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Dance in Concert page 3
"Annie" at The Fox page 4
You Gotta Eat page 18
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Dance in Concert SIUE set for new season.
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Friday November 11_____ • Howlin' Fridays Concert Series: Big George Brock, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Russell Dickerson, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Machine Gun Kelly, w/Mod Sun, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors • Aquitane, w/Chris Ward, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 • Stone Sugar Shakedown, Cicero's, University City, Doors 9:00 p.m. • Dawn Weber, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • The Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until November 13, 2016 • TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 22, 2017 • Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography
Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 • Conficts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 8, 2017 • New Media Ser ies: Dar a Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. • Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis • Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 • Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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• Maxwell & Mary J. Blige: The King and Queen of Hearts World Tour, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Caspian, The Appleseed Cast, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Aaron Lewis, w/(TBA), The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Sloan “One Chord to Another” 20th Anniversary Tour, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Battle to open ICP Christmas Party, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Forgetting January, The Right Hooks, Skunkworks, Coleman Kuseliauskas, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:30 p.m. • C ro w n T h e E m p i re : T h e Retrograde Tour, w/blessthefall, New Years Day, Too Close to Touch, Light Up The Sky, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m. • Dawn Weber, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • Hamlet: See What I See,The Barnett on Washington, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Audubon and Beyond, St. Louis Mercantile Library, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • The Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until November 13, 2016
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Dance in Concert set to begin season
For The Edge Dance in Concert opens at SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater on Wednesday, November 9 and runs through Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults (18 and older); $10 for seniors (65 and up), $10 for children (under 18), $10 for SIUE retirees, alumni and faculty, and $10 for non-SIUE students who can present a valid school I.D. SIUE students with a valid school I.D. are admitted free. Group discounted tickets are also available. All seats are general admission. For tickets or more information call the Theater and Dance box office at 618-6502774 or toll free at 1-888-328-5168, extension 2774. This year’s dance event offers a preshow entertainment of dance video projects by Hayley Barker, Brianna Biffignani,
Chloé Leshelle Chatman, Justin Fong, Amber Hoene, Lorelle Katz, Amanda Nottemeier, Jermaine Shelton, Eketi Songu, Kari Wattles. Videos are from a project created for the course: Dance Composition II. The Dance in Concert’s dance numbers are Room, choreographer - Omar Olivas; Seen Through Red Eyes, choreographer - Kristin Best Kinscherff; The Promised Land (recipient of the 2016 Student Choreography Award), choreographer - Chloé Leshelle Chatman; Function Junction, choreographer - Nick Blaylock; Degas Dancers, choreographer - Dianna Andrews Gaither; Occurrence, choreographer Sidra Bell (Visiting Scholar); Vital Force, choreographer - Erin Pazderka; Modern Terpsichorean, choreographer - Jennifer Olivas. Katherine Dunham Hall Theater is located on campus
between Parking Lots B and E. For Wednesday and Thursday night shows, guests should use the Morris University Center lot (Lot B) or metered spaces. The rate for parking in Lot B is $1 per hour. For Friday through Sunday shows parking is free of charge. Dunham Hall Theater is a handicapped accessible facility. Take Illinois Highway 157 north off of I-270 East, or for directions go to www.siue.edu/maps. SIUE’s Department of Theater and Dance presents four plays and one dance concert during the October through April main season. All productions are open to the community at large. The Department of Theater and Dance is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Visit our website at www.siue.edu/ artsandsciences/theater. You can send us a message at theatertickets@siue.edu or call the Theater and Dance box office at 618-650-2774.
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Pictured are two scenes from "Annie," which will be performed at The Fox Dec. 2, 3 and 4.
The Fabulous Fox to present "Annie"
For The Edge Going into its third smash year, with over 575 blockbusting performances under her belt, this production of "Annie", a new incarnation of the 1977 Tony Award®-winning original, continues to be met with standing ovations and effusive reviews! Tickets for "Annie", at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now online at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-5341111 or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. "Annie" is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Performances of "Annie" at the Fabulous Fox run December 2 – 4. Show times are Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. After touring the production to over 100 cities across the nation and recently overseas to Jakarta and Singapore, Troika Entertainment LLC is pleased to announce the casting for the 2016-2017 season. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, the production features a 25 member company: in the title role of Annie is Tori Bates, an 11-yearold actress from Sarasota, FL, making her tour debut. She most recently starred as Young Josephine in the sold-out run of Josephine at Asolo Repertory Theatre. “I’m thrilled to cast Tori as Annie,” said Martin Charnin. “She has all of the characteristics and gifts that I look for in the role.”
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Gilgamesh Taggett continues to star as Oliver Warbucks. In the role of Miss Hannigan is Erin Fish. Also starring in the tour are Casey Prins as Grace Farrell, Michael Santora as Rooster, Mallory King as Lily and Jeffrey B. Duncan as FDR. Sunny and Macy, rescue terrier mixes, star as Sandy. The orphans are Bunny Baldwin as Molly, Jacqueline Galvano as July, Ava Slater as Kate, Amanda Swickle as Pepper, Amanda Wylie as Tessie
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and Katie Wylie as Duffy. The featured ensemble includes Timothy Allen, Todd Berkich, Katie Davis, Adam du Plessis, Mia Fitzgibbon, Caroline Lellouche, Conor McGiffin, Mackenzie Perpich, Connor Simpson, David Vogel, Anastasia Wolfe and Roxy York. "Annie" has a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. All three authors received 1977 Tony Awards® for their work.
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Choreography is by Liza Gennaro, who incorporates selections from her father Peter Gennaro’s 1 9 7 7 To n y Aw a r d ® - w i n n i n g choreography. The celebrated design team includes scenic design by Tony Award® winner Beowulf Boritt (Act One, The Scottsboro Boys, Rock of Ages), costume design by Costume Designer ’s Guild Award winner Suzy Benzinger (Blue Jasmine, Movin’ Out,
Miss Saigon), lighting design b y To n y Aw a rd ® w i n n e r K e n Billington (Chicago, Annie, White Christmas) and sound design by Tony Award® nominee Peter Hylenksi (Rocky, Bullets Over Broadway, Motown). The lovable mutt “Sandy” is once again trained by Tony Award® Honoree William Berloni (Annie, A C h r i s t m a s S t o r y, L e g a l l y Blonde). Musical supervision a n d a d d i t i o n a l o rc h e s t r a t i o n s are by Keith Levenson (Annie, She Loves Me, Dreamgirls). Casting is by Joy Dewing CSA, Joy Dewing Casting (Soul Doctor, Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz). The original production of "Annie" opened April 21, 1977 at the Alvin Theatre and went on to win the New York Drama C r i t i c s C i rc l e Aw a rd f o r B e s t Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Cast Show Album and seven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Charles Strouse, Martin C h a r n i n ) . T h e s h o w re m a i n s o n e o f t h e b i g g e s t B ro a d w a y m u s i c a l h i t s e v e r. I t r a n f o r 2,377 performances after it first opened, and has been performed in 28 languages and has been running somewhere around the world for 39 years. The beloved score for "Annie" includes “Maybe,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You” and the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”
The Arts Arts calendar Friday, Nov. 11 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 The Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Nov. 13, 2016 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 Conficts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 8, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton
Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures f ro m t h e A m e r i c a n F o l k A r t Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12 Hamlet: See What I See,The Barnett on Washington, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Audubon and Beyond, St. Louis Mercantile Library, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 The Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Nov. 13, 2016 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00
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The Arts Artistic adventures The Fox to host Hip Hop Nutcracker The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, is a holiday mash-up for the entire family. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and co-commissioned by United Palace of Cultural Arts, The Hip Hop Nutcracker will kick off its second North American tour on November 17, spanning 23 cities including at stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $65, $55, $45, $35, $25 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Directed and choreographed b y J e n n i f e r We b e r, T h e H i p Hop Nutcracker is a full-length
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Artistic adventures "Mothers and Sons" to open Rep's Studio Series The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis launches its new Studio T heat re se a so n w i t h " Mo t h e r s and Sons" by Terrence McNally, directed by Michael Evan Haney. This moving production runs October 26 – November 13 in the Emerson Studio Theatre of t h e L o re t t o - H i l t o n C e n t e r f o r the Performing Arts. Curtain times are Tuesdays at 7 pm; Wednesdays—Fridays at 8 p m ; S a t u rd a y m a t i n e e s a t 4 pm; selected Saturday nights at 8 pm; Sunday matinees at 2 pm;
and Sunday evenings at 7 pm. Mothers and Sons catches up with a pair of characters that McNally first introduced in the 1988 short play Andre’s Mother. A n d re ’ s m o t h e r i s K a t h a r i n e , a woman who has yet to fully p ro c e s s h e r s o n ’ s d e a t h f ro m AIDS 20 years prior. She seeks o u t h i s f o r m e r p a r t n e r, C a l , only to discover that Cal now has a husband and an adopted son. As she and Cal explore memories of the man they both loved, Katharine begins a rocky j o u r n e y t o w a rd re c o n c i l i a t i o n with the side of her son that she never understood. Darrie Lawrence (The M o u s e t r a p , 2 0 1 3 ) re t u r n s f o r her 14th Rep production as Katharine. Harry Bouvy makes
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"The Accountant"
The bean counter cometh. In Gavin O'Connor's "The Accountant," starring Ben Affleck, the paper-pushing CPA — roughly the exact opposite of Schwarzenegger or Stallone — gets his shot at action hero stardom. If we pull out our calculators, we can deduce that the odds of this are slim. Carrying the one and rounding up, you might even conclude that it's a patently ridiculous premise. Just image the tagline possibilities. "The only thing he knows better than the tax code is his moral code!" ''Don't write him off!" ''He's the Price Waterhouse Killer!" But "The Accountant" has much grander goals of implausibility. The film comes from a script by Bill Dubuque ("The Judge") that, come tax season, may well be at serious risk of an audit. It's about a secretive, autistic accountant for prominent criminals who's a muscular, military-grade hit man by hobby, plagued by his father's relentlessly militaristic parenting, who becomes embroiled in a robotic prostheses company's bid to go public. You know, THAT old story. To cite the words exclaimed by John Lithgow's CEO at a climactic moment that's both bloodbath and family reunion: "What IS this?" What "The Accountant" is one of the more unlikely movies to repeat the phrase "Just the Renoir." Christian Wolff (Affleck) is on the surface a small-town accountant outside Chicago who spends his days at his bland shopping center office and his nights in an airstream trailer parked inside a storage unit. There he punishes himself with a bar he painfully rolls over his shins and stares quietly at an original Pollack nailed to the ceiling. (His Renoir is deemed more expendable.) RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong violence and language throughout." RUNNING TIME: 128 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.
"Certain Women"
"Certain Women" is a quiet, introspective film about three women living and existing in a frozen Montana town. Does it sound dull? Sure. But on the screen it plays out like a slowburning folk song you could sit with for hours. It's perhaps writer-director Kelly Reichardt's finest work, understated and elegant and well worth a trip to the cinema to slip into the exquisitely literary vignettes of Beth (Kristen Stewart), Gina (Michelle Williams) and Laura (Laura Dern). Adapted from Maile Meloy's short stories, Reichardt crafts her own short story-like structure to "Certain Women." There are some tangentially connecting threads, but for the most part they exist in different orbits even in and around the small, sleepy and picturesquely desolate Livingston, Montana. We meet Laura (Dern) first. She's dressing after a mid-day fling with Ryan (James Le Gros) that doesn't seem to have been fulfilling enough for the effort. Back at her office (she's a lawyer) she's dismayed to find out that a needy client (Jared Harris) has been waiting for her. She explains to him for what seems like the millionth time that he has no recourse for his on-the-job injury because he's already taken a settlement. But he wants a second opinion and they drive to Billings to meet with an older male lawyer who tells him the exact same thing. It's only then that he accepts it. "It would be so lovely to think if I were a man, people would listen and say 'OK.' Ah, it'd be so restful," Laura sighs at one point. That sentiment, a bone-deep exhaustion of merely existing and surviving and still maintaining your wants and desires and agency, flows into the next segment about Gina (Williams) and her family, made up of a bratty teenage daughter and an ineffectual husband, Ryan. It's the same guy we've already seen engaging in the extramarital dalliance with Laura. Both undermine her at every turn in familiar ways. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some language." RUNNING TIME: Running time: 107 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.
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"Keeping Up With the Joneses"
The modern studio comedy increasingly feels limp, suffocated by the financial imperatives of high-concept plots and desperately in search of signs of life. Greg Mottola's "Keeping Up With the Joneses" is, like many before it, fine enough. But it mostly goes down as another collection of funny people stuck in too narrowly clichéd roles in an overly familiar story. Mottola, the director of "Adventureland" and "Superbad," has been at the center of comedy on both the big screen and on TV ("Arrested Development," the underrated "Clear History"), but "Keeping Up With the Joneses," written by Michael LeSieur ("You, Me and Dupree") doesn't have much of the naturalism that has distinguished his best. Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher play Jeff and Karen Gaffney, a regular suburbanite couple experiencing an empty nest for the first time with their kids away at summer camp. An impossibly stylish and accomplished couple moves in next door, the Joneses (Jon Hamm and Gal Gadot, taking a break from her Wonder Woman duties). He's a travel writer who can blow his own glass; she writes a cooking blog and wears cocktail dresses to neighborhood barbeques. But what makes the Joneses most jealous of them is their easy affection with one another. Though its name is taken from the status-obsessed phrase first made famous by a 1913 comic strip and coopted by the Kardashians, this "Keeping Up With the Joneses" is a comedy about marital passion rekindled. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sexual content, action/violence and brief strong language." RUNNING TIME: 101 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.
"Jack Reacher: Never Go Back"
It's not the acting or the action that makes "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" inferior to the original 2012 hit. It's the story. The first film, "Jack Reacher," established the title character as a brilliant, brutal loner dedicated to justice. He's a former military officer turned drifter, unfettered by emotional ties, motivated purely by exacting righteousness. What makes an archetypal character like this fun to watch is an unpredictable story, where the audience and protagonist together uncover the mystery. The 2012 film achieved this beautifully, packing action into a compelling thriller that developed the villains as much as the hero. In "Never Go Back," the bad guys are one-dimensional caricatures and the lone wolf is driven by protecting a teenager whom he insists from the start isn't his daughter. This leaves the film riding on its action sequences and the charm of its central characters, played by Tom Cruise and Cobie Smulders. And while they're incredibly appealing, they can't do more than the story allows. Cruise, who has made himself this generation's ultimate action star, is perfect as Jack Reacher. He's steely, strong and almost accidentally handsome. The ageless actor does most of his own stunts and effectively uses his eyes to convey his character's guarded sensitivity. Smulders, who's played a small role in the "Avengers" films, proves herself an action star and leading lady as Susan Turner, an Army major who has taken over Reacher's post in the military police force. Turner is investigating the murders of two soldiers in Afghanistan when she's removed from her office and jailed on espionage charges. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sequences of violence and action, some bloody images, language and thematic elements." RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.
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"The Eagle Huntress"
There is an ancient tradition of falconry practiced by the people of Mongolia where burkitshi, or "eagle hunters," train golden eagles to respond to their call and hunt hares and foxes in the frozen landscape. It's a skill and ceremonial practice that's learned from age 13 and has been largely the domain of men. Enter Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Kazakh girl who wants to be an eagle hunter. Her father is one. Her grandfather was too. And it's a family tradition that dates back 12 generations. It's this shy, rosy cheeked and brave little girl whose story to become the first female eagle hunter in her family is lovingly told in the documentary "The Eagle Huntress ," which is sure to inspire and enchant generations of young children with its heartwarming story and stunning locations. It's fitting that the film is narrated (and executive produced) by Daisy Ridley, who shepherded the "Star Wars" universe into a more empowering space for women with her portrayal of the ambitious and self-sufficient Jedi-in-training Rey. Director Otto Bell embeds the audience in Aisholpan's world, which looks both modern and ancient at the same time. She lives with her parents and siblings in a spacious yurt. Her mother cooks and cleans and her father herds goats and cattle across the Mongolian Steppe. Aisholpan helps out with the chores at home and is a top student who hopes one day to become a doctor. But first, she wants to follow in her father's footsteps and train eagles. There is an obvious girl power message in the film that's spelled out loud and clear by both the narration and the framing of Aisholpan's accomplishments. Although her father and mother support her dreams, Bell makes sure to show a room of elder eagle hunters expressing doubts about a woman's ability to perform the job because they lack the necessary bravery and are "too fragile." They might as well be twirling their mustaches for how on the nose it all is. RATED: G by the Motion Picture Association of America. RUNNING TIME: 87 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.
"Inferno"
By a twist of fate, there are two infernos you can submerge yourself in this weekend. You can either take the Dan Brown audio tour of Florence and Dante's Divine Comedy in Ron Howard's adaptation of the author's "Inferno." Or you can tiptoe around the edges of volcanoes with Werner Herzog, contemplating their mythic power in "Into the Inferno." If one must be sacrificed to appease the movie gods, it's not a hard call. Whether that would be enough to finally extinguish Brown's best sellers and their big-screen counterparts, however, is unlikely. "Inferno" is the third Robert Langdon film, with Tom Hanks reprising the role of the Harvard "symbology" professor whose parlor trick is solving elaborate criminal plots by deciphering great works of art. If his exploits are to continue (and there is good reason to fear they might), I hope he'll eventually be confronted with a puzzle that brings him face to face with a Rothko, leaving him utterly bereft of clues. The first two Langdon movies (also directed by Howard) were cold, soggy soups of conspiracy that served up a very poor man's Indiana Jones, minus the fun but plus a dubious haircut. The filmmakers have skipped one book in the series, perhaps wisely since Brown's "The Lost Symbol" enlists Freemasons as its conspiracy-du-jour, following escapades with the Catholic church and self-flagellating albino monks in "The Da Vinci Code" and the Illuminati in "Angels & Demons." "Inferno" is a better, more simplified thriller than those films. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sequences of action and violence, disturbing images, some language, thematic elements and brief sensuality." RUNNING TIME: 121 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.
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"The Eagle Huntress" a heartwarming tale By LINDSAY BAHR Associated Press There is an ancient tradition of falconry practiced by the people of Mongolia where burkitshi, or "eagle hunters," train golden eagles to respond to their call and hunt hares and foxes in the frozen landscape. It's a skill and ceremonial practice that's learned from age 13 and has been largely the domain of men. Enter Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Kazakh girl who wants to be an eagle hunter. Her father is one. Her grandfather was too. And it's a family tradition that dates back 12 generations. It's this shy, rosy cheeked and brave little girl whose story to become the first female eagle hunter in her family
is lovingly told in the documentary "The Eagle Huntress ," which is sure to inspire and enchant generations of young children with its heartwarming story and stunning locations. It's fitting that the film is narrated (and executive produced) by Daisy Ridley, who shepherded the "Star Wars" universe into a more empowering space for women with her portrayal of the ambitious and self-sufficient Jedi-in-training Rey. Director Otto Bell embeds the audience in Aisholpan's world, which looks both modern and ancient at the same time. She lives with her parents and siblings in a spacious yurt. Her mother cooks and cleans and her father herds goats and cattle across the Mongolian Steppe. Aisholpan helps out with the chores at home and is a top student who hopes one
day to become a doctor. But first, she wants to follow in her father's footsteps and train eagles. There is an obvious girl power message in the film that's spelled out loud and clear by both the narration and the framing of Aisholpan's accomplishments. Although her father and mother support her dreams, Bell makes sure to show a room of elder eagle hunters expressing doubts about a woman's ability to perform the job because they lack the necessary bravery and are "too fragile." They might as well be twirling their mustaches for how on the nose it all is. In fact, there's an overriding level of artifice to "The Eagle Huntress" that's hard to shake. Bell opts for reality show techniques to up the drama throughout, like a cut of Aisholpan
removing her hat at a competition to reveal she's a girl juxtaposed with a shot of a man looking aghast while the music crescendos. Was he really looking at her? Was it an authentic moment? As it plays out, it certainly doesn't feel real even if the spirit of truth is there. It's something that's unlikely to bother or even register with younger audiences and perhaps it's even a necessary storytelling device. But it does break the spell of this otherwise enchanting and quite sincere film. It's hard not to get swept up in Aisholpan's bravery and determination as she climbs down a rocky terrain to kidnap her very own eagle, or as she braces for impact when her eagle swoops down to land on her arm. The drone shots of the landscapes, too, are something to behold.
Howard comes up short with "Inferno" By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge "Inferno" proves a theory that many of the vain nerds in my industry often bandy about, that there will always be a law of diminishing returns in the life of a film franchise, just like with most other popular products. Based on the previous successes o f " T h e D a Vi n c i C o d e " a n d "Angels & Demons", I thought that "Inferno" would fare a better opening weekend fate. It was so bad though, a Halloween nightmare, that chances for us s e e i n g To m H a n k s re t u r n a s Dr. Robert Langdon in the only unproduced film in the series so far - "The Lost Symbol" - are not a sure bet. That the movie failed to open in first place at the Box Office this weekend was shocking
to many. I point out with more s l i g h t l y m o re d i s b e l i e f t h a n disrespect when I note that it fell in line behind the second weekend of the instant classic, Tyler Perry's "Boo! A Madea Halloween". That is a chilling seasonal turn I was not expecting. There are reasons the movie should have failed, but none of them were incredibly obvious until I screened it. The careful budgeting (half of the last installment) was a clever hedging of the studios bet by their side. But still, Tom Hanks anchoring a major motion picture from a world-renowned director (Ron Howard) and co-starring a British It Girl (Felicity Jones, soon to be the new face of the "Star Wars" franchise)? That should be a gold mine. Instead "Inferno" relies on the same storytelling tropes that its predecessors were
dinged for in years past: too much exposition, too much arcane trivia, too much bad hair on the lead. More specifically to this case, "Inferno" has the look and feel of a cheaply made straight-to-DVD work. Like a dream vacation to Florence and, later, Istanbul filmed from overhead by a series of drones than a qualified D.P. Skip it and go see "Sully" again. Most of "Inferno" feels like a bad headache that comes nibbling at the back of your brain when you just have an inkling that you've forgotten to do something very important. Such is the point of this movie when Langdon is asked to help the World Health O rg a n i z a t i o n s t o p a m a d m a n billionaire biochemist (Ben Foster) from releasing a plague engineered to reduce the world's population and save our species
from destroying the planet. Dr. Sienna Brooks (Jones), a prodigy child and genius doctor helps him recover memories lost in a recent trauma to do just that. It's like the "National Treasure" movies, but more focused on Dante and Boticelli and with an amnesia element that stalls forward progress throughout. A cabal of security officers is involved in the cloak-and-dagger side of the plot, alternately trying to thwart Langdon and save him from their own assassins. It's really murky and I can see where people could lose the narrative thread even in the middle of watching it unfold. That the final act is completely different both in practice and in message than the conclusion of the book is a slap in the face to those of us who do enjoy author Dan Brown's work.
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This is the third rough outing in a row for Ron Howard, the great director of some fine movies going all the way back to "Cocoon" and "Backdraft". "A Beautiful Mind" was fifteen years ago, though, and lately "Rush" and "In the Heart of the Sea" have me wondering if he'll find a return to form. Lest any member of my family forget, this man played Opie Taylor, a doppelganger of my own childhood and I love/ hate the connection. But I've never regretted it..even if I'm beginning to wander if the act I put up is still relevant. "Inferno" runs 121 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, disturbing images, some language, thematic elements, and brief sensuality. I give this film one star out of four.
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Olive Oil Marketplace expands to Belleville Tim and Julie Meeks have reached another milestone towards fulfilling their dream as they prepare to celebrate the opening of their second location in Downtown Belleville November 4 2016. “We are thankful how well the Alton community has supported us, and look forward to earning the Belleville communities support. We have met many new friends,” Julie exclaimed. We’ve worked hard to make it inviting…comfortable…where you feel
welcome, and look forward in doing the same in Belleville.” Olive Oil Marketplace, a local family owned and operated gourmet market, opening its first retail location (2012) in Downtown Alton at 108 W. 3rd Street, and now being able to offer some of the finest products and experiences in Downtown Belleville at 18 E Main Street. Inspired by the need to eat healthier, and cook with better ingredients, Tim &
Julie Meeks discovered the health benefits and robust flavors produced while cooking with extra virgin olive oils and vinegars. Olive Oil Marketplace offers its customers the finest quality 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils from top olive farms in Italy, Spain, Tunisian, California and Greece. Fill your bottle from Stainless Steel Fustis. Choose from traditional to those infused with natural flavors, such as: Roasted Garlic, Portobello & Garlic, Italian
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This is the first annual “Building a Brighter Holiday” event to be held throughout the Edwardsville & Glen Carbon area. This event will raise funds that will be given to the local organizations; Edwardsville Neighbors in Need and the Glen Carbon & Edwardsville Police Departments.
This event is designed to allow the public to tour and view homes featured by area builders as well as to meet the builder, meet area REALTORS® and meet the area business leaders who have so generously lent their support for this great cause. Everyone in attendance may purchase raffle tickets to enter a chance to win a lavishly decorated Christmas tree or wreath, each uniquely decorated by area professionals and businesses. The house tour will feature the following communities: Cloverdale (the D.A.R.E. car and fingerprinting available), Ebbets Field, Governor’s Way, Hawthorne Hills (photos with Santa and Reindeer available), The Fountains of Sunset and more. Find addresses and more details at www.facebook.com/brighterholiday/ and call Kathy Malawy (977-2803) or Julie Fleck (972-7975) with questions. Date: Sunday November 20th
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Travel Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry to open exhibit on Nov. 17 For The Edge Build an unforgettable memory this holiday season at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light return November 17, 2016. This year’s colorful theme will be inspired by one of world’s most iconic toys—LEGO, the focus of the Museum’s temporary exhibit, Brick by Brick. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light offer guests a magical and playful experience among dozens of ornately decorated trees encircling the Museum’s Main Floor. At the center of the Museum’s domed covered Rotunda stands the 45-foot-tall Grand Tree, adorned with more than 30,000 twinkling lights. LEGO-inspired ornaments and trimmings also decorate the tree. Flags from around the world have also received the brick treatment, as customized LEGO versions of each flag will be hung high above the exhibit space. Guests can also enjoy festive holiday music and “snow” falling every half hour inside the exhibit. Surrounding the Museum’s Main Floor, more than 50 12-foot trees and displays beautifully decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities represent diverse cultures and holiday traditions from around the world. This custom began for local families in 1942 as a United Nations Day salute to the Allies during World War II, and in its first year, only a dozen trees lined the Museum’s halls. Now the exhibit has grown into a forest of dazzling trees and homemade displays, created by dedicated volunteers. Christmas Around the World runs through January 8, 2017. Trees and Traditions Each of the 50 Christmas Around the World trees and displays offer insight into the diverse customs that exist during the holiday season or the culture of a particular country, including the following: India The Indian tree features handcrafted dolls dressed in traditional attire of different regions
throughout India. Hand-carved wooden replicas of Indian musical instruments and ornaments with beautiful mirrored and sequined embroidery also adorn the tree. India’s Christian community celebrates Christmas by attending midnight mass and decorating their homes with ornate nativity scenes, lights and clay lamps perched atop their roofs. Mexico Día de Los Reyes (King’s Day) is celebrated throughout Mexico on January 6. Children receive gifts left by the Magi. This celebration is represented through the piñatas on Mexico’s tree, while poinsettias are the traditional flower during the Christmas season. To pay homage to the different regions of Mexico, dolls
are dressed in various traditional garments. Switzerland The Swiss tree features traditional décor, including hand-blown glass ornaments from Swiss shop Glasi Hergiswil, candles, tinsel and lights. Wrapped gifts are placed underneath the tree, as is a crèche featuring little figurines from the Nativity scene. As families celebrate on Christmas Eve, a beautiful angel, dressed in white with a golden crown, appears to announce the arrival of the Christ child. Upon her arrival, the family lights the candles on the Christmas tree as she distributes gifts to the children. Holidays of Light This digital display highlights the holidays that celebrate light
or enlightenment. Holidays of Light focuses on the traditions of the Chinese New Year, Diwali (a Hindu and Sikh festival), Kwanzaa (celebrated by African Americans), Ramadan (celebrated by Muslims), Hanukkah (a Jewish holiday), Visakha Puja Day (a Buddhist holiday), and St. Lucia Day (a Swedish tradition). Guests can view Holidays of Light in a gallery located on the Museum’s Main Floor. Festive Performances and Other Holiday Fun Guests can enjoy lively performances from all corners of the globe throughout Christmas Around the World. More than 60 cultural groups representing six of the world’s continents will perform native dances, sing, tell folklore and share various holiday traditions in the Museum’s Main Auditorium inside the West Pavilion. These talented groups are all local, coming from across the Chicagoland area as well as northwest Indiana. Performances will take place on November 19, 20, 25-27; December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18. A full schedule will become available at msichicago.org in November. Stop by Holiday Lane where Santa will be making special visits during Christmas Around the World! Children can meet Santa before his epic Christmas journey on November 26 and 27; December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. Guests can also make their own brick-inspired ornaments on site on select weekends this holiday season. Also opening this November, step inside the whimsical imagination
of the author and illustrator of “Where the Wild Things Are.” MSI’s newest temporary exhibit, Where the Wild Things Are: The Works of Maurice Sendak opens November 10. Explore original artworks by Sendak, including sketches, illustrations and works on paper. Presidents, illustrators, friends and celebrities also share their words about the renowned author—how he inspired them, influenced their careers and touched their lives. Don’t forget to make a stop at the Holiday Shop, full of great gifts and festive trinkets for family and friends, including unique ornaments representing cultures around the world and a one-of-a-kind snow globe sold exclusively at MSI! Christmas Around the World, Holidays of Light and Where the Wild Things Are: The Works of Maurice Sendak are included in Museum Entry, as are all cultural performances. An additional, timedentry ticket is required for Brick by Brick. Visit msichicago.org for details and to purchase tickets. Brick by Brick is sponsored by ArcelorMittal. The Museum is open every day, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Museum will offer extended hours until 5:30 p.m. on the following days this holiday season: November 19, 20, 25 – 27; December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 – 23 and 26 – 30. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas Around the World photos are available for download at http://bit.ly/2cb8vWX. Please credit “J.B. Spector/Museum of Science and Industry.”
The Belgian tree, above, is covered with traditional Liege waffles—yeast-based and cooked with sugar to make them sweet enough to eat plain—that have been dried out and varnished. To symbolize the wheat and rye straw that once were used to create Christmas decorations in Lithuania, white drinking straws are woven into intricate patterns on the Lithuanian tree at left. Photos by J.B. Spector/Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
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For The Edge Each year, Chicagoland families head to nearby McHenry County to welcome the holiday season and fulfill cherished rituals. Snow-covered hillsides and charming old-fashioned villages sparkle with Christmas lights, providing the perfect backdrop for holiday traditions. Here's a sleigh-full of entertainment and events to check out. Be sure to visit websites for directions and times before heading out. HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT TownSquare Players' A Christmas Story, The Musical: November 4-20. Follow nine-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts-an Official Red Ryder air rifle. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here plus a delightfully versatile score that ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" www. woodstockoperahouse.com Woodstock Musical Theatre Company's A Christmas Carol: November 25 -December 4 at Woodstock Opera House. The whole family will get into the Christmas spirit when you join Ebenezer Scrooge and his three ghostly guides in their journey through Christmases Past, Present and Future. This musical is packed with charming kids, colorful costumes, carols and special effects. www. woodstockoperahouse.com Williams Street Repertory's A Christmas Survival Guide: November 26-December 4 at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake. Do you find the holidays more than a little stressful? Filled with comedy, poignancy and traditional songs of the season, this hilarious revue will de-stress you and refresh one and all with holiday cheer! www.rauecenter.org Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops Concert: December 9 at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake. See why this visiting orchestra's toast to the holidays with classic and contemporary favorites has become a Crystal Lake tradition. www.rauecenter.org Judith Svalander Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker Ballet: December 10-18 at Woodstock Opera House. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season as the Opera House stage is transformed into a realm of fantasy. Experience Clara's enchanting journey as Tchaikovsky's music is brought to life once again. www.woodstockoperahouse.com Voices in Harmony's Sing-Along Messiah: December 11 at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake. Handel's masterwork is presented with a 25-piece orchestra, excellent soloists and the McHenry County Choir Chorus supplementing the on-stage choir. This is a beautiful community-based performance and meaningful holiday tradition. www.rauecenter.org Berkshire Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker Ballet: December 17 & 18 at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake. Join Clara on her daring adventure with the Nutcracker Prince through The Land of Snow and The Land of Sweets. March along with the toy soldiers, battle the Mouse King and embrace the beauty of the dancing snowflakes! www.rauecenter.org Ed Hall's 20th Annual Woodstock Christmas Guitar
Night: December 23 at Woodstock Opera House.William Tell Productions presents five internationally acclaimed guitar champions with dazzling arrangements of holiday music, plus other popular and classical guitar favorites. This annual Woodstock tradition is one you won't want to miss. www.woodstockoperahouse.com FESTIVALS & EVENTS 32nd Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting: November 19 in downtown McHenry. Celebrate the start of the holidays with trolley rides, shopping specials, contests, games and tastes from local restaurants starting at noon. Then, gather in Veterans Park for visits and pictures with Santa, carolers and tree lighting. www.facebook.com/ mchenryareadba 34th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival: November 23 in downtown Huntley. Parkside Pub jump-starts the holiday season when it deep-fries more than 1,200 lbs. of these tasty little nuggets on Thanksgiving Eve, and serves them up with other pub fare and non-stop bands from 1 p.m. to midnight. www.parksidepubhuntley.com/ttf Festival of Lights Parade: November 25 in downtown Crystal Lake. Santa arrives in this annual nighttime gala featuring more than 50 colorful parade units, floats, bands and treats for the kids in a downtown lit with thousands of glittering white lights. This year's theme: A Vintage Christmas. www.downtowncl.org The Lighting of the Square, Christmas Parade & Victorian Christmas: November 25-December 24 indowntown Woodstock. The Lighting of the Square the night after Thanksgiving begins Woodstock's annual Victorian Christmas celebration with carols, refreshments and sparkling lights in Historic Woodstock Square. Santa arrives November 27 in the Christmas Parade around the square. Then, carolers and musicians stroll the streets; shops and restaurants are open late throughout the city; visitors can take free horse-drawn carriage rides on selected days and enjoy the Woodstock Opera House Christmas Tree Walk. www.woodstockil.gov Holiday Open House: November 25-27 at the Volo Antique Malls & Merchandise Malls in Volo. Save 15% on most items, plus gift card drawings daily and holiday treats. www.voloshopping.com Happy Holiday Railway: November 26-December 18 at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. Hop aboard this magical train ride through the winter countryside to visit Santa and his elves in the Toy Workshop. He'll have gifts in his sack for boys and girls on his "good" list and refreshments will be served. Reservations required at www.irm.org Holiday Market in the Hills and Festival of Trees: December 2 at Village Hall in downtown Lake in the Hills. Shop this indoor Christmas market with dozens of vendors selling arts, crafts, holiday items and foods. Then travel down the Tinsel Trail and view trees decorated by local business, civic groups and individuals. Santa will be there for photos and a chance for you to remind him what's on your wish list. www.lith.org Christmas at the Dole & Winter Fest: December 2 & 3 at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park in Crystal Lake. Shop at a
holiday themed art show among magnificently decorated Christmas trees while being entertained by ballerinas and string musicians. In the Listening Room, jazz singer Spider Saloff & pianist Tommy Muellner will present "Cool Yule," a collection of holiday classics in a fresh modern style with some the singer's stories and memories. Ice sculpting, cookie decorating, holiday bazaar, food vendors, games, live animals and Santa Claus. www.lakesidelegacy.org/winter-fest Christmas of Yesteryear: December 2-4 in Stevens Park and downtown Richmond. This charming Victorian village welcomes the holidays with a nod to Christmas past. Santa arrives at the tree lighting Friday evening, and stays to hear youngsters' Christmas wishes. Over the weekend, enjoy wagon rides, carolers, treats in the shops, cookie walk and craft fair. www.richmond-il.com/christmas.html Holiday Rock on the Fox: December 3 in Algonquin. Welcome the holidays in Riverfront Park with the community tree lighting, candy cane hunt, visit with Santa, holiday music and more. www.algonquin.org/recreation Holiday Open House: December 3 at the McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union. Enjoy holiday music, homemade cookies and bake sale. www. mchenrycountyhistory.org 24th Annual Marengo & Union Holiday Housewalk Craft Fair: December 3 & 4. Do your Christmas shopping at this juried show that takes place in 14 homes and community facilities throughout Marengo and Union Townships. www. holidayhousewalk.com Merry Cary Holiday Parade & Festival: December 4 in downtown Cary. The biggest community event of the year features a festive parade, Santa, pony rides, petting zoo, games, treats and more. www.carygrovechamber.com Santa's Workshop: December 4, at Grand Oaks Recreation Center in Crystal Lake. Calling all Elves big and small! Santa needs your help to get everyone in the holiday spirit! Join the folks at Grand Oaks making holiday crafts in Santa's Workshop, enjoying delicious treats in the Elve's Sweet Shoppe and playing reindeer games. Every child will have a private moment to share holiday wishes with Santa. Reservations required. Phone Jessica Ortega at 815-4590680, ext. 1213. www.crystallakeparks.org A Very Merry Huntley: December 4 & 5, in downtown Huntley. Christmas caroling and lighting of the town tree, Kris Kringle Market, live reindeer, horse-drawn trolley rides, pictures with Santa, visits with Mrs. Claus, indoor farmers market, tree decorating contest, cookie walk and handbell choir concert. VISIT McHENRY COUNTY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! McHenry County is less than an hour's drive northwest of Chicago, bordered on the north by Wisconsin, and on the south by I-90. The Fox River winds down from the Chain of Lakes through the villages on the eastern side of the county, while country roads meander the western side. For visitor info, go to www.visitmchenrycounty.com, e-mail info@ visitmchenrycounty.com or phone 815-893- 6280. Follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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The Wynn buffet in Las Vegas By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge Continuing my food tour through Las Vegas, I finally decided to hit the strip for my latest stop, visiting The Buffet at Wynn. This high-end buffet is inside the Wynn Hotel and Casino 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd. on the strip. The Wynn is pure class, and so is its buffet, which was voted “Best Buffet� in Las Vegas by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association. I don't normally like writing about buffets for food reviews, because it's hard. There are so many options available and changing menu items, but in Vegas buffets are popular, especially inside the casinos. They are also not your run-of-the-mill buffets we're used to in the Midwest. This wasn't Ryan's or Old Country Buffet I was visiting. The Wynn itself is a structure of elegance, so once you enter The Buffet at Wynn you realize that class carries over there, too. When you enter the first thing you see are large, elaborate flower decorations surrounding the many tables available for patrons. There are even small flower arrangements on all the tables. The warm, vibrant colors in the dining area include: red, orange, yellow, pink and bright blues to liven up the atmosphere. Kelly and I had the fortune of meeting up with my old friend
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Leslie, who lives in Vegas now. Leslie is actually a former Intelligencer employee. She brought a friend along with her and The Buffet at Wynn was a very accommodating place for us to chit chat and catch up. It also had plenty of food options to make everyone happy. There are 15 live-action cooking stations at The Buffet at Wynn, including more than 120 dishes to choose from. Examples are: the rotisserie grilled steakhouse cuts, coast-tocoast seafood and the sweet patisserie for desserts. It all adds to a casual dining experience, but with a touch of fine-dining sensibility. I started my trip to the buffet with some sushi rolls, edamame and cold shrimp. The sushi at The Buffet at Wynn was pretty high quality and they had several different rolls, but nothing too crazy. I grabbed some California rolls and spicy tuna rolls. On my second trip, I loaded up with some shrimp rolls, sweet chili chicken wings, apple smoked bacon, pepper encrusted pork belly, fried dumplings and white cheddar mac and cheese. As I delved deeper into the options I found there were some hits and misses. The shrimp rolls and sweet chili chicken wings were unbelievably tasty, but the fried dumplings were pretty dried out and not very good. I also stocked up on asparagus, quinoa, oyster Rockefeller, fried chicken, lime roasted corn on the cob, rotisserie turkey and crab legs. Like I said before, there was something for everyone.
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Kelly had raved about the crab legs from previous visits to The Buffet at Wynn, but they weren't too good on our trip. They were extremely salty and practically inedible. It stemmed from over salting the water they were boiled in, so I'm sure future batches were better. All this was just the tip of the iceberg of what's available at The Buffet at Wynn. You can even find Frank Sinatra's family recipe for spaghetti and meatballs. Don't forget to check out the patisserie either, which includes a chocolate fountain with 39 different dessert options dipped in dark, white or milk chocolate, including marshmallows, rice krispy treats and an assortment of fruits. There are also a plethora of pastries, cookies, cakes and pies available and set up in a stylish display. For the lunch buffet the price is $26.99 per person, a little steep, but you get as much as you want and some high quality options for a buffet. After your stuffed from the buffet, head into the casino, do a little gambling, or check out some of the great entertainment. The Lake of Dreams is a wonderful light display. Nestle up next to the lighted lake and waterfall at the Parasol Down Bar and Lounge. To learn more about The Wynn and The Buffet at Wynn, check out www.wynnlasvegas.com. Of course you're on the strip in Las Vegas, so there's plenty to see and plenty to do, but you've got to start somewhere and you gotta eat, so The Buffet at Wynn is a great place to kick start your adventure.
Dining Delights Let dairy make your holidays Make the most of cheese when entertaining St. Louis District Dairy Council Cheese Pairings for the Holidays Few foods are as versatile, delicious, and nutritious as cheese. It suits the foodies and picky nibblers alike. There is endless variety in types, textures, flavors, and colors. It is equally at home sandwiched between sliced bread or baked into an elaborate phyllo crust. In addition to its versatility, cheese offers a unique package of nutrients that contribute to its place at the holiday table. All it takes is a little creativity and a few friends or family to help savor one of life’s culinary treasures: cheese! Cheese is made by coagulating or curdling milk, stirring and heating the curd, draining the whey (the watery portion of milk), collecting and pressing the curd, and in some cases, ripening (the process responsible for cheese’s distinct flavor.) It takes 10 lbs of milk to produce one pound of cheese; making it an incredibly nutrientrich food and a great source of protein and calcium. These nutrients also make cheese one of the best foods for promoting healthy teeth. Cheese, a true super food, can actually prevent cavities by increasing saliva production and offering a unique combination of nutrients to reinforce and protect teeth. Just one more reason cheese is a great addition to the often sugar laden holiday diet! “One of the best things about the dairy case is that there’s something for everyone, and cheese is no exception,” notes St. Louis District Dairy Council Nutrition Educator Erin Rich. “Cheese can be made with fat-free, low-fat, reduced fat, whole, or a combination of these milk varieties.” A c c o rd i n g t o R i c h , “ T h e m a j o r i t y o f Americans are not meeting their calcium needs. Add cheese to your daily intake for nutritious snack that you will look forward to eating.” Similar to milk, cheese is often locally produced. Creameries are popping up in the Midwest to offer small batch, artisan cheeses and provide one more way to connect farm to fork. Check the label at your local grocery store to find out where the cheese was produced, and aim to include a local option on your cheese plate this holiday season. Simplicity is key when putting together a cheese plate for gatherings. “Choose two or three types of cheese with different colors, flavors, and textures. And for good measure, make one a familiar cheese, such as an aged cheddar,” says Rich. Many cheese varieties are best served at room temperature in order to bring out their unique flavors and show off their true textures. For a free copy of our Pleasing Pairings with Cheese booklet for holiday entertaining, send your name and mailing address to info@stldairycouncil.org. For additional information on dairy foods, visit www.stldairycouncil.org, call St. Louis District Dairy Council at (314)-835-9668, or e-mail erich@stldairycouncil.org. For more delicious and nutritious recipes, check us out on Facebook at STLDairyCouncil. Cheese Pairings A guide to finding the perfect match to your favorite cheese this holiday season. Soft/Semi-Soft/Fresh Cheeses Marscapone: Sweet and creamy; pair this smooth cheese with fresh, seasonal fruit, local honey, and a simple cracker. Boursin: Soft, smooth, and savory; Boursin pairs well with salty olives, dried apricots, and rustic water crackers. Feta: Crumbly, tart, and salty; Feta is best with Greek flavors such as kalamata olives, marinated roasted peppers, and crisp water crackers. Soft-Ripened Cheeses Brie: Rich, creamy, and earthy; Brie pairs well with chutney, jam, or dried fruit and sundried tomatoes. Camembert: Intense and decadent; this creamy cheese is great on its own with a simple baguette or cracker. Blue-Veined Cheese
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Cheddar and Tomato Jam Canapes Stilton: Bold and intense; pair this fragrant cheese with honey, walnuts, and sugar crusted bacon. Gorgonzola: Pair this rich and complex cheese with the bright flavors of cranberries, cherries, or apricots. Hard and Semi-Hard Cheese Gouda: Sweet and buttery; pairs well with the salty contrast of almonds or cured meats. Swiss: Hearty and nutty; pairs nicely with spiced nuts, hearty ham, or consider contrasting the flavor with chocolate covered cherries. Parmesan: Granular, salty and nutty; partners well with spiced nuts, salty olives, or cured meats. Cheddar: Rich and sharp; pairs beautifully with a variety of foods. Try it with hearty sausage, fruit, apple pie, and kettle corn. White Pizza Dip - Makes 6-8 servings 1 pint grape tomatoes, tomatoes cut in half 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 (12 ounces) blocks cream cheese, softened 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, freshly grated 8 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed crackers, bread or fresh veggies for serving Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then place tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with olive oil and salt, then roast for 20-25 minutes, until bursting. Set aside. While tomatoes are roasting, mix softened cream cheese with about 7 ounces each of provolone and mozzarella, then and parmesan. Stir in garlic and roasted tomatoes, mixing well to combine. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining provolone and mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately with crackers, veggies or
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toasted bread. Serving Suggestion: ¼ cup dip 310 Calories, 12 g Fat, 10 g Protein, 25% Calcium Daily Value Cheesy Polenta - Makes 8-10 servings A simple and decadent accompaniment to holiday entrees such as braised pork, roasted chicken or turkey, or beef tenderloin. 9 cups water 2 ½ cups yellow cornmeal 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese 1 ½ cups milk 1 ¼ sticks butter, cut into ½ inch pieces Salt and pepper to taste Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender (15 to 20 minutes). Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, and butter and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serving Suggestion: ¾ cup 350 Calories, 12 g Fat, 9 g Protein, 30% Calcium Daily Value
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Dining Delights The Edge's own Bill Roseberry, famous for his You Gotta' Eat restaurant reviews, has put together his thoughts on a number of local eateries. Enjoy. O'Connell's Pub 4652 Shaw Blvd. St. Louis Cheap, simple and good. That's a good rundown of O'Connell's Pub in St. Louis. The burgers are tremendous. They're huge and very succulent. It's just a great old-style Irish pub, with good beer selections and simple food made to perfection. Across the street from Shaw's Garden and not far from Forest Park, so there are great activities to follow if you visit. Tucanos Brazilian Grill 1520 S. 5th St. St. Charles Sensational. I almost don't have the words to describe this meat mecca. For $25 order Tucanos Famous Churrasco and get an infinity of grilled meats. Each table includes a stick with red at one end and green at the other. Green means go, red means stop. As long as you go green the grilled food keeps coming. Anything from turkey wrapped in bacon to prime rib to grilled pineapple to salmon to chicken hearts, it's amazing the stuff they will bring. Also hit the buffet and grab a salad, some fried bananas and some scrumptious fried cheese. I'd recommend going in a group. It's a lot of fun and you'll be there awhile. Steve's Hot Dogs on The Hill 2131 Marconi Ave. St. Louis If you like hot dogs with a quirky twist, then this is the place for you. The creation of Steve Ewing, the lead singer for The Urge, this place is awesome. It's small and only open for lunch hours Monday through Saturday, but worth a visit. The Gorilla Mac and Cheese Dog is awesome, comprised of a smoked Nathan's hot dog, topped with creamy mac and cheese, bacon and French fried onions. The Bacon Bacon Jamaican is great too, with two slices of bacon, pepper jack cheese, jerk seasoning, bell peppers and sweet chipotle sauce. There are plenty of other quirky dogs there, too. There is now a second location in the Tower Grove neighborhood. Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill 215 Harvard Dr. Edwardsville Be prepared to wait when you visit this new hot spot in Edwardsville, but it's worth it. Make sure to check out the gator bites, they are fantastic. It's alligator meat fried in a corn meal breading. The catfish fillets are fried in the same corn meal breading and equally as good. There are also gator tacos and don't miss “Crabby Monday's Crab Leg Special.” A little pricey though. Chubby's Warehouse Bar & Grille 1022 E. Broadway Alton Cheap and delicious. The burgers are fantastic here and extremely affordable. They also have a good buffalo chicken sandwich and good tacos. Maybe the best thing they offer is their sweet corn nuggets, you can't go wrong with them. It's cash only so make sure you grab some before you go. Only knock is the service could be a little friendlier. Mission Taco Joint 908 Lafayette Ave. Soulard If you like quirky and eclectic twists on Mexican fare then this is the place for you. There are great tacos and burritos like the Brah'rito with carne asada and chipotle bacon. It is freakin' huge, too. They also have torta selections on the menu and a cool carne asada fries choice in the appetizers. Good beer selections there also. Huddle Bar & Grill 1101 Caseyville Rd. Suite J Caseyville It may look like your average bar, but get a load of the menu and quickly find out it's not. The food is definitely worth a visit. Steak night is a definite time to go. Get a New York strip steak and potato for $9.99. Check out the peanut butter bacon burger, the asparagus in balsamic sauce and the sweet potato fries drizzled with honey, all are delicious choices. Strange Donuts 2709 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood An aptly named donut shop, it is one of the weirdest places you may ever eat, but weird doesn't mean it's not good. Check out the strangers, which are daily collaborations with other
local restaurants. The bacon maple donut and the gooey butter donut are always on the menu and always fantastic choices. Pirronne’s Pizzeria 1775 Washington St. Florissant The pizza here is amazing. They use provel cheese and have a slew of ingredients to go on top of their thin crust pies. During the day they have a great buffet lunch special, which also has a salad bar and soups and appetizers. Frank’s Restaurant 132 West Macarthur Dr. Cottage Hills It is an extensive menu with all kinds of choices, including breakfast selections, sandwiches, steaks, fish, pasta dishes and it’s cheap. Did I mention that it’s cheap? 1860’s Hardshell Café and Saloon 1860 S. 9th St., St. Louis Soulard A great place to get some Cajun and Creole food and have a good time to boot. It’s split into two sides, with the dining area on one end with great items like crab legs, gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, red beans and rice and wonderful crab cakes. The other half of the building offers a full bar and live entertainment. Lotawata Creek Southern Grill 311 Salem Pl. Fairview Heights Fatten yourself up at this joint. The menu is ridiculously huge and the portions are even bigger. Get your own plate of fries for a side, or a bucket of onion rings. It offers a creative sandwich portion of the menu and great southern-style dishes, try the Mac Daddy Burger. You won’t go away hungry here, trust me. 1818 Chophouse 210 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville This is a great place to grab a steak diinner, that is their signature dish. A good place for a fancy dinner date, the ambience in the dining area is fantastic. It offers extensive breakfast, brunch and dinner menus, but be prepared to pay, it’s pretty expensive. Sybergs Old Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights A St. Louis chain restaurant where you can’t go wrong. Check out their awesome selection of pizzas and hot wings and their house-made sauces are fantastic. Be adventurous and try the shark bites, they are delicious. Johnson’s Corner Restaurant 2000 State St. Alton It’s a great neighborhood bar and restaurant. Sit at the bar and have a few drinks with a friendly staff and patrons. As for the food, get your hands on the best breaded pork tenderloin sandwich ever and check out the monster onion rings, too. Oriental Spoon 229 Sanatorium Edwardsville A Korean restaurant where you can’t go wrong. The Kimchi is very good as an appetizer and make sure to check out their bulgogi and bap selections. Make sure to ask your server about spiciness levels if you can’t handle hotness very well. Schiappa’s Italian Restaurant 402 S. Madison St. Lebanon A quiet pizzeria that offers plenty more than just pizza. Make sure to check out the great calzones on the menu. Wasabi Sushi Bar 100 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville If you’re into sushi then this is a good place to check out. Choose from a big selection of rolls, from the California and spicy tuna rolls to great choices like the Batman and the Caterpillar. From unagi (eel), to sea urchin, salmon, shrimp and tuna, it has it all. Order the edamame on the appetizer menu. Joe’s Pizza & Pasta 4 Club Centre Ct. Edwardsville The sweet tomato sauce makes this place a treasure. There
are plenty of pizza choices for toppings and even without their classic sauce. Check out the Sicilian to get an olive oil-based sauce, it’s good too. You can dine-in or get delivery here. J. Gumbo’s 3949 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis Central West End This is a chain restaurant, but it doesn’t feel that way. Check out the St. Louis location at 3949 Lindell Blvd. to get some really good Cajun and Creole food quick and cheap. Make sure to check out the crawfish etoufeé. The menu does a really good job of informing you of spiciness levels. Joanie’s Pizzeria 2101 Menard St., St. Louis Soulard A stable in the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis, this is a spot that offers great pizza and Italian dishes along with great drink specials and entertainment. Visit prior to a Cardinals game or other various events in St. Louis, eat dinner, and ride the free shuttle to and from the event. Los Tres Amigos 1011 Century Dr. Edwardsville The Jose Morales Taco is the highlight of this Mexican Restaurant. The deep fried goodness of the taco is topped off with Parmesan cheese to give it that special flavor. Check out the rest of the extensive menu for other great Mexican dishes, too. Wang Gang Asian Eats 1035 Century Dr. Edwardsville This is a hip, fun spot if you’re into Asian cuisine. It’s an Asian fusion restaurant that puts unique spins on classic Asian dishes. Check out the lettuce wraps, the fried calamari and the stir fry selections and don’t miss out on the restaurant’s own line of sodas which are also great. It offers some healthy choices, too. Brickhouse Tavern & Tap 2 McBride and Son Center Dr. Chesterfield This is a great place to take a date or have a good time with a group of friends. Fun and creative menu and huge line of beers on tap and in bottles. Enjoy your meal sitting on a couch in front of a fire. The real all-star here are the bacon and jalapenó deviled eggs on the appetizer menu. The LuBar & Bistro 911 Fairfax St. Carlyle Pretty cool place to chill out and have a good dinner. The dining area is separated from the bar, as this establishment is split into two levels. The LuBar nachos are arguably the best nachos I’ve ever had and the pulled pork sandwich is a winner. Check out the full breakfast menu also and don’t forget to order some ice cream from the ice cream bar before you leave. Fazzi’s Bar and Restaurant 1813 Vandalia St. Collinsville Opa! You’ll probably hear this a few times here as patrons order the signature appetizer dish, Saganaki, consisting of breaded goat cheese which is doused in oil and set on fire. This Greek and Italian restaurant is very affordable and has some great choices, including the Mousaka. The gyro plate isn’t bad either. Roma’s Pizza 121 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto This is a treasure in Bethalto. Fantastic pizza, some of the best in the metropolitan area. Always packed so be prepared to wait, but it’s worth it. Make sure to check out the bosco sticks also. Mini Corral Hamburgers 1500 Main St. Alton Small shack that serves great mini burgers, French fries and onion things. Nothing special on aesthetics, get your food in a greasy white box but its been a staple in Alton for a long time. King Louie’s Drive-In S. 6th St. Wood River This is an old-style drive-in restaurant where you can still order your meal from you car. Great burgers and fries and make sure to check out the fried cauliflower. Their root beer soda is also fantastic. There is also a dining area where you can go inside.
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People People planner Zoo announces upcoming events The Saint Louis Zoo has announced its schedule for the fall and winter. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org. October 2016 Oct. 1 through Nov. 27, 2016 F i r s t B a n k S e a L i o n S h o w. S a t u rd a y s a n d S u n d a y s o n l y at 1 and 2:30 p.m. (weather permitting). $4/person. Children under 2 are free. More info: stlzoo. org/sealionshow. Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Shows will be held at the L i c h t e n s t e i n S e a L i o n A re n a , w h i c h f e a t u r e s a n 8 11 - s e a t amphitheater for seasonal shows, a l a rg e s t a g e , a ro c k b r i d g e extending into the audience and a high diving platform and slide. November 2016 Weekends through Nov. 27, 2016 F i r s t B a n k S e a L i o n S h o w. S a t u rd a y s a n d S u n d a y s o n l y at 1 and 2:30 p.m. (weather permitting). $4/person. Children under 2 are free. More info: stlzoo. org/sealionshow Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Shows will be held at the L i c h t e n s t e i n S e a L i o n A re n a , w h i c h f e a t u r e s a n 8 11 - s e a t amphitheater for seasonal shows, a l a rg e s t a g e , a ro c k b r i d g e extending into the audience and a high diving platform and slide. Nov. 10-Dec. 24, 2016 Holiday Zootique at Treetop Shop. The Living World offers animal-related clothing, ornaments, plush animals, toys, books, home décor and many items only available at the Saint Louis Z o o. H ol i d a y Z o o t i q u e is open daily November 10 to December 24 during Zoo hours with a special Zoo members preview on November 9. More info: stlzoo.org. Nov. 24, 2016 (Thanksgiving Day) Zoo is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 25-27, Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Dec. 7-11, 14-23, & 26-30, 2016 U.S. Bank Wild Lights. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $7/members, $8/non-members Monday-Thursday $9/members, $10/non-members Friday-Sunday Children under 2 are free. More info: (314) 646-4771 or stlzoo.org/ wildlights. Get a glimpse of the North Pole at the Saint Louis Zoo, where you can walk through an arctic wonderland of twinkling holiday light displays. Enjoy special menus, fireside storytelling, family activities and more. Sponsored by U.S. Bank, Prairie Farms Dairy, and Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Zoo, with media support by 102.5 KEZK. December 2016 Dec. 1-4, 7-11, 14-23, & 26-30, 2016 U.S. Bank Wild Lights. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $7/members, $8/non-members Monday-Thursday $9/members, $10/non-members Friday-Sunday Children under 2 are free. More info: (314) 646-4771 or stlzoo.org/wildlights. Get a glimpse of the North Pole at the Saint Louis Zoo, where you can walk through an arctic wonderland of twinkling holiday
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light displays. Enjoy special menus, fireside storytelling, family activities and more. Sponsored by U.S. Bank, Prairie Farms Dairy, and Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Zoo, with media support by 102.5 KEZK. Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2016 Breakfast with Santa. Seating times: 9 and 11 a.m. Members: $20/adult, $18/child (2-12) Non-members: $22/adult, $20/ child (2-12) Children under 2 are free. More info: (314) 646-4897 or stlzoo.org. Festive holiday breakfast includes a photo with Santa, a gift for kids, visits from costumed characters, free parking and more. Pre-paid reservations are required, and seating is limited. Dec. 14, 2016 Hump Day Happy Hour. 5:308:30 pm. Adults only. More info: stlzoo.org/yzf Join the Young Zoo Friends and
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Glacier Park's Winter Deck. Inside St. Louis Union Station's N o r t h P o l e Vi l l a g e , v i s i t o r s can follow the smell of fresh gingerbread to Mrs. Claus' Kitchen where Christmas goodies will be available for purchase and train passengers will receive complimentary gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate. Good girls and boys can enjoy a storybook time featuring cookies and milk with Mrs. Claus on Saturdays at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. throughout the season. They will leave the experience with a Mrs. Claus-autographed copy of Twas the Night Before Christmas.
The happiest season of the year is going to be bigger and better than ever at St. Louis Union Station. This year 14 new attractions and experiences will make Holidays at Union Station the biggest holiday hot spot in the Midwest. The Santa Express Train Ride is the centerpiece of this expanded holiday event. Real trains pull out of St. Louis Union Station - the 1894 National Historic Landmark terminal - beginning November 18 and continuing through December 30, 2016. Trains will leave the station at 4:45, 6:15, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Hotel ticket packages for The Santa Express and Holidays at Union Station activities are on sale now. Individual Santa Express tickets went on sale Tuesday, August 30 at 9 a.m. Ti c k e t s m a y b e p u rc h a s e d online and the full calendar of train rides and ticketed activities are available at www. HolidaysAtUnionStation.com or www.SantaExpressTrainRide.com. For tickets by phone, dial 877-TWAS-STL (877-892-7785). For recorded information, dial 844-4 INFO 25 (844-446-3625). Magical and castle-like St. Louis Union Station will stand in for The North Pole throughout the holiday season with fun indoor and outdoor holiday activities for everyone. The station will be decorated with elaborate seasonal displays and twinkling with holiday decor designed to rival the biggest holiday celebrations in the nation. A new Fire & Light Show under the outdoor train shed will create a spectacular backdrop for family activities and photos. Before and after the Santa Express train ride, visitors can enjoy the Glacier Park outdoor ice skating rink at Union Station. The rink will be open starting November 18, seven days a week. Next to the rink, guests can whoosh down an ice slide on a snow tube, do battle in a snowball fight arena, and sip a cocktail or drink hot chocolate on
Family Arena set to host Jerry Lewis A consummate entertainer and world-renowned humanitarian, Jerry Lewis is not just a cultural icon in the U.S. and France, he’s one of “The Most Recognized Personalities on the Planet,” named so by Newsweek magazine. He is also the only entertainer ever to be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. One of the most successful performers in show business history – with worldwide box office receipts in excess of $800 million (when most tickets were sold for 25-50 cents) – Jerry has received global acclaim for his groundbreaking comedy. “An Evening with Jerry Lewis” features Jerry sharing incredible stories, telling timeless jokes and showing clips from his most iconic films and from special moments throughout his life and career. Ample time is allowed for the audience to ask Jerry questions. This is truly a walk through history with a Hollywood legend. "An Evening with Jerry Lewis" is scheduled Saturday, November 12 at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com. Prices: $80 (Gold Circle), $70 (Floor), $60 (Lower Level), $50 (Upper Level) To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636896-4234.
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the field changed and Scott became a lighter-than-air station hosting balloons and dirigibles. By 1937, the lighter-than-air era ended for the entire Army Air Corps and the War Department intended to move the General Headquarters Air Force from Langley Field, Virginia to Scott Field. America’s entry into World War II would change that plan. The Army Chief of Staff changed Scott’s primary mission in 1939 making it a communications training location. Even after the birth of the U.S. Air Force in 1947, Scott AFB would continue as a communications training installation graduating over 150,000 communications operators and maintenance personnel by 1959. By 1964, Scott became responsible for all aeromedical transportation within the U.S, and by 1975, the base was responsible for worldwide patient movement. Throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, the Scott AFB’s mission continued to
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1870 E. Edwardsville Rd. Wood River IL 62095 On the Edge of the Weekend
November 10, 2016
618 / 259-4900
www.schmittchevrolet.com