By Lynn Venhaus
Local Spotlight: Legends and Lanterns
A fun weekend can be had on Main Street in St. Charles.
Legends & Lanterns® is a “spirited” journey through Halloween History is an annual event that finds its inspiration from the past.
“From the vintage charm of Halloween in the 1910s-1930s, to the historical rituals and customs brought to the holiday by the Druids and Victorians, to the ethereal atmosphere depicted in American ghost stories and Brothers Grimm fairy tales; this event will offer treats and tricks for guests of all ages. A little bit silly. A little bit macabre. But all in fun,” so it states on the website.
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Dates and Times
Sat, 10/22: 11am to 6pm
Sun, 10/23: Noon to 5pm
Fri, 10/28: 5pm to 8pm
Sat, 10/29: 11am to 8pm
Sun, 10/30: Noon to 5pm
https://www.discoverstcharles.com/events/legends-lanterns/
Stage: Personal Transformation and Triumph
The Black Mirror Theatre Company presents “Roll With It!” at Kranzberg Arts Center black box theater
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Katie Rodriguez Bannister was paralyzed from the chest down in an SUV rollover accident in 1990. She was 25. This is her story. Only three more performances left – Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Here’s my review: https://www.poplifestl.com/roll-with-it-shares-a-challenging-path-with-warmth-and-humor/?fbclid=IwAR2ycAmBil46xXR7dhw5iRvwmEDxRKeBr9yLgOlIl5h5mNkIRDsh2hWG2eM
For more about Katie, read the Webster-Kirkwood Times article by Julie Brown Patton:
https://www.timesnewspapers.com/webster-kirkwoodtimes/roll-with-it/article_b6cb1ef8-4591-11ed-aced-37baaa30c353.html
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Movie: Julia and George Together Again
Megastars Julia Roberts and George Clooney, who’ve made five movies together, reunite in “Ticket to Paradise,” for a formulaic rom-com that is pure escapism, the kind of “Mom movie” that women of a certain age will enjoy. Here’s my review:
https://www.poplifestl.com/star-power-propels-light-hearted-escape-ticket-to-paradise/
New Year’s Eve Plans: Nikki Glaser tickets on sale
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Tickets went on sale this morning, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster for Nikki Glaser: One Night with Nikki Glaser at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Stifel Theatre.
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005D4ECF257338
Spooktacular Movies at the Drive-In
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Drive-In Time: Slashfest is Oct. 28-29 at the Skyview Drive-In in Belleville, officially ending the season. However, this weekend, you can enjoy Pre-Slashfest with a combo of new and old movies.
Here is the schedule for, October 21 & 22…
Screen 1 – Halloween Ends R 8:00 and Frankenstein 1931 NR 10:00
Screen 2 – Poltergeist PG 8:00 and The Lost Boys R 10:10
The box office opens at 6:30 p.m. Ads and previews start at 7:50. Good idea to arrive early.
If you want to request a reserved spot for an additional $10, send an email to skyviewdrivein@att.net. Tell us which movie you want to see, which night you want to attend, and the year/make/model of your vehicle. Be sure to include all information or your request will be returned to you.
Trailer: The Crown Season 5
Season 5 will drop on Nov. 9 on Netflix, with Elizabeth Debecki as Princess Diana, Dominic West as Prince Charles, Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip.
Playlist:
Taylor Swift Dropped “Midnights” — here’s a tract:
https://youtu.be/kWFJni0H774
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Lynn (Zipfel) Venhaus has had a continuous byline in St. Louis metro region publications since 1978. She writes features and news for Belleville News-Democrat and contributes to St. Louis magazine and other publications.
She is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic, currently reviews films for Webster-Kirkwood Times and KTRS Radio, covers entertainment for PopLifeSTL.com and co-hosts podcast PopLifeSTL.com…Presents.
She is a member of Critics Choice Association, where she serves on the women’s and marketing committees; Alliance of Women Film Journalists; and on the board of the St. Louis Film Critics Association. She is a founding and board member of the St. Louis Theater Circle.
She is retired from teaching journalism/media as an adjunct college instructor.