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Music, Mothers and Memorial Day!Welcome to the most delight ful and memo rable month of the year at Chandle r Hill!

In addition to fabulous wines, food, music and weather, dont miss our annual MothersDay Brunch (May 12th), our 2013 Memorial Day Celebration with Jamie Allmanand Steve Elvis Davis (May 27th) and Sunday Farmers Markets starting May 12th.

Its just a few of the reasons Chandler Hill has been voted Best Winery in Sauce Magazine,Ladue News and St. Louis Magazine.

Magnifcent Mothers Day BrunchSunday, May 12th - 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Treat Mom and the amily to our sumptuousMothers Day Brunch!

Reservations required! Call 636-798-2675

97.1 KFTK Memorial Day CelebrationMonday, May 27th - 11:00AM to 6:00PM $5.00 Cover

Music all day including Steve Elvis Davis with his entireband. Join Jamie Allman and the 97.1 morning team at thepremier Memorial Day eventbenefting our veterans!

Sat, May 4 - Encore 1-4 p.m.

Sun, May 5 - Falling Martins 1-4 p.m.

Sat, May 11 - Danny Black 1-4 p.m.Sun, May 12 - MOTHERS DAY - Fanare 1-4 p.m.

OPENING DAY - Chandler Hill Farmers Market!

Sat, May 18 - Acoustics Anonymous 1-4 p.m.

Sun, May 19 - Adonis Blue 1-4 p.m.

Sat, May 25 - Pat Liston Band 1-4 p.m.

Sun, May 26 - Scandaleros 1-4 p.m.

Mon, May 27 - MEMORIAL DAY

Kevin Bilchik Band 11:30-2:30 p.m.

Steve Davis3:30-6 p.m.

Fri, May 31 - Joe Mancuso Jazz Quartet 7-10 p.m.

Visit Us Online for Early Closings & More Special Events!

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JUNE 6 - 9, 2013

SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and DC Comics. (s13)

For more information, call the

Metropolis Chamber of Commerceat800.949.5740or at

www.supermancelebration.netor www.metropolistourism.com

Celebration

Celebration

Soaringyourwaysoon!

15 Ft. Bronze Statue

Meet Celebrities

Man of Steel Competition

$1000 Superhero Costume Contest & MORE!

Car Show SuperDog

Childrens Activities Color-A-Cape

Artists Alley

Amusement Park Road Race

Bike Ride

Live Music

Load up the car for a diverse family

excursion across the Mississippi River

into Illinois.

Metropolis

Metropolis, Ill., located at Exit 37 on

I-24 at the southernmost tip of Illinois,

is the ofcial home of Superman and

proudly honors its favorite son with a 15-

foot bronze statue at Superman Square.

And now, a new statue of actress Noel

Neil, posed as Lois Lane, stands just twoblocks down the street.

The annual Superman Celebration

on June 6-9 pays tribute to their favor-

ite leading man with entertainment, an

amusement park, car show, celebrity

appearances and a $1,000 Superhero

Costume Contest. Returning this year

will be fan-favorites Margot Kidder and

Michael Rosenbaum on June 8. Fans of

all things Man-of-Steel know her best as

Lois Lane from the Superman lms.

Rosenbaum is known for his role as

Lex Luthor on Smallville.

In addition, organizers are once

again encouraging Superman fans from

all over to meet at the Superman Stat-

ue to break the record for the LargestGathering of People Dressed as Super-

man.

Metropolis is also home to the rst

state park in Illinois Fort Massac State

Park, which overlooks the Ohio River.

Experience the scenic splendor of south-

ern Illinois with outdoor fun, such as hik-

ing, camping, picnicking or boating and

shing on the Ohio River.

At Fort Massac, take a historical jour-

ney at the replica of the 1802 American

fort that was on site. The historic fort

area contains two barracks, three block

houses, ofcer quarters, well, stockade

and a fraise fence. The site also hasthe archaeological outline of the 1757

French fort.

For those who enjoy the excitement

of gaming, Metropolis is also home to

Harrahs Metropolis Casino & Hotel.

For more information on Metropolis,

visit www.metropolistourism.com.

Amish Country

In Illinois Amish Country horse-

drawn buggies are nearly as common

as automobiles. Since 1865, when three

Pennsylvania Mennonite families rst

settled in the area, it has become known

simply as Amish Country.To get there, take I-57 north from

DAY TRIPS

spring

& overnightsSavor Missouris wine country with its rolling hills,

beautiful countryside, quaint German towns, plus award-

winning wines. In fact, Missouri has long been noted for its

wines as far back as the Civil War.

Towns such as Augusta, Deance, Dutzow, Hermann

and Washington are among the small-town gems of Mis-

souri Wine Country, a scenic 50-mile swath straddling the

Missouri River. Augusta boasts the rst recognized wine

district in the United States.

Wineries along the picturesque Missouri Weinstrasse(scenic Highway 94 wine road) remain top producers, gar-

nering critical acclaim. But they also attract tourists, who

enjoy sampling locally-manufactured vintages, touring

wineries, strolling through historic districts and browsing

at boutiques, antique shops and craft fairs.

Deance is home to Chandler Hill Vineyards, which fea-

tures live music on weekends through August. For more de-

tails, call 636-798-2675 or visit www.chandlerhillvineyards.

com.

Deance was once home to Daniel Boone, who spent his

nal years in a stately, four-story limestone house overlook-

ing Femme Osage Creek. That house and over a dozen relo-

cated and restored 19th-century buildings called Booneseld

Village are open to the public, bringing to life the days when

Missouri was Americas frontier. For details, call 636-798-

2005 or visit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.

Washington, billed as the Heart of Wine Country, isa historic river town also popular for shopping, dining and

sightseeing.

Super Adventure Awaits In IllinoisSavor The GrapesOf Wine Country A horse-drawn carriage

travels one of the country

roads.

photo by

Diana Linsley

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Efngham to the communities of Arthur,

Arcola, Tuscola and Sullivan, home to

about 4,500 conservative, rural Amish who

strive to be not conformed to this world.

Their presence, combined with their more

progressive English neighbors, creates anintriguing cultural blend of the old and the

new. The two factions are respectful of one

anothers differences and together have cre-

ated a haven for tourism.

Arthur, whose motto is youre a stranger

only once, is in the heart of Amish Country,

10 miles west of I-57. The vibrant central

shopping district in the downtown district

is chock-full of Amish-owned or operated

shops selling handcrafted clothes, custom

cabinetry, home furnishings and unique

gifts. Discover these items and take the time

to visit with shopkeepers to learn more about

their lifestyle. Most Amish-owned businesses

are closed on Sundays.

Arthur doesnt have any chain restau-

rants. Instead, locally-owned eateries serve

lovingly prepared comfort food. For a treat,

stop by Dicks Pharmacy for a world fa-

mous soda.

Arthur hosts several annual festivals and

ongoing events, such as the Downtown Craft

Market, held the third Saturday of every

month with an array of crafts and antiques.

On Saturday, June 1, come out for the

annual Strawberry Jam Festival, which fea-

tures live music, strawberry treats of every

kind, crafts, games and more.

Arthur will play host to about 30,000 on

Saturday, June 29, for Arthurs Freedom

Celebration and Fireworks. The annual

event features reworks, craft shows, pa-

rades, food and more.

Other events are scheduled throughout

the summer, such as the Annual Moultrie-

Douglas County Fair, July 7 to 13. For a

complete schedule of activities, visit www.

illinoisamishcountry.com.

Discover Missouris German heritage

along Interstate 55 in Perry County.

One of the oldest communities in Mis-

souri, Perry County was settled by Lutheran

immigrants in the early 1800s. Located just

west of the Mississippi River about 80 miles

from St. Louis, the area includes Perryville,

Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau and Farrar.

In Frohna, the Saxon Lutheran Memo-rial, an outdoor history museum set in a log

cabin village, highlights the pioneering spirit

of the early immigrants from Germany who

settled Perry County.

The historic working farm and home was

the home of Wilhelm and Christian Bergt,

two brothers who participated in the 1839

immigration from Saxony Germany. Today

the site is listed on the National Registry of

Historic Places and consists of 15 buildings,

seven of which are historic log cabins dating

from 1820 to 1840.

On Saturday, June 29, the memorial will

come to life with a Bluegrass Music Festbeginning at 10 a.m. In addition to all-day

music and jam session open to visiting jam-

mers, visitors can enjoy fare from local eat-

eries, fresh baked bread and coffee cake. The

day will close with a reworks nale.

Saxon Lutheran

Memorial in Frohna

is an outdoor history

museum.

German History BroughtTo Life In Perry County

Heart Of Amish Countryfrom page 7

About two hours from St. Louis north

on Highway 61, discover the scenic river

town of Hannibal, the childhood home of

beloved author Samuel Clemens, aka Mark

Twain. The town was founded in 1819,along the banks of the Mississippi River. It

was there that Clemens found the inspira-

tion for his books, such as The Adventures

of Tom Sawyer, and The Adventures of

Huckleberry Finn.

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and

Museum, which celebrated its 100th anni-

versary in 2012, offers a glimpse into Cle-

mens life with its eight historic buildings,

including the Boyhood Home, a National

Historic Landmark. Stop in to see the mu-

seums updated exhibit of 15 original Nor-

man Rockwell paintings.

Hannibal plays hosts to numerous events

such as Twain on Main Festival on May

25 and 26. The free arts and crafts festival

with a Mark Twain twist with vendor, en-tertainment, food and fun. This year theme

is Mark Twains book, The Prince and the

Pauper.

A wide variety of wares by artists and ar-

tisans will be on display at the Hannibal Art

Fair on June 15 and 16 in downtown Han-

nibal.

Music Under the Stars, a series of free

concerts, is held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in

front of Samuel Clemens Boyhood Home

beginning May 30 to July 25.

Celebrate Independence Day at the Han-

nibal Jaycees 38th Annual National Tom

Sawyer Days, July 3-7. This family-friendly

festival features fence-painting competitions,

a parade, craft fair, carnival, reworks over

the river and more.

For more information on these and other

events, visit www.visithannibal.com.

Author Samuel ClemensCalled Hannibal Home

Youngsters portray Becky Thatcher and Huckle-berry Finn in Hannibal.

photo by Diana Linsley

Enjoy the great outdoors without spend-

ing hours on the road.

Steelville and Cuba, west of St. Louis

off Interstate 44, are situated in some of

the most popular recreation areas in the

state.

The Meramec River cuts a path be-

tween Cuba and neighboring Steelville

so canoeing and kayaking are a draw in

warm-weather months. Steelville is situated

on three rivers: the Meramec, the Huzzah

and the Courtois.

For canoeing to camping along the

Courtois, Huzzah and Meramec rivers,

Bass River Resort, 10 miles east of Stee l-

ville, has a variety of options available.

With the Meramec Music Theatre,

Steelville is also the place for music lovers.

It features concerts from country to oldies,

patriotic to Christmas shows, plus profes-

sional gospel and bluegrass groups.

For area information, visit www.

cubamochamber.com and www.steelville.

com.

Frolic In Missouris

Rivers Close To St. Louis

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Hand Made - Made from ScratchOriginal - Old Fashioned - Arsan

Quality - NaturalOne of A Kind Shopping

Words that describe Arthur!

Plan a visit Today.

Visit the Arthur Amish Country Shops.

Country grocery stores, quilt and fabric shops, bakeries, orchards and fruitstands,

greenhouses, lawn furniture, butchers, woodworking shops, stoves and more.

Our Country Shopsare unique opportunies to interact directly with Amish shopkeepers,

learn more about their simple lifestyle and nd special treasures to take home.

Plus, You can spend a day or more in the unique shops in Downtown Arthur alone!

Anques, gis, Amish quilts, fresh fudge, cheese and baked goods, local cras, sewing noons

and fabric, Marn guitars, an old fashioned soda fountain with hand made drum scks, handdipped sodas and more! Youll nd acouple of custom Amish made furniture shops downtown

plus one of the nest menswear stores in Downstate Illinois!

IllInoIs AmIsh Country

Arthur & IllInoIs AmIsh Country mAke An eAsy & Fun dAy trIp

just A Couple oF hours AwAy!

www.IllinoisAmishCountry.comfor shopping informaon, event dates and addional up to the minute details.

Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911

1-800-722-6474

Take I-70 East to Engham, then take I-57 North to Exit 203

Arcola, and then le (West) on State Route 133 nine miles to Arthur

...the Heart of Illinois Amish Country