The Second City
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What: Chicago’s legendary improv troupe The Second City continues to make the Touhill its second home for a fourth straight year! Edgy, satirical and always entertaining, the hilarious improv troupe brings years of history coupled with innovation to the intimate Lee Theater. With alums like Jim Belushi, Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert, it’s no wonder the Chicago Tribune named the troupe, “A Comedy Powerhouse!”
Intended for Mature Audiences
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Date: Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 17
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Time: Friday, May 16, 7 & 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 5 & 9 p.m.
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Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center
University of Missouri-St. Louis
8001 Natural Bridge Road
St. Louis, MO 63121
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Cost: www.touhill.org
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Contact: (314) 516-4100
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Children's Garden Reopens in April
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What: The Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden opens for the season, April 5. Visit www.mobot.org for the garden's hours and events.
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Date: Re-opening, Saturday, April 5, 2008
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Time: See Web site for times
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Location: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd
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Cost: Children's Garden Admission: Children ages 3–12, $3; Adults and children ages 2 and under, free;
New! Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, free
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Contact: (314) 577-9400
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11th Biennial Teapot Exhibition
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What: Infusion 10x10: "11th Biennial Teapot Exhibition" examines the artists' interpretations of the teapot form in media, clay. A variety of shape and design will demonstrate the range of artistic interpretation surrounding this most collectible craft object.
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Date: Tuesday through Sunday beginning May 2,2008 through June 29,2008.
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Time: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Craft Allinace in the Delmar Loop, 6640 Delmar Blvd., University City, MO
63130
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-1177
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Yawn Happy Hour
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What: Unwind after work with an evening of art, music, and drinks at the Contemporary. Check out our current exhibition John Armleder and Olivier Mosset, grab a drink, and hear avant-garde music performed by Yawn.
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Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Location: The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 535-4660
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Contemporary 101: Abstract Art 1968-2008
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What: Catch up with contemporary art through our continuing Contemporary 101 series. The summer school edition will be led by Chief Curator Anthony Huberman who will look at emerging artists and explore developments in the art world. Find out more information and register online at www.contemporarystl.org.
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Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008
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Time: 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
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Location: The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: $10.00/person
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Contact: (314) 535-4660
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Alzheimer's Association
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What: The St. Louis chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers many free programs and workshops for area families affected by this disease. For a full list of programs, times and locations please visit www.alzstl.org.
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Date: Dates vary, please see website.
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Time: Times vary.
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Location: Please see website for locations.
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Cost: Free. Advanced registration required.
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Contact: (800) 980-9080
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"Spring to Dance" Festival
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What: This three day festival features a variety of dance performances by the Midwest's most talented companies. Chicago's Joffrey Ballet, St. Louis Ballet, and Minnesota Dance Theatre are just a few scheduled to perform.
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Date: Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24.
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Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri-St. Louis at One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121
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Cost: $10.00/per night.
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Contact: (314) 516-4949
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Mamma Mia!
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What: MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.
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Date: Tuesday, June 3-Sunday, June 8
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Time: Tue-Sat 8:00 p.m., Sat-Sun 2:00 p.m., Sunday 7:30 p.m.
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Location: The Fox Theatre, 6 Blocks North On Grand From Hwy 40
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Cost: Tickets are $25.00-$69.00
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Contact: (314) 534-1111
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$1,000,000 Hole In One Shootout
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What: The Lafayette Industries "$1,000,000 Hole In One Shootout" will offer particapants $1 chances to sink a particular shot for a $1,000,000 prize at the Kirkwood Family Golf Center.
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Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18
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Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Location: Family Golf Center, 3717 Tree Court Lane, Kirkwood, MO 63122
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Cost: $1.00/shot
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Contact: (636) 227-5666
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Kingsbury Ensemble
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What: The Kingsbury Ensemble is one of the Midwest's premier professional early music groups. Formed in 1999, the Ensemble performs exclusively on period instruments, combining respect for historical style and scholarship with exciting musicianship and flair. The group is known for the scope of its offerings, having presented everything from sonata recitals to concerts employing full Baroque orchestra with dancers and singers in costume. Their concert offerings embrace all of the national styles, including periods from Monteverdi through the early classical. They continually seek great music which novel and unpublished.
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Date: May 18, 2008
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Time: 3 p.m; Pre-concert Talk Presented at 2:30 p.m. by Musicologist, Nancy Rubenstein.
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Location: Trinity Episcopal Church
318 South Duchesne Drive
St. Charles, MO. 63301
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Cost: $12/adult;$5/Students with Valid I.D.; Group Rates Avail.
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Contact: (636) 724-2507
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Annie
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What: Leapin’ Lizards! Enjoy an evening of wholesome, family friendly entertainment, with the beloved musical, ANNIE, as performed by LifeLight Youth Theatre. Bring the entire family for the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The 2:00 p.m. performance on May 17 is a special fundraising performance for HOPE food pantry. Every person that brings canned goods or other non- perishable food items will receive $1.00 off of their ticket when purchased at the door. (max discount-$1.00 per ticket)
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Date: Thursday, May 15- Saturday, May 17
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Time: May 15, 16, 17 at 7:00 p.m.;
May 17 matinee at 2:00 p.m.
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Location: Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 Highway N, O'Fallon, MO 63368
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Cost: $6/adults; $5/children
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Contact: (636) 978-7852
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Soulard Art Market Photography Exhibit
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What: Soulard Art Market Photography Invitational.
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Date: Opening reception May 15 and 16, 2008 through June 8, 2008.
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Time: Opening reception May 15 and 16, 2008 from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Regular hours:
Th-Fri, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Sat-Sun 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
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Location: Soulard Art Market, 2028 South 12th Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63104
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 258-4299
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Rooms in Bloom
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What: Once again, members of the St. Louis Florists Network will draw their inspiration from the elegant décor of the historic mansion as they design floral works of art that complement the rooms and areas throughout Cupples House.
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Date: Tuesday, May 13 through Saturday, May 17
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Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., patio reception featuring the Silk Pajamas
Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Location: The Historic Samuel Cupples House, 3673 West Pine Mall, St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Free for individuals; tour groups: $5.00/person
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Contact: (314) 977-2666
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Dangerous Women in Art
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What: Enjoy a tantalizing lecture and slide presentation by Susan Weber, Art Museum Docent and a private tour of the exhibit.
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Date: Friday, July 18, 2008
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Time: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Location: St. Louis Art Museum
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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Real Estate Panel Discussion
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What: For those who have concerns, fears, etc. about the real estate market here is an opportunity to speak with experts in the field.
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Date: May 21, 2008
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Time: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park, 8025 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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A Taste of Clayton on the Park
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What: This four-piece series of tasting events will offer samples of the new menu items to be featured at Clayton on the Park.
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Date: Tuesday, May 27, Friday, June 27 and Tuesday, July 22
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Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park, 8025 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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Mystery Author Series
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What: An evening of thrills and chills with six renowned mystery writers: Megan Abbot - Queenpin, Reed Farrel Coleman - Empty Ever After, Ridley Pearson - Killer View, Susan McBride - Too Pretty to Die, Scott Phillips - Cottonwood, Michael Kahn - Mourning Sexton.
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Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Time: Meet at Clayton on the Park at 5:30 p.m. Transportation to Library Headquarters provided at 6:15 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park, 8025 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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Contemporary 101
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What: Catch up with contemporary art through our continuing Contemporary 101 series. Contemporary 101 examines a range of issues through a look at artists, movements, and styles in major art centers around the world. Visit our website, www.contemporarystl.org, for further information.
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Date: July 10, 2008
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Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Location: The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: $10.00/person
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Contact: (314) 535-4660
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Scientific Arts Foundation
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What: Members of the Scientific Arts Foundation's Research Team present the development of a medically approved clinical trial exploring how the stress of chemotherapy treatment affects a cancer patient's mind, body, sense of well-being and how specific music could help.
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Date: Thursday, June 19
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Time: Thursday 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Location: St. Louis Science Center,
5050 Oakland Avenue,
St. Louis, MO 63110
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Cost: Free - Open to the Public
Call to Register: 314-289-4424
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Contact: (314) 440-1156
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Linders & Moses at Soulard Coffee Garden
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What: Fine art photography featuring alternative process photography by Jane Linders and Dallas Moses.
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Date: Opening reception April 20. Exhibit runs through May 27, 2008.
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Time: Mon-Fri, 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sat-Sun, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Location: Soulard Coffee Garden, 910 Geyer, St. Louis, MO 63140
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Cost: free
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Contact: (314) 241-1464
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Welcome Home Veteran Celebration
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What: St. Louis VA Medical Center will host our first Welcome Home Veteran Celebration. The purpose of the program is to honor and recognize all veterans especially those military service members who have recently returned from serving during our current combat operations. Veterans and their families are invited to join us for music, food, fun, informational booths and a great celebration of their dedication and service to our country.
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Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Location: Soldiers Memorial, 1315 Chestnut St., St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Free, Pre-registration strongly recommended by contacting Mr. Campbell 314-289-7641.
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Contact: (314) 289-7641
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Spotlight: Tales of Hoffmann
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What: Learn more about each opera in these popular sessions led by the conductor and directors who bring OTSL productions to the stage. Young ensemble artists also perform operatic excerpts at the seminars.
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Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
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Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Winifred Moore Auditorium- Webster University,
470 E. Lockwood
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Cost: $10 at the door, $30 subscription for whole series
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Contact: (314) 961-0644
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Spotlight: Una cosa rara
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What: Learn more about each opera in these popular sessions led by the conductor and directors who bring OTSL productions to the stage. Young ensemble artists also perform operatic excerpts at the seminars.
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Date: Monday, June, 2, 2008
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Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Winifred Moore Auditorium-Webster University,
470 E. Lockwood
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Cost: $10 at the door, $30 subscription for all four lectures
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Contact: (314) 961-0644
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Spotlight : Troilus and Cressida
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What: Learn more about each opera in these popular sessions led by the conductor and directors who bring OTSL productions to the stage. Young ensemble artists also perform operatic excerpts at the seminars.
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Date: Monday, June 16, 2008
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Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Winifred Moore Auditorium-Webster University,
470 E. Lockwood
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Cost: $10 at the door or $30 subscription for all four lectures
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Contact: (314) 961-0644
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A Little Lunch Music Series
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What: These three free Monday noontime concerts present performances by some of the young artists featured in main season productions. Artists include Jamie Barton, Kirk Eichelberger, Kiera Duffy, Alek Shrader, Ellie Dehn, and Darren Stokes.
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Date: Mondays in June:
June 9, 16, 23, 2008
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Time: 12:30 p.m.
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Location: June 9th- Christ Church Cathedral (1210 Locust); June 16th - Bonhomme Presbyterian Church (14820 Conway Rd.); June 23rd -Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
(100 E. Adams)
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 963-4250
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Pioneer Day Camp at Stephenson House
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What: Stephenson House hosts a three-day Pioneer Day Camp. Children grades 3-5 are invited to learn about life in the 1800s. Historic games, journal binding, candle making, and pastel drawing are just several of the activities lined up that Jr. Pioneers will enjoy.
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Date: June 9, 10, and 11
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Time: Morning session: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Location: Stephenson House, 409 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville, Il
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Cost: $35/child. Registration deadline is June 1.
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Contact: (618) 692-1818
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Brain Fitness
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What: Learn why brain fitness is so topical today; what the fundamentals of brain fitness are and how to practice them; why focusing on cognitive technology can benefit your brain health; how you can benefit by starting to practice the fundamentals of brain fitness today. Our new chef, Joe Sutterer, will also serve a "brain healthy" lunch.
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Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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OASIS Rooftop Series: Mars and Martinis
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What: "Mars and Martinis" - sponsored by the Academy of Science. View Mars through a telescope on our 24th Floor/Rooftop Veranda while enjoying cocktails and appetizers from the new Clayton on the Park menus.
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Date: June 13, 2008
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Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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OASIS Rooftop Series: Red, White, and Blues
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What: "Red, White and Blues: General Barbara Faulkenberry". Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views from the new Veranda on the 24th floor at Clayton on the Park. Celebrate your patriotism this July with General Barbara Falkenberry, who will share her fascinating journey, rising to the rank of General in the U.S. Air Force. Enjoy refreshments and patriotic desserts.
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Date: July 8, 2008
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Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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OASIS Rooftop Series: Clayton History
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What: "Clayton History - The Hanley Family Letters." Meet Sarah Umlauf, Hanley House docent, who will lead this exploration of the lives of the Hanley family in antebellum and post-Civil War years through their personal family letters. The Hanley House, the oldest surviving structure in Clayton was built and owned by one of Clayton's founding families. Enjoy refreshments and "family recipes."
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Date: August 12, 2008
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Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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Expressions of Interest
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What: Join us to learn about the renovations and explore all there is to discover at the new Clayton on the Park.
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Date: April 29, May 8 and May 20
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Time: April 29, 10:00-11:30 a.m.;
May 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m.;
May 20, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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Location: Clayton on the Park, 8025 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-9990
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Church of the Master's Organ Concert
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What: Church of the Master United Church of Christ invites you to an organ concert of liturgical music when its new Rodger's Three-Manual Trillium Organ will be dedicated. Organists Kenneth Kohler, Kathleen Stahlhut, Yvonne Sullivan and Bonnie Wilson will perform pieces from classical to bosa nova designed to showcase the new organ's features.
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Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008
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Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Location: 1325 Paddock Drive (at the corner of Parker and Paddock, 1 block west of the Florissant Civic Center in Florissant, MO 63033
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 921-3344
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Florissant Valley Student Art Exhibit
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What: Students in Florissant Valley's art programs will exhibit original works at the Old Frisco Cafe.
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Date: May 9 & 10,
May 15-17
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Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Location: Old Frisco Cafe
910 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 513-4375
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The Old Time Music Fete
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What: The Old Time Music Fete is being held in Cahokia, Illinois on Sunday, July 27, 2008. at the Historic Cahokia Courthouse. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the courthouse porch) for the enjoyment of all. Food and drink are available for purchase, and there's plenty of shade. Located one block south and one block west of the intersection of Illinois Rt 3 and Illinois Hwy 157. (Cahokia RV Park.) Noon to 5, rain or shine. For more information, contact the Cahokia Court House at 618-332-1782.
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Date: Sunday, July 27
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Time: Sunday, Noon to 5pm
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Location: Cahokia Courthouse, Cahokia, Illinois. Located one block south and one block west of the intersection of Illinois Rt 3 and Illinois Hwy 157. (Cahokia RV Park.)
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Cost: Event is free
Food and drink available for purchase
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Contact: (618) 332-1782
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Sarafina
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What: This Tony-award nominated musical, by Mbogeni Ngema, is set in South Africa during the Soweta Riots of 1976. It is told through the eyes of Sarafina, an ambitious school-girl actress-activist who is ashamed of her mother's acceptance of her position as a servant in a white household.
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Date: May 28-June 29th, 2008
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Time: Please see website for showtimes.
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Location: The Grandel Theatre. See website for directions.
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Cost: See website.
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Contact: (314) 406-4287
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Night at the Museum
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What: The St. Louis Science Center hosts "A Night at the Museum", a whole new overnight experience when the museum will come to life! Please see www.slsc.org for more information.
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Date: May 16, June 6 and June 20, 2008
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Time: See website for times
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Location: The Saint Louis Science Center
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Cost: $75 for youth, $40 for adult chaperones.
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Contact: (314) 289-4439
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3rd Annual Voices for Children Benefit
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What: Please join us to benefit abused and neglected children placed in St. Louis City foster care who receive high-quality legal representation and advocacy services from Voices for Children. There will be a champagne toast to Voices' tenth anniversary, cocktails and dinner, followed by a fabulous live auction.
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Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Time: 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
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Location: Windows on Washington, 1601 Washington Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63101
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Cost: Individual tickets/ $200;
Event Sponsor/ $10,000:
Two premium sponsorship tables/20 guest tickets; full page program ad; Corporate Sponsor/$7,500:
One sponsorship table/10 guest tickets; half page program ad; Corporate Table/$3,000: One sponsorship table/10 guest tickets; Small Business Sponsor/$500
Two guest tickets; Individual Table Sponsor/$2,000: One table/10 tickets
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Contact: (314) 552-2454
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Antionette's Specialties Training & Rec.
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What: Antionette's Specialties Training and Recreation Center is in process of opening a multi-plex center. This center is to deter the high volume of crime, theft, robbery, gang related crimes, and most of all murders. The center will help the young adults and individuals with disablities. The center promotes diverse learning classes of computer training and repairs, cooking, sewing, typing, GED classes, job placement, etc. Our recreation department will consist of basketball, volleyball, tennis, field trips, games,etc. We are currently seeking seasoned candidates that are willing to donate time and/or money and supplies to our organization. Thank you!
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Date: Please visit the website any day of the week http://positivetraining.tripod.com
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Time: any time
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Location: The website: http://positivetraining.tripod.com
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Cost: Please send any donations(all donations small or big will help to: Antionette's Specialties Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 24890, St.Louis Mo. 63115
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Contact: (314) 389-6100
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I-Squared International Dinner Club Meet
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What: Join the I-squared International Dinner Club at a new restaurant on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. This month we will be enjoying the culinary treats of Momos Greek Tavern 630 North and South, University City, MO 63130;# 314-863-3511 on February 19 at 7 pm. RSVP to Susie by the Friday before at i2reservations@gmail.com.
For more information on future dining delicacies, please visit http://www.iistl.org/young_friends_network.php or www.myspace.com/yfn_iistl.
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Date: Third Tuesday of every month.
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Time: 7 pm
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Location: Differing locations every month.
February's location is Momo's Greek Tavern in University City.
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Cost: Cash required to pay your own bill.
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Contact: (314) 773-9090
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Festival of Arts
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What: Community members are invited to check out art booths, watch incredible performances, take part in lots of family activities, and learn about area artists! Artists, art organizations and performance based groups (including educational groups) who are interested in PARTICIPATING in Festival of Arts (which includes reserving an art booth or performing on our 'main stage' or our ‘open-mic stage’) may contact msacstl@yahoo.com for more information!
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Date: May 24, 2008
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Time: 12:00 pm
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Location: Affton High School
8309 Mackenzie
St. Louis, MO 63123
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Cost: Free!
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Contact: (314) 633-0012
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Tab Drive to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
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What: The Jackson County 4-H club and University of Illinois encourage everyone to donate aluminum cans or tabs in an effort to battle childhood cancer. If you, your group or school classroom, would like to join the effort to collect aluminum cans or tabs to benefit families with children battling cancer, a free collection container will be provided upon request. The can tab collection is a simple way that everyone can become involved in a community service effort, no matter age or financial status.
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Date: Ongoing
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Time: n/a
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Location: Call (618) 687-1727 for drop-off locations.
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Cost: free
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Contact: (618) 687-1727
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Awesome Amphibians at the Zoo
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What: The Saint Louis Zoo will open its new year-long exhibit showcasing more than 150 frogs, toads, newts and salamanders.
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Date: Exhibit opens Saturday, February 29 and runs throughout 2008.
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: The Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 781-0900
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Flavin: Constructed Light
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What: The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts presents "Flavin: Constructed Light". View Flavin's sculptural installations composed of mass-produced light fixtures and fluorescent tubes--within the architecture and shifting natural light of the Pulitzer building.
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Date: February 1-October 4, 2008
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Time: See website for gallery hours.
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Location: The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
3716 Washington Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free and open to the public.
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Contact: (314) 754-1850
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Robert Plant and Allison Krauss
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What: Recipients of the 2007 Grammy award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, for the track “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On),” Robert Plant and Allison Krauss are creating a show that will feature songs from their collaborative release, as well as from the artists’ extensive career discographies.
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Date: Thursday, June 19
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Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Location: The Fox Theatre, 6 Blocks North On Grand From Hwy 40
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Cost: $47.50-$67.50 Everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age.
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Contact: (314) 534-1111
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Access the Arts
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What: Unique within the St. Louis region, STAGES’ Access the Arts programs consist of classes, workshops and performance opportunities that enable area youth with physical, cognitive or developmental delays to fully participate in the musical theatre arts.
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Date: For Ages 6-9 class is July 21-August 1,
For Ages 10-15 class is June 2-20.
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Time: For ages 6-9 class is from 9:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.;
ages 10-15 class is from 1:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
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Location: STAGES Performing Arts Academy,
444 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Cost: Cost Varies. Financial Assistance is available through STAGES and the Special Education Foundation.
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Contact: (636) 530-5959
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STAGES Performing Arts Academy
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What: STAGES Academy offers courses year-round for students of all ages and experience levels in the musical theatre disciplines of dance, voice and drama. Our instructors are professional educators and artists. Don’t delay – enroll today! Visit www.stagesstlouis.org.
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Date: Half-day workshops beginning June 2 through August 23 (one-three week workshops)
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Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Location: STAGES Performing Arts Academy,
444 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Cost: Cost Varies. Financial Assistance Available.
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Contact: (636) 530-5959
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Boardwalk Beach Blast
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What: Kids can play on The Magic House's Sandcastle Beach and enjoy a carnival-like atmosphere as the museum's backyard is transformed into a 1920's-style boardwalk complete with cotton candy, ice cream, funnel cakes, balloons, and live entertainment.
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Date: June 26, 2008
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Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Location: The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, Kirkwood, MO.
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Cost: $15; members, $18;Non-members.
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Contact: (314) 822-8900
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Fla Vor Ful Fridays Salsa Dancing
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What: Friday will sizzle when you join us for salsa lessons, open dancing to the hottest Latin rhythms, and a bonus Bachata mini-lesson.
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Date: The last Friday of each month beginning in April.
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Time: 8:00 p.m.-midnight
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Location: Flavor Dance & Fitness Studio, 5860 Delmar, Suite 106, 63112
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Cost: $5.00 per person.
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Contact: (314) 361-7366
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Frederick Nelson Exhibition
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What: Atrium Gallery presents an exhibition by St. Louis native Frederick Nelson. Nelson's exhibit, "Random Occurrences," features his most recent paintings and works on paper.
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Date: Exhibit opens Friday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, June 8.
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Time: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
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Location: Atrium Gallery, 4729 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 367-1076
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Dining with Diabetes
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What: If you have diabetes, choosing and preparing foods can be a real challenge. Participants will learn how to cook with artificial sweeteners, low-fat products, and herbs and spices. Each session concludes with a light lunch of the featured foods.
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Date: Fridays, April 25, May 2 and 16.
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Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Location: University of Illinois Extension, 402 Ava Road, Murphysboro, IL
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Cost: Pre-registration of $24/person.
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Contact: (618) 687-1727
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Jersey Boys
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What: Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
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Date: Tuesday-Sunday, April 23- May 18.
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Time: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2:00 p.m.
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Location: The Fox Theatre, 6 Blocks North On Grand From Hwy 40
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Cost: Tickets are $28.00-$75.00
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Contact: (314) 534-1111
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Discerning Palette
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What: The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to present: Discerning Palette: Jerry O. Wilkerson Retrospective.
Lobsters, oysters, hamburgers, and hot dogs are served in an intense fusion of small, painted dots of color, as the pointillist style of painting becomes the main course in Wilkerson’s Discerning Palette. Wilkerson’s work reflects the Pop Art movement of his era and moved well past it as he cast an ironic eye upon society.
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Date: The exhibition will open in the Judith and Adam Aronson Gallery with a reception on Friday, March 28, 2007, beginning at 5: 30 p.m. The exhibition will close August 15, 2008.
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Time: Opening reception, Friday, March 28, 5:30 p.m.
Museum hours:
Wednesday through Sunday
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Location: The Saint Louis University Museum of Art
Judith and Adam Aronson Gallery
3663 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 977-2666
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Harlem Duet
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What: A play by Djanet Sears. An ingenious twist on Shakespeare's famous tragedy Othello, Harlem Duet recounts the tale of Othello and his first wife Billie, an African-American woman he abandons for the white Desdemona
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Date: April 23-May 18th, 2008
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Time: Please see website for showtimes.
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Location: The Grandel Theatre. See website for directions.
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Cost: See website.
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Contact: (314) 406-4287
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Walk-In Wednesdays
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What: Walk-In Wednesdays are short lunch time programs and lively discussions of contemporary art and ideas. Visitors may meet artists, curators, and other experts in the field as they delve into a variety of topics. You never know what to expect when you walk in!
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Date: Wednesdays, May 14-28
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Time: 12:00 p.m.
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Location: The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 535-4660
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May ‘68 Film Series
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What: For three evenings in May, the Contemporary Art Museum will host a series of double features that center on a critical moment in French history when the cultural and political reverberations were felt across the globe. Please see website for details.
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Date: Thursday evenings, May 15-29
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Time: 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Location: The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 535-4660
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Maritz Free Family Day
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What: Join us for an afternoon of kid and family friendly art activities inspired our current exhibition, John Armleder and Olivier Mosset.
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Date: May 17, 2008
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Time: 1:00 p.m.
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Location: The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 535-4660
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