ALTON - The Mira Piano Quartet, a group of talented area musicians, had their minds on the people of Ukraine this holiday season. After some deep reflection, the four decided to have a benefit concert during the holidays with proceeds to benefit a relief effort in Ukraine. The concert is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Jacoby Arts Center’s East Gallery/Event Space. There is also a Brown Bag event that will feature the quartet presented by the Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Ringhausen Music Building. The quartet consists of four renowned area musicians - Vera Parkin, on piano, Sister Marie-Therese Swiezynski on violin, Christine Banks on viola, and Justine Liu Aldridge on cello and piano. Specifically, the proceeds from the Sunday concert will go toward the purchase of a new ambulance to be used in Ukraine. Hospitals, ambulances, and other healthcare facilities in Ukraine have been attacked during
ALTON - The Christmas Eve Middletown Neighbors Luminaries event is returning to the Middletown Historic District of Alton for its 21st year. This year’s event will be held on Christmas Eve, with luminary lanterns being placed and lit at 4:30 p.m. The longstanding community tradition is marking its return with over 5,000 luminary lanterns, which will be placed all throughout Middletown, said event chairperson Shannon Sholar. It marks the perfect opportunity to drive or stroll through the historic district. “The drive-through or walkable illumination has become a Christmas tradition and destination for many families,” Sholar said. “Block captains organize and set up each block and are instrumental in making it all happen!” In addition to “block captains,” the event is made possible through bag donations from Duke Bakery, Middletown Neighbors, and support from the community. “We are very fortunate to have Duke Bakery donate all o
Elton John has scored a new Billboard chart record. Thanks to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Elton is number one on the Top Tours chart this month, making it his record-setting fifth month on…
Lowell Kircher recently joined Landco Construction as project executive. Kircher is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects and developing long-term client relationships. President Linda Bernhard is “excited to welcome Lowell Kircher, who brings almost 20 years of experience and project leadership to our team.” With projects typically ranging up to five million dollars, […]
Some people just don’t understand social media. Or the Constitution. Or moderation efforts. Former president Donald Trump is one of those people. Last July, he sued Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube under the theory that the suspension of his accounts was the result of the Biden administration’s direct interference. Because his successor approached social media services […]
A Spectacular Holiday Tradition Your Family Won’t Want To Miss! The Rep rings in the spirit of the season with the second annual production of A Christmas Carol! At
If you prefer your holiday cheer to be one part Christmas festive and one part Tron futurism, you're in luck — World of Illumination's Cosmic Sleighride has you covered. Billed as a "supersonic holiday road trip," the light show deftly mashes up the sci-fi with the Santa, promising a "mystical holiday invasion" that will see you traveling in your own car through Kris Kingle's celestial portal in the stars. You'll see astro elves riding hoverboards, toys being prepared for Christmas and the exciting world of Santa City, where all the magic happens.
A St. Louis County man was sentenced to 25 years in prison today for a retaliatory drug murder committed in a McDonald's parking lot two years ago. Cevone Weeden, now 26, fired 12 shots at Joel Phillips, 22, killing him on August 20, 2020. The murder took place outside of the McDonald's at 1420 Hampton Avenue in the Clayton-Tamm neighborhood.
ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior Max Cogan has emerged as one of the area’s top bowlers so far this season. He is the Explorers’ boys bowling captain and is a Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of the Month for Marquette. Cogan thanked his teammates, parents, and coaches for their assistance in his bowling career. Cogan recently recorded a score of 267 at a match. He said he loves hanging out with friends and family in his off-time. Cogan added that his involvement in sports has shown him how to work together as a team and be there when other people need him. “I plan to play football in college, but I am undecided yet on where to go,” he said. “I am interested in going to college to study movie production.” The Marquette senior has been on the high honor roll all four years and is in the school's National Honor Society. He said there is "nothing" he enjoys "more than being with family and playing sports.”
The owner of the Dome at America's Center on Wednesday accepted terms of a settlement reached last week over how to divide proceeds from a legal settlement with the Los Angeles Rams and National Football League.
GRAFTON - Santa’s Chocolate Express will be returning to Grafton this Saturday, Dec. 3. The event is a great way to stroll through and explore Grafton while picking up some sweet treats and shopping locally. Registration is open at the Grafton Visitors Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event. All participants will receive a starter bag of chocolate when they register and can collect additional chocolate at participating Grafton businesses, which are marked as “Official Chocolate Stops” on maps that will be provided. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at The Grove Memorial Park to greet children and pose for photos from noon to 2:00 p.m. Jersey State Bank will also offer hot chocolate in the park. Tickets are $15 in advance, but go up to $20 on the day of the event. Tickets include free shuttle service throughout Grafton, a complimentary treat at each participating business, and a holiday shopping bag with a selection of chocolates as well as a holiday
Today Eurostat released its flash inflation estimate for November. Here is my usual presentation of the data: monthly core inflation with a trendline to smooth out the noise. The headline inflation rate was 10% thanks to high food and energy prices, but this is due mostly to Vladimir Putin, not to underlying economic conditions. Monthly ...continue reading "Core inflation in the Euro area is dropping steadily"
ALTON - Alton Main Street and Jacoby Arts Center are partnering to present First Fridays, a late-night art and shopping experience which spans 21 locations across the Downtown Alton district. This event is held on the First Friday of each month during the fall, providing you with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great promotions at each business. This is the last Frist Friday of the 2022 season, so don’t miss out on the great specials for your holiday gift-giving. Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Everyone who has their passport stamped at 10 locations will receive a $10 gift certificate to any participating business. Free parking is available in the lot next to Jacoby Arts Center, located at 627 E. Broadway, and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 5:00-9:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all participating locations. Find "Where’s Wadlow" hidden
WASHINGTON — The three U.S. House Democrats who have led their party through four presidencies and thousands of floor votes formally passed the torch to the next generation Wednesday, when the party gathered behind closed doors to elect its top leaders for the 118th Congress. House Democrats named Hakeem Jeffries, of New York, as their […]
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