Movies, movies and more movies fill the Wildey Theatre’s June schedule, sponsored by Anderson Hospital.
 
First up on June 3rd is the Bradley Cooper slacker comedy “The Hangover”, wreaking havoc on Las Vegas and relationships alike, followed by Pedro Almodovar’s Oscar-nominated “Volver”, starring the glorious Penelope Cruz.
 
In tribute to the “Route 66 Festival”, the Wildey has gone automotive, with the return after 33 years of “Stingray”, featuring Edwardsville and the area as it once was in a wild car chase movie showing Friday, June 10.  On the 11th  we offer “Looney Tunes: Back in Action” for the kids, with morning and afternoon showings, and that evening we present a far more contemporary approach to autos in “Fast & Furious”. 
 
The Wildey salutes director Alfred Hitchcock and actor Jimmy Stewart with two heart-pounding classics – “Vertigo” and “Rear Window”.  Both films play on June 12 & June 16, and are available as individual showings or at a special price as a double feature.
 
June 17 is a true movie lovers day, as we offer two showings of Steven Spielberg’s beloved film “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial”, followed by a midnight showing of the Jeff Bridges/John Goodman cult fave “The Big Lebowski”.
 
Having added double features, the Wildey has scheduled our first Triple Feature, the Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd comedies “Back to the Future” and BTTF parts 2 & 3.  The June 18 showings are available individually, or at a special price of $15.00 for all three movies.
 
Another double feature salutes writer/director Mel Brooks, with showings of “Young Frankenstein” and “Blazing Saddles” alternating on June 23 & 24, and available at a special price for both.
 
Finally, The Wildey is teaming with Encore Wine Bar to present “A Wine Tasting & a Movie” on June 30. A broad selection of excellent wines will be available for tasting in the theatre’s lobby from 6:30 to 7:45pm, followed by a showing of the Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin comedy-drama “It’s Complicated” at 8:00pm.  Tickets for the wine tasting and movie are $15.00.
 
Tickets for films at the Wildey can be purchased on our website – www.wildeytheatre.com, at the Parks & Recreation Department at City Hall (618-692-7538) or at the theatre’s ticket booth beginning one hour before the showing. A schedule of June concerts and events will be released shortly.

Other than the fact that the audience kept trying to kiss the performers, Campus Activity Board’s “The Buried Life” production on Tuesday night at SIUE was inspirational to say the least.

With their five-year anniversary in February, the cast of “The Buried Life” runs a television project on MTV recording the actions of four guys (Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn) attempting to complete a list of things they want to do before they die. Their director is Brad Tiemann of Alton.

The guys are in charge of filming, editing and sending the episodes in full for MTV to air without any further edits.

The list counts 100 items for structure, but changes and morphs along with their passions, according to Lingwood.

“We use the structure of one hundred just cause it sounds nice, but no, we’ll keep on going even after we cross off a hundred things,” Lingwood said.

Eighty-four items have been completed on the list thus far.

“The Buried Life” used a Powerpoint-style presentation to show their successes and inspire the audience, welcoming their audience to come up to the microphones and share “what they want to do before they die.”

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 thirty-five years, guitarist and sonic innovator, two time Grammy nominee 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, 2^nd Floor of City Hall, 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL.  The Parks Department will also handle the sale of all Disabled seats.  For more information, please call (618) 692-7538.

“According to Durr, the 200-page report she and a 50-person committee are writing is due to the NCAA April 29 and is mandatory for any school in transition roughly halfway through their transition to ensure the university is committed to integrity within its athletics department. Durr said the athletic programs making the transition can be very attractive to incoming students.”

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“Moving to D-I will enhance campus life, school spirit and pride,” Emmanuel said. “Students feel good about being at an institution that is considered D-I. It will enhance the relationship with the town. The town will also take a sense of pride as local businesses benefit from a D-I program that attracts more people to the area.”

Read the full article by AJ Sanson on Alestle Live

Join the SIUE Alumni Association for wine tasting, networking and fun!

Reconnect with old classmates and make new friends with fellow SIUE alumni,
faculty and staff. Network with former Cougars living and working in the
Collinsville area while enjoying panoramic views of the St. Louis skyline.

All attendees will receive a complimentary drink ticket as well as the chance
to win alumni apparel and other great prizes.

RSVP by Monday, April 11.  Click here to register for the event.

If you have any questions, please call 618-650-2762 or e-mail kabenne@siue.edu.

SIUE has 1,800 alumni living in the Collinsville area
Start making connections now!

Date: 3/10/2011

Released by:  Robert Pfieffer, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Edwardsville

Phone: 618-692-7538

Email: Parks@cityofedwardsville.com

The City of Edwardsville is pleased to announce the Official Grand Re-opening and April schedule of events for the historic and newly renovated Wildey Theatre.  Tickets will go on sale today at 9:00 a.m. as we inaugurate the newly re-created website – www.wildeytheatre.com.

Tickets for all events can be ordered on-line on the Wildey website through the theatre’s ticket provider, EZTickets Live.  Tickets can then be printed out at home or office.  Tickets may also be purchased at the City of Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department on the second floor of City Hall, 118 Hillsboro Avenue.

Events scheduled include:

• The Official Grand Re-Opening of the Wildey on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m., featuring opening remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, entertainment by Ragtime Piano legend Jean Kittrell , songs from the Edwardsville High School Drama Club production of “Hairspray”, EHS Community Service Chamber Orchestra, tours of the facility and popcorn and soft drinks.
• “The Edwardsville High School Music Showcase”, featuring five ensembles presenting a fundraiser for the Friends of Wildey. April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
• Two nationally-known musical acts – the original country rockers Pure Prairie League (“Amie”, “Falling In And Out Of Love”) and Brewer and Shipley (“One Toke over the Line”) to present the first major concert at the Wildey on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
  Pure Prairie League/Brewer and Shipley concert on April 16 at the Wildey Theatre is a sell-out.  Tickets were placed on sale Thursday, March 8, and were virtually sold-out within 48 hours
• The Soulard Blues Band in Concert, Friday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m.
• Bob Kramer’s Marionettes will present “Humpty Dumpty’s Easter Parade”, a show for parents and children alike, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23

Movies and additional events will be announced the week of March 14^th.  Future announcements for special events, movies, and activities for youth, families and senior citizens will follow in the coming weeks and months.

A current schedule of events is available on the Wildey website.

Book sale at Esic Baptist Church
1000 University Drive, Edwardsville (map)

April 2nd, 9:00am to 1:00pm
All sales benefit African Vision of Hope, a Maryville based non-profit organization that has built 4 schools, 3 churches and an orphanage in Zambia, Africa.  Currently supporting over 700 students and housing 50 orphans.

Edwardsville Merchants are invited to participate in a Planning Forum for the 2011 Rotary Criterium Bike Race.
The meetings will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 3 pm and 7 pm at Edwardsville City Hall on Hillsboro.

This years race will close downtown streets on Sunday, August 7.

SIUE Indoor Pool from SIUE Campus Recreation on Vimeo.

EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RANKED 10^TH LARGEST CHAMBER BY ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL

Follows River Bend Growth Association and Greater Belleville

Chamber of Commerce as 3^rd Largest Illinois Metro Area Chamber

EDWARDSVILLE, IL., January 6, 2011… The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce was ranked as the 10th largest area Chamber of Commerce by the St. Louis Business Journal.

The list of the 25 largest area Chambers of Commerce is ranked by most recent annual budget.  The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) tops the list at $9,295,000.

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is the third largest Illinois Metro Area Chamber with an annual budget of $328,250, following River Bend Growth Association ($503,000) and Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce ($450,000). The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce was ranked 10th in 2009.

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce provides leadership for the benefit of the business community by promoting economic opportunities, advocating the interests of business, providing members with education and resources, and encouraging mutual support.  For more information on membership in the Ed/Glen Chamber, visit their Web site at www.edglenchamber.com or call 618.656.7600.