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April 14, 2011 Vol. 8 No. 32

Arts & Issues welcomesKen Burns

page 17Rock the Foxpage 18

Devils of the deep

page 10

2 On the Edge of the Weekend April 14, 2011

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APRIL 14 ISSUE

10 17 18 22 23

Thursday April 14 __________

Ubu Roi play, SIUE Theater and Dance-Dunham Hall Theater, 7:30 p.m.; 618-650-2774SIUE Alumni Association Reunion-Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Edwardsville High School Music Showcase-The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 7 p.m.; $10 gen. public; $5 studentsNext to Normal-The Fox Theatre, 8 p.m., St. LouisSplendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art-Missouri History Museum, Forest Park

FridayApril 15 __________

Ubu Roi play, SIUE Theater and Dance-Dunham Hall Theater, 7:30 p.m.; 618-650-2774Universes-Ameriville, The Edison Theatre, 6445 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, Mo., 314.935.6543, 8 p.m.“Singin’ in the Rain” movie-Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.Around the World Wine Dinner-Mo. Botanical Gardens, $55; reservations required, 314-577-0200.Next to Normal-The Fox Theatre, 8 p.m., St. LouisSplendid Heritage: Perspectives

on American Indian Art,-Missouri History Museum, Forest ParkLegends of Fl ight, Sea Rex: Journey to Prehistoric World, Tornado Alley-St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. LouisBig Splash Exhibit- E d wa rd s v i l l e A r t G a l l e r y, Edwardsville High School, 6165 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, 618-655-0337Carmon Colangelo: “Eyedeas,” Lisa Blatt: “desert water,” “Lisa Blatt: untitled,"-Bruno David Gallery

SaturdayApril 16 __________

Pure Prairie League w/Brewer & Shipley-The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m., SOLD OUT“This Hallowed Ground,”-Living History-Civil War event, SIUE, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ubu Roi play, SIUE Theater and Dance-Dunham Hall Theater, 7:30 p.m.; 618-650-2774Universes-Ameriville-The Edison Theatre, 6445 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, Mo., 314.935.6543, 8 p.m.A Night at the Museum-Mineral Springs Mall, 301 E. Broadway, Alton, 7 p.m. to midnight, 618-465-3200; www.mineralspringshauntedtours.comVoices of the Civil War-Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa

St . , Al ton, sel f -guided tour, presentations every 15 minutes beginning at 11 a.m.; $10; 618-465-6676; www.visitalton.comGreat Green Adventures: Exploring the Chinese Garden-Children’s Program, $3 per child; 10:30 a.m. and 1: 30 p.m.-ages 6 to 12-Mo. Botanical GardensNext to Normal-The Fox Theatre, 2 p.m.; and 8 p.m., St. LouisSplendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art,-Missouri History Museum, Forest ParkLegends of Fl ight, Sea Rex: Journey to Prehistoric World, Tornado Alley-St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. LouisBig Splash Exhibit- Edwardsv i l l e A r t Ga l l e r y, Edwardsville High School, 6165 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, 618-655-0337Carmon Colangelo: “Eyedeas,” Lisa Blatt: “desert water,” “Lisa Blatt: untitled,"-Bruno David Gallery

SundayApril 17 __________

Ubu Roi play, SIUE Theater and Dance-Dunham Hall Theater, 2 p.m.; 618-650-2774“This Hallowed Ground,” Living History-Civil War event-SIUE, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What’s Inside

3 Little stinkersApril Fool's Day joke smells of skunks.

10 Devils of the deepZoo to feature sharks and stingrays.

17 Ken BurnsDiscussing the Civil War at SIUE.

18 Rock the FoxPlant Vedder among those on schedule.

21 Better communicationSIUE center looks to help the community.

What’s Happening

22 Body WorldsScience Center offers unique exhibit.

23 Easter hamIt can be more than heat and eat.

April 14, 2011 On the Edge of the Weekend 3

People

As practical jokes go, Kathy Duncan says the 50-fake-skunks-in-the-front-yard joke has been one of her most inspired.

Duncan has eight children and nine grandchildren, and the family, she says, has always been inclined toward practical jokes.

The fact that a daughter who lives in the Leclaire neighborhood has been pestered by skunks for some time now has simply been inspiration for her latest.

“This was the ultimate. They had no idea,” Duncan said Thursday by phone.

With April Fool’s Day approaching, Duncan, who lives in Bunker Hill, laid her plan. The skunks were to be delivered to 915 Holyoake Road, where her daughter, Aly Brown, lives with her husband, Michael.

She gathered up an assortment of dogs, cats, and horses and other stuffed animals that she had collected from Goodwill and the Riverbend Humane Society, and spray painted them black. Then she took craft batting and glued it down the backs to create the stripes. For the tails, she used wire hangers.

On Wednesday evening, Duncan took Aly out

to dinner while daughters Rachel Redden and Stephanie Squire spread the skunks out across the front yard. Michael was at work.

The Browns moved to Holyoake Road in August of 2009. They were sergeants in the U.S. Army and both served for four years in the Iraq War. Aly, who had been a combat medic in the war, is now a phlebotomist at Anderson Hospital. She is also taking pre-veterinary medicine courses at SIUE, where Michael is studying history.

Shortly after they moved in, the skunk troubles began.

“Skunks got into the garage, they tore up stuff in the garage, and they tried to live in the garage,” Duncan says. “They walk outside, and the skunks are so brave they don’t even run off.”

And the skunks come every night. “They broke in and ate like 20 pounds of dog food,” Aly Brown said.

When Brown returned home and saw the fake skunks on the front lawn, she was amused but says she immediately suspected family members. “She turned to my mom and said, ‘What did you guys do?’” Redden says.

Duncan has had fun with it, and so have passers-by who have been laughing at the skunks and taking pictures.

A sign by the front porch reads “APRIL FOOL’S” and another says ‘I (Heart) “SKUNKS.”

Aly Brown says her husband has been a bit embarrassed by the whole thing. “I think he thinks

Rachael Wilbur/Intelligencer

Dozens of "skunks" invade the yard at 915 Holyoake Road in Edwardsville.

Someone's a little stinkerSkunks invade Leclaire homeowner's yard as part of April Fool's Day prank

By STEVE HORRELLOf The Edge

Quad Cities to host Titanic exhibit

On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank in the Atlantic after colliding with an iceberg claiming more than 1,500 lives and subsequently altering the world’s confidence in modern technology. Nearly 99 years later, the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre in Davenport, Iowa, will pay tribute to the tragedy which continues to resonate through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, where more than 125 legendary artifacts conserved from the Ship’s debris field are showcased offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic Ship and its passengers.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, on display March 13-June 26, 2011, has been designed with a focus on the legendary Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations. Perfume from a maker who was traveling to New York to sell his samples, china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line, even pieces of the Ship itself -- these and many other authentic objects offer haunting, emotional connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered.

“We are honored to be able to bring this acclaimed world-class Exhibition to the Quad Cities community,” said Kim Findlay, president and CEO of the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre. “It is truly an iconic piece of history, and to have Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Putnam Museum on its 99th anniversary is a privilege.”

Exhibit visitors are quickly drawn back in time to 1912 upon entrance, as each receives a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger aboard Titanic. They then begin their chronological journey through the life of Titanic, moving through the Ship’s construction, to life on board, to the ill-fated sinking and amazing artifact rescue efforts. They will marvel at the re-created cabins, and press their palms against an iceberg while learning of countless stories of heroism and humanity. In the “Memorial Gallery” guests will take their boarding pass to the memorial wall and discover whether their passenger and traveling companions survived or perished.

Over the past 15 years, more than 20 million people have seen this powerful 6,000-square foot exhibition in major museums worldwide - from Chicago to Los Angeles and Paris to London. RMS Titanic, Inc. is the only company permitted by law to recover objects from the wreck of Titanic. The Company was granted Salvor-in-Possession rights to the wreck site of Titanic by a United States federal court in 1994 and has conducted seven research and recovery expeditions to the Titanic rescuing more than 5,500 artifacts.

As depicted in the 1997 Academy Award-winning movie “Titanic,” more than 1,500 passengers and crew members perished during the ship’s maiden voyage, just four days after it launched. The ship sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, less than three hours after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic.

O n l y a b o u t 7 0 0 p e o p l e survived. The Titanic had just 20 lifeboats — and most of them left the sinking ship with far fewer passengers than their capacity would have allowed.

When the Titanic sank, it was not seen again for more than 70 years, until oceanographers Robert Ballard and Jean Louis Michel discovered the shipwreck site in a joint U.S./French expedition Sept. 1, 1985.

Along with the exhibit, the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre will bring back the movie, “Ghosts of the Abyss,” a documentary that takes viewers under the sea to witness the

wreckage recovery project.Tickets wil l go on sale in

January. Prices will be announced at that time. For more information about this exhibition, log on: www.putnam.org/titanic.

The Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre is located at 1717 West 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa. For IMAX show times or more information about the museum’s exhibits, call 563-324-1933 or visit their website at www.putnam.org.

For more information about the Quad Cities, contact the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-747-7800 or visit their website at www.visitquadcities.com.

The Quad Cities is located on the Mississippi River and is comprised of the riverfront cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. The area is just a 2-½ hour drive from Des Moines, Iowa, and Chicago, Illinois. It is easily accessible via I-80, I-74, I-88 and several major state highways.

Circus Flora plans 25th season

In celebration of its 25th season, Circus Flora, St. Louis’ beloved, one-ring circus, announces its brand new show, Vagabond Adventures, June 2 through 26 under the air-conditioned, red-and-white, big top tent in Grand Center. Presented by Edward Jones, the show comes on the heels of Circus Flora’s triumph with the St. Louis Symphony in January.

Vagabond Adventures is set on the Floating Palace, a real circus venue that traveled up and down the Mississippi River before the Civil War. This majestic riverboat triggers a thrilling caper, picking up where the critically acclaimed Symphony performance left off. Vagabond Adventures reunites circus stars from the last quarter century such as the Flying Wallendas, the St. Louis Arches, the Flying Pages and everyone’s favorite clown, Giovanni Zoppé as Nino, along with many exciting new acts, including the Olate Dogs’ amazing tricks and the Riding Donnert’s spellbinding horsemanship.

Vagabond Adventures finds stowaways on board the Floating Palace, with dreams of becoming circus performers. From their lowly, discrete positions, they catch wind of a scheme that threatens the boat. Enthralled by the luscious Lottie Luppu, these unlikely heroes uncover her hidden identity – Lola Montes, a spy for a Spanish/Argentinean plot to commandeer the barge and abscond with it to Argentina. Through the stowaways’ heroic efforts, the Floating Palace is saved, escapes the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Mexico and returns to delight the audiences of St Louis – the largest city west of the Mississippi.

The always affordable, family-friendly Circus Flora takes place under the air-conditioned, red-and-white, big top tent in Grand Center, St. Louis’ arts and entertainment hub, adjacent to Powell Hall (corner of Grand Boulevard and Samuel

Shepard Drive). Tickets go on sale March 16; group tickets are now available.

Show times are Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 5:30 p.m.; and “Little Top

Wednesday” at 10 a.m., a special one-hour show for smaller kids or the “kids at heart.” Tickets for Vagabond Adventures are $8 to $44 and go on sale March 16. Call 314-289-4040 or visit www.circusflora.org for tickets.


People planner

Events planned around Alton

The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced its calendar of events through the beginning of spring.

There’s plenty to see and do in the Alton area.

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMSaturday, April 16, 2011 7 p.m. to MidnightMineral Springs Mall 301 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Back by popular request, torture

devices will be on display from the Museum of Tour Devices in Wisconsin Dells. In addition to the exhibit, guests will tour all five levels of the Mineral Springs Hotel with a seance and tarot card reading. The cost is $30 per person. For reservations, call (618) 465-3200 or go to www.mineralspringshauntedtours.com.

VOICES OF THE CIVIL WARSaturday, April 16, 2011 \11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Alton Visitor Center 200 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002 C o m m e m o r a t e t h e

sesquicentennial of the Civil War as you join us for a self-guided Living History Tour along Alton’s Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail. Visit seven sites along the trail to hear the tales of Alton’s past come to life as they are told by costumed docents from the Alton Little Theater and Community Service League. The tour is a self-guided driving tour. Presentations will be made at the sites every 15 minutes, beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton, IL. For more information, call (618) 465-6676 or go to www.VisitAlton.com.

NATURE NUTS: EARTH DAY ED-VENTURES

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. to 11

a.m. Afternoon Session: 12:30 p.m. to

2 p.m.TreeHouse Wildlife Center 23956 Green Acres Rd. Dow, IL 62022 This week is Earth Week, so

let’s get outdoors and celebrate our planet! Looking for signs of spring, playing some planet games and learning about garbage will all be part of the adventure...and for a snack, we’ll eat a little dirt! Nature Nuts is for little people, ages 3 through 5, who love to explore the Great Outdoors. All Nature Nuts must pre-register and be accompanied by an adult. Each session includes an outdoor activity, story, themed craft and snack. The cost is $5 per child. To register, call (618) 466-2990.

EASTER BRUNCHSunday, April 24, 2011 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.P e re M a rq u e t t e L o d g e &

Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. Grafton, IL 62037 Make sure you are hungry,

because we are going to feed you! There will be breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts all one huge buffet. The Lodge goes above and beyond to make it a beautiful and enjoyable experience for you and your family. Reservations are required for parties of six or more. Please contact the Lodge Dining Room at (618) 786-2331, ext. 502.

LIVE AT JACOBY: last saturday nights

Saturday, April 30, 2011 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Jacoby Arts Center 627 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Dave Black is slated to bring

the sounds of jazz guitar live to the stage at Jacoby. Doors open at

6 p.m. Admission is $8. For more information, call (618) 462-5222 or go to HYPERLINK “http://www.jacobyartscenter.org” www.jacobyartscenter.org.

GRAFTON RIVERSIDE FLEA MARKET

Sat. & Sun., April 30 & May 1, 2011

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Loading Dock 400 Front St. Grafton, IL 62037 We’re kicking off the flea market

season on April 30 this year, and we hope you will join us the fourth weekend of the month May through October in 2011. You won’t want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river! 70+ dealers with all types of goods, antiques glassware, tools, candles, furniture and good old-fashioned junk! For more information, call (618) 786-8210.

MoBOT announces spring schedule

The Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, has announced its spring schedule.

For more information, visit www.mobot.org; or call (314) 577-5100 or 1-800-642-8842 toll free

Apr. 1 through Dec. 31:Tower Grove House, the Victorian country home of Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw, reopens for the season. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Included with Garden admission.

A p r. 1 t h ro u g h S e p t . 3 0 :TREEmendous Great St. Louis Tree Hunt, presented by Gamma Tree Experts. The Missouri Botanical Garden invites the St . Louis community to join its celebration of trees by exploring the great outdoors! Join the Great St. Louis Tree Hunt to find 20 marked TREEmendous Trees throughout the metro region (including Missouri and Illinois). Download an area guide, clue map and photo journal at www.mobot.org/treemendous. Explore the St. Louis region with family and friends in search of each tree, document your findings and bring the completed guide to the Garden’s TREEmendous Interactive Discovery Center to receive a special tree-themed reward. The Great St. Louis Tree Hunt is part of the TREEmendous year at the Missouri Botanical Garden, a celebration of the U.N. International Year of Forests. For complete contest details, visit www.mobot.org/treemendous.

Apr. 1 through Jan. 3, 2012: T R E E m e n d o u s I n t e r a c t i v e Discovery Center. Drop in anytime to enjoy tree-themed, hands-on learning for all ages. Create artwork out of tree parts, share your favorite tree stories, test your tree IQ, dress up as a tree, experience

what life is like in a forest canopy and more! Activities are part of the TREEmendous year at the Missouri Botanical Garden, a celebration of the U.N. International Year of Forests. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brookings Interpretive Center. www.mobot.org/treemendous.

Apr. 1:Arbor Day tree giveaway. The Kemper Center for Home Gardening will give away 500 northern red oak (Quercus rubra), bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), b lackgum (Nyssa sy lvat i ca ) , black oak (Quercus velutina) and flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) tree saplings on a first-come, first served basis, one per visitor while supplies last. Master

gardeners will answer questions and give advice on planting trees in the spring. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or while supplies last. Kemper Center, upper level.

Apr. 2 & 3:The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden: A Missouri Adventure reopens for the season. Join us in waking up the Children’s Garden for spring with fun activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make a craft, shake hands with mascot Finn and pot a plant to take home. Presented by Macy’s. The Children’s Garden is open Apr. 1 through Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $5 per child; adults included with general Garden admission.

Apr. 2 through Oct. 31:Plastic

Pot Recycling. Close the gardening loop! Recycle plast ic garden pots, cell packs and trays. Plastic should be separated and empty of soil with no metal hangers or rings; no clay pots or food plastic accepted. Please separate #6 plastic cell packs and trays from #2 and #5 plastic pots into the recycling trailers. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. West parking lot of the Garden’s Monsanto Center, 4500 Shaw Blvd. at Vandeventer. (314) 577-9441. Look for Plastic Pot Recycling at several satellite collection centers throughout the metro area through Sept. 30; for a complete list of participants, visit www.mobot.org/plasticpotrecycling.


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People planner

Zoo plans events for spring, summer

The following events have been planned at the Saint Louis Zoo.

April 9-10, 16-17, 23, 2011Breakfast with the Bunny. 9 and

11 a.m. seating times. Zoo Friends members: $20/adult, $18/child (ages 2-12); Non-members: $22/adult, $20/child (ages 2-12); Children under 2 are free. For reservations: (314) 646-4857. More information: www.stlzoo.org.

Enjoy a full breakfast plus a family photo with the Bunny, treats, costumed characters and free parking. Pre-paid reservations are required and seating is limited.

April 17, 2011Earth Day: Party for the Planet.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information: 314/781-0900, www.stlzoo.org or www.stlouisearthday.org. Celebrate “Earth Day in Forest Park” with E a r t h - re l a t e d a c t i v i t i e s a n d games, entertainment and animal enrichment at the Zoo.

April 23 through September 25, 2011

Stingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring Sharks. Admission is $3.00 for general public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends members. Children under two are free. Feeding is $1.00. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Group rate for 15 or more is $2.50 per person. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Back by popular demand, cownose and southern rays return to the 17,000-gallon pool at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical saltwater habitat. Also, meet some new additions this year – brownbanded bamboo and bonnethead sharks!

April 24, 2011Enrichment Eggstravaganza.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. For more information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Zookeepers will provide enrichment “egg hunt” activities for the animals.

May 2011Daily through September 25, 2011Stingrays at Caribbean Cove

featuring Sharks. Admission is $3.00 for general public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends members. Children under two are free. Feeding is $1.00. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Group rate for 15 or more is $2.50 per person. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Back by popular demand, cownose and southern rays return to the 17,000-gallon pool at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical saltwater habitat. Also, meet some new additions this year – brownbanded bamboo and bonnethead sharks!

May 7, 2011Trivia Gone Wild presented by

Commerce Bank. 6 p.m. $35/person or $350/table of 10. For information and reservations: 314/646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org.

Get your “beastly bunch” together for the Young Zoo Friends’ trivia night. Proceeds benefit global conservation efforts of the Saint Louis Zoo. Sponsored by Commerce Bank and Culpeppers Grill & Bar.

Saturdays and Sundays, May 7-22, 2011

PNC Bank Sea Lion Show. Sea lion superstars show off their natural abilities with front flipper walks, balancing acts, hurdle jumps in the water, Frisbee throws and lots of splashing! Daily shows at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Admission is $3/person. Children under two are free. For information: 314/781-0900 or www.

stlzoo.org.May 8, 2011Mother ’s Day Brunch. 9 a.m.,

11 a.m., 1 p.m. seating times in The Painted Giraffe. $16.95/adult; $8.50/children aged 2-11. Children under 2 are free. Gratuity included. For information and reservations: 314/646-4857 or www.stlzoo.org.

Give your mom a one-of-a-kind Mother ’s Day this year: treat her to brunch at the Saint Louis Zoo. Complete with carving and waffle stations, breakfast fare, salads, cheeses, chicken, pasta, desserts and more, brunch at the Saint Louis Zoo is a wild way to spend Mother ’s Day!

May 10, 2011Among Giants, A Life with

Whales. 7:30 p.m. in The Living World. Free. No reservations necessary. More information: www.explorers-stl.com or (314) 231-2306 x1302.

Presentation and book signing by Charles “Flip” Nicklin, marine biologist, photographer and author of the book Among Giants, A Life with Whales and Face to Face with Whales. Widely regarded as the world’s leading cetacean photographer, Flip Nicklin, grew up around his father’s small dive shop on the California coast. In 1976, he was signed on as a deckhand and diving assistant for a three-month shoot with photographers Bates Littlehales and Jonathan Blair. He went on to become National Geographic’s premiere whale photographer and marine mammal specialist. Over the last quarter century Flip has photographed more than thirty species of whales and dolphins, some so endangered their very survival is in question. His ability to free dive to depths of up to 90 feet (27 meters) allows him to swim near enough to record whale behavior without interrupting it. In 2001 he co-founded Whale Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to research and public education. Presentation sponsored by The Explorers Club St. Louis Chapter, Academy of Science St. Louis and Saint Louis Zoo.

May 18, 2011Bowling for Rhinos. 6 to 9 p.m. $25

per person in advance or at the door (space permitting). For information: www.stlzoo.org/aazk.

St. Louis chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers hosts a bowling event at Tropicana Lanes to benefit three rhinoceros conservation areas in Kenya, Indonesia and Sumatra.

May 22, 2011St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Make Tracks for the Zoo. 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Check website for specific race times. For information and registration: (314) 646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org.

Runners and walkers of all ages can participate in a 5K run/walk or 1-mile race through Forest Park. Kids ages 7 to 12 can participate in

a half-mile kids’ run, and kids ages 6 and under can participate in a quarter-mile kids’ run. Registration: $18/individual (before May 6); $22/individual (after May 6); $10/child for Kids’ Race. $50/family registration (limit four individuals in same family); $10/additional family member (before May 6). No family registrations after May 6. Proceeds benefit the Zoo. Sponsored by St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Dave Mungenast Automotive Family and Prairie Farms with media support provided by Clear Channel Radio.

May 27 through September 5, 2011 (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day)

N o r t h S t a r S u m m e r Z o o Weekends: Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Hours apply on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Zoo will close at 12 noon on Friday, June 17, due to ZOOFARI, the Zoo’s major fundraiser.)

Weekday Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Admission to the Zoo is free. For information: 314/781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Sponsored by North Star Frozen Treats with media support provided by Fresh 102.5 KEZK.

May 27 through September 2, 2011Jungle Boogie Friday Night

Concert Series. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. No concert on June 17, 2011.

May 27 – ArvellMay 28 through September 5, 2011Emerson Children’s Zoo Animal

Shows. Animals will showcase their natural talents that they have learned to perform on cue. Show times at 10 and 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily. Additional show on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. No shows on Wednesdays. Admission to the Children’s Zoo is $4 per person with free admission the first hour the Zoo is open. Children under two are free. For information: 314/781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Daily, May 28 through September 5, 2011

PNC Bank Sea Lion Show. Sea lion superstars show off their natural abilities with front flipper walks, balancing acts, hurdle jumps in the water, Frisbee throws and lots of splashing! Daily shows at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. show on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays after Memorial Day. Admission is $3/person. Children under two are free. For information: 314/781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

May 28-30, 2011African Arts Festival. 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. Free. For information: 314/781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

In conjunction with Forest Park’s African Arts Festival, the Zoo will feature special activities on a different African animal each day this weekend.

June 2011Daily through September 25, 2011

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The Missouri Botanical Garden is the place to celebrate National Arbor Day! Enjoy a host of tree-riffic tours, demonstrations, live music and hands-on family activities during the TREEmendous Forest Festival weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 30 and May 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event kicks off the Extreme Tree Houses exhibition and is part of the Garden’s TREEmendous year of activities in recognition of the United Nations (U.N.) International Year of Forests. For more information, visit www.mobot.org/treemendous.

Take your passion to new heights and discover the Garden’s majestic trees like never before with the “Canopy Climb” tree-climbing experience. Facilitated by certified tree-climbing specialists, ascend into the canopy of a tree using a rope system and your own strength. Hang out in the air for 10 to 15 minutes, getting a memorable “tree’s-eye view” of the Garden. Creve Coeur Camera will snap a commemorative photo of each climber. The entire experience, which includes a brief tree-climbing introduction and safety lesson, gear fitting and instruction, ascent, canopy exploration and descent, lasts approximately 30 minutes and costs $30 per person ($25 for Garden members). Canopy Climb sessions are offered throughout each day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The experience is first-come, first-served and open to adults and children ages 8 and over.

Watch professionals from the Midwest International Society of Arboriculture showcase their expert climbing skills and techniques in arborist tree-climbing demonstrations. Witness first-hand how these men and women do their job with purpose and passion as they safely and skillfully maneuver in a tree while performing work-related tree care tasks, rescue climbs and other skills in a timely manner – the same techniques that are judged in professional arborist competitions. Demos are Saturday at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. and again on Sunday at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m.

Stop by the Cohen Amphitheater from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to observe chainsaw artist Joe Bathon of Woodstock Chainsaw Carvings recycle scrap wood into artistically-crafted characters and decorative objects. Other demos include a violin maker, a wood turner and a showcase of designs from Newberry Furniture.

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significant trees with docent-led TREEmendous tree tours offered on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Uncover the mystery and mayhem surrounding “Wicked Trees” with a one-of-a-kind presentation by New York Times bestselling author Amy Stewart on Saturday at 11 a.m. Learn how science could help save the American chestnut tree (Castanea dentate) with an illustrated presentation by Dr. William Powell, director of the Council on Biotechnology in Forestry and co-director of The American Chestnut Research and Restoration Program on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a presentation by “The Busy Tree” children’s author Jennifer Ward at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Delve into “Missouri Forest 101” with Forestry District Supervisor Gus Raeker on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Listen to the Augusta Bottoms Consort perform their blend of acoustic folk music live from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Watch as southern Illinois artist Mel Watkin works with graphite and acrylic on site in the Ridgway Visitor Center to complete a tree specially created for the Forest Festival.

Participate in several family-friendly activities together. Listen to tree tales from popular children’s storybooks on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., pick up a “Trees, Trees, Trees” Family Backpack equipped with hands-on activities designed for children to complete with a grown-up as they explore the Garden grounds – learn how to measure the height of a tree, what tree cookies are and about the products made from trees. Join Great Green Adventures: Getting to Know Trees at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday to explore the Garden’s trees and make an identification book of leaf rubbings. Great Green Adventures is designed for children ages 6 to 12 with an adult and costs $3 per child (free for Garden members). Explore TREEmendous insects and trees from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days with educators from the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Enjoy Decorating with Nature crafts on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Register for several educational classes and activities held during the Forest Festival. Adults can learn about the Historic and Important Trees of the Garden with master gardener Alan Stentz on Saturday at 10 a.m. Little Sprouts ages 3 to 6 with an adult can take part in Totally Trees also on Saturday at 10 a.m., and Webelo Cub Scouts can earn their Forester badge with a class on Saturday at 1 p.m. Fees vary for each session and advance registration is required; visit www.mobot.org/classes to reserve your spot.

Visit with exhibitors from the Missouri Department of Conservation, World Bird Sanctuary, Plants of Merit® program, Deer Creek Watershed Alliance, Forest Park and the Saint Louis Zoo. Stop by the outdoor Food Court to munch on foods grown on trees, including apples, chocolates and more, or enjoy lunch indoors or outside on the terrace at the Sassafras cafe.

The TREEmendous Forest Festival weekend is presented by Macy’s.

The TREEmendous Extreme Tree Houses exhibit debuts during Forest Festival weekend. The Garden invites visitors to branch out from the ordinary notion of tree houses with an original exhibition of nine TREEmendous Extreme Tree Houses. View the winning works of a juried competition to construct imaginative, non-traditional, ground-level structures beneath the canopy of the Garden’s oak, elm, ginkgo and other stately trees. The Extreme Tree Houses are on outdoor display Saturday, Apr. 30 through Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Explore a forest of fun in the TREEmendous Interactive Discovery Center. Learn about the extraordinary trees among us, discover the many roles trees and forests play in our lives and get inspired to take action. Immerse yourself in the world of trees in ways that spark smiles, ignite curiosity and increase your tree I.Q. The Interactive Discovery Center is open inside the Brookings Interpretive Center (adjacent to the Climatron®) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year, beginning April 1.

The Great St. Louis Tree Hunt takes the celebration of trees out into the community to increase awareness and get people of all ages exploring the great outdoors. Participants are challenged to find at least 15 of 30 marked TREEmendous Trees throughout the metro region (including Missouri and Illinois). To learn more and download an area guide, clue map and photo journal, visit www.mobot.org/treemendous. The Great St. Louis Tree Hunt is presented by Gamma Tree Experts.

The 2011 TREEmendous year of activities is sponsored by Ameren Missouri and Novus International.

Admission to the Missouri Botanical Garden is $8; St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4 and free admission on Saturday morning until noon. Children ages 12 and under and Garden members are free.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & South exit.

CAIRO (AP) — Islamic hard-liners, some of them heavily suppressed under three decades of Hosni Mubarak’s regime, are enthusiastically diving into Egypt’s new freedoms, forming political parties to enter upcoming elections and raising alarm that they will try to lead the country into fundamentalist rule.

Some militants, taking advantage of a security vacuum, aren’t waiting for the political process. They have attacked Christians and liquor stores, trying to impose their austere version of Islamic law in provincial towns.

The Islamists’ newfound energy prompted the ruling military to warn on Monday that Egypt “will not be turned into Gaza or Iran.”

Islamists could fare well in parliamentary elections scheduled for September, especially if the various groups run on a unified ticket. Their chances are boosted by the disarray among other groups. Traditional opposition parties were deeply restricted under Mubarak’s 29-year rule and have no popular base to speak of. The liberal youth groups behind the 18-day uprising that forced Mubarak to step down on Feb. 11 are still scrambling to organize before voting day.

The Islamists, furthermore, are well funded and organized. The most established fundamentalist group, the Muslim Brotherhood, has years of experience in contesting elections.

Liberals and leftists, including the youth activists who led the protest uprising against Mubarak, are caught between their stance that all sides must be allowed to enter the political game if Egypt is to be a real democracy and worries whether Islamists will play by the rules.

“I think there is too much Islamophobia,” Khaled Abdel-Hameed, one youth leader, said of fears of Islamists hijacking the process. “Everyone is trying to hijack

the revolution, including me. If people elect religious groups, I will respect their choice.”

Another activist, Mustafa al-Nagar, is more concerned.

“I am worried most about the Salafis because they are not accustomed to politics,” said al-Nagar, who campaigns for Mohamed ElBaradei, a Nobel Peace laureate and potential candidate in presidential elections due in November. “Their main concern is to exclude anyone else.”

While the Brotherhood has long been Egypt’s best organized opposition movement, the Salafis are a new player in politics. Salafis

are ultraconservatives, close to Saudi Arabia’s Wahhabi interpretation of Islam and more radical than the Brotherhood. They seek to emulate the austerity of Islam’s early days and oppose a wide range of practices they view as “un-Islamic” — rejecting the treatment of non-Muslims as citizens with equal rights as well as all forms of Western cultural influence.

Salafis traditionally stayed out of politics, rejecting democracy because it replaces rule by God’s law with the law of man. The movement grew in recent years because it was tolerated and even encouraged by the Mubarak regime to counter the Muslim Brotherhood.

For many folks, the first day of April is known as “April Fool’s Day” but for me, it has special meaning, as it is the date of my first grandchild’s birth.

I forget many things, but I could never forget that day even though it years ago. This young man is now married and the father of two of his own children.

However, I find myself remembering a time over thirty years ago when our daughter called Bill and I at the farm and said, “Can we come out and get a bale of hay this evening?” Of course, Bill agreed. But as the evening progressed, he began to fuss about how soon the light would be gone and there was no electricity up on the barn loft where the hay was.

Eventually, they arrived and announced they didn’t really want any hay, but rather just to assure that we would be there when they arrived. They said they had important news.

That news was really, really important because they shared the news that they were going to be parents and we would become ‘grandparents’ for the very first time.

We were excited, delighted, and every other emotion known to folks who know that that little bundle will bring such joy to the

family.I guess I’ll share just a bit more

about family history. On that long ago April first, our phone rang. We had spent hours waiting for this call because we knew they were at the hospital. My son in law announced that they had a little boy and when I asked should I call anyone, I was informed, “No, I want to do that myself.” But it was just a short time later the phone rang again and he said, “I want to tell you something else. I thought I loved your daughter when we got married, but now I love her even more.” Well, he sure made points with his mother in law with that statement.

Now why am I sharing all of this with you? I’m not exactly sure except that I have watched that tiny baby grow from an infant, to a toddler, to a little boy, a teenager, a college student, an engaged young man, a groom and then a husband, and now a father of two little ones.

I have marveled at his abilities and was proud to attend his college graduation ceremony. I was thrilled when he found a job and when we met the young woman he later married, we all found her enthusiasm and charm delightful.

I know that Bill would have

loved to be at their wedding, but I suppose that wasn’t in God’s plan because by then Bill was no longer with us.

But I’ve watched their marriage grow, was thrilled to see them in their first home and excited when they moved to the home in which they now live with their two little ones.

Most of all, I’ve watched not only a physical maturity, but also a growing sense of responsibility, dependability, and a gentleness that I see as he interacts with his children.

This brings me to the gist of this whole article. Years ago when Bill and I were young we attended a church where most all of the adults went to church school and the classes then gathered back in the sanctuary for a closing ceremony. This included acknowledgements of birthdays for the week. After names were read, the congregation repeated the words, “So teach us to number our days that we might get a heart of wisdom.”

You’ll find these words in Proverbs and they have always held a special meaning to me.

I know Brian has grown physically. That’s apparent by looking. He is also using his intellect and the knowledge he has gained through both education and experience. But, these are all qualities that require

using one’s brain. I think it is equally important

that we use the qualities we find within the heart if we are to live a balanced life.

I know we are not to judge, but I have to say I have met many individuals who are very, very intelligent, but in my judgment, there is something in their lifestyle and personality that leaves me wondering what is missing.

How would you define a ‘heart of wisdom’? I don’t pretend to know for sure, but I think that heart would include knowledge, but with that knowledge, would come other characteristics. What do I mean?

I think such a heart would include love, kindness, forgiveness, generosity, compassion, respect, honor, appreciation, empathy, consideration, and perhaps most important of all, an awareness and

appreciation of God’s creation, and, God’s gift of ‘grace’.

I know I am forgetting qualities that are equally important but I just want each of us to be aware that while we might be as intelligent as Einstein, if we fail to incorporate wisdom in our hearts, we are missing so much that makes our life fulfilling and rich.

So, this year as when Brian’s birthday arrived, I marveled how the years have flown by. I not only wished him happiness on his birthday, but also said a prayer that he might continue to grow in knowledge and talent, but most of all that his heart would always be filled with the wisdom. And I also prayed that he and each of us would know the joy that comes when God becomes the rock upon which we build our lives.

Doris Gvillo is a member of Eden United Church of Christ.


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Islamists seek gains in Egypt

Ex-Sarkozy aide lashes out at debate on Islam

PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s ousted adviser on diversity called the president’s conservative party the “plague of Muslims” amid a growing furor over its plans to debate Islam’s role in France.

Even Prime Minister Francois Fillon, a prominent member of the governing UMP party, is distancing himself from its debate next week on secularism and religion in France. Fillon said Thursday he won’t take part.

Many of the debate’s critics fear it could lead to the stigmatization of French Muslims. Its backers say it is needed to reaffirm France’s secular traditions and address evolutions in French society — such as a growing demand for mosques and Islamic butchers — in a country with western Europe’s largest Muslim population.

Sarkozy fired his diversity adviser Abderrahmane Dahmane last month after Dahmane criticized the debate.

In an interview Thursday, Dahmane told The Associated Press that he wants to rally Muslims against the UMP and its leader, Jean-Francois Cope, in charge of the debate. “We are going to engage the whole (Muslim) community against Jean-Francois Cope and against his party. Cope’s UMP is the plague of Muslims,” he said.

Investor buys Zubaran paintings from Anglican Church — and then donates them back

LONDON (AP) — A wealthy investor has bought a series of 17th century religious paintings from the Anglican church Thursday for 15 million pounds ($24 million) and

then gave them back so they can remain on public display.

The Francisco de Zubaran paintings of Jacob and his sons have been kept at Auckland Castle, the bishop’s palace in Durham, northeast England, since 1756. But earlier this year, the Church of England put the paintings up for sale in hopes of using the money to fund church ministry in poorer areas of England.

Thousands of people in the region signed a petition asking that the paintings remain at the castle, and a campaign was organized to keep them in Britain.

Jonathan Ruffer, a 59-year-old investor who is from the area, bought the religiously themed pictures, even though he had never seen them. Talks are now on to see if access to the pictures — and the castle — can be expanded.

Ruffer said it was important to protect the historic pieces of art. Twelve of the paintings were completed between 1640 and 1645 by Zurbaran and the 13th, a portrait of Jacob’s youngest son, Benjamin, was done by copyist Arthur Pond.

Unattended lamp blamed for Provo Tabernacle fire

PROVO, Utah (AP) — An unattended 300-watt lamp is being blamed for a massive four-alarm fire that destroyed the historic Provo Tabernacle in December.

Provo police released a report Thursday tracing the fire to the Tabernacle attic, where the lamp was left on a wood speaker after choir practice late Dec. 16.

Investigators also blamed human error for the spread of the fire — including failure to properly place smoke detectors and inattention by building managers after an alarm sounded. Flames gutted the landmark structure with octagonal corner towers.

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California theater firm rejects name of Jesus in Easter ad

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (AP) — A movie theater ad firm has rejected a Southern California church bid to advertise its Easter service because it uses the name of Jesus.

Compass Bible Church pastor Mike Fabarez says he tried to pay for an ad to run at a local movie theater for the Aliso Viejo congregation’s annual Easter service at the University of California, Irvine, Bren Center.

The ad is aimed at attracting nonbelievers to the service.

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handles pre-show advertising for many Orange County theaters, gave Fabarez content guidelines, which prohibits nudity, drug use and promotion of religious figures.

The Orange County Register says NCM Media released a statement explaining the ad was rejected because Compass Bible Church chose not to revise the ad to meet content guidelines.

Bishops criticize popular book about God

NEW YORK (AP) — A committee of American Roman Catholic bishops says a popular book about God shouldn’t be used in Catholic schools and university because it doesn’t uphold church doctrine.

The book is “Quest for the Living God: Mapping Frontiers in the Theology of God” by Sister Elizabeth A. Johnson, a theologian at New York’s Fordham University.

The committee on doctrine said in a statement Wednesday that Sister Johnson used “standards from outside the faith ... to revise in a radical fashion the conception of God.”

The author said in a statement that the committee had misinterpreted her book. She said she tried “to present new insights about God arising from people living out their

Catholic faith in different cultures.”

France governing party debates the place of Muslims, and religion, in a secular nation

PARIS (AP) — President Nicolas Sarkozy’s governing conservative party held a politically charged conference Tuesday on ways to strengthen secularism in French society, amid worries it would stigmatize France’s millions of Muslims.

The UMP were considering 26 ideas that party officials say are aimed at bringing France’s stringent laws decreeing the separation of church from state into step with the times. With Europe’s largest Muslim population — estimated at about 5 million — France is much changed from 1905, when the secularism laws were adopted, and they’re in urgent need of revamping, the party argues.

The proposals discussed Tuesday include banning the wearing of religious symbols such as Muslim headscarves or prominent Christian crosses by day-care personnel and preventing Muslim mothers from wearing headscarves when accompanying school field trips.


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There’s something fishy going on at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer -- sharks are invading the pool at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove! No worries, though, these are small, mild-mannered bonnethead and brownbanded bamboo sharks swimming about with cownose rays, southern stingrays and horseshoe crabs. Stingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring Sharks will be open April 23 through September 25, 2011.

Located under a pavilion near Lakeside Cafe, the ocean creatures glide through a 17,000-gallon warm saltwater pool. Visitors are encouraged to dip their hands into the water and allow the stingrays to touch them. Occasionally, they will have an opportunity to feed them. These are hardy species that interact well with people in a safe and fun manner.

“We’re excited to introduce sharks to our visitors this year,” said Dr. Jeffrey P. Bonner, Dana Brown president & CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo. “Connecting people with wildlife is an important part of our mission. Not everyone in our part of the world has had the chance to get in touch with ocean life in such a close-up intimate way.”

Bonnethead sharks are the smallest members of the hammerhead family. They have a semi-circular head resembling a shovel or bonnet. Brownbanded bamboo sharks are known as “cat sharks” because the barbels, or sensory organs, near their mouth resemble cat whiskers.

The sharks at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove are small, shy and docile fish and pose no danger to humans. They range from two-and-a-half to four feet in length and are bottom-dwelling species that prey on small fish, crabs and invertebrates. Visitors will

not be feeding the sharks, but occasionally they may have an opportunity to be touched briefly by a shark as it swims by.

Cownose rays and southern stingrays are related to sharks. They have a flat body, long pointed fins and a long whip-like tail that can be used for defense against predators. At Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, their stingers or barbs are painlessly trimmed back just like fingernails are clipped. Staff at the exhibit will monitor the stingrays throughout the season to ensure no stingers exist.

Along for the swim are horseshoe crabs, which are more closely related to spiders and scorpions than to true crabs. The horseshoe crab is a living fossil. It has been on the earth for 220 million years, longer than dinosaurs, and it survives today almost identical to its ancient ancestors.

The 20-inch deep pool includes a waterfall and a state-of-the-art life support system. The pool also has solitary space and places for the animals to rest if they choose.

Zoo interpreters and educators will be on hand to help visitors and to share information about the animals, sustainable seafood and ocean conservation.

Tropical Traders Gift Shop will offer a variety of ocean-related souvenirs including plush stingrays and other sea life items, T-shirts, tropical attire, nautical gifts and more. Ray’s Grill will serve up fish and chips, fajitas, island burgers and more. Margaritas, piña coladas, daiquiris and beer (with or without alcohol) will also be available.

The Zoo’s Education Department is planning several programs for children and adults throughout the summer. Some programs include A Day With the Rays,

Wake Up With the Rays, Family and Scout Overnights, Camp KangaZoo and more. To register for programs, visit www.stlzoo.org/education or call (314) 646-4544.

AdmissionAdmission to Stingrays at Caribbean Cove

is $3 for the general public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends members. Children under two are free. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Stingray feedings are $1.00 per cup. Groups of 15 or more may call (314) 781-0900, ext. 4709 in advance for group discounts.

HoursStingrays at Caribbean Cove will be open

April 23 through September 25, 2011, during Zoo hours. The Zoo’s spring hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 26.

Beginning May 27 through September 5, 2011, the Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday for North Star Summer Zoo Weekends.

The Zoo will be open until 7 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. The Zoo will close at 12 noon on Friday, June 17, because of ZOOFARI 2011, the Zoo’s major fundraiser. Starting September 6, the Zoo’s hours return to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

More InformationFor more information, visit www.stlzoo.

org or call (314) 781-0900. See the Zoo on Facebook (www.facebook.com/stlzoo), Twitter (www.twitter.com/stlzoo) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/stlzootube).

SponsorsStingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring

Sharks is sponsored by Novus International, Inc.

The devils of the deepSaint Louis Zoo's Caribbean Cove will feature sharks and stingrays

At top left is a southern stingray. Top right is a bonnethead shark. Bottom left is a cownose ray and bottom left is a brownbarded bamboo shark.Photos for The Edge.

Travel

New website showcases beachfront hotels

I t ’ s e v e r y b e a c h - l o v e r ’ s vacation fantasy: waking up to stretches of silky white sand and an azure ocean just outside your hotel room. Nothing between a suntan and lazy-day lounging but a few paces in flip-flops.

But that sumptuous v is ion can turn into a nightmare if the vaunted beachfront lodging — so idyllic-looking on the hotel webs i te — turns out to be a room facing a concrete swath of furiously-trafficked roadway, with the ocean on the other side of the obstacle course.

S o , h o w d o u n s u s p e c t i n g t r a v e l e r s , w h o o f t e n p i c k vacation spots based on nothing more than enticing images on hotel websites and brochures, weed out the imposters from the real thing?

O n e a n s w e r m i g h t b e T h e B e a c h f r o n t C l u b , a n e w l y -launched website that promises t o h e l p b e a c h j u n k i e s a v o i d s u c h m a r k e t i n g t r a p s . T h e s i t e , f o u n d a t h t t p : / / w w w.t h e b e a c h f r o n t c l u b . c o m , provides l i s ts , maps, photos , and descriptions of “hotels right on the beach . no exception.”

To q u a l i f y f o r i n c l u s i o n , hotels must pass the “no-traffic” test: no roads or vehicle traffic between guest rooms and the b e a c h o r t h e w a t e r. A h o t e l perched on a hillside bluff still aces the test ; one with beach access blocked by buildings or busy roads would not.

S t i l l in i t s be ta s tage , The Beachfront Club has listings for about 6,500 “true beachfront” hotels in every corner of the w o r l d , w i t h a n o t h e r 1 , 0 0 0 mapped. The s i te ’ s c rea tors , f o r m e r t r a v e l p h o t o g r a p h e r John Everingham and veteran hote l ie r Chr i s Ryan , p lan to eventually increase that number to 10,000.

The hotels, rated according to a four-star ranking and four-d o l l a r - s i g n p r i c i n g s y s t e m , range f rom exc lus ive luxury

resorts to modest bungalows on the sand.

Visitors to the site can browse hote ls by cont inent , country, and region us ing drop-down “ d e s t i n a t i o n s l i s t s ” m e n u s , l o c a t o r m a p s , o r s i m p l y b y typing a location into the search engine. Clicking on the menu or a regional map zooms in further on the satellite map, allowing future travelers to compare each hotel’s proximity to the water.

P l a n n i n g a j a u n t t o A s i a ? The Beachfront Club inventory includes 1,342 beachside hotels from which to choose. A tap on the map or on the destination menu winnows the selection to country-specific lists: 900 hotels in Thailand, 144 in Indonesia, 122 in Malaysia, 66 in Vietnam.

N a r r o w t h e s e a r c h t o Thai land, and up pops Mom Tr i ’ s B o a t h o u s e , l o c a t e d o n the sof t , whi te sand of Kata Beach in Phuket. The detailed hotel overview offers a guide to wining (the Mom Tri ’s has o n e o f t h e t o p w i n e c e l l a r s i n T h a i l a n d ) , d i n i n g ( T h e Boathouse Wine & Grill features a beachf ront t e r race ) , and a break-down of “on the beach” ambience and activities (sunsets, snorkeling, and scuba-diving).

P re f e r a s t a t e s i d e re t re a t ? There are 811 hotels l isted in t h e m a i n l a n d U n i t e d S t a t e s and Hawaii, including the Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa in Key West. The resort, which earned a four-star, three-dollar-sign rating, is positioned on a white sand beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

There’s also a “top-optional s u n n i n g a r e a ” — f o r t h o s e b e a c h - h u n g r y t r a v e l e r s w h o real ly want nothing but f l ip-flops between themselves and the sand.

Thousands of starfish land on Grand Strand beaches

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The unsettled weather along the

South Carolina coast has caused thousands of starfish to wash on shore at Pawleys Island.

State Department of Natural R e s o u rc e s M a r i n e D i v i s i o n spokesman Phil Maier told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach that the starfish were likely dislodged from the rocks they usually stick to by rough seas Monday night.

Beachgoers reported starfish littering sections of the beach Tuesday, some piled on top of each other.

Maier says most of the starfish are still alive and there is no need to throw them back in the ocean because Mother Nature will take care of them.

Disney to offer cruises from NYC, Seattle, Texas

N E W Y O R K ( A P ) — T h e Disney Cruise Line will set sail f rom New York , Seat t le , and G a l v e s t o n , Te x a s , b e g i n n i n g next year.

The company said Wednesday it will offer 20 cruises from New York Ci ty aboard the Disney Magic starting on May 25, 2012.

T h e y w i l l i n c l u d e e i g h t -night cruises to the Bahamas, and f ive-night cruises up the New England coast to Canada. Two-night cruises also will be offered.

Disney Magic c ru ises f rom G a l v e s t o n t o t h e w e s t e r n Caribbean wil l s tart on Sept . 22, 2012, with stops in Grand Cayman and Mexico.

The Disney Wonder will sail 1 4 s e v e n - n i g h t c ru i s e s f ro m S e a t t l e s t a r t i n g o n M a y 2 8 , 2012.

The itinerary includes Tracy A r m , S k a g w a y, J u n e a u a n d Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia.

Airlines scale back latest fare increase

DALLAS (AP) — Most major U.S. airlines sharply scaled back their la test pr ice increase on routes where they compete with low-fare giant Southwest, which declined to go along with the higher fares.

D e l t a A i r L i n e s I n c . , f o r example, dropped a $10 round-t r i p i n c r e a s e o n a b o u t 6 0 percent of the routes where it

hoped to boost prices, JPMorgan Chase analyst Jamie Baker said Monday.

T h e a i r l i n e s h a v e r a i s e d base prices and business fares several t imes in 2011 as they struggle with higher fuel costs. Spot pr ices for j e t fue l have r i sen about 50 percent s ince September.

U n i t e d a n d C o n t i n e n t a l started the latest $10 increase l a t e l a s t w e e k . T h e y w e r e matched by Delta and American and partly by US Airways. Low-fare carriers JetBlue and Virgin America also raised prices over the weekend, according to fare experts.

S o u t h w e s t A i r l i n e s C o . , however, remained a holdout.

The Dallas-based airline has been focused in recent days on inspecting about 15 percent of i ts f leet after an older Boeing 737 sprung a hole in the roof F r i d a y a n d h a d t o m a k e a n emergency landing in Arizona.

Southwest found cracks in the aluminum skin of three more planes as of late Monday.

Baker said Southwest usually p re f e r s t o r a i s e p r i c e s o v e r long weekends and might do so around Easter.


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“Hop"Russell Brand’s Easter romp has one of the cutest bunnies you’ll

ever see and plenty of other eye candy among its computer-generated visuals, yet there’s not much bounce to the story behind this inter-species buddy comedy. Letting bad-boy Brand supply the voice of the Easter bunny sounds like a promising way to add spice to a warm and fuzzy family flick. Too bad the movie winds up about as bland as carrot-flavored jelly beans. Its gooey sentiment and hare-brained gags are likely to appeal only to very young kids. Director Tim Hill trips up on his scattered attempts to inject some hipness for older children and parents. Blending live action and digital animation, the movie features James Marsden as the unwilling human escort for Brand’s screwy rabbit, who has run away from home because he doesn’t want to follow his dad into the family business as the new Easter bunny. The animation is the movie’s strong point, presenting a rainbow-colored world that should satisfy young children’s cinematic sweet tooth, even if the action is sour.

RATED: PG for some mild rude humor.RUNNING TIME: 94 minutes.ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“In a Better World”Danish director Susanne Bier demonstrates her supreme gift at

telling the gloomiest of stories that, while not exactly winding up in feel-good territory, at least finish with a strong affirmation of the decent things in life. Last month’s Academy Award winner for foreign-language film, this is a provocative drama though not really Bier ’s best work (her 2004 family saga “Brothers” and her 2006 Oscar nominee “After the Wedding” are superior films). Still, it’s a beautifully performed and meticulously constructed chronicle of two families caught up in distressing moral choices. The film flits too conveniently between violence at an African refugee camp and the supposedly more restrained, civilized conflict resolution at a tranquil town in Denmark, where two misfit boys (Markus Rygaard and William Johnk Nielsen) escalate a campaign against bullies and brutes to a harrowing level. Bier aims to show that the beast lurks even in the most serene settings, yet the parallels between the film’s two worlds grow heavy-handed. The superb adult cast is led by Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm and Ulrich Thomsen.

RATED: R for violent and disturbing content, some involving pre-teens, and for language.

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Insidious”This is the kind of movie you could watch with your eyes closed

and still feel engrossed by it. It’s a haunted-house thriller filled with all the usual creaking doors, groaning floors and things that go bump in the night, but it’ll also grab you with some disturbing, raspy whispers on a baby monitor, some melancholy piano plunkings and the panicky bleating of an alarm as a front door is flung open in the middle of the night. The grandfather clock in the hall tick-tocks in time to the dripping water in the kitchen faucet, and the cumulative cacophony is unsettling on a level you may not even actively recognize. But director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell, who originated the “Saw” series, also use silence quite skillfully to build real fear and suspense. They don’t offer anything you haven’t experienced before in the genre — and it doesn’t take too long to figure out this is their version of “Poltergeist” — but they put the pieces together effectively. You know the scares are coming, and yet

you hold your breath waiting for them to happen. It certainly helps to have a cast led by actors who can actually act. Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne star as Josh and Renai, a husband and wife who’ve just moved into a charming, old craftsman with their two young sons and an infant daughter. The long, slow build establishes that things aren’t quite right with this place, but maybe they weren’t quite right with this family either.

RATED: PG-13 for thematic material, violence, terror and frightening images, and brief strong language.

RUNNING TIME: 102 minutes.ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Source Code”Duncan Jones’ first film, the mesmerizing, sci-fi character drama

“Moon” from 2009, was a marvel of efficiency, tension and pacing. “Source Code” represents his evolution as a filmmaker, now that he has a bigger cast and more expensive toys to play with. It’s swifter, glossier, more ambitious. And for a long time, it’s a thrilling and challenging puzzle based on a clever idea — until it pushes its central gimmick and gets too greedy at the end. It’ll make your brain hurt (in a good way) trying to determine whether it all makes sense — until it frustratingly doesn’t make sense anymore. But maybe we’re nitpicking needlessly and should just let ourselves go with it. Based on a script by Ben Ripley, “Source Code” keeps us as consistently confused and off-guard from the start as its central character, U.S. Army Capt. Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal). A decorated soldier from the battle in Afghanistan, Colter wakes up one morning, disoriented, on a commuter train heading toward Chicago. Across from him is a beautiful woman (Michelle Monaghan) he’s never met before, yet she’s talking to him with the familiarity of a friend. Within minutes, the train has blown up, killing everyone on board —but Colter finds himself alive and strapped into a crude metal pod. Vera Farmiga and Jeffrey Wright co-star.

RATED: PG-13 for some violence including disturbing images, and for language.

RUNNING TIME: 93 minutes.ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

“Super”Writer-director James Gunn’s latest film is reminiscent of “Shaun

of the Dead,” which began life as a funny, loving homage to zombie flicks, then slowly, steadily became a really tense, and really violent, zombie flick in its own right. “Super” starts out darkly toying with the idea of the self-made vigilante superhero, someone with no special powers who nonetheless feels the need to fight crime. But by the end, Gunn’s film has morphed into an intense and bloody exploration of a man on a quest, with a perky little pixie by his side. Rainn Wilson plays it deadly straight — which is extremely funny — as a mild-mannered short-order cook who snaps when his wife (Liv Tyler) leaves him for a drug dealer (Kevin Bacon). Meanwhile, Ellen Page just goes gonzo as his not-so-trusty sidekick, and steals the show. She is a complete joy, albeit in a dangerously volatile way, and it’s so much fun to see her in such a different kind of role. She’s not the coolest girl in the room, just doesn’t have all the answers or just the right, snappy zinger. She’s a geek and a goofball, and unabashedly so. But she’s such a cute little thing, you can’t help but adore her, even as she’s reveling in the carnage she’s created.

RATED: Unrated but contains violence, language and drug use.RUNNING TIME: 96 minutes.ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

Quick-GlanceMovie Reviews

R u s s e l l B r a n d h a s b e e n everywhere in the last few weeks. I mean it . He’s been in L.A., London, rapping with Conan, and making hilarious jokes with Jimmy Fallon in NYC. He’s got two major movie release inside of eight days and he’s still married (what luck) to Katy Perry, an icon in the making who can’t keep herself out of the headlines. I ought to be getting sick of him. I liked him okay as Aldous Snow in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but knew they took him way too far when they carried the character over for his own picture, Get Him to the Greek. Turns out, though, that beyond his odd wardrobe, greasy hair style, and overwhelming style is a genuinely creative and highly articulate comedian at work. I actually want to hear what he has to say next. It explains why Brand has such a following on Twitter, too,

though I still think that fad is due to plummet soon. Hop’s out now and with an Arthur remake coming out Friday, there might not be any stopping him.

Hop is a movie for children that combines live action with animation Roger Rabbit-style. I t p r o f i l e s E . B . ( v o i c e d b y brand) and Fred O’Hare (James Marsden), two blokes who meet by happenstance and dec ide to change destinies. E.B. is the heir to the Easter Empire. His father (voiced by that rogue, H u g h L a u r i e , n o t u s i n g h i s American accent for a change) i s t h e s o o n - t o - re t i re E a s t e r Bunny. Rebelliously, E.B. flees their Pacific paradise - on Easter Island, of course - and sets his sights on Hollywood where he wants to find fame and fortune as the drummer for a rock band. The rabbit’s got mad skills, but he’s also accident prone and a nuisance. That’s how he bumps into Fred, when Fred bumps into him with is car. A litt le

exaggeration, a little overacting, and the charming, memorable act of defecating jellybeans and E.B. is in like Flynn with the gullible, guilty Fred.

O ’ H a re i s a l o v a b l e l o s e r who can’t keep a job and has few prospects . He’s shocked to find out that the rabbit he’s run over is a hopping, talking, e g g - d e l i v e r i n g c h a m p i o n o f childhood traditions. He uses a house-sitt ing assignment to cover up his transgression by laying low. Kaley Cuoco (of TV’s The Big Bang Theory) co-stars, inexplicably with nothing to do, as Fred’s s i s ter, Sam. After a series of calamities, Fred is chosen to be the first human Easter Bunny, something he’s apparently wanted ever since a childhood encounter with E.B.’s dad. It’s not rocket science.

The plot might smack a little of Tim Allen’s Santa Clause movies. You’d be right to assume that, but this one is no better than The Santa Clause 3: The Escape

Clause, the 2006 dud that co-starred Martin Short trying too hard. The plot of this Easter-themed monstrosity features a coup d’état of chicks fighting to take over the cornered market that bunnies have had on this Spring holiday for quite a while now. They’re led by a burly, disgruntled chick named Carlos (Hank Azaria, playing with a very angry Mexican accent ) , who wants the candy factory, Egg of Destiny, and adoration

of millions all for himself. The comedy contained herein comes from the same team that made last Summer ’s hit Despicable Me. That was a better film with a similar premise. Still, family fare shouldn’t be ignored. If you have a little kid, make their day and take them to a movie.

• • •Hop runs 93 minutes and is rated

PG for some mild rude humor. I give this film one star out of four.


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"Hop" proves to be strictly for kidsBy ROBERT GRUBAUGHOf The Edge

“Insidious” is the kind of movie you could watch with your eyes closed and still feel engrossed by it.

It’s a haunted-house thriller filled with all the usual creaking doors, groaning floors and things that go bump in the night, but it’ll also grab you with some disturbing, raspy whispers on a baby monitor, a few melancholy piano plunkings and the panicky bleating of an alarm as a front door is mysteriously flung open in the middle of the night.

The grandfather clock in the hall tick-tocks in time to the dripping water from the kitchen faucet, and the cumulative cacophony is unsettling on a level you may not even actively recognize — but, at the same time, it’s kind of a

kick. (The titles are also super noisy, with their frantic, screechy strings, which one can only assume was meant as parody. At least, we hope.)

But director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell, who originated the “Saw” series, also use silence quite skillfully to build real fear and suspense. They don’t offer anything you haven’t experienced before in the genre — and it doesn’t take too long to figure out this is their version of “Poltergeist” — but they put the pieces together effectively. You know the scares are coming, and yet you hold your breath waiting for them to happen. And it certainly helps their cause to have a cast led by actors who can actually act.

Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne star as Josh and Renai, a husband and wife who’ve just moved into a charming, old Craftsman with their two young sons and an infant daughter. He’s a schoolteacher, she’s a stay-at-home

mom and musician, and the long, slow build establishes that things aren’t quite right with this place, but maybe they weren’t quite right with this family, either.

Then one night, their older son goes investigating in the attic, by himself, in his jammies, carrying a lantern (of course). He falls off a rotted ladder step, which startles him, but he also sees something while he’s up there. Soon afterward, he slips into a mysterious coma, which lasts months. But the noises and odd visions and happenings not only persist, they grow stronger and more frightening. Josh and Renai do something people never do in horror movies, something all normal, sane people would do if their house were freaking them out: They move.

But as the ads inform us in what was meant to be a tease but is closer to a spoiler, it’s not the

house that’s haunted. We’ll try not to give the whole thing away

ourselves. But “Insidious” does allow Wan and Whannell to trot out every creepy dead-person image imaginable. Again, you’ve seen them all before, and in the moment they may seem rather amusing. The film’s use of Tiny Tim’s “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” is weirdly hilarious but also, admittedly, it sends a shiver.

And just when you think things couldn’t get any more tense, some much-needed comic relief comes in the form of a couple of geeky paranormal experts (Whannell himself and Angus Sampson) who try to one-up each other in their usefulness and knowledge. Longtime character actress Lin Shaye (“There’s Something About Mary”) eventually joins them as the Zelda Rubenstein figure, who comes to retrieve the little boy’s lost soul.

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In this film publicity image released by Film District, Patrick Wilson, left, and Rose Byrne are shown in a scene from “Insidious.”

"Insidious" mixes shocks and laughsBy CHRISTY LEMIREAssociated Press


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The ArtsArtistic adventuresSIUE will host XFest 2.0

SIUE’s Department of Theater and Dance recently announced its schedule for XFest 2.0, a four-day celebration of experimental theater that will take place June 1 through 4.

The event, which is open to everyone, will feature four main-stage performances as well as a host of workshops focusing on experimental theater.

Last year’s XFest featured Red Metal Mailbox, The Flying Carpet Theatre and the UMO Ensemble.

The 2011 lineup is even more expansive as four national acts have been lined up.

“52 Pickup” will be performed by theater simple out of Seattle while LOCO7, based in in New York City, will present “In Retrospect.”

Two acts from Chicago are also included as Jeremy Sher will perform “Crow” while 500 Clown will perform “500 Clown Frankenstein.”

Each of the four evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. at either the Dunham Hall Theater or Metcalf Theater.

Ticket prices vary depending on the group performing, but range from $12 to $28.

For more information, call the Fine Arts Box Office at 650-2774 or visit the XFest Web site at www.siue.edu/xfest.

Second City returns to TouhillChicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City brings FAIR &

UNBALANCED to St. Louis and the Touhill Performing Arts Center April 28 – 30 for a four-performance run. Show times in the E. Desmond & Mary Ann Lee Theater are Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 5 & 9 p.m.

Ripped from the stages of The Second City’s legendary theatres in Chicago and Toronto, FAIR & UNBALANCED is a hilarious ride through present day America. It delivers humorous perspective on the troubles of the everyday world. No institution, including politicians, celebrities and significant others, escapes the satiric eye of The Second City.

Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the premier training ground for the comedy world’s best and brightest. Some of The Second City’s alumni include: Alan Arkin, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Chris Farley, Jane Lynch, Mike Myers, Jack McBrayer, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Jason Sudekis and Steve Carrell.

Just a few short years after The Second City launched, the theatre formed touring companies that began performing all over North America at theatres, clubs, colleges and performing arts centers. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends.

Tickets for The Second City’s FAIR & UNBALANCED are $36 for general admission; $82 for a cabaret-style table for two; and $164 for a cabaret-style table for four. They are available now at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

About the Touhill Performing Arts CenterNow in its eighth season of presenting the finest in the performing arts to

the St. Louis region, the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center opened its doors in September 2003. The $52 million facility designed by Pei Cobb Freed and Partners, features the 1,600-seat Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall and the 350-seat E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater. The not-for-profit Center is the jewel of the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus.

MoBOT to host Chinese Cultural Days-Immerse yourself in traditional Chinese arts, music, culture and cuisine

with Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children (ages 3 to 12). Purchase tickets in advance online at www.mobot.org.

The grand parade will begin at 11 a.m., led by a dazzling 70-foot, 24-legged dragon winding through the crowds to dispel bad luck and evil spirits. Traditional martial artists and lion dancers follow, accompanied by gongs and drums to bring in good luck for the Year of the Rabbit of the Chinese zodiac. The parade will be repeated at 2 p.m. both days.Dragon Parade

Witness an incredible display of elegant and riveting dance and acrobatics performed by Shanghai acrobats. For over 40 years, the New Shanghai Circus Troupe has worked to perfect the fine Chinese folk art of tumbling into an international award-winning performance involving both artistry and acrobatics. Performances are held at the outdoor Cohen Amphitheater.

A host of activities surround the Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, also known as the Chinese Garden. The private “Scholar’s Garden” is filled with pavilions, bridges and decorated pavements, affirming the idea that Chinese gardens are built, not planted. These structures reflect the traditional Chinese art form of shan shui—mountain and water—landscape. Stones around a central pool of water symbolize the five sacred mountains in China.

Take a guided tour of the Chinese Garden hourly between noon and 4 p.m. Throughout the weekend, experience lessons in the ancient martial art of T’ai Ji. Enjoy tea tastings and Chinese traditional music played on the ancient pipa and Gu Zheng instruments.

Learn the rich culture and history of eight major cuisines of Chinese cooking and perfect your cooking skills with a demonstration in the lower level of the Kemper Center for Home Gardening. Visit the outdoor food court, where dumplings, egg rolls, lo mein and other mouth-watering favorites will be available for purchase from local restaurants and Chinese organizations.

A program of regional styles of Chinese fashion and cultures will take place daily inside the Shoenberg Theater. Through beautiful costumes, music and chants, performers demonstrate how fashion has evolved with the change of history and culture.Thunder Drummers

Chinese Culture Days admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 65 and over), and $5 for children (ages 3 to 12). Garden members are $5; members’ children ages 12 and under are free. Doors open at 9 a.m. with activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trams will not operate during the event.

**If you would like to add something to our arts calendar, e-mail it to [email protected].

Thursday, April 14• Splendid Heritage: Perspectives

on American Indian Art, Missouri History Museum, Lindell Blvd. at De Baliviere Ave.

• Legends of Flight, Sea Rex: Journey to Prehistoric World, Tornado Alley, St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis

• Big Splash Exhibit, Edwardsville Art Gallery, Edwardsville High School, 6165 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, 618-655-0337

• Carmon Colangelo: “Eyedeas,” Lisa Blatt: “desert water,” “Lisa Blatt: untitled,” Bruno David Gallery

• Art Saint Louis presents Laura Weinrich, World Trade Center, 121 S. Meramec, Clayton

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• Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea, Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo.

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• Legends of Flight, Sea Rex: Journey to Prehistoric World,

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• Carmon Colangelo: “Eyedeas,” Lisa Blatt: “desert water,” “Lisa

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• Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea, Saint Louis Art

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Peyton’s works on display at Kemper Museum

One of the most celebrated American painters of her generation, Elizabeth Peyton is among today’s foremost contemporary figurative artists and a renowned chronicler of modern life. Her subjects include personal friends and heroes as well as visual artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Robert Mapplethorpe, and historical and cultural figures ranging from William Shakespeare and Richard Wagner to Eminem and Chloe Sevigny.

In January, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum will present Ghost: Elizabeth Peyton, the most extensive critical survey of Peyton’s work as a printmaker to date. Organized by Sabine Eckmann, PhD, the museum’s William T. Kemper Director and Chief Curator, the exhibition will include more than four dozen works produced between 1998 and 2010, ranging from etchings and aquatints to lithographs, monotypes and hand-printed Ukiyo-e woodcuts. (Since 2002, all of Peyton’s prints have been produced in collaboration with Two Palms Press, an independent print studio in New York City.)

As a printmaker, Peyton revives the tradition of the ‘painterly print’ or monotype — famously utilized by artists such as Edgar Degas — yet also adapts it and other techniques to her own contemporary practice. Like her paintings, Peyton’s prints merge the subjective beauty and individuality of her subjects with the formal characteristics and exquisite expressive potentials of her chosen medium. For example, though Peyton’s monotypes, lithographs and woodcuts frequently reproduce the lush and richly textured qualities of the painted brushstroke, her etchings are largely characterized by the delicate, refined contours of the masterfully drawn line. Indeed, it is typical for Peyton’s prints to emphasize — through form, process and brushwork — the hand of the artist at work.

Peyton’s most recent prints, such as the still life Flowers and Actaeon, January 2009 (2009), are among her most painterly and find the artist increasingly shifting between figuration and abstraction. At the same time, Peyton pays homage to a number of historical figures, including the painter Paul Cézanne; German composer Richard Wagner; heldentenor Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld; and Schnorr ’s wife, Malvina, a soprano. She also references works by French sculptor Camille Claudel, notably Claudel’s 1905 group sculpture Vertumnus and Pomona, as well as a mask of Claudel’s face created by her lover and friend Auguste Rodin. These prints, like Peyton’s very earliest, balance a series of dichotomies — high art and popular culture; s ty l iza t ion and sub jec t iv i ty ; realism and fiction; beauty and visual pleasure — while capturing the viewer’s imagination through dramatic brushwork, intense color and richly modulated surfaces.

Concurrent with its exhibition at the Kemper Art Museum, Ghost: Elizabeth Peyton also will be presented at the Opelvillen in Rüsse lsheim, Germany. That iteration will be curated by director Beate Kemfert.

MonographT h e e x h i b i t i o n w i l l b e

accompanied by a monograph, Ghost: Elizabeth Peyton, jointly

published by Hatje Cantz, the Opelvillen and the Kemper Art Museum. An in-depth exploration of Peyton as a critical printmaker, the volume includes an essay by Eckmann as well as contributions by the writer and critic Hilton Als and by David Lasry, director of Two Palms Press. In addition, the monograph — which is designed by Joseph Logan — features an interview with Peyton conducted by Kemfert and more than 70 of Peyton’s prints in color.

About the artistBorn in 1965 in Danbury, Conn.,

Peyton earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1987 from the School of Visual Arts in New York. In the years since, her works have been featured in more than 50 solo exhibitions and dozens of group shows. They are included in major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the New Museum of Contemporary Art, both in New York; the Museum of Fine Arts Boston; the Saint Louis Art Museum; the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris; the Kunstmuseum in Wolfsburg, Germany; and the Museum fur Gegenwartskunst in Basel, Switzerland. She lives and works in New York.

Mi ldred Lane Kemper Art Museum

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, part of Washington University’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, is committed to furthering critical thinking and visual literacy through a vital program of exhibitions, publications and accompanying events. The museum dates back to 1881, making it the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River. Today it boasts one of the finest university collections in the United States.

SupportersSupport for Ghost: Elizabeth

Peyton is provided by James M. Kemper, Jr.; the David Woods Kemper Memorial Foundation; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; and members of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.

Ghost: Elizabeth Peyton will open Friday, Jan. 28, and remain on view through April 18, 2011.

Touhill announces 2010-11 schedule

On its 2010-11 calendar, the Touhill again showcases events that span many genres, from classical to opera, jazz to dance, and international to special events.

Single tickets for most events went on sale Aug. 9.

The breadth and wealth of talent that will grace the two stages at the performing arts center is largely reflective of continued partnerships with esteemed local arts organizations, including Dance St. Louis, Modern American Dance Company, Ambassadors of Harmony, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Arianna String Quartet and Jazz St. Louis, as well as select, outstanding resources on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus.

Exceptions are noted in the event calendar. Tickets are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63121.

Student, group, and senior discounts are available. Check with the Ticket Office for eligibility.

GREATER ST. LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL

April 15 & 16 • Fri & Sat @ 8PM • $20, $10; $35, $20

Every year, outstanding jazz p ro f e s s i o n a l s c o m e t o t o w n to mentor music students from across the region. During the day, they teacher master classes and conduct clinics. At night, they take the stage to perform with the UMSL Jazz Ensemble.

THE SECOND CITY *April 28 -30 • Thurs & Fri @

8PM; Sat @ 5 & 9PM • $36 general admission; tables start at $82

The Second City brings “Fair & Unbalanced,” an unbridled comic pleasure in the foibles of our politicians, celebrities and even our significant others. No institution escapes the satiric eye of The Second City!

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: Music and Movement *

May 1 & 4 • Sun @ 3 PM; Wed @ 10AM • $10

The Arianna String Quartet and the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) will guide young listeners through a hands-on journey to explore rhythm, breath and expressive movement. Children will learn to explore and experience music in new ways and how to creatively express themselves.

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: Titans of Style *

May 6 • Fri @ 8PM • $23Landmark quartets by three

composers—Mozart, Bartok and Debussy—forged new paths for musical expressivity with their innovative languages and styles. (E3!)

TRIPTYCH Presented by the Center for International Studies *

May 14 • Sat @ 8PM • $18Triptych is a vivacious three-

p a r t e n s e m b l e t h a t d e l i v e r s elegant and soulful renderings of

traditional music and step dance, from Irish, Scottish, and French-Canadian traditions. (E3!)

E M E R S O N S P R I N G T O DANCE 2011 Presented by Dance St. Louis and the Touhill

May 26 - 28 • 5PM • $10 • on sale TBA

A travelogue of great dance from Missouri to Minnesota, and a cornucopia of styles from ballet and contemporary dance to hip-hop and tap.

T H E A M B A S S A D O R S O F HARMONY: Voices in Harmony 2011

June 18 • Sat @ 2 & 8PM • on sale TBA

T h e b e s t o f t h e b e s t i n a cappel la s inging. The group well-known for i ts Sounds of the Season concerts earned the 2009 title of Barbershop Harmony Society International Champion Chorus.


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We may be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War,

but those who have a ticket for the April 20 sold out SIUE Arts & Issues performance will also be celebrating as they will be able to listen to a presentation by the award-winning documentarian, Ken Burns.

Burns takes the Arts & Issues stage at 7:30 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom to speak about “The Civil War.” His presentation is sponsored by the SIUE Foundation, the SIUE Graduate School and the St. Clair County Regional Office of Education through a federally funded Teaching American History Grant.

Widely regarded as the greatest documentarian of our time, Burns’ films have won 10 Emmy Awards and earned two Oscar nominations. With almost two dozen incredible documentaries under his belt, Burns was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in 2008 with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

One of his most recent documentaries, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” a six part series aired on PBS in the fall of 2009. This stunning film captured some of our country’s most spectacular national parks – Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, the Everglades in Florida and the Arctic in Alaska – and provided historical accounts of those individuals who had the foresight to propel the parks into existence.

While the National Parks PBS series may be remembered as Burns’ latest work of genius, it is actually

Burns’ 1990 first major work, “The Civil War,” that most consider his masterpiece and what will be the subject of his speaking engagement at SIUE.

“The Civil War” is a nine-part documentary that explores the Civil War through personal accounts and thousands of archived photographs. A master at combining still photographs, personal accounts and storytelling, Burns served as co-writer, producer, chief cinematographer, music director and executive producer of the series. “The Civil War” was the highest rated series in the history of American Public Television and has been seen by more than 40 million people. It has been honored with more than 40 major film and television awards.

Burns blazed onto the documentary radar screen in 1981 when he produced and directed, “Brooklyn Bridge,” his first film for PBS which was nominated for an Academy Award. His impressive filmography since then includes the Oscar nominated "Statue of Liberty," as well as "Huey Long," "The Congress," "Thomas Jefferson, "Frank Lloyd Wright," "Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan

B. Anthony," "Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio," "Mark Twain," "Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson" and "Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip" to name just a few.

Burns set a public television viewership record in 1994 with his PBS series “Baseball.” Over 45 million viewers tuned in to watch the series which received numerous awards. Covering the history of baseball from the 1840s to present time, this series took four-and-a-half years to make and is 18-and-a-half hours in length.

Burns set PBS records yet again with his 2007 seven-part film “The War.” “The War” brings the story of WWII to life through the personal accounts of nearly 40 men and women from four geographically distributed American towns: Waterbury, Conn.; Mobile, Ala.; Sacramento, Calif.; and Luverne, Minn. “The series explores the most intimate human dimensions of the greatest cataclysm in history, a time where worldwide catastrophe touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America,” a bibliography about Burns states.

A film Burns urrently has in production is a three-part, six-hour history of “Prohibition,”

tentatively set for PBS broadcast in 2011. Future projects include films on the “Dust Bowl,” the “Roosevelts,” “The Vietnam War,” and the “Central Park Jogger” case.

In between work on his many new projects, Burns provides lecture audiences with a stunning and personal display of his gift for storytelling. Burns’ moving presentation on April 20 will eloquently celebrate America’s fascinating history and culture.

Although the Burns presentation is sold out, SIUE will be hosting in coordination with Burns’ presentation, a two day event on April 16 and 17 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Events will include a Civil War military encampment and a colloquia where discussions about various aspects of the Civil War are planned. A local version of the Antiques Road Show will also take place during the two day event.

Tickets are also still available for the final performance of the SIUE Arts & Issues 2010-11 season of “500 Clown Frankenstein” on June 4. Tickets for the performance can be purchased online at www.siue.edu/artsandissues or by phoning the SIUE Fine Arts Box Office in Dunham Hall at 650-5774.

The Civil War

Arts & Issues to welcome documentary producer Ken Burns

By JULIA BIGGSOf The Edge

For The Edge

Ken Burns

The Arts

Above, Ken Burns. Photo for The Edge. At left, Fort Sumter in South Carolina, the site of the first shots fired in the Civil War. Associated Press photo.


The summer is already looking hot with a several big name music performances scheduled at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

On Wednesday, June 15, The Fabulous Fox Theatre will welcome Robert Plant & The Band of Joy. Concert will begin at 8 p.m.

Robert Plant along with his band of a year, The Band of Joy, will be performing what they describe as “a firey and soulful brand of jubilant rock ‘n roll.

The English singer and songwriter is best known for his vocals with the rock band Led Zeppelin and also a solo career that began about 1982

Plant has been the recipient and nominee for a number of awards over the years, but most recently received the Grammy for Record of the Year on his colaboration with Alison Krauss, and also took home the Pop Collaboration with Vocals for the same title that year.

Tickets for this event range from $35 to $65 and are on sale now. Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office, or call 314-534-1111 or visit www.metrotix.com.

Next on the Fox’s fantastic music agenda is Glee’s Matthew Morrison. Morrison will be performing from his soon to be released, “yet to be titled” new album. The debut single is called “Summer Rain” and is already available at iTunes and all digital partners.

The performance will be the best news for area “Glee” fans when teacher “Will Schuester” aka Matthew Morrison will perform at The Fabulous Fox as part of his summer tour.

Morrison is scheduled to appear at The Fabulous Fox on Sunday, June 19. The opening act will be a tribute to great glee clubs all around the country, with local glee clubs being able to compete for the opening act slot. Find out more about the contest at www.matthewmorrison.com/gleeclubcontest.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 15, at 10 a.m. There are also VIP packages available through the Fox Theatre Web site – www.fabulousfox.com. Tickets range from $35 to $65. Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office, or call 314-534-1111 or visit www.metrotix.com. For more info about Matthew Morrison or his summer tour, visit

www.matthewmorrison.com.Finally, a more unique twist in the summer

concert lineup is Eddie Vedder, who will appear at The Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, July 1. The uniqueness to this performance? Eddie Vedder, you might remember, is the lead singer of the rock group Pearl Jam. He will, on this night, be performing original and cover songs on a ukulele. That is correct, his new solo project is entitled “Ukulele Songs” and features Vedder playing a collection of songs from this album, including “Longing to Belong,” on the ukulele.

Yes, he will be covering a mix of songs from the Pearl Jam catalog, so this should be a night to remember. Special guest Glen Hansard (The Swell Season, The Frames) will join Vedder on the road.

Tickets are now on sale and are $75 each. You can purchase them a www.fabulousfox.com or at the Fox Box Office, or call 314-534-1111 or visit www.metrotix.com.

For more information about all of the shows at the Fabulous Fox, visit their Web site at www.fabulousfox.com.

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performers bound for St. Louis

By DEBBIE SETTLEOf The Edge

Pictured are: Robert Plant, above; Eddie Vedder, lower left and Matthew Morrison, lower right.Photos for The Edge.

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**If you would like to add something to our music calendar, e-mail it to [email protected].

Thursday, April 14 • Mike Wyatt and the missing men, The Duck Room at

Blueberry Hill, Delmar Loop, St. Louis, Mo.• Next To Normal. The Fox Theatre, St. Louis• Greg Silsby (Cumberland Gap), 8 p.m., Cleo’s, 1013 N.

Main, Edwardsvillle• Greyson Chance/Cody Simpson w/Camryn, 7 p.m., The

Pageant, St. Louis, Mo.• Mike Watt & The MIssingmen, 9 p.m., The Duck Room-

Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Mo.• Levi Lowrey & The Community House Band, 8 p.m., The

Old Rock House, St. Louis• Reading Rainbow, Palace, Dubb Nubb, The Firebird, St.

Louis, Mo.

Friday, April 15• The St. Louis Jazz Festival featuring The Vanguard Jazz

Orchestra, The Touhill, St. Louis University Campus, 8 p.m.• Railroad Earth, The Pageant, St. Louis, Mo.• Bud Summers, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro,

Collinsville, 7 p.m.• Next To Normal. The Fox Theatre, St. Louis• The Delmar Kingz, 9 p.m., The Duck Room-Blueberry Hill,

St. Louis, Mo.• Cameron McGill w/Everett Thomas, 8 p.m., The Old Rock

House, St. Louis• Ezra Furman and The Harpoons, Apache Relay, Tristen,

The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.

Saturday, April 16• The St. Louis Jazz Festival featuring Ron Carter Trio, The

Touhill, St. Louis University Campus, 8 p.m.• Mercy Me, The Family Arena, St. Charles, Mo. -SOLD OUT• Corey Smith, w/ Matt Stillwell, The Pageant, St. Louis,

Mo., 8 p.m.• JJ’s Bag Band, Grafton Winery, Grafton• Battle of the Bands Benefit for Teen Suicide Prevention, 7

p.m., The Rock House, 1200 South 7th Street St. Louis, (314) 588-0505

• Bryon Foggs, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville, 7 p.m.

• Pure Pra i r ie League and Brewer and Ship ley, Wildey Theatre , Edwardsvi l le , www.wildeytheatre .com

• Hudson and The Hoo Doo Cats, 11 a.m., The Sheldon, St. Louis, www.thesheldon.org

• Jason Gordon (the one-man band), 8 p.m., Cleo’s, 1013 N. Main, Edwardsvillle

• B a t t l e o f t h e B a n d s B e n e f i t f o r Te e n S u i c i d e P r e v. w / h e r e a f t e r t h i s , S l e e p i n g i n C a r s , Wa l l s B e t w e e n , G a t e w a y G e t a w a y, S i x G u n S a l u t e , I f Tomorrow Never Comes, The Old Rock House, St . Louis

• Texas In July, Breakdances With Wolves, Edoras, Enmity’s Wake, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.

Sunday, April 17• Double Play, Grafton Winery, Grafton• Jack Twesten, Villa Marie Winery, Maryville, 3 p.m. to 7

p.m.• Pat Liston (Mama’s Pride), 6 p.m., Cleo’s, 1013 N. Main,

Edwardsvillle• Dave Simon’s Rock School, 12:45 p.m., The Duck Room-

Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Mo.• Tyrone Wells w/Geoff Koch, 7 p.m., The Old Rock House,

St. Louis• Bass Drum of Death, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.

Monday, April 18• Singer’s Society Presents Vanessa Rubin, Dunham Hall,

SIUE, 8 p.m., free• Thirty Seconds to Mars, Anberlin, CB7, 8 p.m., The

Pageant, St. Louis, Mo. • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars & Toubab Krewe, The Old

Rock House, St. Louis, 8 p.m.• Eric Moeller and The Strummalongs, The Firebird, St.

Louis, Mo.

Tuesday, April 19• The Downtown Fiction, He Is We, Cady Groves, Amely,

The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.

Wednesday, April 20• Rev. Horton Heat & Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, 8 p.m.,

The Old Rock House, St. Louis• Cold Bear Scout, Magic City, HUMDRUM, The Firebird, St.

Louis, Mo.

Thursday, April 21• Arcade Fire with special guest The National, The Concert

Club at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Mo.• The Black Lips, Vivian Girls, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.

Friday, April 22• STS9, The Pageant, Delmar Loop, St. Louis, Mo.• Pete Morrissey, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro,

Collinsville, 7 p.m.• Soulard Blues Band, 8 p.m., Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville,

8 p.m.• Bob Werner, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Butch Moore, 7 p.m. to

11 p.m., Villa Marie Winery, Maryville • The Black Angels w/ Suuns & Tone Rodent, 8 p.m., The

Old Rock House, St. Louis• The Rural Alberta Advantage, Lord Huron, In Tall

Buildings, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.

Saturday, April 23• STS9, The Pageant, Delmar Loop, St. Louis, Mo.• Anita Rosamond, Grafton Winery, Grafton• Gabie, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville, 7

p.m.• Tommy & the High Pilots, Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave.,

St. Louis, Mo., 8 p.m.• The Civil Wars w/White Dress, 8 p.m., The Old Rock

House, St. Louis--SOLD OUT• Foals, Freelance Whales, The Naked and Famous, The

Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.Sunday, April 24

• Terry Beck, Grafton Winery, Grafton• The Robert-Perry Band, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Villa Marie

Winery, Maryville• Maserati, Daydream Lullaby, The Firebird, St. Louis,

Mo.

SLSO makes plans for 2011-12 season

The St. Louis Symphony today announced its 2011-12 Season: the orchestra’s 132nd since its founding in 1880, and the seventh under Music Director David Robertson. The 2011-12 Wells Fargo Advisors Orchestral Series runs from September 16, 2011 through May 6, 2012.

The relationship between dance and music figures prominently throughout the 2011-12 Season. The centennial anniversary of the famed dance/theater company, the Ballets Russes, figured as an initial inspiration to the planning of the season. Robertson explained: “One-hundred-years ago Sergey Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes was setting the world on fire, culminating with the riotous premiere of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Throughout the season we explore the provocative relationship between these two art forms, including an opening weekend that features three of Stravinsky’s great ballet scores: Petrushka, Les Noces and The Rite of Spring.” Other works celebrating the Ballets Russes, which commissioned some of the most innovative composers of the 20th century, include Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe, Stravinsky’s The Firebird, and excerpts from Schumann’s Carnaval, with orchestration by Ravel. Beginning with this focus on Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, the repertoire expands to include dance as an overall theme throughout much of the season.

St. Louis Symphony President and CEO Fred Bronstein emphasized the audience-development initiatives of the organization as they relate to the new season. “This season underscores both the qualities and strategic focus of the St. Louis Symphony,” Bronstein said. “Excellence is prevalent, as is the balance of accessibility, creativity and artistic growth. From beginning to end, there is a sense not just of many concerts, but a series of ‘events’ that make the St. Louis Symphony and Powell Hall a destination. There is something for everyone, and I think the season reinforces the point that the serious audience development work successfully undertaken in recent years will continue to be a key element in how we gauge our future success as an institution.”

Highlights of the 2011-12 season include:

• Signature Dance Programs in concerts featuring an Opening Weekend of Stravinsky ballets, flamenco guitarist Juan Carmona, and the return of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

• Rach Fest, featuring three Rachmaninoff piano concertos performed over two weekends by Stephen Hough

• 3rd Annual Gala with violinist Itzhak Perlman performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, conducted by Music Director David Robertson

• The St . Louis Symphony continues its tradition of presenting Adventurous and New Music throughout the 2011-12 Season, including world premieres by Edgar Meyer and Steven Mackey and a United States premiere by Philippe Manoury

• In conjunction with the citywide American Arts Experience-St. Louis, David Robertson conducts the world premiere of Edgar Meyer’s Double Bass Concerto No. 3. Also on the program are works by Copland, Ives, as well as Gershwin’s An American in Paris

• Orchestral Favorites including

Vivaldi ’s The Four Seasons , Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” Ravel’s Bolero and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4

• Live at Powell Hall continues to make Powell Hall the place to be for a variety of musical experiences, including the music of John Williams, dynamic piano ensemble The 5 Browns, vocalist Michael W. Smith, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, and music from the popular video game Final Fantasy®

• J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, conducted by David Robertson

• Carnegie Hall performance with renowned soprano Karita Mattila

• Saturday night subscription concert live broadcasts continuing on St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 KWMU.

The St. Louis Symphony is excited to bring back many perennial audience favorites this season including:

• An all-Mozart program featuring the Symphony No. 38, K. 504, “Prague,” conducted by Nicholas McGegan (October 7-9, 2011)

• Elgar ’s Enigma Variations conducted by Vasily Petrenko (October 21-22)

• Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” with Horacio Gutiérrez as soloist, conducted by Jun Märkl (November 11-13)

• Ravel’s Bolero conducted by David Robertson (November 25-26, 2011)

• Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, featuring Jennifer Koh as soloist, conducted by Ward Stare (December 2-4, 2011)

• Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 conducted by Vassily Sinaisky (January 27-29, 2012)

• Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” conducted by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (February 3-4, 2012)

• An all-Beethoven program featuring Symphony Nos. 1 and 8, conducted by Louis Langrée (March 16-18, 2012)

• Dvořák’s Cel lo Concerto , featuring Daniel Lee as soloist and conducted by Peter Oundjian (April 20-22, 2012)

• Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 conducted by Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (May 4-6, 2012).

RME plans Senior Music Series

The River Music Experience (RME) is excited to announce its

brand new Senior Music Series. The series will feature a variety of musical talent that will include jazz, big bands, and even a Senior Citizen prom.

Concerts will run from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and will be held on the second floor of the RME. Admission to each show is $7 for non-members, $5 for RME members and for groups of ten or more.

From big band jazz to 50’s rock, the new series will be a fantastic addition to the diverse musical

opportunities provided by RME. “The Senior Concert Series at RME is an wonderful new addition to our programming, and compliments our mission to serve as a music center for the entire community,” said Ellis Kell, Director of Programming & Community Outreach.

“The RME is always looking for ways to engage people of all ages in our community,” said Jean Bahls, RME Controller, who created the new concert series for seniors. “The Senior Concert Series gives us a wonderful opportunity to connect with seniors and provide them with new and interesting musical education and entertainment.”

The Senior Music Series is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Senior Star at Elmore Place.

Concert ScheduleTuesday, April 26: Jazz BandTuesday, June 28: Senior Citizen

PromTickets are available at Mojo’s

only or by contacting Ellis Kell at 563-326-1333 ext. 113

Rib America rock lineup set

U.S. Cel lular presents Rib America Festival returning to St. Louis May 27-30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. daily at Soldier’s Memorial Plaza. U.S. Cellular presents Rib America Festival is a fun filled event-featuring award winning barbeque, music, and more! Charter Media reserved seats in front of the stage go on sale this Friday, February 18 at 10:00 a.m. at all Ticketmaster outlets. 2011 sponsors for the event include U.S. Cellular, Budweiser, Pepsi, Fabick CAT, Charter Communications and Hilton at the Ballpark St. Louis. The best, award winning, BBQ teams from across the country will be serving up their finest all weekend long!!!

This year’s entertainment line-up includes:

Friday, May 27thPUDDLE OF MUDD& MORE TBASaturday, May 28thKANSASTBAMONTROSEMARK FARNER (formerly of

Grand Funk Railroad)PAT TRAVERSDEREK ST. HOLMES (formerly

w/ Ted Nugent)Sunday, May 29th TBA

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includes the concerts) after 5:00 p.m. on Friday and after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Children 12 & under are free.

**There are a limited number of Charter Media reserved seat tickets (located in front of the stage) for each day. Reserved tickets include a seat, access to private restrooms and access to a private bar. No lines! Reserved tickets purchased before May 27 include admission, after May 27 do not. Reserved tickets go on sale this Friday, February 18 at 10:00am at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Tim Reynolds and TR3 Added To the Wildey Schedule

Acclaimed guitarist and longtime Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds and TR3 have been added to the Wildey Theatre’s schedule, with a concert set for Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 9:00 p.m.

With a musical career spanning more than th i r ty- f ive years , guitarist and sonic innovator, t w o t i m e G r a m m y n o m i n e e Tim Reynolds is known for his masterful command of melody and timing and for his uncanny ability to improvise on any instrument he touches. Having explored most musical styles, from rock, jazz and blues to classical and reggae, Reynolds’ wide-ranging musical versatility is evident each time he picks up his electric or acoustic guitar. Technically brilliant, yet emotionally honest, Reynolds’ music is inspired and authentic.

It was in the mid 1980s in Charlottesville, VA, when Reynolds founded his breakthrough electric power trio, TR3 (Tim Reynolds Trio), known for their fusion of funk, rock, and jazz. He toured with TR3 during the 1980s and 1990s, using a rotating cast of musicians. It was at this time he befriended Dave Matthews and their ongoing musical collaboration began. He eventually decided to disband TR3, relocate to Santa Fe, NM, and pursue a solo career. His musical progression continued throughout his many years on the road as a solo guitar wizard,

playing for packed houses and to crowds who quickly determined that Reynolds is one of the most talented and thoughtful musicians on the circuit today.

Tickets, which are $35.00 for reserved seats, are now on sale through the Edwardsville Theatre’s website, www.wildeytheatre.com. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, 2nd Floor of City Hal l , 118 Hi l l sboro Avenue , Edwardsvi l le , IL . The Parks Department will also handle the sale of all Disabled seats. For more information, please call (618) 692-7538.

Jazz St. Louis plans upcoming season

C e l e b r a t i n g i t s 1 5 t h Anniversary, Jazz St. Louis is pleased to announce the Jazz at the Bistro subscription series and special events scheduled for the 2010 -2011 season. These artists reflect some of the biggest names and finest talent in jazz today:

2010-2011 Subscription SeriesListed as: Date, Artist, Prices.April 13-16, Yellowjackets, $30

and $35April 27-30, Bill Charlap Trio,

$25 and $30May 11-14, Houston Person,

$25 $30May 25-28, Sean Jones Quintet,

$25 and $30Special EventsFebruary 11, Al Jarreau ,

$150/$50/$40. 8:00 p.m. show at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. - S p o n s o re d b y Wo r l d Wi d e Technology, Inc.

All show times are at 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted. On sale dates for David Sanborn, the Jazz Crusaders and Al Jarreau will be announced separately. Tickets for all other Jazz at the Bistro events go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at all Metrotix locations, via phone at 314.534.1111, online at www.metrotix.com or through the Jazz St. Louis box office at 314.289.4030. Student tickets are available for most shows.


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[email protected]

MusicTuning in


Family Focus

According to published statistics by the University of Buffalo, The State University

of New York, approximately 24 million people in this country suffer hearing impairment. That is one out of 11 people nationally.

According to the study, one out of seven hearing impaired people will not seek help, and if they do, it takes an average of seven years for someone with a hearing impairment to seek help.

When they do seek help, only about 3 to 4 million obtain hearing aids and 1 million of those don’t use the aids that they have.

What is maybe more staggering is that 17 million of the 24 million have no hearing assistance of any kind. This does not include the approximately two million people in this nation that are completely deaf.

Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired. Many times this condition can occur slowly, making it undetectable to the afflicted person until the loss is significant.

According to the National Institute of Health, it is more difficult to give exact statistics on speech and language impairment, as the functions, skills and abilities of voice, speech, and language are related, even though the medical community feels it important to distinguish among them.

According to their research,

approximately 7.5 million people in the United States have trouble using their voices for varying reasons. Many of these have the common factor of having hearing impairment or hearing loss along with a voice related issue.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is home to the Speech-Language-Hearing Center, which is designed specifically to address these impairments and provide graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology that combine classroom instruction, research and practical experiences for students.

What the center and the students and staff would like the community to know is that they provide intervention and assessment for children and adults with a wide range of communication problems. These services are available to anyone in the community and they want to get the word out that they are here to help.

The Speech-Language-Hearing Center has been serving the community for many years. But they feel it is important to remind everyone what an important service they offer and they are there to help. The center’s services are available at a very nominal fee compared to other specialist options.

“We don’t turn anyone away due to financial constraints. If someone is on Medicaid, they are not charged. We will evaluate the financial needs of anyone seeking services at the center,” said Dr. T.K. Parthasarathy, Professor and Chair (who understands how hard it is to say or remember the pronunciation of his “full” name and is lovingly called Dr. Partha or T.K. by most).

Experts agree there are a number

of reasons why people have hearing loss or impairment. Some people loose their hearing so gradually that they don’t realize the problem. This can effect the whole spectrum of age. As in so many other instances, recognizing the problem is the first step and addressing it is the second.

The clinic is open during the weekdays and even during the summer. They see approximately 36 patients per day. They offer diagnostic therapeutic services in the following areas: Speech-articulation disorders (speech), phonological disorders (language), developmental delay, neuromotor disorders, fluency disorders (stuttering), voice disorders, stroke/head injury rehabilitation, aural rehabilitation (hearing loss), speech disorders related to craniofacial anomalies, language-aphasia and related disorders,, auditory processing disorders, developmental delays, acquired language disorders (due to traumatic brain injury, illness), language-learning disabilities, cognitive disorders due to brain injury.

The Hearing Center at SIUE is equipped to offer diagnostic hearing evaluations and can perform many diagnostic tests to assess the middle

ear function, auditory processing skills, hearing screenings (on and off campus), Otoacoustic emissions and provide aural rehabilitation.

If you have questions about any of these services, the best way to begin is to call Leslie Tolliver, M.S., CCC-SLP, Coordinator of Clinical Services to set up an evaluation. She will be happy to guide you through the process.

The center serves as a primary training site for graduate students in the Department of Speech Pathology.

All visitors to the center will be seen by first year graduate clinicians who are supervised by clinical faculty by in-room involvement and observation from cameras present in each therapy room.

Clinic faculty all hold certification from the American Speech-Language Association. Most recently, the center was audited and reviewed for re-accreditation by the Council of Academic Accreditation. They were given the honor of receiving the maximum eight years of re-accreditation, with the statement that there were “no concerns or changes needing to be address.” This is a very high achievement by the center.

“All of our faculty, staff and students worked tirelessly to achieve this wonderful accomplishment and is something we are all very proud of,” said James Panico, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders.

Many incoming students are asking the questions “what field of study do I choose, which will still be in demand once I graduate.” This question is probably more in the forefront of students minds than ever. A great option for degree study is a career in Speech-Language Pathology.

SIUE offers an undergraduate and graduate degree program for this area. This field is so sought after, that many graduate students already have jobs offered to them

before they finish their final year. For more information about SIUE’s Speech-Language Pathology degree program, contact Dr. James Panico at 618-650-5838 or e-mail at [email protected].

Finally, in lieu of recent state budget constraints, SIUE has launched a gift campaign, encouraging people to support the School of Education. The Speech-Language-Hearing Center has also kicked off a capital campaign to assist in the continuation of offering the most cutting edge treatment and care for their patients and the best education experience for the students who are being trained there.

Some of the items on their capital campaign wish list (although necessary) include: facilities updates to include the therapy rooms, client reception area, Speech Science Lab, and new Preschool Language Group therapy room; Cutting-edge technologies for Augmentative/Assistive Communication evaluation and training; Technology upgrades for client evaluations and treatment; Sensory/Language intervention items for play-based therapy; Materials and training for new English Language Learner program; Speech-Language diagnostic tests.

The bottom line total for this list is $300,000.

“We appreciate everyone’s consideration to the importance of giving to this capital campaign. Our goal is to provide the very best training for our students in order to be able to provide the most up-to-date care for patients. This campaign will make this more possible by providing the center with these much needed updates, services and materials,” said Dr. Bette Bergeron, Dean of the School of Education.

If you are interested in giving to the Speech-Language-Hearing Center Capital Campaign, contact Dean Bergeron at 618-650-3353 or e-mail at [email protected].

Above, Linda K. Condray, of Alton, works with Molly Balthazor, Student Clinician Graduate Student, on speech and language skills. At left, Walter Anders, of Granite City, poses with his student clinician, Kristen Bell.Photos by Debbie Settle.

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Family Focus

The Body Worlds exhibitions have had some controversy surrounding their presentations all around the world, but there may be no

greater way for the layman to see the inner works of the body, especially the muscular structure.

These traveling exhibitions of preserved human bodies are prepared using a technique

called plastination. This technique allows the inner anatomical structure to be preserved.

The Saint Louis Science Center will again host another Body Worlds exhibition, Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds & The Brain, which will

open to the public Friday, June 10, in the Exploradome.

For the first time in St. Louis, this new presentation of Body Worlds focuses specifically on the brain and unravels the mystery of the mind and

secret world of the brain.“Body Worlds & The

Brain provides the Saint Louis Science Center with a

unique opportunity to enrich people’s understanding of their

bodies, especially their brains,” said Philip Needleman, Ph.D., Interim President and CEO for the Science Center. “This exhibition is the perfect backdrop for conversations about

the neurological problems that impact more and more families everyday. We’re excited to supplement an already amazing exhibition with programming to educate our visitors about the complexities of the brain.”

This special presentation offers a broad

perspective on the brain that merges anatomy, neuroscience and philosophy and resonates with everyone. The inner workings of the body holds a fascination with all ages, and the brain may be the most mysterious organ of all.

“The brain is an incredible marvel of engineering,” said Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the Plastination process and creator the exhibitions. “I wanted people to recognize what is known about this amazing gem inside our heads and be awed by its possibilities and capacities.”

Through its aesthetic and accessible displays, Body Worlds invites contemplation, study and reflection of the power and vulnerability of the human body and the brain. These displays of the complex anatomy are exhibited in such a way that bring an understanding of the functions of the most elaborate human organ.

“We wanted to present this most complex organ in a way that was accessible to the general public and in the most elegant way,” said Dr. Angelina Whalley, conceptual planner and creative designer of the exhibitions, which have been seen by more than 32 million people worldwide.

The Science Center plans to supplement the exhibition with expert speakers and special programming, including favorites like a Body Worlds-focused Family Med School and Artist’s Nights and new

presentations involving brain scans and insights into common neurological afflictions, including Alzheimer’s, autism, ADHD and depression.

Body Worlds & The Brain will be open Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (5 p.m. after Labor Day) and Thursday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Final entry into the exhibition is one hour prior to closing.

Admission to Body Worlds is $20 for adults, $13 for children age 5-18, $17 for students with I.D., and seniors 62 and over. Children under 5 are free. Member pricing is $15 for adults, $11 for children 5-18, and $13 for seniors 62 and over and students with I.D. Tickets will go on sale to Science Center Members on May 2 and to the general public on May 9.

Group rates are available. For pricing and package information or to request a proposal, call 314-289-4471 or visit slsc.org/SignatureEvents

The Science Center is seeking volunteers who have experience in the health and medical fields to work in the exhibition and assist with special programming. For more information, contact the Volunteer Department at 314-289-4412 or [email protected]

Body Worlds & The Brain will run for a limited engagement. For more

information, call 314-289-4424 or visit slsc.org

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The majority of American pet owners believe a well-trained dog is safe — even if it comes from one of the “bully breeds.”

Some dog breeds, such as pit bulls or Rottweilers, are considered truly dangerous by 28 percent of American pet owners, but an Associated Press-Petside.com poll found that 71 percent said any breed can be safe if the dogs are well trained.

“It’s not the dog. It’s the owner that’s the problem,” said Michael Hansen, a 59-year-old goldsmith from Port Orchard, Wash. “The dog will do whatever it can to please the owner, right down to killing another animal for you.”

“If they are brought up in a loving household, they can flourish just like any other dog,” agreed Nancy Lyman, 56, of Warwick, Mass.

Sixty percent of pet owners feel that all dog breeds should be allowed in residential communities, while 38 percent believe some breeds should be banned, according to the poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs and Corporate Communications.

Denver and Miami-Dade County in Florida have pit bull bans that go back decades. The Army and Marine Corps have put base housing off limits to the dogs in the last few years.

Of the pet owners in the poll who support breed bans, 85 percent

would bar pit bulls. Other breeds considered too dangerous were Rottweilers, Dobermans, German shepherds and chow chows. Seven percent said any violent, vicious or fighting dog should be banned and 2 percent said all large dogs should be outlawed.

Asked specifically about pit bulls, 53 percent of those polled said they were safe for residential neighborhoods, but 43 percent said they were too dangerous.

Age played a major role in the pit bull questions — 76 percent of those under age 30 said pit bulls were safe, compared with just 37 percent of seniors.

Janice Dudley, 81, of Culver City, Calif., was taking out her garbage when she was charged by a pit bull whose owner had been walking him in her neighborhood for years.

“He came within a few inches of my leg. It was shocking. There was nothing I could do. The owner

controlled the dog and they went on their way but it was really very frightening,” she said.

She goes to great lengths to avoid the man and dog now, she said. “That was as close as I’ve ever come and as close as I ever want to be.”

Dudley would stop short of imposing a widespread breed ban, but she believes pit bulls are too dangerous. “I think it is in their nature to be more vicious than other dogs,” she said.

She blames breeders for the dangerous behavior of the animals and believes the dogs are genetically at risk. “People I know who have had them maintain they are the sweetest things in the world. I don’t believe it,” she said.

Older pet owners were more apt to support a breed ban than younger ones — 56 percent of seniors believe some dogs should be outlawed compared with just 22 percent of those under age 30.

Parents who own pets were no more or less likely than non-parents to say certain breeds should be banned.

But Tiffany Everhart, 40, of Splendora, Texas, wouldn’t have a pit bull. “I have a small child and I’m not going to take that chance.” A paralegal, she also believes some dogs are too dangerous for residential areas and she would support a breed ban.

“Every dog is different and should be evaluated on its own merits,” said “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan.

“If a pit bull has good energy, and if he is socialized early and brought up in a balanced and structured pack environment, then I would consider him perfectly safe for a family with children,” Millan said.

Lyman, who has a 17-year-old, bl ind, deaf and crippled Shih Tzu, said any dog will bite i f provoked — ci t ing Martha Stewart’s recent run-in with her own dog.

Hansen blames the pit bull’s bad reputation on owners and the press.

“ Yo u h a v e a t e n d e n c y t o sensationalize stories or put into them right down to the blood and gore when it isn’t really necessary,” said Hansen, who has two dogs, 9-year-old Lab-collie brothers named Chaz and Zach.

Still, she said Michael Vick’s dogfighting operation probably helped pit bulls’ bad rep because it showed that “people can reintroduce these dogs back into a society that’s not going to abuse them.”


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CHICAGO (AP) — Women often find it somewhat mysterious to do a breast exam. It also can be mysterious to medical students, says a Chicago researcher who has a $1.8 million federal grant to design the first physical test to measure how well future doctors examine breasts by touch and find possible cancers.

Using plastic models of breasts embedded with data-capturing sensors and simulated tumors, Dr. Carla Pugh of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is zeroing in on how to measure a medical student’s ability to tell the difference between a cancerous lump and a benign cyst.

Medical students’ hands-on skills in breast palpation aren’t tested in their licensing exam. Pugh hopes her research will change that.

She says doctors don’t want to talk about it, but they all know a colleague who’s missed a cancer during a breast exam, or they’ve missed one themselves. Pugh, 45, is a surgeon with a doctorate in education and a patent in sensor technology. Her team includes experts in mechanical engineering, computer science, statistics and medical education.

“What if there were a test and you had to meet a minimum level of proficiency before you could do breast exams and say you’re competent?” she asks. That might lead to better exams and more accurate diagnoses,

she says.In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task

Force recommended against teaching women how to do breast self-exams, finding little evidence they reduce breast cancer death rates. The task force didn’t give doctors’ breast exams a ringing endorsement either, saying the techniques used aren’t standardized enough, but can detect a large proportion of cancers if done well. Many groups, including the American Cancer Society, still recommend women get regular breast exams from their doctors.

Testing med students’ breast exam skills with a sophisticated simulator would be an important advance, says Dr. James Gordon, who directs the Gilbert Program in Medical Simulation at Harvard Medical School. He’s not involved in Pugh’s research.

Simulators used in medical education have been rapidly evolving over the past decade, Gordon says. The newest models are fitted with sensors that can give students feedback on whether they’re doing an exam properly or not.

These tools may ultimately improve patient safety by giving medical students repeated learning experiences with a wider variety and number of cases than they might happen to encounter in real patients, although working with real human beings will continue to be at

the core of medical education, Gordon says.Familiar with another Pugh device, a pelvic

exam simulator, Gordon says Pugh’s work is at the forefront of the field.

“She’s at the cutting edge and does some of best work in the world in creating and validating simulators that students and medical professionals could use,” Gordon says.

No clowning is tolerated in Pugh’s lab. The current prototype, a disembodied plastic breast hooked by wires to a computer, modestly wears a blue cloth covering when “she’s” not being examined.

“Because it’s a human being,” Pugh explains when asked about the covering. “She’s sitting there on the table with her breast exposed, so when we’re not examining her we cover her. It’s a habit that we’ve formed.”

Breast exam skills aren’t tested in the current U.S. medical licensing exam, says Dr. Stephen Clyman of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a co-sponsor of the test that’s the entryway to the medical profession.

Clyman directs the board’s Center for Innovation, which investigates how new technology might be used in future licensing exams. He is a consultant on Pugh’s breast exam simulator research.

Deciding how to score a breast exam using a simulator in the high-stakes licensing exam

would be challenging, Clyman says. “Is it just a matter of finding a lump?” he asks. “Or are you concerned about whether somebody palpates by accepted protocol when you know that many doctors don’t follow the accepted protocol?”

Pugh’s project will attempt to answer those questions by recording the movements, pressure and patterns of experienced doctors as they palpate simulator breasts with various masses and cysts hidden inside.

The mock tumors must feel authentic to a physician’s fingers. Pugh has built tumors from beans glued together, glass beads and hardened clay. Lentils embedded in rubber mimic the feel of fibrocystic breast changes, a noncancerous condition.

More than once she’s been at a supermarket, restaurant or clothing store, spotted an object and thought, “Oh, I could use that!”

“Any material I encounter on a daily basis is fair game to help me build a patient,” she says.

The next step is testing the mock-up on experienced doctors. A meeting of cancer doctors in Chicago in June is the next test run. Foam rubber alone wasn’t convincing doctors during the last trial that it was a fibroadenoma, another noncancerous condition, so Pugh directs research assistant Jon Salud to make a change.

New breast exam faces future doctors

Training, not nature, turns pets into bullies

Family Focus


By JIM ROMANOFFAssociated Press

The prepared ham has become so ubiquitous — honey baked and spiral cut, anyone? — at Easter, many cooks assume they can just heat and eat, leaving all their culinary creativity for the rest of the meal.

To be sure, cured and smoked pork legs are tasty as is, but there’s little reason not to give it an exotic treatment, as with this apricot-peach and gingersnap crusted baked ham.

Here, the bright flavors of apricot-peach jam spiked with some Dijon mustard and brown sugar provide the glue, if you will, for a spicy crust of gingersnap cookie crumbs, all of which combine to create a perfect balance to the salty ham.

This simple and versatile crusting technique comes courtesy of meat expert Bruce Aidells. If you like, passion fruit jam or guava jelly also work well in this recipe.

APRICOT-PEACH AND GINGERSNAP CRUSTED BAKED

HAMStart to finish: 2 hours 15 minutes

(15 minutes active)Servings: 148- to 10-pound bone-in or boneless

ham1 1/2 cups apricot-peach jam (can

substitute apricot or peach jam for the blend)

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/3 cup Dijon mustard1 1/2 cup gingersnap cookie

crumbs (about 15 cookies pulsed in a food processor)

1 1/2 cups chicken broth1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

dissolved in 4 tablespoons of waterSalt and ground black pepper, to

tasteHeat the oven to 325 F. Place an

oven rack low enough in the oven so that the ham won’t touch the roof of the oven while baking.

Trim any skin from the ham, then trim the external fat to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place the ham, fat-side up, in a roasting pan and place in the oven. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 130 F at the center, about 10 minutes per pound. Remove from the oven and increase the heat to 425 F.

In a bowl, whisk together the jam, brown sugar and mustard. Set aside.

Using the tip of a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a crisscross diamond pattern.

Spoon about two-thirds of the jam mixture generously over the entire surface of the ham. Apply the gingersnap crumbs, pressing them on with your hands to form a thick layer. Return the ham to the oven and bake until the surface begins to brown and become crusty, about another 15 minutes.

Remove the ham from the oven and transfer to a cutting board to rest for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, to make a sauce for the ham, pour the liquid from the roasting pan, including any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, into a medium saucepan. Stir in the chicken broth

and remaining jam mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and boil, stirring, until the sauce just thickens. Strain the sauce, if desired.

Serve the carved ham with the sauce on the side.

• • •Most people consider hot cross

buns an Easter treat, but there is no reason to limit yourself to just once a year.

To help get hot cross buns onto American plates more often, we decided to blend their luscious buttery spicy taste with the ease of a traditional muffin. They still have all the great flavors — spices, citrus and currants — but in a quick and easy muffin.

These muffins work equally as well as breakfast or snack. If you like, add mini chocolate chips in addition to or in place of the currants.

HOT CROSS MUFFINSStart to finish: 30 minutes, plus

coolingServings: 12For the muffins:1/2 cup orange juice3/4 cup currants2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon allspice1/2 cup milk1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extractZest of 1/2 orangeZest of 1/2 lemonFor the icing:

1 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoon lemon juiceIn a microwave-safe bowl, combine

the orange juice and currants. Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until bubbling. Set aside to cool.

Heat the oven to 400 F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper muffin cups.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. In a second bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, vanilla and both zests. Add the milk and egg mixture and the currants, including the orange juice, to the flour mixture. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened; there may still be bits of flour visible.

Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center of the muffins comes out dry. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Once the muffins are cool, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the icing across the tops of the muffins in a line in one direction, then again in the other direction to form a cross over the top.

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with Genesis Financial & Stephen Jones, Attorney5/21/11 - 10:00 am - Flag Pole Dedication5/26/11 - 9:30 am - Emotions, Expectations and Economics with Edward Jones6/28/11 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Blood Drive

Please RSVP to Crystal at: 343-0800

6th AnnualCanineEaster EggHunt

Hawthorne Animal HospitalTroy Clinic

off Hwy 40 (by RP Lumber)Saturday, April 16th

Registration Starts: 1:00 PMHunt Begins: 2:00 PM

$500 per dogIf your dog is the fi rst to fi nd the Golden Egg in its weight class, you will win an Easter basket valued at over $200 in prizes!

Special giveaways for the fi rst 50 registrants, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and more!

Pre-Register your dog(s) by calling one of our four locations prior to 7:00 PM, April 14, visiting our website at www.hawthorne.vetsuite.com, or emailing us at [email protected]

You can also register the day of the event starting at 1:00 PM.

Proceeds to benefi t theTree House Wildlife Center

Dr. Robert SantaellaState Rt. 162 Suite 21, Maryville, ILis relocating practice out of state

closing date is 4/30/2011

Please call to request records at 618-288-7330

Easter ham more than heat and eat

Associated Press

Apricot-peach and gingersnap crusted baked ham with vegetables. Here, the bright flavors of apricot-peach jam spiked with some Dijon mustard and brown sugar provide the glue, if you will, for a spicy crust of gingersnap cookie crumbs, all of which combine to create a perfect balance to the salty ham.

Dining Delights

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Campers, RV's& GoCarts 231

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2008 Jayco 299 RLS 5TH wheel-$25,500.00

2003 Prairie Schooner 29’5TH wheel-$20,900.00

2008 Sabre 30 RLDS5TH wheel-$25,900.00

2008 Weekend Warrior 23’toy hauler-$15,900.00

2008 Rockwood 2603 $16,500.00

2009 Cougar 29 RLS$24,900.00

2009 Aristocrat 716 QBS’$10,900.00

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EDWARDSVILLE - 32 ACRES & HOMESTEAD! Ragland barn with 6 stalls. Fenced paddocks, rolling pasture, & riding-trials. Homestead boasts updated kitchen, & WO basement. $425,000

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8:00AM-2:00PMSUNDAYAPRIL 17

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SUN RIDGE ESTATES2+ Acre Lots, Edwardsville

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Commercial PropertyFor Sale 830

Office space for sale or rent: #2Ginger Creek Pkwy., Glen Cbn.2,200 s.f. plus bsmt. $279K$2,500/mo/OBO 618-789-7226

HomesFor Sale 805

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Mobile HomesFor Sale 815

2 Bdr 1 Bath older 62x12 mobileon own lot. FSBO. Apprxly. onemile from Glen Carbon Walmart$19,000 (618)344-5845.

HomesFor Sale 805

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3 ACRES WITH POND

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APTS/CONDOS/HOUSES

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2 bed house $700COLLINSVILLE/MARYVILLE

1 bed $395-$8002 bed $500-$1250

TROY

2 bed $5003 bed $1600

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HousesFor Rent 705

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RENT TO OWNNew construction 4 bdrm 4 bth,

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Apts/DuplexesFor Rent 710

1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH:Collinsville, near 157/70; 12min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceil-ing fans, cable, sound walls, off-st. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse.$780/mo. 618/345-9610 giveAM/PM phone.

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1 BDR, Collinsville: 157. Skylineview, remodeled; fireplace, W/Dhookup. Free W/S/T. $500/mthlyplus deposit. No pets. 345-9131

2 Bdrm near SIUE. Washer& Dryer. NO pets, smoking.$630 mthly. (618)972-3715.

2 Bedroom APARTMENT,Edwardsville, minutes fromSIUE: 1.5 bath, W/D hookup.$625/month. 618-407-5333

2 BR $600 or 1 BR $500, apts.Spacious 300 S. Main, Edw.,water, sewer, trash pd., coinw/d, 1 yr lease. No pets. Leavemessage @656-0923.

Help WantedGeneral 305

Part-time Oil Changer & Clean-up: Apply in person at Ron’sShell Service, 121 East Van-dalia, Edw. before 3PM.

Help WantedMedical 308

Alhambra Care Center has anopening for the position ofDirector of Nursing. Must have3-5 years experience; must bemotivated, organized and dri-ven to provide the best care.Applicants apply within. 417 E.Main, Alhambra IL.

Hitz Home is hiring eveningLPN’s and evening/midnightCNA’s. Apply in person at 201Belle St., Alhambra, IL 62001 orfax resume to 618-488-2361.

Furniture 410

Bed - Queen PillowTop MattressSet, NEW, in the plastic, $200(618) 772-2710 Can Deliver

Couch; Loveseat; 2 BlackBarstools; 6 Lammert Chairs.656-6710.

ComputerEquipment 412

DESKTOP COMPUTER:Medion, good condition. Flat-screen monitor/keyboard/etc.,WindowsXP. $350/OBO.618/973-9105

Misc.Merchandise 426

MY TREASURE HOUSE120A MAIN ST., EDWARDSVILLE

YELLOW TAG SALE! 655-9466WWW.MYTREASUREHOUSE

SCRUB TOPS, Size Medium,Large assortment $5 apiece.692-1729.

TOTALL METAL RECYCLINGWE BUY SCRAP METALSTEEL = $250 PER NET TON2700 MISSOURI AVENUEGRANITE CITY, IL(866) 470-5763DELIVERY HOURS:M-F 7:30AM-4PMSAT 8AM-2PM

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Pets 450

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Lawn &Garden 455

FREE landscape rock 692-9150

GARDEN TILLING217-710-0404

LAWN MOWING618-406-0404

HousesFor Rent 705

2 BDR, 1 BA, Glen/off 162, quiet/wooded area; remodld; w/dincl.; shed; all util. but elec. pd.;$690/mo. + dep. 618/307-4876

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Rates as low as 2.99% Rate/3.046% APR

▪ Low Closing Cost - $750!▪ No Points!▪ Lock in a low rate and pay off your home with a short-term loan!▪ Limited Time Offer - April 1-30!

Get a low-rate Home Loan today!For Example:▪ 5-year at 2.99% Rate/3.046% APR Monthly Principal & Interest Payment = $1437.14▪ 7-year at 3.25% Rate/3.29% APR Monthly Principal & Interest Payment = $1066.10▪ 10-year at 3.50% Rate/3.529% APR Monthly Principal & Interest Payment = $791.09

Limited-Time Offer! Call us today at 618-632-1111 or apply online at www.scu.org.

APR= Annual Percentage Rate. Loans subject to credit approval. APR and monthly principal & interest payment are based on $80,000 loan amount. Member must have a FICO score of 740 or higher. The maximum debt to income is 45%. Loans will require a maximum 80% loan to value. Borrower will be required to pay odd days interest at closing. Homeowner insurance required. O�er valid on applications received April 1, 2011 through April 30, 2011.

Make the most of your dreams with a Home Loan from Scott Credit Union.

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