available from our Scandinavian shop Four Course Wine Dinner Sunday, October 19th 7pm 1. Jamica Waldorf Salad Paired Wine: Villard Blanc 2. Crostini and Warm Brie, Grapes, & Toasted Walnuts Paired Wine: Chambourcin 3.Chicken Veronic with Grapes, Thyme Butter Sauce, & Ginger Glazed Carrots Paired Wine: Chardonel 4. Grape Pie Paired Wine: Late Harvest Vidal

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Stir up a Witches’ Brew Friday with storytelling for all ages ‌MOUNT VERNON — Spooky stories, haunting tales and lots of fun are planned for the Witches’ Brew family event Friday, Oct. 10, at Cedarhurst Center For The Arts, Norfolk 2600 Richview Road.

Internationally-known storyteller Bobby Norfolk will tell tales in his Emmy award-winning animated style.

Witches’ Brew will be held behind the Mitchell House on the grounds at Cedarhurst. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Baby Brew, stories appropriate for ages 8 and younger, will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

Witches’ Brew storytelling will continue from 7 to 7:45 p.m. for ages 8

through adult. Halloween costumes are welcome and complimentary popcorn and apple cider will be available.

In the event of rain, the program will be in the Mitchell Museum Performance Hall.

Admission to Witches’ Brew is $5 per person, however kids 12 and younger dressed in costume will be admitted free.

Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Norfolk has been described as “a veteran story performer who creates vibrant characters that come alive for the audience through imaginative creative storytelling.”

To read more about Norfolk, visit www.folktale.com.

— The Southern

SIU homecoming parade deadline Friday ‌CARBONDALE — The theme of the 2014 SIU homecoming set for Saturday, Oct. 25, is “Wild with Pride.”

The Homecoming parade kicks off at 10 a.m.

The football Salukis face the Indiana State Sycamores at 6 p.m.

There will also be a variety of special events throughout the week of Oct. 20-26.

Homecoming organizers are now accepting applications for the parade. In addition, university students interested in being part of the Homecoming court may also submit applications.

Parade organizers welcome marching units, floats, equestrian units

and car and truck entries.

The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10.

The parade will line up from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 25 and go through Carbondale before dispersing at the Student Center.

You can submit completed parade applications to the Student Programming Council office, located on the third floor of the Student Center.

Details are still being finalized, but visit www. homecoming.siu.edu for the complete schedule of homecoming activities and additional information or call 618-536-3393 or email spchomecoming@siu.edu for details.

— The Southern

 Movies  Art  Theater/Performance‌ Bullets in the Bathtub: Mystery Dinner, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, The Links of Kokopelli, Marion; hosted by Hospice of Southern Illinois; doors open, 5:30 p.m.; $40; all-you-caneat buffet; 618-997-3030 or jvinyard@hospice.org.

Rope: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 10-12, 17-19, Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; performances, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $15/$10; beginning Friday, Oct. 3, tickets can be purchased at the Varsity Center for the Arts box office, open 5-7 p.m. MondaySaturday and one hour before performances; 618-549-5466; www.stagecompany.org Voices of Union County: Play, 7 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Saturday, Oct. 18, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 12 and 19, Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St., Anna; written by Lynn Steveson; about the contribution of people from the past; 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmail.com Mamma Mia: 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 14, The Carson Center, Paducah; $65/$50/$35; 270-4504444; www.thecarsoncenter. org The Jungle Book: By the Paradise Alley Players 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; $10/$7; www. paradisealleyplayers.com; 618-997-4030

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‘Cinderella’ comes alive at Southeastern Illinois College ‌HARRISBURG — The timeless and enchanted fairy tale of simply having a dream is brought to life on stage Oct. 17 to 19 at Southeastern Illinois College.

The show will be performed in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center.

Based on the fairy tale, the story follows a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters.

Cinderella (played by Sierra Harrell of Opdyke) dreams of a better life and with the help of her Fairy Godmother (played

by Sarah Birkla of Crossville), is transformed into a Princess and falls in love with Prince Christopher (played by Kyle Upchurch of Benton).

Additional lead roles include Jillian Miller (Harrisburg) as Grace, Meredith Wolf (Harrisburg) as the Stepmother, and Shay Wood (Shawneetown) as Joy. Supporting Cast includes Dylan Comer (Carrier Mills) as Lionel, Jason Green (Golconda) as King Maximillian, Justin Leinenbach (Eldorado) as the Royal Steward, Ira Logan (Galatia) as Cinderella’s Coachman, Sean Partain

(Harrisburg) as Cinderella’s Footman, Jayden Roper (Harrisburg) as the Royal Chef, and Rachel Stearns (Anna) as Queen Constantina.

The ensemble will include Dallas Cockrum (Glendale), Braden Cummins (Carrier Mills), Dalton Etheridge (Harrisburg), Kristy Fox (Carrier Mills), Reagan Gray (Eldorado), Collins Lambert (Harrisburg), Shary Logan (Galatia), Austin Mahan (Harrisburg), Carrice McDaniel (Galatia), Alex McRoy (Harrisburg), Christian Murray (Harrisburg), Kennedy Phelps (Harrisburg), Corrina Poole (Eldorado), Cassie Richerson (Eldorado), Hannah Rudin (Harrisburg), Jasmine Teston (Harrisburg), Hannah Trammel (Golconda), Donovyn Valdez (Carrier Mills), and Cassandra Watkins (Harrisburg).

The show’s set design is the product of Braden Downs and Kimball’s stage

theory and design class at SIC. Lighting design is by Kyle Upchurch, and costumes will be designed

by Janet Hart, Gareth York and Harrisburg High School fashion design class. John Hart of Hart’s Music in Harrisburg will once again provide the sound equipment.

Allan Kimball, director of theatre and co-division chair of humanities at Southeastern said, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is a beautiful story about finding love in the most unlikely of places. The music is magical and the production will be a magical evening as well. A ‘must see’ for the entire family.”

The Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s performance will begin at 2 p.m.

General admission is $10.

Cost for students, staff, and seniors is $8. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling

There are roles for six to eight men and women in the age range of 20 to 40.

The script is available at Carbondale Public Library.

Ask for The Stage Company’s reserve file.

Rehearsals begin Oct. 20. Performance dates are Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14.

For more information, go to www.stagecompany.org.

— The Southern

618-252-5400, ext. 2486 or 2487 or 618-841-4649

or by emailing boxoffice@ sic.edu.

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$7 Adm. includes Souvenir Glass & Tastings Coupon

Kids 15 & under FREE

COLORFEST Saturday 10/11 Open til 8pm

Wine of the Month Traminette

Wine • Local Artisans • Tarot Card Reader • Food All Proceeds from the Outdoor Food Tent Will be Donated to Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation

4:00 - 7:00pm

12:30 - 3:30pm

P. J. Jarvis & The Zydeco Crawdaddys

‘Almost, Maine’ auditions dates set ‌CARBONDALE — The Stage Company will hold auditions for “Almost, Maine” at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13 and 14, in the Varsity Center for the Arts.

“Almost, Maine” is comprised of nine short comedies that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical town. It will be directed by Christian Moe.

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Sierra Harrell of Opdyke (Cinderella) and Kyle Upchurch of Benton (Prince Christopher) practice trying on the slipper for the upcoming production of Cinderella at Southeastern Illinois College.

Sizes available for any activity from tailgating to hunting and fishing

from St. Louis (Traditional Zydeco & New Orleans Style Jazz)

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Rehearsals begin October 20, Performances are December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 roLeS for 6 to 8 men and Women, ageS 20-40 No preparation necessary. The script is available at Carbondale Public Library. Ask for The Stage Company’s reserve file. For more information go to www.stagecompany.org

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speaker, E.C. Fields as Union General Ulysses S. Grant; www.jalc.edu Southern Illinois Diabetes Walk : 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, SIU Campus Lake, boat dock; two-mile walk to support type 1 diabetes research; 618-201-0945; bgb1987@ frontier.com Moccasin Gap 13.1 Trail Run: And Heepwah 5K Run, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Camp Ondessonk, Ozark; registration fee for the Moccasin Gap Trail Run, $50 per person and the Heepwah Run, $35 per person; 877-659-2267 or tony.vrooman@ondessonk. com Poshard Foundation: 15th Anniversary Celebration, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, John A. Logan College, Carterville; brunch, program, auction, music; $50; RSVP by Friday, Oct. 10; 618-985-2828 ext. 8564 Comedy‌ Carbondale New School’s The Carbondale Trivia Night: 6:30-9 p.m.

Comedians: 9 p.m. Mondays, Saturday, Oct. 18, Pagliai’s Hangar 9, Carbondale; 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Station Pizza, 509 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; door prizes, 13, Carbondale; see The 50/50 raffle; cash prizes; Carbondale Comedians on entry fee, $20 per person or Facebook $120 for a six person team; 618-457-4765 or director@ Events‌ carbondalenewschool Walk To Wipe Out ALS: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, John Fairs/Festivals ‌ A Logan College, Carterville, Oktoberfest: Starts with baseball field parking lot; parade, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. registration begins at 10, Steeleville; continues 8:30 a.m.; participants can Saturday, Oct. 11, downtown register at the event or may donate online at webstl.alsa. and city hall parking lots; org; raffle; silicone bracelets, craft fair, 8 a.m. Saturday; T-shirts while supplies last for king and queen coronation those making a $25 donation Saturday; beer stand, washer tournament, kids’ crafts, variBreaking the Surface : ety show, live entertainment Canoe paddling event, and food vendors; 618-559check-in, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, 7635; steeleville.org Oct. 11, Little Grassy Lake, Union County Colorfest : SIU’s Touch of Nature Friday-Saturday, Oct. 10-11, Environmental Center, Union County; biathlon, chili Makanda; register at 618453-1121 or email tonec@siu. cookoff, artists workshops, evening stage performances, edu; info, www.ton.siu.edu walking tours, play, Kids Fest, Civil War Days : 9 a.m.10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. Anna Park; doggie fashion 15, John A. Logan College, show and Wiener Dog Race, Carterville with an evening 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Anna program, 7 p.m., General Park; flea market, book sale, John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro; keynote crafts and jewelry for sale, Book and rummage sale: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Stinson Library, Anna; Friday’s preview free for Friends of The Library members and $5 for nonmembers which is the cost of a one-year membership; 618-833-2521 or www.friendsofstinsonlibrary.com Oktoberfest book sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Steeleville Village Hall; hardbacks, 50 cents and paperbacks, 25 cents An Author’s View on Writing: Discussion by Harry Spiller, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Dunn-Richmond Center, 150 E. Pleasant Hill Road, Carbondale; Spiller has written seven books including the Murder in the Heartland series; jim@jimlambert.net

food and music, Stinson Library, Anna; chicken and dumplings, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 10-11, Jonesboro Fire Department plus music, both nights; 618-833-6311; espalt@siumed.edu Craft Fair and Car Show: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Sesser Miners Memorial City Park; food; 618-6255566; facebook.com/ sesserchamber Pope County Fall Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, courthouse lawn, Golconda; craft and food booths; bouncy house for children; 618-926-5095 Warrior Fest: Starts 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, with car show, Rend Lake College, 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina; flea market, children’s activities; chance to win scholarships; 618-437-5321; www.rlc.edu Pulaski Pecan Bonanza : 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Pulaski County Fairgrounds, Pulaski; games, pageant, parade, contests, bingo, food and cookbooks; 618-342-6700; 618-3062608 or go to Pulaski Pecan Bonanza on Facebook

Fall/Halloween Events‌ Witches’ Brew family event : Features Internationally-known storyteller Bobby Norfolk, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Cedarhurst Center For The Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; gates open, 5:30 p.m.; $5 per person; kids 12 and under dressed in costume, free; www.folktale. com; www.cedarhurst.org Haunted House of Horrors: 7-9:30 p.m. FridaySaturday, Oct. 10 through Nov. 1, including Halloween Night, Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St., Anna; demons and ghouls rule abandon fire station maze; $5/person or 5 for $20; 904-625-1109

Films‌ Makanda Movie Nite: Pick movie for 8 p.m. Tuesday,

Oct. 14 showing, downtown pavilion, Makanda; bring a chair; www.facebook.com/ makandamovienite; movies throughout October; Twilight Zone episode, 7:45 p.m.; vote for the movie by going to Facebook page

History‌ Tour PAST Heritage House: 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 26; 1847 home at 102 S. Main St., Jonesboro; free but donations welcome; also conduct research on local history or genealogy; Lincoln Museum Room features information on Lincoln-Douglas Debate in 1858 in Jonesboro; 618833-8745, 618-697-1870 or 618-833-3228 The 41st Annual Fort Massac Encampment: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 18-19, Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis; see what life was like back in the 1700s and early 1800s; cannons; food; old-time crafts fair; historical re-enactors and skilled craftspeople representing French, British and Americans; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday; 618-524-4712 Historic tours : Of the Harrison Bruce Village on the campus of John A. Logan College, Carterville; with a Docent guide or self walking tour, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Tuesday, Oct. 28; five buildings focus on early Williamson County history

Auditions‌ Auditions: For Almost, Maine, 7 p.m. MondayTuesday, Oct. 13-14, Varsity Center for the Arts, Carbondale; roles for six to eight men and women in the age range of 20-40; script available at Carbondale Public Library; ask for The Stage Company’s reserve file; rehearsals begin Oct. 20; performance dates, Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14; www.stagecompany.org.

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Kids and their parents will find laughs in Alexander’s ‘Very Bad Day’ Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day **½

Rated PG for rude humor, including some reckless behavior and language; starring Ed Oxenbould, Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey, Bella Thorne; directed by Miguel Arteta; opening Friday at AMC Carbondale 8 and AMC Marion 8.

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‌Whatever else children take from Judith Viorst’s delightful “Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day,” the sly subtext this picture-heavy book is how exhausting and sometimes misguided the optimism of the eternally optimistic can be.

Parents who smile all the time, who make light of the weight of the world kids carry around sometimes? Annoying, especially to those kids.

That’s what the film version kicks around the block, and rather amusingly, a few times.

Life is going to trip you up. A lot. Smiling about everything may help. But getting up after every knock-down is the only sure cure.

Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) is the wimpy kid here, whose “Very Bad Day” begins with gum in his hair.

“An epic disaster?” To his 12-year-old mind, maybe.

And the tumbling dominoes of disarray around him, his baby brother, would-be-actress sister (Kerris Dorsey) and prom king brother (Dylan Minnette) only add to that sense. To him.

But Mom (Jennifer Garner) has the stress of all these kids

and a book marketing job where she’s expected to dazzle 24/7.

Dad (Steve Carell) has been out of work for ages and has an important job interview with a video game company where everybody is half his age. Baby spit-up on his shirt is the least of his problems. Because this day is about to go straight to heck.

“Daddy wishes he could SWEAR right now!”

Alexander may worry about the birthday party nobody will come to, but the brother is about to lose a prom date (Bella Thorne) for the ages, the sister frets about being too sick for her opening night as “Peter Pan” (Burn Gorman is well-cast as the snooty teacher/director) and the parents’ days devolve into chaos quicker than you can say “Dick Van Dyke.” He’s the celebrity reader brought in for a botched book launch.

Yeah, Disney pulled out all the stops here.

It’s just competent, light entertainment, no more ambitious than that. But the stuff that’s not in Viorst’s slim book for children is what gooses this kids comedy, the plot points and grown-up concerns handled with comic flair by Garner and Carell, both of whom come right up to the brink of melting down — but don’t. This is why you hire movie stars, folks.

Carell wears the mayhem with a long-suffering grin that might be masking a grimace.

“You’ve got to have the bad days so that you love the good days even more.”

And it’s good to know that even “perfect” families can lose their optimism, briefly,when a day turn as terrible, horrible, no good and very bad as Alexander’s does.

In this image released by Disney, Ed Oxenbould appears in a scene from the film, ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.’

The Judge Robert Downey Jr. stars as big city lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town’s judge (Robert Duvall), is suspected of murder. He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years before. The movie, which opens Friday at AMC 8 in Carbondale and AMC 8 in Marion. It’s rated R for language and some sexual references.

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Robert Downey Jr. (left), as Hank Palmer and Billy Bob Thornton (right), as Dwight Dickham in ‘The Judge.’

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