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Arch City Theater Troupe Musical Revue
What: 40 kids under the age of 18 from 20 area schools sing and dance favorite music from Broadway shows. Free and donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation appreciated and encouraged.
Date: August 13 & 14, 2010
Time: Friday - 7:30 p.m. Saturday - 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Location: COCA – 524 Trinity Avenue, University City, MO 63130
Cost: free, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation encouraged
Contact: (314) 249-7175
 
Free Tax Clinic  
What: Harris-Stowe State University and the Anheuser-Busch School of Business proudly announces its free tax clinic, from February 1-April 15, 2010. The free tax service is extended to any and everyone interested in having their 2009 taxes prepared by certified volunteers, under the supervision of Quintin Davis, CPA, accounting instructor at Harris-Stowe, and Owolabi Tiamiyu, assistant professor of business administration. Additional CPAs will be on hand to advise. While the HSSU tax clinic is open to everyone, it uniquely caters to international individuals and families, the elderly and low-to-moderate income households. Those who have a household income of $50,000 or less will be given priority service.
Date: February 1 - April 15, 2010
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mondays & Wednesdays: Room 103 of the Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Administration Building, located at 3026 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Saturdays: HSSU Anheuser-Busch School of Business, located at 5707 Wilson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 340-3391
 
Poetic Palette: The Paintings of Ann Brown
What: The works on view have a musical quality to them. They contain rhythm and in many ways resemble the visual analogy of a poem. Rendered in imaginative and broad-ranging color combinations, Ann Brown’s paintings depict forms of nature that feature shapes that symbolize man’s more spiritual and mental quests.
Date: Opening reception is on Friday, February 19, 2010. The last exhibition is June 21, 2010.
Time: Exhibition is displayed Wednesday - Friday; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Saint Louis University Museum of Art 3663 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free-of-charge
Contact: (314) 977-2666
 
Crime and Punishment
What: In this heart-racing and audacious three-actor, 90-minute adaptation, two elderly women are found murdered and a detective must rely on the information provided by their penniless young neighbor to solve the crime. A thrilling journey into the tortured criminal mind of Raskolnikov, one of literature’s most fascinating figures, and his search for redemption, this new vision of Dostoevsky’s masterpiece is stark, bracing and stunningly theatrical.
Date: March 10 – 28, 2010
Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Wednesdays – Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 5:00 p.m., Selected Saturdays at 9:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts 130 Edgar Rd. Webster Groves, MO 63119
Cost: Ticket prices start at $35.00
Contact: (314) 968-4925
 
Baby Kid Expo
What: A day filled with family entertainment, interactive exhibits, stage presentations, kid areas and parent resources. Check out what is available in the local community for you and your family and be ready to shop! Check our website for up to date info! www.babykidexpo.com
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Convention Center One Convention Center Plaza St. Charles, MO 63303
Cost: none
Contact: (866) 654-3976
 
Lenten Evenings of Prayer & Service
What: The Little Sisters of the Poor – St. Louis Home will be hosting our annual Lenten weekly evenings of service and prayer. On each Thursday evening during Lent, we invite you to join us in serving our elderly Residents their evening meal at 6 p.m. At 7:30, we begin a Holy Hour consisting of adoration, listening to the Word of God, night prayer and benediction. The dates chosen are February 18 & 25 and March 4, 11, 18 & 25. The evenings are open to young men and women aged 18-35. Please call Sr. Maria at 314-421-6022 or email vcstlouis@littlesistersofthepoor.org to register.
Date: February 18 & 25 and March 4, 11, 18 & 25
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Location: Little Sisters of the Poor 3225 North Florissant Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63107
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 421-6022
 
Good Friday (encore presentation)
What: An encore presentation of one of MOCRA's most popular exhibitions. "Good Friday: The Suffering Christ in Contemporary Art" includes works by 31 artists of diverse backgrounds who have used the events of the day of Jesus' death as inspiration for their own reflections on such themes as faith, suffering, loss, compassion, and unconditional love.
Date: February 2 through April 25, 2010
Time: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA), 3700 West Pine Mall Blvd. on the campus of Saint Louis University
Cost: free
Contact: (314) 977-7170
 
Tim Curtis: See How My Mind Works  
What: “Writing requires collaboration with the reader and both are private acts. But encountering someone’s private thoughts in a public space changes the dynamic,” states artist Tim Curtis. In See How My Mind Works, Tim Curtis explores the use of language and text in concert with visual art. He presents an ever-evolving body of work utilizing text on chalkboards that function as object within a fine art context. The walls of the gallery will be blanketed with handmade chalkboards from floor to ceiling. The visual sensation of multiple chalkboards will surround the viewer with the voices of Tim’s internal dialogue.
Date: January 29 - April 18, 2010
Time: Wednesday - Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Kranzberg Arts Center 501 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: Please call (314)534-7528 for more information.
Contact: (314) 534-7528
 
SCC Printmaking Invitational
What: An exhibit featuring artwork from seven printmakers who challenge the parameters of their medium will be on display March 8-April 8 at St. Charles Community College. The show, titled New Perspectives, features artists Gina Alvarez, Cameron Fuller, Angela Malchionno, Roxanne Phillips, Travis Russell, Amy Thompson and Amanda Verbeck.
Date: Opening Reception: March 31, 6:00 p.m.-8:00p.m. Gallery Talk: March 31, 7:15 p.m. March 8-April 8, 2010. Closed on Sundays.
Time: Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Fridays:8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC Campus located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Contact: (636) 922-8663
 
Kemp Auto Museum Austin-Healy Exhibit
What: The Kemp Auto Museum is proud to have been selected by the Gateway Austin-Healey Club to present a display in the Museum beginning in February, 2010. Austin-Healey automobiles from various St. Louis area collectors, ranging from the model first produced in 1953 to the last model produced in 1967, will be displayed in two groups. The first group will be on display from February 21 through March 13, 2010. The second group of collectors' cars will then arrive and be on display at the Kemp Auto Museum through April 4, 2010. The Museum will also host an “All Austin-Healey” Show on their outdoor Sachs Plaza on Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., with cars and collectors participating from across Missouri, as well as from nearby states.
Date: Collectors' Exhibit: February 21 - April 4, 2010 "All Austin-Healy": May 16, 2010
Time: Normal Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. "All Austin-Healy": 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kemp Auto Museum 16955 Chesterfield Airport Road Chesterfield, MO 63005
Cost: Adults $8, Seniors (62 & over) $6, Children $3
Contact: (636) 537-1718
 
Annie Malone's Kickoff BBQ
What: Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center host its Annual Kickoff BBQ fundraiser to benefit abused, neglected, and at-risk children. The BBQ fundraiser kicks off the beginning of the Annie Malone's May Day Weekend Celebration (Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 16). 2010 May Day Theme: "Our Children, Our Community...Our Priority!" 2010 Color Theme: Kelly Green, Gold, Black and White
Date: Friday, April 23, 2010
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Kiener Plaza (Downtown St. Louis)
Cost: Socialize for Free! Eat Lunch for $3 to $8.
Contact: (314) 531-0120
 
Alton Little Theater: Over the Tavern  
What: Tom Dudzick's beguiling family comedy is just what the doctor ordered. Set in Buffalo, its story carries us back to that most idealized period of 20th Century America, the Eisenhower years of the 1950s, and introduces us to the Pazinskis: Mom, Dad and their four children, Eddie, Annie, Georgie and the hero of our tale, 12-year-old Rudy, a precocious kid who is starting to question family values and the Roman Catholic Church. He believes God put us on earth to "have fun," and he's trying to figure out why his family isn't having any.
Date: March 19 - 28, 2010
Time: Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
Location: 2450 N. Henry St. Alton, IL 62002
Cost: $14/adults, $6/students
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
MEETING OF MINDS
What: GATEWAY GALLERY presents MEETING OF MINDS: What happens when 18 artists collaborate on one, eight square foot canvas? Is it possible to pull this off? Are the artists still speaking to one another? The result of this mixed media endeavor will be on display at the opening reception on Fri Feb. 26 from 6-9 pm. This show and runs thru April 3. Featured guest artists include Italian landscape painter Barbara DiMartini, Las Vegas photographer Victor Ziller, and landscape watercolorist Margaret McCarthy.
Date: February 21 - April 3, 2010
Time: Hours: Wed/Thurs 11-6 p.m., Fri 11-7 p.m., Sat 11-6 p.m., Sun 10-5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues Friday Feb 26 6-9 Opening Reception
Location: Gateway Gallery 7921 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton, MO 63105 Between N.Meramec and N. Central Aves.
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 402-1959
 
Into the North of Italy
What: "Into the North of Italy" by St. Louis photographer Greg Matchick is an exhibition of hand-varnished fine art photographic prints of Italy. This exhibit explores some of the lesser known northern towns of Italy, primarily the Veneto region.
Date: February 24 – April 4, 2010
Time: Wed/Thurs: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fri: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Gateway Gallery 7921 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton, MO 63105
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 775-9743
 
Gallery Talk with Gabriel  
What: Gabriel, now a DJ at KDHX, has for more than 50 years been an influential advocate for blues music in St. Louis. He will speak on his history in blues music in St. Louis.
Date: March 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. (date and time pending)
Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 533-9900
 
Susan Salzer, author of "Up from Thunder"  
What: Based on actual events, Up From Thunder explores the uniquely savage Civil War in Missouri —a conflict that pitted guerillas led by men like "Bloody Bill" Anderson and William Quantrill against Jayhawkers and often unscrupulous Federal forces. It also examines the ways in which these desperate events and personalities shaped the lives of young Missourians like Hattie Rood, caught in the crossfire.
Date: March 25, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Borders Books & Music 10990 Sunset Hills Plaza St. Louis, MO 63127
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 909-0300
 
George Frein as Mark Twain
What: George Frein will appear as Mark Twain as part of Missouri's ReadMOre celebration of the Mark Twain Centennial.
Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010
Time: Beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 842-1867
 
Crossing the Divide: Jesuits on the Frontier
What: The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to present Crossing the Divide: Jesuits on the American Frontier. The exhibition opens with a reception on Friday evening, February 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Crossing the Divide will be displayed in the Judith and Adam Aronson Gallery until June 27, 2010. This exhibit contains extremely accurate documentation of the new world this group of Jesuits entered as they crossed cultural, linguistic, and religious divides. The exhibition displays dictionaries of Native-American languages; as well as extremely accurate maps and detailed journals. Of significant importance are the sketches and water colors of Nicholas Point, S.J., and the Moses Linton album, a chronicle of the work and travels of Pierre De Smet, S.J. This album is on display for the first time.
Date: February 26 - June 27, 2010
Time: Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Saint Louis University Museum of Art 3663 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 977-2666
 
Guthrie Family Rides Again
What: Arlo Guthrie carries on the Guthrie Family legacy as he travels to communities far and wide sharing timeless stories and unforgettable classic tunes. “Guthrie Family Rides Again” brings his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and storyteller to the stage alongside his beloved children and grandkids. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs.
Date: March 26, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall
Cost: Patron tickets: $125 - $150 Single tickets: $40 - $45
Contact: (314) 534-1111
 
All Hands On Deck: The Artists of Thirteen Squared
What: All Hands on Deck presents the work of Thirteen Squared, a visual collaborative comprised of thirteen, award-winning St. Louis-based artists. Now in their fifth collaboration, the women organize exhibitions with sales to assist local arts organizations. Inspired by a deck of playing cards, each artist was dealt four cards from which they created four unique artworks now on display in All Hands on Deck. Also on opening night will be Celebrate, Again! 2010, a charity art sale featuring 125 donated works priced at $50 apiece.
Date: March 12 - May 2, 2010
Time: Opening Reception: March 12, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission 6128 Delmar Blvd. on the Loop St. Louis, MO 63112
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 863-5811
 
Mary Giles
What: Duane Reed Gallery presents the latest work of acclaimed sculptor Mary Giles. Exhibition opens Friday, April 2nd with a reception that evening 5 – 8 p.m. The exhibition will run through May 14th.
Date: Tuesday through Saturday from April 2, 2010 until May 14, 2010.
Time: Gallery Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday
Location: Duane Reed Gallery, in the Central West End 4729 McPherson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: free
Contact: (314) 361-4100
 
"Prints" A Group Exhibition
What: Atrium Gallery announces our spring exhibition featuring work by seven nationally known artists presenting some of their newest and most well-known works. Shown will be several pieces each by Claudio Bravo, Suzanne Caporael, Sam Gilliam, Karen Kunc, Nicola López, Judy Pfaff, and Manolo Valdés. The exhibition opens with a reception, Friday, March 12, 6-8 p.m. and will run through May 16.
Date: The exhibition opens with a reception, Friday, March 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and will run through May 16.
Time: Opening Reception: Friday, March 12, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Atrium Gallery 4728 McPherson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 367-1076
 
Second Annual Mascoutah Showcase and Expo  
What: As Spring approaches come join us for an opportunity to meet Mascoutah Businesses and Organizations and find out what they have to offer. This event will give local businesses an opportunity to showcase their products and services. Why leave Mascoutah when everything you need is right here just minutes away and available by friends and neighbors we trust. Please come and get acquainted with your shop owners and restaurants and find out what they have to offer you as a resident. There will be attendance prizes and fun for all ages
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mascoutah Sportsman Club 1535 North County Road
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (618) 566-2964
 
2010 Confluence Trash Bash  
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean-up at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and sites along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers as well as at Watkins Creek, Maline Creek, Cold Water Creek and Creve Coeur Creek. This is a great way for School groups, service organizations, church and corporate groups, families and interested individuals to get involved. These groups will be working with area Stream Teams and over 60 municipalities in St. Louis and St. Louis County. Online registration coming soon. In the meantime, email us to let us know you're interested!
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and sites along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
Cost: Email for more information. contactus@confluencegreenway.org
Contact: (314) 436-1324
 
Chuck Lavazzi: Just a Song at Twilight
What: In "Just a Song at Twilight - The Golden Age of Vaudeville", Chuck Lavazzi brings Vaudeville back in his solo cabaret debut! Everything old is new again in this solo cabaret debut by veteran actor, critic, and broadcaster Chuck Lavazzi. He presents a grab bag of comedy, songs and stories from the first two decades of the newly minted 20th century. The show is directed by Tim Schall with music direction by Neal Richardson. "Just a Song at Twilight" is welcomed by 88.1, KDHX.
Date: Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Kranzberg Center 501 North Grand at Olive in Grand Center
Cost: $20
Contact: (314) 725-4200
 
Undy 5K Run/Walk Racing to End Colon Cancer  
What: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Jackson County Murphysboro is racing to end colon cancer. Teams from the Relay For Life event are hosting the first Undy 5K Walk & Run, a one of a kind event. The event will be in Murphysboro on Saturday, March 27. Registration will begin at 8:00 am at the Dairy Queen and the race will begin at 9:00 am. Event participants who register by March 10 are guaranteed a commemorative pair of event boxer shorts. Whether you are an avid runner, a weekend walker, a colon cancer survivor, or someone who wants to get involved, lace up your shoes, bring your family and friends, and participate in this unique event to raise funds in the fight against cancer and to shed light on colorectal cancer awareness.
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: Registration is at 8:00 a.m. Race begins at 9:00 am.
Location: 18th and Walnut Street Murphysboro, IL
Cost: $15
Contact: (618) 967-9248
 
Easter Basket Workshop  
What: Are you feeling creative? Join guest artist Yvette Booker to make an Easter Basket to take home. For reservations, call (618) 786-3010.
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Open Studio 105 E. Main St. Grafton, IL 62037
Cost: $35 for materials and tools.
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
LIVE at Jacoby: last saturday nights  
What: Enjoy an evening of music at the Jacoby Arts Center with the Victoria Brannan acoustic string band and the St. Louis Fiddle Ensemble as they perform "Fiddleback." For more information, call (618) 462-5222 or go to www.jacobyartcenter.org.
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Jacoby Arts Center 627 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002
Cost: $8
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
What: Easter Egg Hunt – Zion United Church of Christ invites all children in the community to participate in their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, 2010 beginning promptly at 11:00am. Bring a basket for your eggs. Please call (314)741-1590 for more information. Sponsored by Zion Youth.
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: Beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Zion United Church of Christ 5710 N. Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63034 (2 blocks west of Jamestown Mall)
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 741-1590
 
"Emails from Bangkok"  
What: Featuring Ashley Tate, Anna Lum, and Robert Fishbone. "Emails from Bangkok" by R.D. Zurick is a multimedia event that features live dance, music, and tai chi, in which Zurick pulls together a talented array of St. Louisans for an evening of spectacular visual and sonic art.
Date: March 28, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium, located in Webster Hall on the campus of Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Cost: $8 regular admission; $5 seniors & students
Contact: (314) 978-7487
 
Easter Egg Hunt at Glazebrook Park  
What: The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held for children up to ten years old at Glazebrook Park. Festivities will include the egg hunt, face painting, corn cannon, cow train, a coloring contest and a visit by the Easter Bunny! Canned food donations will be greatly appreciated for the community food bank. For more information, call (618) 466-1483.
Date: March 28, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Glazebrook Park 1401 Stamper Lane Godfrey, IL 62035
Cost: For more information, call (618) 466-1483.
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
Anatomy of a Trial
What: Public education series of seven presentations sponsored by The Missouri Bar and St. Louis University School of Law
Date: Wednesdays, beginning March 31 through May 13
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: St. Louis University School of Law, room 303, 3700 Lindell Blv.
Cost: $25
Contact: (573) 638-2251
 
Excavating The Emptied Globe
What: Michael Eastman and Robert Mazrim’s collaborative exhibition Excavating The Emptied Globe, centers on the derelict Globe Drug Warehouse in Downtown St. Louis. Documenting the dilapidated building like archeologists.
Date: February 19 - March 27, 2010
Time: Tuesday Through Saturday 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. beginning February 19th
Location: 4729 McPherson Ave St louis, MO 63108
Cost: FREE
Contact: (314) 361-4100
 
The Front Room
What: The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is pleased to announce a new season of The Front Room. Running alongside the Main Galleries, The Front Room operates at a different rhythm, with exhibitions lasting anywhere from a day to a few weeks. These reactive, nimble, provisional, and experimental exhibitions test the boundaries of conventional programming and echo the elasticity of contemporary culture.
Date: Artists include: Xavier Cha (January 22-31) Torbjørn Rødland (January 22-February 28) Greg Parma Smith & Zin Taylor (February 3–14) David Musgrave & Erin Shirreff (February 17-28) Pablo Pijnappel (February 20–21) Jochen Lempert (March 3–April 18) Roman Schramm & Haris Epanimonda (March 3–14) Leslie Hewitt (March 17-28) Machine Project (March 31-April 18)
Time: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis 3750 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 535-0770
 
Amelia Earhart
What: Watch as history comes to life in this thrilling tale of adventure. The heart takes flight in a journey through the life story of one of America’s most fascinating heroines. A curious reporter begins to uncover the details of Amelia’s mysterious disappearance, wondering “What happened, Amelia?” Travel through American history with newspaper headlines, flashbacks, and the culture, politics and music of the 1930s and ‘40s as your guide to uncovering one of our country’s most well-known unsolved mysteries. The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company production of Amelia Earhart is a select performance of the Performing Arts Series at the Missouri History Museum.
Date: March 18–28, 2010
Time: Thursday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m.
Location: E. Desmond Lee Auditorium at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis
Cost: Ticket prices are $6 per person ($5 per person for Missouri History Museum members). All seating is general admission. Please note: Tickets for Amelia Earhart are not available through The Rep’s Box Office; you must contact the MHM Box Office.
Contact: (314) 746-4599
 
Support Dogs' 5th Annual Tacky Ball
What: Support Dogs will host its fifth annual "Tacky Ball" with this year's theme "Canine Carnaval!" The evening will include entertainment by The Fabulous Motown Review, as well as live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the Tacky Ball will benefit all programs and activities at Support Dogs.
Date: Saturday, March 27
Time: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Location: Palladium St. Louis at 1400 Park Place
Cost: $79 per ticket prior to 12/31/09 and $99 per ticket after 1/1/10
Contact: (314) 997-2325
 
Chorale Concert
What: The Second Church Chorale and Orchestra will present Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem under the direction of Andrew Peters on Sunday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The church is located at 4501 Westminster Place, Saint Louis, MO 63108 (in the Central West End). For more information, contact 314-367-0367.
Date: Sunday, April 11
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Second Presbyterian Church 4501 Westminster Place St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 367-0367
 
Cindy Tower at Bruno David Gallery
What: DECADENSE: Cindy Tower In the Front Room, an exhibition by Nanette Boileau "Heard but not Said" will be shown. In the Media Room will be Dickson Beall's "Membrane Moments." The Opening Reception is Friday, March 19, from 6p.m. - 9 p.m. Bruno David Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition by Cindy Tower. "Decadense" includes recent paintings of decrepit, isolated and condemned architectural settings. A fully illustrated color catalogue will accompany the exhibition. The catalog includes an essay by Charlie Finch.
Date: March 19 - April 24, 2010
Time: Opening Reception: March 19, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: 3721 Washington Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 531-3030
 
Teresa Rebeck's "Mauritius"
What: West End Players Guild presents “Mauritius” by Teresa Rebeck. A thriller about stamp collecting? It turns out that philately – that innocent pastime of geezers and geeks – isn’t as genteel as you may have thought. The sale of an inherited stamp collection spirals into a comic and captivating tale of greed and double-cross as five canny characters struggle to outmaneuver each other.
Date: April 16-25, 2010
Time: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Union Avenue Christian Church 733 Union Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: $18
Contact: (314) 367-0025
 
River Styx 2010 International Poetry Contest  
What: River Styx announces its fifteenth annual International Poetry Contest, which offers a $1500 first prize and publication. The judge for this year's contest is Maxine Kumin, who served as Poet Laureate of the United States in 1981-1982 & has published 17 books of poetry. Entrants may send up to three poems, but not more than 14 pages. All entrants will be notified by S.A.S.E., and there is a required $20 reading fee. On your cover letter, please include contact information, but do not place this information on your poetry submission. Please send poems by May 31st to River Styx Poetry Contest.
Date: Poems due by May 31,2010
Time: Please send poetry submission by May 31.
Location: River Styx 3547 Olive Street, Suite 107 St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: $20 Reading fee
Contact: (314) 533-4541
 
Concert to Benefit Delta Child Development Center
What: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter proudly presents Denise Thimes in a benefit concert supporting the not-for-profit, Delta Child Development Center. Please join us on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the main auditorium at Harris Stowe State University. The classic jazz styling of the acclaimed Denise Thimes are sure to delight you during this benefit concert. Denise is one of the most cherished voices of modern jazz. The concert also features Nicholas Brooks who has become a celebrity on TV & radio working with some of his musical idols and other famed celebrities. To purchase tickets please call 1-866-468-6401 or visit www.ticketweb.com
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The main auditorium at Harris Stowe State University St. Louis, MO
Cost: $45/ticket
Contact: (618) 482-4400
 
Metro East Community Egg Hunt
What: The Metro East community will be hosting a free egg hunt with 50,000 eggs! Along with the egg hunt, there are prizes, bounce houses, face painting, and puppet shows. Come join your community in a day filled with family fun! Please register online to save time at www.gatewayfamilychurch.com
Date: April 3, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: 97 Oaklawn Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Cost: $2/child
Contact: (618) 288-7740
 
Daniel McGrath: What Pictures Want
What: What Pictures Want is an ongoing series of text based paintings based on W.J.T. Mitchell’s hypothesis that pictures must be considered living things that communicate and have desires, as outlined in his essay “What Do Pictures Want?” from 2005. These paintings' desires in short, are to trade places with the beholder turning him or her into an image for the gaze of the picture. A generic font and an anonymous value scale of black and white, both are nearly ubiquitous in our visual landscape today. Zeroing in on some of the more outrageous statements made in these books, each painting conveys a statement in the form of a dryly written vinyl didactic panel.
Date: March 5 - April 24, 2010
Time: Opening Reception, March 5, 2010: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: PSTL Gallery 3842 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 531-4304
 
Support Dogs Golf Tournament
What: Support Dogs will host "Dogs in the Ruff!" golf tournament which includes an 18-hole four-person scramble. The fund raiser includes golf with cart, lunch, dinner and beverages, mulligan's, raffles and a silent auction.
Date: May 21, 2010
Time: Registration and lunch begin at noon, and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start
Location: Norman K. Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park
Cost: $85 per person or $340 per four-person team
Contact: (314) 997-2325
 
Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series  
What: Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. This month will feature Southern Gospel at its best with The Redemptions from Arnold, MO. Check them out at www.theredemptions.com or www.bethaltogospelsing.com. Admission is free, however, an offering will be taken.
Date: April 3, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010
Cost: Admission is free, however an offering will be taken.
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
"Neil Young Trunk Show"  
What: Jonathan Demme--who already immortalized Neil Young in the easygoing 2006 concert film "Heart of Gold"--returns to mine the folk-rocker's more deliriously hardrocking side, utilizing handheld DV and Super 8 to give the film a rough bootleg feel. It's Neil at his blistering, sonic best, stretching single-note white-noise guitar solos into 20-minute monster jams of searing intensity. The man still plays like he means it.
Date: April 2, 3, & 4, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Cost: $6 general public; $5 seniors, students w/ ID, & Webster alumni; $4 Webster faculty & staff
Contact: (314) 968-7487
 
Easter Egg Hunt at Pere Marquette Lodge  
What: Come and celebrate Easter at Pere Marquette Lodge with our huge Easter Egg Hunt! For more information, call (618) 786-2331 ext. 0 or go to www.pmlodge.net.
Date: April 4, 2010
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13112 Visitor Center Ln. Grafton, IL 62037
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
Adoption Information Meeting
What: A Dillon International representative will give an overview of the licensed, non-profit agency's adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong and Nepal, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia and Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner International, will also be discussed.
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Dillon International office, One First Missouri Center, Suite 115, in St. Louis, MO
Cost: free
Contact: (314) 576-4100
 
Huntingburg Kiwanis Annual Car Show
What: Come see your favorite classic and antique cars, street rods, recent models, motorcycles and pick-ups! Day of show entries welcome at $15.00! Trophies are awarded at 3:30 p.m. The car show is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Huntingburg, Inc. Serving the Children of our Community for 87 years!!
Date: Saturday April 17th, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 4th Street Downtown Huntingburg, IN 47542
Cost: Free to visitors: Participants: Pre-registration is $10.00, $15.00 day of show. Dash plaques for the first 150 registered vehicles. T-shirts are available at $10.00 for one, two for $15.00 if registered by April 3rd, 2010.
Contact: (812) 683-5699
 
Panel: Art and Sustainability at the Pulitzer
What: Can a life focused on environmental sustainability also be a creative one? This panel will focus on artists who turn discarded utilitarian objects into art through recycling and upcycling, as well as how art can be used to raise awareness and inspire action around environmental justice and impact. Further information, including panelist bios and video interviews, will be posted online soon.
Date: March 24, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
Location: The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts 3716 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of Charge
Contact: (314) 754-1850
 
Free the Forest
What: Help us restore native wildlife habitat in the 26-acre Ruth Park Woods! Spend a morning with fellow volunteers planting native shrubs and removing the invasive honeysuckle bush in this U-City treasure. Please dress for outdoor work, and bring a refillable water bottle. Refreshments provided. We will be meeting at Brittany Woods Middle School in the parking lot on the west side.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at Brittany Woods Middle School 8125 Groby Rd. St. Louis, MO 63130 (But the restoration will take place in Ruth Park Woods)
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 725-8314
 
The Birds & The Bees Opens at PHD Gallery
What: Just in time for Spring, The Birds and The Bees pairs painting by Jeff Kapfer and small scale sculpture by Karen Woodward to create a waggish display on view at PHD Gallery, March 13 through April 24, 2010 with an opening reception Saturday March 13, 2010, from 7 to 10p.m. Brightly colored and tightly composed bird paintings by Jeff Kapfer hearken back to 60’s and 70’s interior design. On view are more than 24 of Kapfer’s clean edged, acrylic on canvas paintings ranging in size from one foot square to four feet by three feet.
Date: March 13 - April 24, 2010
Time: Open reception: March 13, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Gallery Hours: Thursday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: PHD Gallery 2300 Cherokee Street St. Louis, MO 63118
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 664-6644
 
John Dozier, "The Weeping, The Window, The Way"  
What: In The Weeping, the Window, the Way, author John Dozier, Jr. opens his heart to not only share the experience of a heart-breaking tragedy, but also the miraculous story of joy and understanding as a result. John offers what he describes as 'God's protocol' for dealing with the unavoidable suffering every human being will experience while living in a broken world.
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Borders Books & Music 10990 Sunset Hills Plaza St. Louis, MO 63127
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 909-0300
 
"Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars"  
What: StrangeBrew presents "Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." This film is the quintessential moment in glam-rock history, and is David Bowie at his best. Early on, the film cuts to elaborate backstage costume changes betweens sets, highlighting a playlist that includes such classics as "Changes," "Space Oddity," and "Suffragette City."
Date: April 7, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Avenue Maplewood, MO
Cost: $4
Contact: (314) 968-7487
 
"Prodigal Sons"  
What: Kimberly Reed returns home to a small town in Montana for her high school reunion, hoping for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother. But along the way "Prodigal Sons" uncovers stunning revelations, intense sibling rivalries, and unforeseeable twists of plot and gender. This unflinching look at identity and the past challenges us to wonder if we ever truly become someone new.
Date: April 8, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Cost: $6 general public; $5 seniors, students w/ ID, & Webster alumni; $4 Webster faculty & staff
Contact: (314) 968-7487
 
Artist Presentation Society Concert
What: Artist Presentation Society and the Ethical Society of St. Louis present Andrew Sheffield, a winner of the 2009 Artist Presentation Society Auditions, in PianoFest's final concert, Piano Masters. Works by Chopin, Beethoven, Bolcom and Schumann will be performed. Mr. Sheffield is a refined and highly accomplished pianist, enjoying an active performing career as soloist and collaborator. "..A sensitive, intelligent pianist..his performance of the Ravel Toccata was really quite spectacular!"...Prof. John McIntyre, UMKC Conservatory of Music.
Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Ethical Society of St. Louis
Cost: $15 general admission, $12 senior, $5 student.
Contact: (314) 569-1828
 
Diversity 101: How Our Ignorance Harms Us
What: Dear Educators, Mental Health Providers & Community Constituents: The following diversity workshop is being provided on your behalf. Diversity 101: How Our Ignorance Harms Us is scheduled March 26, 2010 at Saint Louis University. We would be honored to have you or members of your staff participate in this upcoming workshop. Thsi workshop is ideal for educators, counselors, social workers, caseworkers, teachers, & any member of the community interested in embracing diversity.
Date: March 26, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Saint Louis University Busch Center 20th North Grand Room 253B
Cost: To register, visit: www.ajuma.org
Contact: (314) 249-1061
 
"Prom Night in Mississippi"  
What: In 1997, Academy-Award winner Morgan Freeman offered to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School in Mississippi under one condition: the prom had to be racially integrated. His offer was ignored. In 2008, Freeman offered again. This time the school board accepted, and history was made. "Prom Night in Mississippi" captures a big moment in a small town, where hope finally blossoms in black, white, and a whole lot of taffeta.
Date: April 9, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Cost: $6 general public; $5 seniors, students w/ ID, & Webster alumni; $4 Webster faculty & staff
Contact: (314) 968-7487
 
Trivia for Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation
What: Trivia Night and Silent Auction to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Saturday, April 10, 2010. This is the 5th Annual Fun and Fundraising event (with Cash Prizes!) that will be hosted by the St. Louis Alumnae Club of Alpha Gamma Delta Saturday, April 10, 2010. Alpha Gamma Delta is an international women’s fraternity that promotes philanthropic giving, improving the lives of those around them and the communities in which they live. Free soda and popcorn! Beer sales available.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: doors open at 6:00 p.m. game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Richmond Heights Community Center 8001 Dale Avenue Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Cost: $20/person $160/table (cash or checks only, please)
Contact: (636) 532-1678
 
Wine & Dine Wednesday!
What: Cold weather is officially off the menu, and a taste of spring is in the air! Cleanse your winter palette and spending a relaxing evening at the Historic Samuel Cupples House. Join us for our first Wine & Dine Wednesday, on Wednesday, March 24. Chef Rene Cruz of Harry’s Restaurant will demonstrate the art of creative cooking and all patrons will dine on the Cupples House "special" immediately following the presentation. An assortment of wine is also on the menu. Whether your desire is to hone a culinary skill or simply to relax, clear your plate, and make plans to join us at Cupples House!
Date: March 24, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Historic Samuel Cupple's House is located on the Frost Campus of Saint Louis University, directly next to Pius XII Memorial Library.
Cost: $5
Contact: (314) 977-2666
 
Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
What: The Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Touhill Performing Arts center on Sunday, March 28. The Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has a fast-growing international reputation for excellence and a vast repertoire encompassing Baroque to modern. This distinguished ensemble of talented musicians seeks to entertain and challenge those who attend its concerts. Presentation is provocative, poetic and reflects the passions of music director and conductor Daniel Spalding and his collaborators. Tickets are available online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at (314)516-4949.
Date: March 28, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63121
Cost: $30. All St. Louis area students receive a 10% discount on two tickets with their I.D. Group & senior discounts are also available.
Contact: (314) 516-4100
 
Joey DeFrancesco at Jazz at the Bistro
What: Known as the B-3 Bomber for his amazing skill on the Hammond B-3 organ, Joey DeFrancesco returns to the Bistro with his infectious, always-swinging blend of straight-ahead jazz, blues, gospel, and rock. This “black belt” on the Hammond, as Quincy Jones calls him, has won Downbeat magazine’s readers and critics polls as the top jazz organist every year since 2003. Says Jazzreview.com: Joey DeFrancesco is “the finest jazz organist performing today.”
Date: March 31 - April 3, 2010
Time: Two sets nightly: 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Location: Jazz at the Bistro 3536 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: Wednesday/Thursday - $25, Friday/Saturday - $30. Students w/ ID - $10.
Contact: (314) 289-4037
 
Easter Breakfast Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser
What: Easter Breakfast Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall) invites all members of the community to join them on Sunday, April 4, 2010 for Easter Breakfast. $6.00/person, $20.00 family maximum. All proceeds will benefit Zion Youth Mission Trip Fund. For reservations or information call the church office at (314) 741-1590.
Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Zion United Church of Christ 5710 N. Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63034 (1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall)
Cost: $6/person; $20 family maximum
Contact: (314) 741-1590
 
"Taqwacore: The Birth of Islamic Punk"  
What: When he was 17, Michael Knight left his mother's home in Rochester to study Islam at a Pakistani madrassa. Years later, burned out on the demands of religious dogma, Mike rebelled once more--by penning a Muslim Punk manifesto called The Taqwacores. His work of fiction struck a chord with young Muslims around the world and before long, real-life Taqwacore bands were creating a scene. This film follows Michael and his band of Muslim punks as they journey across the U.S. and Pakistan.
Date: April 10 & 11, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Cost: $6 general public; $5 seniors, students w/ ID, & Webster alumni; $4 Webster faculty & staff
Contact: (314) 968-7487
 
Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy
What: Join us for Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk for Epilepsy! Form a team and ask friends to participate by making a donation to the Epilepsy Foundation! Sharon Rosenfeld was a nurse and teacher, who cared deeply about epilepsy. She was killed on a cross-country bicycle ride in 1993. Dr. William Rosenfeld & Dr. Susan Lippmann, neurologists in St. Louis who specialize in epilepsy, created the event to honor the memory of Dr. Rosenfeld's sister. All money raised goes directly to the Epilepsy Foundation of the St. Louis Region.
Date: April 18, 2010
Time: Sharon's 5K Run: Registration at 7:30a.m., Run 8a.m.-9a.m. Sharon's Ride/Walk: Registration at 9a.m., Walk 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
Location: Upper Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park
Cost: Entry Fee: $15. ($20 entry fee includes T-shirts for those who preregister by March 31).
Contact: (314) 645-6969
 
Jazz St. Louis Gala 2010  
What: Jazz St. Louis' 2010 Gala Extravajamza will be a swingin', N'Orleans-style downtown par-tay featuring the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars and Funky Butt Brass Band during cocktail hour and a full concert by Good 4 the Soul with special guest saxophonist Houston Person. Gala proceeds will provide critical support for Jazz St. Louis' youth education programs. JSL has reached over 85,000 students through in-school performances, master classes, and workshops led by the world-class artists who appear on JSL's internationally-recognized Jazz at the Bistro series.
Date: April 11, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 1 South Broadway (at Market) St. Louis, MO 63102
Cost: Patron Table for 10: $5,000 (includes exclusive after-party) Table for Ten: $2,500 Indivual: $500 (patron) and $250
Contact: (314) 289-4037
 
Choir of New College, Oxford
What: Experience one of the most traveled and recorded English choirs, with 70 CDs in their catalogue, in LIVE performance. Directed by Edward Higginbottom for over 30 years, Choir of New College, Oxford was recently awarded the prestigious Gramophone Award in Early Music.
Date: April 14, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4431 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: $37, $27, $17
Contact: (314) 533-7662
 
Annie Malone's Soiree & Awards Dinner
What: Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center hosts its Annual Soiree & Awards Dinner honoring child advocates. This event starts the May Day Weekend Celebration.
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 N. Kingshigway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: $75 per guests ($750 per table of ten)
Contact: (314) 531-0120
 
Admin. Professionals' Day Luncheon
What: Hosted by AAIM Employers' Association, this luncheon will feature speaker Nancy Cleve on the topic: Social Savvy (Now which fork should I use??)
Date: Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Greenbriar Hills Country Club in Kirkwood, Missouri
Cost: $45 for AAIMEA Members, $55 for NonMembers
Contact: (314) 754-0197
 
Machinal
What: Based loosely on a 1920’s criminal trial, MACHINAL explores an era in which a woman’s role is confined to wife, mother, housekeeper, and sexual partner. When love is considered unnecessary, marriage may lead to murder. This powerful drama is considered a classic of American Expressionism.
Date: Weekends beginning Apr. 23 & 24 through Apr. 30, May 1, & 2.
Time: Fri. - Sat. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Saint Louis University Theatre 3733 West Pine Mall - Xavier Hall St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: Season Tickets: $30/regular, $25/senior citizens and faculty, $20/students.
Contact: (314) 977-3327
 
FRESHfest
What: Herb’n Maid is pleased to welcome FRESH to White Flag Projects on March 25, 2010. The tasting, screening and discussion is a celebration of local food and of the people who plant it, nurture it, harvest it and serve it up fresh daily here in St. Louis. The evening starts with a complimentary tasting of delicious food from locally-owned restaurants, followed by a screening of FRESH, an award-winning food documentary showcasing farmers, thinkers and business people who are reinventing our food system. After the movie, meet local farmers, restaurateurs and activists who are bringing the local food movement home to St. Louis.
Date: March 25, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: White Flag Projects 4568 Manchester Avenue St Louis, MO 63110-2104
Cost: FREE
Contact: (314) 371-1071
 
Wolf Camp
What: A day camp for children ages 6-13 years. Children will experience the world of wolves and other animals. An active outdoor camp, children will go to a bat cave, explore creek beds, and learn the importance of the wolf in our ecosystem. Please visit www.wildcanidcenter.org for details.
Date: June 7 - July 22
Time: Mon-Thurs from 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Wild Canid Center 6750 Tyson Valley Rd, Eureka, MO 63025
Cost: $150 per camper
Contact: (636) 938-5900
 
The Fantasticks
What: Filled with whimsy and magic, this must-see musical tells the tale of two young lovebirds from neighboring families who steal glances and keep their romance a secret from their feuding fathers. Little do the kids know that their dads are actually good friends who’ve hatched a plan—with the help of a mystical band of a traveling players—to get the pair down the aisle. Honored with a Tony Award, The Fantasticks appears in the Guiness Book of Records as the world’s longest-running musical.
Date: March 17–April 11, 2010
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.; Selected Wednesday matinees, 1:30 pm; Wednesday-Friday, 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.; Selected Saturday evenings, 9:00 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 2:00 p.m.; Selected Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts 130 Edgar Rd. Webster Groves, MO 63119
Cost: Single ticket prices starting at $15.00
Contact: (314) 968-4925
 
1st Annual Night on the Greens
What: The National Multiple Sclerosis Gateway Area Young Professionals Group invites you to a game of night glow golf at the 1st Annual Night on the Greens. Register early as space is limited. To register or for more information visit our website: www.nationalmssociety.org/nightonthegreens
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010
Time: Golf course check in at 7:00 p.m. with an 8:15 p.m. shotgun start.
Location: Highlands Golf Course in Forest Park
Cost: $200 for a team of 4 - includes 9 holes of night golf, glow equipment, 2 drinks and unlimited fun. This is a walking event - caddies available for $20 with all proceeds benefitting the MS Society.
Contact: (314) 781-9020
 
Annie Malone 2010
What: Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center hosts its Annual May Day Parade to benefit abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Parade Registration, Sponsorship, and Booth Space applications, fees and information available at www.anniemalone.com. 2010 May Day Theme: "Our Children, Our Community...Our Priority!" 2010 Color Scheme: Kelly Green, Gold, Black, and white
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: 20th and Market Street (Downtown St. Louis)
Cost: Visit Website for parade registration, sponsorship, and booth space fee information.
Contact: (314) 531-0120
 
McDonald's May Day Blues Fest
What: Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center hosts its McDonald's Blues Fest to benefit abused, neglected, and at-risk children. 2010 May Day Theme: "Our Children, Our Community...Our Priority!" 2010 Color Scheme: Kelly Green, Gold, Black, and white
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kiener Plaza (Downtown St. Louis)
Cost: Free to Public!
Contact: (314) 531-0120
 
The Saint Louis Philharmonic Orchestra
What: This Saint Louis Philharmonic concert features work by Rossini, SIbelius, Dvorak, and Mozart. Conducting this concert will be Robert Hart Baker, and the soloist features is David Halen on the violin, who is considered to be one of the finest concertmasters of the United States. For tickets and more information, please call (314)421-3600.
Date: March 26, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: William D. Purser Center of the campus of Logan College of Chiropractic, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO
Cost: Please call (314)421-3600
Contact: (314) 421-3600
 
A Heart for the Homeless Gala
What: Gateway Homeless Services has chosen the Kemp Auto Museum as the premiere venue to host their inaugural “A Heart For The Homeless Gala”, taking place on March 27. The evening’s festivities will begin with a pre-event reception that includes a silent auction, followed by an elegant dinner catered by Russo’s Gourmet Catering. The evening will close with incredible live entertainment from popular dance band Groove Thang. Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster will serve as the Honorary Chairman for this event. More than 250 guests are expected to attend, including business and community leaders committed to making a difference in the lives of homeless women and children in St. Louis. KETC’s “Living in St. Louis” host Ruth Ezell will be the emcee for the event.
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kemp Auto Museum 16955 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005
Cost: Tickets are $150/person. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Gateway Homeless Services at (314)546-9684 or visit the website at www.gatewayhomeless.org.
Contact: (636) 537-1718
 
Terrence E. Dempsey, S.J. at MOCRA
What: Father Dempsey's lecture, "The Wounded Body of Christ and the Modern Social Conscience," will offer an overview of how modern and contemporary images associated with the suffering and death of Jesus still have vitality, even in a pluralistic world.
Date: March 28, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Museum of Contemporary Religious Art 221 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Contact: (314) 977-7170
 
Peter Martin Music: Live! with Jeremy Davenport
What: The Sheldon presents the second event in an exciting new concert series by St. Louis' own Peter Martin! With Peter Martin: Live! featuring trumpeter Jeremy Davenport, fellow University City natives and childhood band mates Martin and Davenport reunite on The Sheldon stage. Based in New Orleans, Jeremy Davenport has been a vital part of the Big Easy music scene for over a decade. With special guests Chris Thomas on bass and Ulysses Owens on drums.
Date: April 2, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: $50 VIP orchestra with post-concert reception, $25 remaining orchestra, $20 balcony
Contact: (314) 533-9900
 
Chamber Grand Marketplace Expo
What: The public is invited to shop the 22nd Annual Grand Marketplace Expo, at the Holiday Inn Southwest Viking, located at Watson and Lindbergh. This festive free event features over 70 vendors and 10 local restaurants that will be providing free tastes and sips of their delicious fare. The variety of exhibitors ranges from jewelry to junk removal. In addition, attendees can spin the Premier Prize Wheel to win great items as well as great bargains at the Grand Wall of Wine. Event sponsors include Busy Bees Embroidery, Eagle Bank & Trust Company, SSM St. Clare Health Center, Grand Rental Station, and many more.
Date: April 6, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Holiday Inn Southwest Viking, located at Watson and Lindbergh.
Cost: Free of Charge
Contact: (314) 821-4161
 
Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone
What: Take Two Productions is happy to announce open auditions for our summer production - The Drowsy Chaperone. Prepare 16 measures of a song from a musical. You must bring sheet music, no recordings or acapella auditions will be allowed. Please come prepared for a dance audition also. Auditions are only open to those in High School or older. Anyone under 18 must have a parent present at auditions. Performance Dates August 6-14, 2010 at the Tower Grove Abbey.
Date: April 6 & 7, 2010
Time: Auditions are by appointment only, call 314-303-3084 to schedule.
Location: 3117 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: no cost
Contact: (314) 303-3084
 
Scott Andrews at the Sheldon
What: Saint Louis Symphony principal clarinetist Scott Andrews, with the Calyx Trio, performs Messiaen's mystical Quartet for the End of Time, as well as music by Debussy and Joan Tower.
Date: April 7, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: $15 reserved seating, $10 students
Contact: (314) 533-9900
 
Arianna String Quarter at the Touhill
What: The Arianna String Quartet (ASQ), St. Louis’ own chamber ensemble, will conclude its 2009-2010 season with Triple Crown on Friday, April 9. The concert includes guest pianist Chiharu Iinuma. Triple Crown is a nod to the crowning achievements by three of classical music’s greatest composers, Mozart, Bartok and Schumann. Mozart’s beguiling Quartet K.428 earned praise from Haydn who dubbed him “the greatest composer known to me.” Bartok’s 4th Quartet shows him at the zenith of his powers and is a true lion of the repertoire. The concert closes with guest pianist Chiharu Iinuma joining the quartet on Schumann’s magnificent chamber work Piano Quintet.
Date: April 9, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: E. Desmond & Mary Ann Lee Theater One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63121
Cost: $20
Contact: (314) 516-4100
 
Clayton Brothers Quintet at Jazz at the Bistro
What: Appearing for two nights only at the Bistro, the Clayton Brothers Quintet is one of the tightest, hardest-swinging ensembles in jazz. Bassist John and saxophonist Jeff Clayton prove conclusively that while blood may be thicker than water, it can also carry an unimpeded flow of pure creativity. Featuring John’s son Gerald Clayton on piano and, on Saturday only, trumpeter Terell Stafford, the Clayton Brothers Quintet will get everyone back in the swing of things!
Date: April 9 & 10, 2010
Time: Two sets nightly, 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Location: Jazz at the Bistro 3536 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: $30, Students w/ID: $10
Contact: (314) 289-4037
 
West County Democrats April 12th Speaker  
What: Scott Baier of Teach For America will speak on the subject of "Closing the Acheivement Gap in St. Louis." Scott Baier was appointed Executive Director of Teach for America, St. Louis, in October of 2008. Scott first became involved with Teach for America as a 1997 Los Angeles corps member. Managing a regional staff of 13 and an annual budget of $4.1 million, Baier oversees program management, growth strategy, school and district relations and fundraising.
Date: April 12, 2010
Time: Coffee & Socializing begin at 9:00 a.m.
Location: United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655 300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO, 63011
Cost: Free of Charge
Contact: (636) 448-4387
 
Free International Relations Group Lecture Series  
What: James Fisher discusses "Taking Ethics on the Road," in which he will talk about the management of business ethics and the ethical issues that can arise in the conduct of international business. Jim Fisher is the Shaughnessy Fellow of Business Ethics at Saint Louis University, where he is also a full-time faculty member. He teaches business ethics to MBA students and consults on ethics issues with the business and legal communities.
Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Ethical Society of St. Louis 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (636) 448-4387
 
"Mighty Uke"  
What: Born in Hawaii in the 1880's, the easy playing ukulele became the most popular instrument in the American home by the 1920s. The rise of the rock and roll guitar pushed the ukulele into nerdy obsurity. Until now! In the Internet age, the ukulele is making a comeback and a new generation is rediscovering a unique musical voice. "Might Uke" travels the world to chronicle the amazing comeback of a musical underdog.
Date: April 16, 17, & 18, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Cost: $6 general public; $5 seniors, students w/ ID, & Webster alumni; $4 Webster faculty & staff
Contact: (314) 968-7487
 
St. Louis Indian Dance Festival
What: St. Louis Indian Dance Festival, a 3 day festival, brings to the Greater St. Louis area over a dozen different Indian classical and folk dances performed by both invited artists from India and the USA. The second-generation young Indian Americans, who have made this proud country their home, will also showcase their talents and mastery in the performing arts as well. A fun filled, yet culturally satisfying weekend for the whole family!
Date: Friday, April 16th - Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Time: Fri. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat. 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Clayton High School Auditorium, #1 Mark Twain Circle, St. Louis, MO 63105
Cost: $10/ticket (in advance; sold at Metrotix) $15/ticket at the door
Contact: (314) 323-0924
 
SCRA Hosts Fifth Annual "Spring Artwalk"
What: Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) will be holding their fifth annual “Spring ArtWalk” in downtown St. Charles. The arts happening is the signature event sponsored by the Saint Charles Riverfront Arts, and will be held the weekend of April 23-25, 2010. The Spring ArtWalk is a three day, “artist-friendly” event that features juried artists housed indoors at various businesses along Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Proceeds from the event will benefit Saint Charles Riverfront Arts’ efforts to promote visual and performing arts throughout the St. Charles community.
Date: April 23 - 25, 2010
Time: All Day Event
Location: Main Street, St. Charles, MO
Cost: Free of charge.
Contact: (636) 949-3231
 
Gallery Talk: Legends of St. Louis Blues Music
What: Two Gallery Talks will be held to discuss and uncover important St. Louis musicians, songs and blue music styles that have influenced our musical heritage, including jazz, R&B, soul, rock & roll, hip hop and a continually evolving blues tradition. The exhibition is curated and researched by Kevin Belford and organized by The Sheldon Art Galleries. In the first, Gabriel, now a DJ at KDHX, will speak on his history in blues music in St. Louis. In the second, Robert Koester will speak on the history of Delmark Records in St. Louis.
Date: March 30, 2010 and May 1, 2010
Time: March 30: 6:00 p.m. May 1: 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Sheldon Art Galleries 3648 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 533-9900
 
Nature Play
What: Connecting children to nature has beneficial effects on a child’s health and development. As children continue to spend less time outdoors, they lose touch with the natural world. “Nature play” programs reconnect children to nature and give them an opportunity to learn while making new discoveries, observations and adventures! The program is for ages Pre-K through 2nd grade. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Date: Tuesdays: March 30th; April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; May 4th
Time: Beginning at 3:45 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Green Center 8025 Blackberry Avenue St. Louis, MO 63130
Cost: $7 per student, please call (314)725-8314 to register.
Contact: (314) 725-8314
 
Public Telescope Viewing
What: The James S. McDonnell planetarium and St. Louis Astronomical Society host free public telescope viewing on Friday, April 2, 2010. The event begins at 8:00 p.m. with a free star show in the planetarium called, "The Sky Tonight". Please arrive early as seating is limited.
Date: Friday, April 2, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Forest Park
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 289-4453
 
River Styx Welcomes Two Great Writers  
What: River Styx's popular reading series continues its 35th season of lively and thought-provoking literature featuring fiction and non-fiction writer Karen Salyer McElmurray and poet Erin Keane. This reading takes place at Duff's Restaurant in the Central West End.
Date: April 19, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Duff's Restaurant 392 North Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: $5 per person or $4 for seniors, students, and members
Contact: (314) 533-4541
 
USO Collection
What: Zion United Church of Christ (5710 N. Hwy 67) will be collecting items throughout April in support of the James S. McDonnell U.S.O. Donations will be accepted Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or on Sundays until 12:00 p.m. Other arrangements can be made by calling (314)741-1590.
Date: Throughout the month of April 2010
Time: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sundays until 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zion United Church of Christ 5710 N. Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63034
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 741-1590
 
Third Friday at Third Degree Glass
What: Our FREE family-friendly entertainment will fire you up. See glassblowers blow molten glass to glass art. Third Degree East Gallery opens with Swarm: Thought Patterns, collage by Stefanie Kirkland and Bits and Pieces, an ecletic mix of glass with found objects by artists from AstralGlass Studio, New Haven. AstralGlass artists are having a Trunk Show and Sale of fused glass jewelry during Third Friday’s event. Work with our instructors and make a paperweight, a flower tile keepsake, or glass beads. At 8 p.m. Last To Show First To Go kicks up the action with folk and rock. Cash bar.
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Third Degree Glass Factory 5200 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: FREE
Contact: (314) 367-4527
 
Alton Symphony Orchestra Presents Young Artists
What: Winners of the Alton Symphony Orchestra Marie Stillwell Young Artist Competition will be featured soloists. This concert reflects positively on the many talented young musicians who truly possess extraordinary skills and zest for the music they perform.
Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alton High School Auditorium 4200 Humbert Rd. Alton, IL 62002
Cost: Tickets are $20 for adults; $5 for students (K-12). Tickets are available at the door or online.
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
BALLWIN–CHESTERFIELD AAUW TRIVIA NIGHT  
What: Come participate in the first annual Trivia Night where $10 of each ticket a tax-deductible contribution to the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund). Admission includes snacks and soft drinks. (Beer and wine permitted on the premises, but no hard liquor, please). There are attendance prizes!
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.
Location: TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Highway 141 and Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63017
Cost: $144.00 per table, $18.00 per person, or $20.00 at the door.
Contact: (314) 630-9429
 
Spring & Mushroom Festival  
What: Help us commemorate Mushroom season with our first annual Spring and Mushroom Festival. The event is free. For more information, call (618) 786-2331 ext. 0 or go to www.pmlodge.net.
Date: April 11, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference 13112 Visitor Center Ln. Grafton, IL 62037
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
Art Exhibit & Showcase at Moline School
What: The Riverview Gardens School District’s first annual Art Exhibit & Showcase will open with the reception on the April 13th. Students and families are welcome to come out view the works of our littlest artists, mingle with the staff, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in hands–on art activities with a local artist.
Date: April 12 - 16,2010 Opening Reception on April 13,2010
Time: Monday - Friday: 8:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Opening Reception: Tuesday at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Riverview Gardens School District, Moline Elementary School, 9865 Winkler, St. Louis, MO 63136.
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 868-9524
 
BandTogether Concert
What: St. Louis's GLBTA 100+ member concert band, BandTogether, will feature lively and beautiful inspirational music at its 13th Anniversary Concert. Selections from Copland, Christian hymns, songs inspired by nature, and good ole New Orleans jazz will be performed.
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The 560 Music Center, E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Trinity Avenue (in the Delmar Loop), University City, MO 63130
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 313-9294
 
Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise
What: Enjoy a festive Sunday brunch aboard a Gateway Arch Riverboat while enjoying magnificient views of the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis skyline. The cruise includes reserved seating, our extensive brunch buffet and live Dixieland music. Reservations are required.
Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010
Time: Cruise boards- 12:30p.m. Cruise departs- 1:00p.m. Cruise returns- 3:00p.m.
Location: Gateway Arch Riverboats down on the Arch Riverfront
Cost: Adults- $38.00 Children (ages 3-12)- $18
Contact: (877) 982-1410
 
Azure Barton & Artists
What: Dance St. Louis invites you to enjoy the work of the young Canadian whom Mikhail Baryshnikov calls “one of the most innovative choreographers of this generation”—Aszure Barton, currently blowing minds and ensnaring hearts around the globe with her “beautifully mad” new dances (Edmonton Journal).
Date: March 26 & 27, 2010
Time: Friday: 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO
Cost: $27 - $50, please visit www.dancestlouis.org for details.
Contact: (314) 289-4108
 
Audition for Improv- We Need Women!
What: The “Improv Trick” is holding auditions for young women of all types and experiences to create an exclusively Ladies-Only improv troupe. Audition is on April 3. The “Improv Trick” is founded by Bill Chott of Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place, The Ringer, and more. No prior acting or comedic experience is necessary to audition, just come with lots of energy and personality! Please bring a headshot or photo if you have one. For more information call Marc at (314)922-1998, email at info@theimprovtrick.com, or visit www.theimprovtrick.com.
Date: April 3, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Improv Trick Comedy Underground at 2715 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
Cost: None
Contact: (314) 922-1998
 
92.3WIL Cornbread's World's Largest Garage Sale   
What: Got junk in your trunk? Or in your garage, attic or basement? 92.3 WIL is hosting "Cornbread's World's Largest Garage Sale" on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Fairmount Park Race Track in Collinsville, Illinois. "Cornbread's World's Largest Garage Sale" is an indoor/outdoor event, and will feature a special "Baby Mania" section, where families can sell or purchase baby, toddler and children's furniturem toys, clothing and more (see attached news release for additional details.)
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Fairmount Park Race Track Collinsville, IL
Cost: $10 Early Bird Admission (7 a.m. - 8 a.m.); $5 General Admission. (Children ages 5 and under are free).
Contact: (314) 910-7895
 
Free Leather Working Demonstration
What: Sole Survivor Leather is proud to offer a FREE Leather demonstration. Come watch and participate as master craftsmen turn raw materials into finished goods. Demonstrations will include: Hand sewn moccasins, and Hand tooled belts. Open to all ages. Demonstration held every hour between 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday April 10, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Sole Survivor Leather 125 East Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
Cost: FREE
Contact: (618) 234-0214
 
Fashionista Event for Fosters
What: Angels' Arms presents the 4th Annual Fashionista Event for Fosters, hosted by the Circle of Angels. The event will include boutique shopping by some of St. Louis' most trendy & fashion-forward vendors, a delicious seated lunch, silent auction, and an incredible fashion show presented by the retailers of West County Center. Bring your girlfriends, sisters, mothers, and daughters to this lovely daytime event focused on what we females can't get enough of: fashion & fun! All proceeds benefit Angels' Arms.
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel 7730 Bonhomme Avenue St.Louis, MO 63105
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: (314) 726-6899
 
2010 Investing in Saint Louis Community
What: Welcome to Saint Louis' premier Community career Expo, "Investing in Saint Louis." This is a semi-annual, community event whose mission is to bring together Saint Louis' most sought after companies with Saint Louis' top talent. It is organized by Ameriprise Financial as a benefit to the Saint Louis community. If you are an employers interested in attending, call (636)534-2088.
Date: April 27, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Saint Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza Saint Charles, MO 63303
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (636) 534-2088
 
Samuel Barber  
What: The American composer Samuel Barber was born 100 years ago and is probably best known for Adagio for Strings. A quartet of symphony musicians will perform the String Quartet, Op. 11 that contains the famous Adagio, and cellist Bjorn Ranheim will perform Barber's Cello Sonata. Baritone James Ivey will sing his Dover Beach for voice and string quartet, and Peter Henderson will play Barber's Excursions for piano.
Date: April 28, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Cost: $30 orchestra $25 balcony $15 student/faculty/staff
Contact: (314) 533-9900
 
Musica Slesa
What: Latin jazz and bebop meld together for an explosive sound with the return of Musica Slesa! Driving grooves, virtuosic horn lines and masterful improvisations inspire audiences each time Musica Slesa takes the stage.
Date: March 26 & 27, 2010
Time: 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Location: Jazz at the Bistro 3536 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
Cost: $20
Contact: (314) 289-4030
 
Machine Project's Sauerkraut & Kimchi Workshop
What: Space is limited in the upcoming Sauerkraut & Kimchi Workshop at the Contemporary. Part of the Machine Project visit to The Front Room, March 31 - April 18, this workshop celebrates cuisine and culture through cabbage. Learn how to ferment your own condiments with chef John Judy, from St. Louis’ own L’École Culinaire. The workshop is free and all ingredients are provided, but spots are limited! Please register now with an e-mail to: Alex Elmestad, aelmestad@camstl.org.
Date: April 3, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Contemporary Art Museum 3750 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (314) 535-4660
 
AAUW April 8th Speaker
What: During the April Branch Meeting, Melissa Waters who is a Professor of Law at Washington University will speak about "A Report Card on Human Rights: After 60 Years, How Are We Doing?"
Date: April 8, 2010
Time: Coffee and Socializing: 8:45 a.m. Business Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Program: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 14088 Clayton Road (At Clayton Road and 141, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (636) 448-4387
 
"Rock Out" With Friends of the SLU Liver Center
What: The Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center will be rocking out to help fund life-saving research and a cure for liver diseases at their BBQ & JAM Sit-In Fundraiser. The event will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Stovall’s Grove near Wildwood. The funds raised will benefit the Friends of the SLU Liver Center, which supports the research efforts of the world-renowned Saint Louis University Liver Center for the treatment and cure of liver diseases, and promotes understanding and awareness of liver disease. All money raised by the organization stays in the St. Louis area to perform life-saving research and treat patients in St. Louis.
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stovall’s Grove 18720 Stovall Lane Pacific, Missouri (located off Hwy. 100 near Wildwood.)
Cost: Tickets are $25/person, and include a BBQ dinner.
Contact: (314) 576-3078
 
Machine Project at the Contemporary Art Museum
What: Machine Project member and LA-based artist Emily Lacy creates a wellspring of daily musical environments. Visitors can use available sound-looping devices to interact − through erasure, echo, and emergency − with her soundscapes. Limited edition posters, created by Machine Project artist Paul Morgan, are on sale in the gift shop.
Date: March 31 - April 18, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Contemporary Art Museum 3570 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
Cost: Free of charge.
Contact: (314) 535-4660
 
Gogol Bordello Non Stop  
What: A lo-fi, high-energy portrait of musical phenomenon Gogol Bordello (and its magnetic frontman--and sometimes movie start--Eugene Hutz), Margarita Jimeno's documentary follows the self-described "gypsy punk band" on a five-year journey from underground legend to international phenomenon, featuring exclusive backstage interviews and copious concert footage.
Date: April 23, 24, & 25, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moore Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Cost: $6 general public; $5 seniors, students w/ ID, & Webster alumni; $4 Webster faculty & staff
Contact: (314) 968-7487
 
Rett Syndrome's Third Strollathon
What: The International Rett Syndrome Foundation will host its third annual St. Louis Strollathon. The one-mile family-friendly stroll will benefit Rett Syndrome research.
Date: May 1, 2010
Time: Registration: 9:00 a.m. Walk: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Tilles Park's Gloria Rodgers Shelter 9551 Litzinger Rd. Ladue, MO 63124
Cost: Donations are appreciated.
Contact: (314) 878-0868
 
7th Annual Clean Air Festival   
What: The 7th Annual Clean Air Festival at Kiener Plaza will mark the official start of air quality forecasting in the St. Louis metropolitan area for the 2010 summer season. The event will offer downtown St. Louis employees convenient access to free information on how they can go green and do their share for cleaner air. The event will feature live music, complementary Ted Drewes frozen custard, prize giveaways and a host of exhibitors.
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Kiener Plaza 600 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63101
Cost: Free
Contact: (314) 436-9090
 
Breakfast with the INN Crowd
What: Breakfast Gala and auction to raise funds for Room at the Inn, a shelter for homeless women and families in St. Louis County.
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Marriott St. Louis Airport, 10700 Pear Tree Lane
Cost: Tickets are $25/person
Contact: (314) 209-9181
 
Dining Out for Life 2010
What: Dining Out for Life is an international event that has raised over $2 million since 1990 to help Saint Louis Effort for AIDS provide education on the prevention of HIV/AIDS and comprehensive support services for those affected by the disease. It's an incredibly important event that not only helps nourish the community...but also the soul. We sincerely hope you'll dine with us at one of our participating Dining Out For Life restaurants when at least 25% of your check will be donated to support the work of Saint Louis Effort for AIDS.
Date: April 29, 2010
Time: All day
Location: At participating Dining Out for Life restaurants. Please visit the website for more details: www.diningoutforlife.com/Stlouis
Cost: 25% of your check will be donated to support the work of St. Louis Effort for AIDS.
Contact: (314) 727-5850
 
A Night at the Museum
What: 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. For reservations, call (618) 465-3200 or go to www.mineralspringshauntedtours.com.
Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Mineral Springs Mall 301 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002
Cost: $30/person
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
Shoe Decoration Workshop  
What: Bring your clean tennis shoes, high heels, boots and any other shoe in your closet. Visiting artists will be helping you turn them into wearable art. Supplies included. For more information, call (618) 786-3010.
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Open Studio 105 E. Main St. Grafton, IL 62037
Cost: $10
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
12th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
What: Have you hugged a tree lately? Join the Village in celebrating the environment and tree planting with the Godfrey Parks & Recreation Department at Glazebrook Park! The day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a youth fishing derby and continues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with face painting, environmental crafts, an air rifle range, youth games and more! Free redbud tree seedlings will be given away to the first 500 visitors.
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Glazebrook Park 1401 Stamper Lane Godfrey, IL 62035
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
That Mancini Magic!
What: The Greater Alton Concert Association presents That Mancini Magic! Sit back for this enchanting voyage through the inspired melodies that earned Henry Mancini the stature as one of the greatest composers. Tickets are available by calling (618) 468-4222 or online at www.metrotix.com. For more information, go to www.AltonConcerts.org.
Date: April 25, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lewis & Clark Community College, Hatheway Hall 5800 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035
Cost: Tickets are $22 at the door; $20 in advance. Student tickets are $6 at the door; $5 in advance.
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
Piasa Winery Mushroom Festival
What: It's time again for music, food and fun at the annual Mushroom Festival. Come check-out the Mushroom Cook-Off as local chefs share their best mushroom dishes. Enter the tasting tent for just $10, where you will receive a taste of each chef's special mushroom dish and a glass of wine. You can then vote for the chef of your choice. There will also be vendors, a Biggest & Smallest Mushroom Contest and music by Tim Buck Two and Resonation Station.
Date: April 25, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Piasa Winery & Gift Shop 211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL 62037
Cost: $10
Contact: (618) 465-0491
 
Pump Boys and Dinettes comes to Lindenwood!
What: Bear Stage kicks off its inaugural season as the Professional Theatre Company in Residence at Lindenwood University with Pump Boys and Dinettes, a musical tribute to life by the roadside on Highway 57. Somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, there stands a gas station. Across the blacktop is a roadside eatery called the Double Cupp Diner. The four guys at the station have been known to do some auto repairs, but only when aided by quantities of time and beer. The Cupp sisters celebrate their home cooking with the same zeal they bring to being neighborly with the boys. Pump Boys and Dinettes is part country-rock concert and part musical theatre; the sort of show that feeds off the energy and pleasure of its audience, celebrating life and love in a small, southern town.
Date: April 9 - 25, 2010
Time: Thursday - Saturday Evenings: 8:00 p.m. Sunday Afternoons: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Jelkyl Theater, located in Roemer Hall off Watson Street on the Lindenwood University campus
Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for students. Tickets are on sale now through Brown Paper Tickets - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/103548
Contact: (636) 253-3722
 
2010 McDonnell Distinguished Lecture Series
What: In the coming decade scientists will open the newest window on the universe by detecting for the first time the gravitational waves that were predicted a century before by Einstein. But instead of looking through this window we will be listening to the universe through it, because gravitational waves are space-time's counterpart to sound waves, and our detectors are our microphones. In this multi-media presentation you will be able to listen to the "sounds" made by massive black holes, colliding neutron stars, exploding supernovas, and the Big Bang itself, and you will learn just how different our experience of the universe will be once we have mastered the technology of gravitational wave detection.
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington University in St. Louis One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130 Held in the Lab Sciences building, Room 300
Cost: Free to the public
Contact: (314) 935-5332
 
Firestorm Conference with Kevin Dedmon
What: The Firestorm Conference will be life changing! Kevin is currently the director of Bethel Church's Firestorm ministry, which sends teams to local churches for the purpose of demonstrating the revival culture of Bethel Church, as well as imparting, empowering, and activating the church to live naturally in the supernatural, so that the atmosphere in both the church and the community is transformed. Registration is required for Friday and Saturday sessions, and is limited to 200 guests. To register or learn more, visit our website www.gatewayfamilychurch.com.
Date: April 30 - May 2, 2010
Time: April 30: 7:00 p.m May 1: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 2: 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Location: Family Church 97 Oaklawn Glen Carbon IL 62034
Cost: $20 per person or $30 per couple, free for children .
Contact: (618) 288-7740
 
"A Night For Kids"- A Dinner Auction
What: The St. Louis based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) will celebrate “A Night for Kids” when it hosts its 7th Annual Building Blocks Scholarship Fund Dinner-Auction at The Royale Orleans Banquet Center in south St. Louis County. The goal of the event – and the fund - is to make Lutheran elementary education available to all children, regardless of their financial circumstances or faith background.
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Royale Orleans 2801 Telegraph Rd. St. Louis, Missouri 63125
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: (314) 268-1525
 
SCC Coffeehouse Open-Mic Night
What: The SCC Coffeehouse, an open-mic night for poets, prose writers, song writers and creative non-fiction writers to share their creativity, will be held in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building at St. Charles Community College. Creative selections should be 5-7 minutes long. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served. Walker will perform alongside SCC staff accompanist Dolly Jy-Yu Hsu. The recital will include works for oboe d’amore and piano, including an original composition, “Fantasy Variations on a Theme by Mahler,” recently composed by Walker.
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building on the SCC campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive.
Cost: Free
Contact: (636) 922-8506
 
SCC Spring Wellness Festival
What: The 18th annual SCC Spring Wellness Festival at the St. Charles Community College campus, features a 10K Race, 1-Mile Fun Run, and 3-Mile Walk; more than 40 fitness, health and wellness exhibits; demonstrations; product samples; health screenings; prizes; refreshments; and fun!
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8-11 a.m. Wellness Fair exhibit booths; 7:30 a.m. 10K Race and 3-Mile Walk; 9 a.m. Fun Run
Location: St. Charles Community College Campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville.
Cost: Wellness exhibits are free; Entry fee for run and walk events is $15; Late registration is $20 after April 20.
Contact: (636) 922-8475
 
Kids ArtStart
What: The Rep hosts Kids ArtStart, a free art event, on the first Saturday of each month from October through April. Each Kids ArtStart event gives young children an introduction to the arts in an event that allows families to share the arts experience. Each event takes place at the Loretto-Hilton Center in Webster Groves with local arts organizations and members of the artistic community partnering in the presentations. Additional partners are added throughout the season. Go to http://repstl.org/artstart/ for a complete schedule.
Date: October 3, 2009 - April 3, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119
Cost: FREE
Contact: (314) 968-7340