Parties on the Plaza
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What: The Downtown CID has partnered with presenting sponsor, Laclede Gas, to feature live entertainment, food and drink at the new outdoor concert series, Parties on the Plaza. The new FREE after work party will be held at the Old Post Office Plaza (8th & Locust) the 3rd Wednesday of each month, May through September from 5-8 pm. Downtown restaurants will be on hand to supply light hors d'oeuvres and small plates and prize packages will be given away each month at the event as well. The first concert is May 9th and will feature the music of American Idol Top 10 Finalist Nikko Smith.
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Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of each month, May - September, 2010.
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Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Location: The Old Post Office Plaza
8th & Locust
St. Louis, MO
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Cost: Free of charge.
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Contact: (314) 436-6500
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NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Gala & Auction
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What: An evening of cocktails with a live and silent auction. Rep. Jake Zimmerman is the emcee.
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Date: September 11, 2010
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Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Location: The Chase Park Plaza
212 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: $100 in advance, $125 at the door
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Contact: (314) 531-8616
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Navy Band “Freedom” at Union Station!
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What: To kick off the St. Louis Navy week (September 2 - 12), the Navy Band “Freedom” will get the crowd rocking at St. Louis Union Station with a three-hour blues performance.
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Date: September 2 & 3, 2010
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Time: Sept 2: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.;
Sept 3: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Location: St. Louis Union Station
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (000) 000-0000
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A night at the ballpark with the Navy!
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What: As part of the St. Louis Navy Week, and for the 52nd straight year, the “Cardinal Company” of Navy recruits from the St. Louis region will march through downtown to the ballpark for a special on-field enlistment ceremony. During the pregame ceremony, 60 uniformed Sailors will be manning the rails…er, bases…and a Navy Color Guard will present the colors!
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Date: September 3, 2010
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Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Location: Downtown St. Louis and Busch Stadium
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Cost: NA
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Contact: (000) 000-0000
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Touhill Performing Arts Center 2010/11 Season
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What: The Touhill is showcasing a wide spectrum of performing arts in its eigth season. Single tickets for most 2010-11 shows go on sale August 9, 2010. To see a list of events, showtimes, and ticket prices visit http://static.touhill.org/images/events/Documents/NEWS%20RELEASE%20-%20International%20Performing%20Arts%20Series%20Announces%202010-11%20Season.pdf
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Date: The 2010-11 season
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Time: Showtimes vary
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Location: The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Cost: Ticket prices vary.
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Contact: (314) 516-4949
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Screwed Again
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What: The Regional Arts Commission presents Screwed Again, a continuing exploration into a site-specific, conceptually driven, architecturally scaled collective wall drawing/painting which is populated by a multi-layered cast of remixed, sampled, re-sampled, and recycled guerilla-like images, texts, and marks made by nine urban contemporary artists.
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Date: August 13, 2010 - October 3, 2010. Opening reception: Aug 13, Gallery Talk: September 16, Closing reception: Oct 1.
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Time: Opening & closing reception: 6-9 p.m., Gallery talk: 5:30 p.m., Regular Gallery hours: Mon-Fri: 10-5, Sat-Sun: noon-5
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Location: The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
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Cost: Call for more information
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Contact: (314) 863-5811
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TOCO Family Music Festival
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What: The 9th Annual TOCO Family Music Festival Takes Jellystone© by Fun! Over 35 Musical Acts, Art, and Activities for the Entire Family. An amazing array of activities including Music & Camping, Art, Food, & Beverage Vendors, plus a Campsite Decorating Contest, Collective Arts Project, Kids' Concerts & Party Zone, Playground, Mini Golf, Game Room, Swimming, Hiking, and Floating.
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Date: September 10 & 11, 2010
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Time: Opens at 3 p.m. on Friday and closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
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Location: Jellystone Park Resort at Six Flags St. Louis (5300 Fox Creek Rd. Eureka, Missouri 63025)
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Cost: Tickets available online or by phone. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
© and TOCO nfp.
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Contact: (618) 257-8626
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Jersey County Victorian Festival
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What: Enjoy this living history event, featuring a large Civil War Reenactment, Bluegrass music, tours of the Fulkerson Mansion, working artisans, crafts, antiques, collectibles and a variety of great food. Working steam engines, tractors and crawler tractors will plow, thresh and power sawmill. A Duel of Honor, stagecoach robbery and Gettysburg Address will take place daily.
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Date: September 4, 5 & 6, 2010
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Time: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
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Location: Hazel Dell Historic Farm
25007 U. S. Highway 67
Jerseyville, IL 62052
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Cost: Admission is $8 per person. $2 for children under 12. Children 6 and under are free.
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Contact: (618) 498-5590
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Girls on Grapes, Boys on Brew
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What: Enjoy an afternoon of wine, food, and beer tasting at The Loading Dock.. Taste the local flavors from regional restaurants and sample some of the finest spirits the region has to offer. You must be 21 to attend.
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Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
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Time: 2 - 6 p.m.
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Location: Loading Dock
400 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037
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Cost: Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Designated drivers receive a discounted rate. Proceeds benefit White Cross Auxiliary of Alton Memorial Hospital.
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Contact: (618) 463-7872
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International Crisis Aid's 5K Run/Walk
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What: The 5K Run/Walk for Freedom benefits International Crisis Aid’s Safe Campaign. The Safe Campaign is ICA’s global response to help end sex trafficking both in the U.S. and around the world. ICA has been rescuing and rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking ages 4-21 since 2006. ICA currently operates 7 Safe Homes and has rescued 127 girls.
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Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010.
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Time: Check-in begins at 8 a.m., the Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m.
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Location: Washington University in St. Louis
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Cost: Registration: $30 (for adults and children)
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Contact: (314) 487-1400
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Grow Your Business with Confidence
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What: This is a workshop for any entrepreneur or anyone thinking about becoming an entrepreneur that wants to accelerate their success and grow their business!
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Date: Monday, September 13, 2010
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Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Location: Brentwood Community Center
2505 S. Brentwood Blvd
Brentwood, MO 63144
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Cost: $97.00 before Friday, August 20, 2010 and $129.00 after Friday, August 20 2010.
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Contact: (314) 330-9394
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Navy Day at New Town
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What: As part of St. Louis Navy Week, Navy Sailors will take over the New Town community in St. Charles for a full day of activities and presentations to educate the community about the Navy’s mission. Sailors will give “Any Day in the Navy” presentations from 3 -4 to provide a look at the various professions within the Navy, and the Navy Band Freedom will blow the crowd away from 7 - 9.
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Date: September 6, 2010
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Time: Noon - 9 p.m.
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Location: New Town at St. Charles
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (000) 000-0000
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St Louis Navy League Annual Golf Tourney
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What: As part of St. Louis Navy Week, the St. Louis Council of the Navy League of the United States will host their annual golf tournament at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course at Scott Air Force Base. The Navy Blue Angels will provide participating golfers with a special treat as they practice during the tournament in preparation for the weekend’s Airpower over the Midwest Air Show.
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Date: September 9, 2010
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Time: Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Cardinal Creek Golf Course
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Cost: $100 per person
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Contact: (314) 458-6924
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Arianna String Quartet 2010-11 Concert Series
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What: The ASQ will perform four concerts – “Death and the Maiden,” “Arianna by Request,” “Quint-Essential!” with special guest pianist Anton Nel, and “Titans of Style."
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Date: "Death and the Maiden," September 10, 2010, "Arianna by Request," October 29, 2010, "Quint-Essential!" March 5, 2011, and "Titans of Style," May 6, 2011.
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Time: T.B.A.
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Location: The E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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Cost: Subscriptions are on sale now. The four-show ASQ subscription package is $95. The Parker Quartet special engagement can be added to the ASQ subscription package for $20. Single tickets go on sale August 9
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Contact: (314) 516-4949
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Painting Invitational
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What: Each year, art lovers enjoy a selection of works by a variety of artists in the gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Art shows include work by high school students, SCC students and faculty, and other professional artists in the community.
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Date: Aug 23 - Oct 1, 2010
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Time: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Frirday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Location: St. Charles Community College Donald D Shook Fine Arts Building.
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (636) 922-8556
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Lewis & Clark Music Festival
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What: Join us for the annual Lewis & Clark Music Festival. Traditional music of the late 1700s and early 1800s will be performed by musicians playing fiddles, dulcimers and flutes. Watch, listen, and participate in this wonderful dance and music festival.
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Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
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Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Location: Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
#1 Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL 62048
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 251-5811
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IPMS Gateway to the West Invitational
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What: Model contest & swap meet, presented by Gateway Chapter, International Plastic Modelers' Society. There are 35 contest categories, with a "Remembering 9/11" special award and there are free children's Make & Take modeling sessions. Prizes to be raffled off.
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
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Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Contest entries accepted 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free Children's Make & Take modeling sessions. 1 p.m. to approximately 3 p.m.
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Location: Hitters Choice Cages, 534 Workman Road, Eureka, MO 63025 (just east of Six Flags)
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Cost: Admission: $3 (free for children age 14 & under); contest registration: $7 (free for children age 14 & under)
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Contact: (636) 332-9960
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Missouri River Clean-up - St. Charles
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What: Lend your volunteer muscle to clean-up the Missouri River by boat. Missouri River clean-ups provide a unique opportunity for individuals to experience the Missouri River close up while helping in our project of restoring this amazing resource for future generations to enjoy.
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Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
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Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Location: Bishop's Landing next to Lewis and Clark Boat House - St. Charles, MO.
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Cost: Free. Register online at www.riverrelief.org or at the boat ramp the morning.
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Contact: (573) 443-0292
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Public Telescope Viewing
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What: The James S. McDonnell Planetarium and St. Louis Astronomical Society host a free public telescope viewing.
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Date: Friday, September 3, 2010
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Time: Begins at 7 p.m. with a free star show in the planetarium. Viewing ends at 10 p.m.
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Location: James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Forest Park
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Cost: Free. Please arrive early as seating is limited.
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Contact: (314) 289-4453
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Victorian Festival
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What: The Jersey County Victorian Festival is a living history event that will feature our Civil War and Agricultural History. For more information, please call or visit www.greatriverroad.com.
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Date: Labor Day Weekend, September 4, 5 and 6, 2010
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Time: Grounds open at 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
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Location: One mile North of Jerseyville on Route 67 at the Historic Hazel Dell Farm.
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Cost: Adults: $8; Children: $2; under 6 Free.
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Contact: (618) 498-5590
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Sustainapalooza
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What: St. Charles Community College will host its first-ever "Sustainapalooza," a week of events celebrating SCC's sustainability efforts on campus. For a calendar of events, visit www.stchas.edu/calendar
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Date: August 30 - September 2, 2010
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Time: Times vary based on events which can be found at the event's website.
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Location: St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (636) 922-8544
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U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Air Show
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What: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will perform flight demonstrations to exhibit the choreographed refined skills possessed by all Naval aviators. Come out and see the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two solo pilots.
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Date: September 11, 2010
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Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Location: Scott Air Force Base
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Cost: n/a
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Contact: (000) 000-0000
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Dogtown Street Musicians Festival
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What: Come celebrate the rich musical history of Dogtown. We will showcase street musicians who will be spread throughout the Dogtown business district playing their instruments and entertaining the community. The festival goers will vote for their favorite street musician.
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Date: September 11, 2010
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Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Performers from 11 - 5:30, Closing ceremonies from 5:30 - 7.
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Location: Performers on the sidewalk at the 1200 - 1300 block of Tamm Avenue in the center of the business district. Closing ceremonies at Intersection of Clayton and Tamm Avenue.
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 623-2120
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Memory Walk
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What: Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk 2010; Taking steps to end Alzheimer’s. Register at www.alzstl.org or call the number below.
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Date: Saturday, September 11
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Time: Registration: 8 a.m.; Walk: 9 a.m.
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Location: Busch Stadium
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Cost: Registration fee.
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Contact: (314) 801-0440
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Native American Culture Festival
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What: Pere Marquette State Park is steeped in natural and cultural history. Come and help us celebrate our origins at the first ever Native American and Heritage Fest at Pere Marquette Lodge.
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Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
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Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Location: Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL 62037
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Cost: Call for details.
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Contact: (618) 786-2331
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U.S. Navy Blue Angels at the Air Show
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What: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will perform flight demonstrations to exhibit the choreographed refined skills possessed by all Naval aviators. Come see the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two solo pilots. And don’t miss the pinnacle of precision flying as the Blue Angels maneuver locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation. Go to http://www.navyweek.org/stlouis/ for additional information.
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Date: September 12, 2010
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Scott Air Force Base
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Cost: _
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Contact: (000) 000-0000
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Watch Toy Story 3 on Outdoor Big Screen
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What: Pack the picnic basket, grab the kids and watch “Toy Story 3” on the big screen!
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Date: Friday, Sept. 10
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Time: 8 p.m.
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Location: Outside the Technology Building, near the orange parking lot, on SCC’s campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville.
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (636) 922-8544
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Hair and Sum of Limited Views
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What: Richard Artschwager: Hair and Elad Lassry: Sum of Limited Views. In the widely acclaimed American artist Richard Artschwager, see the first focused
look at the artist’s exploration of rubberized horsehair. Elad Lassry's intimately framed photographs slip effortlessly between genres and iconographies,
capturing plastic still-lives, uncanny publicity portraits, collages, animals, and landscapes.
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Date: September 10, 2010 – January 2, 2011
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Time: Opening Night Reception: Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Artist Talk: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.
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Location: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd
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Cost: n/a
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Contact: (314) 535-4660
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9/11 Boat Parade
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What: Please join us in paying honor to our soldiers and remember our fellow Americans that died on this day. A special ceremony and roll call of POW/MIA soldiers will take place at noon. The event will continue with a patriotic boat parade and blessing of the fleet at 2:15 p.m. The festivities will continue with live music and food throughout the day and fireworks to conclude the celebration.
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Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Location: Grafton Harbor
215 W. Water St.
Grafton, IL 62037
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Cost: n/a
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Contact: (618) 786-7678
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COMPASS Program Recruitment
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What: The COMPASS program, a free community service-based weight loss study, showing how families can obtain a healthy lifestyle, is currently recruiting families. Act now to secure your spot and learn about how to better manage your and your child's weight!
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Date: The study begins September 9 and runs for 1 full year. If you're interested, we need to hear from you immediately so we can determine your eligibility for the study!
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Time: One weeknight a week for 1 year.
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Location: Washington University School of Medicine
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Cost: Free for participating families!
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Contact: (314) 286-0252
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New Lifetime Classes at The Improv Trick
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What: Learn "The Trick" to Improv in the Lifetime Class, created by Bill Chott and George Malich. Join us for the free intro class, and receive $25 off the 4-week course. Then take the course again and again for free for life!
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Date: Wednesday evenings from Sept. 8-29, and Sunday afternoons from Sept. 12-Oct. 3.
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Time: Wednesdays, 7:30pm-9:30pm; Sundays, 3-5pm
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Location: The Improv Trick Comedy Underground, 2715 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
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Cost: FREE for first class. $150 for 4-week course, or $125 for early registration.
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Contact: (314) 922-1998
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Smash Bash Concert for the Cause
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What: Free Concert to benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois. Music/food/contests/raffles
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Date: October 8, 2010
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Time: 6:30 to 10:30
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Location: American Legion Edwardsville, Illinois
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Cost: Free Concert
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Contact: (618) 235-1703
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25th Annual Softball Reunion and Game
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What: 25th Annual Belleville City League's Old Timers Fast-Pitch Reunion and Softball Game.Food/Drinks/Quilt Raffle/Silent Auction/Attendance Prizes/Free North Start Frozen treats.Fred Bird!
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Date: September 12, 2010
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Time: 2:00 p.m.
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Location: South Side Park Belleville, Illinois
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Cost: Free Admission
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Contact: (618) 235-1703
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The Cup
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What: For every purchase on Monday November 8, 2010 The Cup will donate 10% of the proceeds to Hospice of Southern Illinois
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Date: November 8, 2010
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Time: all day
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Location: The Cup of Edwardsville, Illinois
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Cost: Purchase of Cupcake
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Contact: (618) 235-1703
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No-Jacks Family and Friends Benefit
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What: Hillbilly Golf and Washer Tournament plus Poker Run. Proceeds from event to benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois
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Date: September 18, 2010
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Time: 1pm
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Location: No-Jacks Bar and Grill, Smithton,Illinois
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Cost: $10 entry fee for Hillbilly Golf Tournament.$10 entry fee for Washer Tournament and $25 entry fee for Poker Run.
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Contact: (618) 235-1703
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Saint Louis Classics
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What: Saint Louis Classics is a gala fundraising event for the St. Louis Artists' Guild. The event features a five-course dinner with courses prepared live by some of St. Louis's top chefs, an Art and Wine Tour, live music, and guest speakers.
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Date: September 17, 2010
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Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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Location: St. Louis Artists' Guild
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Cost: $125 per ticket
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Contact: (314) 853-6257
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St. Louis Navy Week, Sept. 2-12, 2010
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What: Anchors aweigh, St. Louis! The U.S. Navy will chart a course and set sail for the Gateway City this Sept. 2-12, with daily events designed for you to learn about the Navy’s role, and even meet some hometown Sailors! There will be free concerts by the Navy Rock Band “Freedom,” exhibits by Navy divers, visits by high-ranking admirals, and will be highlighted by the return of the elite Navy Blue Angels at the Scott AFB Air Show.
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Date: Sept. 2 - 12, 2010
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Time: Varies by event
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Location: St. Louis Union Station, New Town, several others
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Cost: FREE
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Contact: (314) 607-7825
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Middle Eastern Dance Performance
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What: Enjoy a dinner and dance performance with Middle Eastern flair, featuring internationally acclaimed dancer Sahra Saeeda and other local dancers. Saeeda has performed and taught Egyptian style Orientale and Folkloric dance on five continents.
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 18
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Time: Dinner starts at 6:30pm, dance performance starts at 7:30pm.
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Location: Auditorium of the Social Sciences Building at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville
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Cost: Tickets for the dinner and performance are $22.50. Tickets are $7.50 for the performance only. For tickets or more information, call 636-922-8233 or visit www.stchas.edu/learnforlife. The last day to buy tickets is Friday, Sept. 10.
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Contact: (636) 922-8233
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Mississippi Earthtones Festival
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What: Come celebrate life on the Mississippi River through art, music, and conservation! The festival will feature informational booths on ecology, native plants & animals, and recycling, as well as arts & crafts, food vendors, litter clean-ups, organized hikes & bike rides, and live music!
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Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
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Location: Riverfront Park
#1 Henry St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 462-6802
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PfP's 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
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What: Places for People will host its 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the beautiful Missouri Bluffs Golf Club in St. Charles, Missouri. Teams are now forming to support Places for People’s mission to provide comprehensive services to people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
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Date: Friday, Sept. 24, 2010
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Time: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Golf at Noon
Dinner & Silent Auction immediately following golf
7:00 p.m. - Event Ends
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Location: Missouri Bluffs Golf Club
18 Research Park Circle
St. Charles,MO 63304
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Cost: $200 per golfer
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Contact: (314) 535-2310
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International Performing Arts Series at Touhill
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What: The Center for International Studies at the University Missouri-St. Louis has announced its 2010-11 International Performing Arts Series. The series includes Chinese Dance: Classical; Modern and Folk; Mavrothi Kontanis and the Maeandros Ensemble; Taikoza; Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman; and Triptych. Pre-show discussions and post-show receptions are included.
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Date: September 18, 2010: Chinese Dance: Classical; Modern and Folk; October 28, 2010: The Maeandros Ensemble; January 29, 2011: Taikoza; February 26, 2011: Chiwoniso; and May 12, 2011: Triptych
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Time: n/a
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Location: The Touhill Performing Arts Center. The north campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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Cost: Subscriptions are available now for $80. Single tickets go on sale August 9.
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Contact: (314) 516-4949
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Nutcracker Audition
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What: Missouri Ballet Theatre is holding an audition for dancers for our annual professional production of "The Nutcracker". Please visit website for audition times.
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Date: Sunday September 12
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Time: See website
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Location: Wildwood Dance and Arts
2612 East Avenue
Wildwood, MO 63040
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (636) 458-6605
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27th Annual Chili Cook-off
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What: Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the Chili Cook-Off features the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses, as well as
a children's area and entertainment throughout the weekend!
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Date: Oct. 1 & Oct. 2
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Time: 11 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.
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Location: Downtown Belleville Public Square
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 233-2015
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St. Stephen Preschool Fun Run
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What: The Fun Run consists of a 5K run, 3K walk, 1 mile run and a mini mile. Proceeds benefit the St. Stephen Preschool Scholarship Fund and local Girl Scouts.
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Date: September 24, 2010
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Time: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Location: Carondelet Park
South St. Louis City
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Cost: $10
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Contact: (314) 752-4433
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Pedal the Cause
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What: Pedal the Cause bike ride to raise funds for Cancer research in St. Louis
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Date: Kick off on Friday night, October 8
Ride on Saturday morning, October 9
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Time: Friday night kick off at 7pm
Saturday rides at 8am
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Location: Pedal the Cause starts and finishes at Soldier's Memorial in Downtown St. Louis
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Cost: $75 for 25 mile ride;$100 for 60 mile ride
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Contact: (314) 787-1990
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Elsah Fall Quilt Retreat
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What: Gather in Elsah for the annual Fall Quilt Retreat. The retreat includes open sew and also an Elsah House Tour, Pottery Tour, meals catered by My Just Desserts (Three lunches & two dinners) and guest speaker presentation by Debra Henninger. Debra's book, Hobo Quilts, has historic photos and wonderful vignettes from letters written by hobos of the 1930s and people who fed hobos. In addition, she has taken more than 55 hobo symbols and created original quilt blocks from them.
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Date: Sept. 22-24, 2010
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Time: Open Sew from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Location: Village of Elsah, IL 62028
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Cost: If commuting, the cost of the retreat is $120 per person. With lodging, the cost is $296 per person for a single room: $225 per person double room.
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Contact: (618) 462-5881
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Jobs 2010
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What: Jobs Plus 2010 is an opportunity for sixty to seventy employers with valid employment opportunities to meet with hundreds of job-ready applicants.
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Date: September 21st, 2010
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Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Location: Gateway Convention Center
1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
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Cost: Free Admission
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Contact: (618) 277-6790
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Art Fair on the Meadows
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What: Exceptional Artists in an Elegant Environment. Looking for original artwork, one-of-a-kind jewelry, or unique hand-crafted gifts? Come see the region’s premier artists at St Charles County's newest retail destination, the Meadows at Lake St Louis. Enjoy the work of 30 award winning artists as you stroll the lushly landscaped central plaza located right in the center of over 30 stores and restaurants.
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Date: September 24 - 26, 2010
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Time: Friday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday noon - 4 p.m.
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Location: The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis, located at I-64/US40 and Lake Saint Louis Blvd
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Cost: free
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Contact: (636) 293-6864
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The War Channel - An Original Satire
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What: The Third Act Theater Company presents The War Channel, an all new original satire on war and the media. This 90-minute show presents a day of varied programming on a fictional cable TV channel, including news and quiz shows, daytime dramas and comedies, old movies and commercials—all dealing with the subject of war.
Performances are Sunday, September 19th at 7:30PM and Sunday, September 26th at 7:30PM. Tickets are $10. Seating is limited - call (314) 645-1406 to reserve tickets.
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Date: Sunday, September 19th and Sunday, September 26th
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Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Location: Maya Café
2726 Sutton Blvd.
Maplewood, MO
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Cost: $10
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Contact: (314) 645-1406
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Behind the Lines
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What: Behind the Lines will focus on the guerilla nature of contemporary print, painting, installation, street and other mixed media works. These exhibits are sure to delight and provoke the activist in all.
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Date: Opening:
September 5, 2010
Exhibition Dates:
September 5, 2010 - October 29, 2010
(Tuesday through Sunday)
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Time: Opening Reception: 1 to 3 pm
Exhibition Hours: 12 to 4 pm
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Location: St. Louis Artists' Guild
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Cost: Free and open to the public
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Contact: (314) 727-6266
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Alpaca Farm Days Open House
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What: Do you know the difference between an emu and an alpaca? Come find out at our National Alpaca Farm Day open house! You’ll be able to pet and feed our alpacas. By the end of your visit you’ll know exactly what makes an alpaca an alpaca! Jordan Elrad of Fluffington Farm will be performing spinning demos and there will also be fleece and fiber products available. Or pick up some free alpaca beans!
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Date: September 25 & 26, 2010
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Time: 12 - 4 p.m.
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Location: Big River Alpacas
77820 Riverview Rd
Dittmer Mo 63023
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (636) 452-3436
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Third Friday at Third Degree Glass
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What: Got your glow on? Watch artists turn glowing glass into glorious art. Third Degree East Gallery opens with Fossilizations: Jacci Delaney. Concurrent exhibit is American Landscape: Photography by David Ulmer.Hungry? Dine Third Degree style. My Chef Heidi serves up tapas-style small plates for in gallery or al fresco dining ($2 - $8/ea.). Work with our instructors and get hands-on with glass ($30 - $20). Then Raven Moon Trio revs it up with a contemporary sound and chops that traditionalists love. Fire spinning in the courtyard. Cash bar.
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Date: Friday, September 17
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Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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Location: Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 367-4527
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16th Annual Fly-In
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What: You won't want to miss the 16th annual Fly-In and car show. On Saturday, take a close look at warbirds, antique aircraft and automobiles on display. On Sunday, free flights will be offered for kids ages 8-17, sponsored by Young Eagles EAA Chapter 864.
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Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26, 2010
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Time:
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Location: St. Louis Regional Airport
#8 Terminal Drive
East Alton, IL 62024
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 259-2531
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National Public Lands Day
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What: Enjoy a fall day in Ruth Park Woods and lend a hand to improve local wildlife habitat! Volunteers are needed to: help install native plants, remove invasive plants, and collect litter throughout the woods. Please dress for the weather and outdoor work. This event is rain or shine, and refreshments will be provided. Service groups of all ages welcome.
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Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2010
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Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Location: Meet-up and registration will be held at Brittany Woods Middle School at 8125 Groby Road, St. Louis, MO 63130 in the parking lot; Working in Ruth Park Woods throughout the day
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 725-8314
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Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail
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What: Historic festival 1700-1840, featuring artisans/demonstrations, authentic foods, musicians, dancers, fife & drum corps, bagpiper, storyteller, hands-on quilting, Children's Area & primitive encampment.
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Date: September 25 & 26, 2010
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Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days, rain or shine
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Location: Grounds of Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey IL 62035
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Cost: Audlt $5 Children 5-12 years $2
Free parking
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Contact: (618) 530-7632
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Jazz Crusaders and Al Jarreau
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What: Jazz St. Louis is pleased to present Al Jarreau! Tickets go on sale August 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. via the phone or online at www.touhill.org.
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Date: Friday, February 11, 2011
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Time: 8 p.m.
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Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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Cost: Tickets: $150 (Gold-Circle w/post concert reception which Mr. Jarreau will attend), $50 and $40.
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Contact: (314) 516-4949
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8th Annual Benefit Polo Match
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What: Therapeutic Horsemanship 2010 Benefit Polo Match
8th Annual Polo match to benefit Therapeutic Horsemanship - one of the nation's top riding programs - providing equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities in order to develop their maximum physical and psychological potential. Join in on the fun and excitement of a Polo match, children's activities, and a TH rider demonstration! VIP ticket holders are entitled to a dinner buffet under the tent. General Admission guests have access to food vendors - or may bring their own picnic along with lawn chairs and/or a blanket! Go to our website to pre-register.
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Date: 09/10/2010
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Time: Sept 11 Gate opens at 3:00 Event at 4:00 PM
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Location: McGehee Polo Field
Spirit Valley Farms
17879 Wild Horse Creek Road
Chesterfield, MO 63005
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Cost: General admission $25 car load
VIP $65 adult, $15 per child
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Contact: (636) 332-4940
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Beowulf Series
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What: Nationally known artist, Suzanne Caporael, who has a strong interest in literature, has produced her first series of works involving text. From a reading of the recently published translation of the epic poem "Beowulf," by Seamus Heaney, she became interested in the study of this work and subsequently produced a small series of five prints with her own text.
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Date: Wednesday - Sunday
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Time: Summer hours are Wednesday -Saturday, 10-6, and Sunday 12-4.
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Location: Atrium Gallery, 4728 McPherson; Saint Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Call for more information
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Contact: (314) 367-1076
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Antionette's Specialties Training & Rec
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What: Antionett's Specialties Training and Recreation Center is in the 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. It promotes diverse learning classes of computer training and repairs, cooking, sewing, typing, GED classes, job placement, etc.
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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 (small or large will help) to: Antionette's Specialties Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 24890, St. Louis, Mo 63115
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Contact: (314) 333-1234
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Women's Council of REALTORS-Lunch
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What: Dates for the 2010 WCR Business Resource Meetings: February 4, 2010 - Mega Networking Event with the HBA March 4, 2010 - Technology Panel April 1, 2010 - Cultural Diversity Panel May 6, 2010 - Top Producers Panel June 3, 2010 - Working with the Senior Market Panel August 5, 2010 - Influential Community Professionals Panel September 2, 2010 - Beyond Housing October 14, 2010 - Joint Meeting with St. Charles County WCR December 2, 2010 - Leadership Presentations Plan on attending these great resource meetings and discover why the Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter is the "Go 2 Network" for St. Louis Real Estate Professionals
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Date: First Thursday of each Month (except July and November)
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Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Location: Sheraton Westport Chalet
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Cost: $25/Members; $30/Guests For Reservations, contact WCR-STL Reservation Chairperson Shelly Clark at shelly@cardinalsurveying.com
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Contact: (636) 357-5062
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WCR Live - St. Louis Broker Conference Call
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What: Hosts: Michelle Silies & Klaus Bank Show: St. Louis Broker Conference Call Date/Time: Beginning Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 12 noon (2nd Thursday of each Month) To See Line-Up of Episodes or Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WCRLive
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Date: Second Thursday of each month through November
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Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m
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Location: Online
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 971-4381
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Stylus
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What: If the voice's call - with its ability to hail, summon, or bestow a name - is the origin of speech, then perhaps the hand - raised to touch, or signal at a distance - is its silent counterpart. These two gestures form a call and response that provides the structure for stylus, a project created by Ann Hamilton for the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts.
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Date: July 9, 2010 - January 22, 2011. Opening public reception on July 9.
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Time: Opening public reception from 5 - 9 p.m. Regular gallery hours: Wednesdays: 12-5, Saturdays: 10-5
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Location: 3716 Washington Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 754-1850
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Drawn & Quartered, now in 3D and HD
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What: (St. Louis) Immediacy Theatre Project (ITP) invades a new venue as it continues its 2010 season with the Drawn and Quartered series. Each Drawn & Quartered offers 35 new 2 minute plays performed in an order chosen by the audience. The plays are written by a crack team of ITP ensemble members, and they abandon many conventional theatrical elements such as character, location and suspension of disbelief. In these plays, the ensemble members portray themselves, the audience is always acknowledged, and the plays always exist exactly where they are: in an art gallery in St. Louis.
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Date: July 30 and 31, August 20 and 21, September 23 and 24, and October 29 and 30, with new plays each month.
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Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. each night.
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Location: Mad Art Gallery (2727 South 12th St., St. Louis, MO 63118
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Cost: Tickets are $8 at the door.
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Contact: (314) 884-1647
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Breakfast for Bikers
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What: Commuter cyclists are encouraged to participate in Trailnet’s new monthly Breakfast for Bikers series. Free breakfast and coffee will be served to commuter cyclists, who will have an opportunity to network, learn how to increase employer support of commuter cycling, practice using a Metro bus bike rack and enter a raffle for prizes. The Bike Loft will provide free flat changes and bike safety checks.
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Date: The last Wednesday of every month through October.
Upcoming Breakfast for Bikers dates include July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29 and Oct. 27.
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Time: Breakfast will be served from 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Location: Old Post Office Plaza in Downtown St. Louis, located at 9th Street and Locust, 63101.
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 436-1324
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Parent-Child Language and Literacy Group
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What: One-hour sessions led by speech-language pathologist that focus on facilitating langauge and early literacy skills in children. Sessions include story time and related activities. Parents are provided with ideas and strategies to implement at home.
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Date: Group enrollment is ongoing.
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Time: Call for details. 314-534-9695
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Location: 1524 S. Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63117
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Cost: Call for details.
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Contact: (314) 534-9695
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Seminar with Life Coach, Martha Beck
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What: Best-selling author, renowned life coach and 30-year fibromyalgia patient, Martha Beck, will be hosting a free seminar to show community members with fibromyalgia different ways to cope with the painful disorder. She will be joined by Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA), and members of the NFA-affiliated St. Louis support group.
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Date: August 5, 2010
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Time: 6:30 p.m.
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Location: Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63131
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (212) 884-0661
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Hottest Ticket Comedy Club
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What: Hottest TicketTM Comedy Club makes its debut at Third Degree Glass. Ignite your night with laughter. Two performances will feature headliners Andy Gross, Rocky LaPorte, and Emil Fry. Cash bar with no drink minimums.
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Date: Friday, September 11, 2010
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Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. for glassblowing demonstration and gallery browsing. Performances at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
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Location: Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: $15 - $17
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Contact: (314) 367-4527
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United Way's Online Auction
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What: Go online to www.givebidwin.com to bid on hundreds of items and one-time experiences in all price ranges. You’ll find all sorts of items starting at values of $25 and ranging all the way to priceless. Proceeds from the auction go to United Way of Greater St. Louis to help more than one in three people in this region.
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Date: August 30 - September 9
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Time: All day and night, everyday between August 30 - September 9
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Location: Visit us online at www.GiveBidWin.com
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Cost: None. Proceeds benefit United Way of Greater St. Louis
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Contact: (314) 421-0700
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St. Louis Speakers Series: Fareed Zakaria
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What: The New York Times bestselling author of The Future of Freedom, and The Post-American World, he was named editor of Newsweek International in 2000, overseeing the magazine’s editions abroad, which reach an audience of 24 million. In addition to writing a regular column for Newsweek and The Washington Post, he is the host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS.
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Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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Time: 8:00 p.m
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Location: Powell Symphony Hall - 718 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Series sold by subscription only. Tickets to individual lectures are not for sale.
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Contact: (314) 533-7888
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St. Louis Speakers Series: Elizabeth Gilbert
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What: Dubbed a "Rock Star Author" by Oprah Winfrey, her novel Eat, Pray, Love spent over 155 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list and has been published in more than 30 languages, selling over six million copies worldwide. Her latest book, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage, is also a New York Times best seller.
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Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
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Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Location: Powell Symphony Hall - 718 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Series sold by subscription only. Tickets to individual lectures are not for sale.
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Contact: (314) 533-7888
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St. Louis Speakers Series: Ben Carson
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What: With his mother’s support, and his determination to overcome poverty, he became the world renowned director of pediatric neurosurgery for Johns Hopkins Hospital at the young age of 33. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bush in 2008, his life story is portrayed in the film, Gifted Hands, starring Cuba Gooding Jr.
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Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Location: Powell Symphony Hall - 718 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Series sold by subscription only. Tickets to individual lectures are not for sale.
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Contact: (314) 533-7888
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St. Louis Speakers Series: Peggy Noonan
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What: Time described her first book as “a love letter to the American political process.” A regular columnist for the Wall Street Journal and author of seven books on American politics, history and culture, her essays appear in The New York Times and The Washington Post. She served in the Reagan White House and as chief speechwriter during George H.W. Bush’s campaign for the presidency.
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Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Location: Powell Symphony Hall - 718 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Series sold by subscription only. Tickets to individual lectures are not for sale.
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Contact: (314) 533-7888
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St. Louis Speakers Series: Lisa Ling
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What: Known for her passionate and in-depth coverage of stories mainstream media tend to overlook, she has balanced international reporting with her role as host of National Geographic Explorer, and earlier, The View. Now a field correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show, in 2010 she will launch her own series on the new Oprah Winfrey Network.
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Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Location: Powell Symphony Hall - 718 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Series sold by subscription only. Tickets to individual lectures are not for sale.
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Contact: (314) 533-7888
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St. Louis Speakers Series: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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What: A resolute defender of and advocate for the environment, he has been described as "committed to a positive difference in the quality of life for present and future American generations." He writes extensively on environmental issues, and has prosecuted governments and corporations alike for polluting the environment.
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Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Location: Powell Symphony Hall - 718 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Series sold by subscription only. Tickets to individual lectures are not for sale.
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Contact: (314) 533-7888
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St. Louis Speakers Series: Rove vs. Dean
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What: Two powerhouses of the American political system face off in an evening featuring individual commentary followed by a response to each other’s talk and audience Q&A Karl Rove is former deputy chief of staff and senior advisor to President G.W. Bush. Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont and DNC chairman, ran for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination.
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Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Time: 8:00 p.m.
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Location: Powell Symphony Hall - 718 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Series sold by subscription only. Tickets to individual lectures are not for sale.
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Contact: (314) 533-7888
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Vatican Splendors
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What: Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith & Art features nearly 200 rare works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never left the Vatican.
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Date: Now through September 12
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Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily,
Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Location: Missouri History Museum
Forest Park
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Cost: $19.50 adults, $17 seniors, $13 ages 6-12, 5 and under Free with paid adult.
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Contact: (314) 962-6400
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Recent Acquisitions & Urban Wanderers
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What: The Saint Louis Museum of Art is pleased to host their 2 upcoming exhibitions: Recent Acquisitions and Urban Wanderers.
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Date: Recent Acquisitions: June 25, 2010 - September 26. Urban Wanderers: July 16 - Aug 29
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Time: Recent Acquisitions opens with a reception on Friday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m., Urban Wanderers opens on Friday, July 16 at 6 p.m., Official Hours: Wed - Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Location: Saint Louis University Museum of Art
3663 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 977-2666
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Sounds at the Station
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What: St. Louis Union Station invites visitors to come out, kickback and enjoy the Sounds at the Station
during our annual free concert series. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved inside the Station.
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Date: Thursday evenings. June 17 – Southern Cross, July 15 – Carry the Zero, August 19 –Butch Wax & the Hollywood's, September 16 – To Be Announced
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Time: 5 p.m. – 8:30 pm.
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Location: The Lake Stage at St. Louis Union Station. 1820 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 421-6655
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Urban Health Fair & Market
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What: Featuring over 35 wellness vendors, live music, healthy food options, free fitness classes, a healthy pets section and children's activities!
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Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Location: Park Avenue in Lafayette Square (between 18th & Vail), 63104
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 762-0669
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Jurassic Bugs
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What: Ancient creatures are invading the Sopia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield! See life-size repilcas of prehistoric arthropods, explore displays of their living relatives and learn about how these animals have changed over millions of years when the "Jurassic Bugs" exhibition crawls into town this weekend!
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Date: Saturday, May 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3
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Time: Open Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Memorial Day through Labor Day: open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House 15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park in Chesterfield, MO.
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Cost: Included with Butterfly House admission ($6 adults, $4 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and under)
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Contact: (636) 530-0076
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Carillon Concerts in the Park
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What: Listen to the melodic songs of the bells ringing forth from the Carillon Tower in the Nan Elliot Rose Garden. Every Sunday during the summer, you can walk the trails through the garden or spread out a blanket to listen as a talented local musician plays the bells for all to hear. Concerts are free and last approximately 30 minutes. For more information, call (618)465-6676.
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Date: May 30 - September 26, 2010
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Time: Every Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Gordon Moore Park - Rose Garden
4550 College Ave. (IL Rte. 140)
Alton, IL 62002
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 465-0491
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DinoQuest: A Tropical Trek Through Time
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What: The Missouri Botanical Garden opens DinoQuest! Trek through the tropical rain forest inside the Climatron conservatory to encounter dinosaurs and other reptiles "frozen in time" amid the living flora.
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Date: Saturday, May 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3
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Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
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Location: Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis. Exhibition is located in the Climatron Dome, Shoenberg Temperate House and Brookings Interpretive Center.
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Cost: Exhibit Admission: $5 adults, $3 children ages 3-12, in addition to Garden admission ($8 adults, $4 St. Louis County/City residents, free ages 12 & under).
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Contact: (314) 577-5100
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Plastic Pot Recycling
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What: Help reduce the amount of horticultural waste in landfills by recycling your plastic garden pots, polystyrene cell packs and trays at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The Garden operates the most extenseive public gardening recycling program in the nation. To date, the Garden has saved over 850,000 or 425 tons, of plastic garden pots, cell packs and trays from landfills.
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Date: May 3 - September 30
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Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Location: Monsanto Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden 4500 Shaw Blvd. at Vandeventer; visit website for satellite collection locations.
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Cost: None
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Contact: (314) 577-9440
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Dancing with the Wolves
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What: Dancing with the Wolves is the Wild Canid Center’s annual fundraising Gala. The 2010 Gala will feature media mogul Ted Turner as our special guest speaker. Mr. Turner will be honored for his leadership and incredible dedication to the conservation of imperiled species particularly the Mexican gray wolf. The event will feature a cocktail reception, special presentation by Mr. Turner, dinner, silent auction and dancing.
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Date: October 9, 2010
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Time: 6-7 p.m. cocktails
7-8 p.m. program with Ted Turner
8-9 p.m. dinner
9-10:30 p.m. dancing
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Location: Living World - St. Louis Zoo
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Cost: Individual tickets $150.00
Patron Levels available
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Contact: (636) 938-5900
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Antoinette's Haunted Milton School Tours
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What: Join in a hands-on ghost investigation of the very creepy Milton School. The FRIGHTMARE tour is a 2 hour in-depth tour with up to 20 participants. Also ongoing is Antoinette's haunted walking tours. Visit www.hauntedalton.com for more details.
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Date: April 6, 2010 - September 11, 2010, every Saturday Night
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Time: 8 p.m.
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Location: Milton School
1320 Milton Rd.
Alton, IL 62002
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Cost: $20
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Contact: (618) 462-4009
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Weekly Guided Prairie Walks
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What: Enjoy weekly evening guided walks through the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park. See flowers in bloom during the different seasons. The topics will include: insects, plants, history, birds, photography or ecology.
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Date: April 13 - October 26, 2010
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Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Location: Gordon Moore Park
4550 College Ave.
Alton, IL 62002
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 466-9930
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Alton Farmers' and Artisians' Market
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What: Find a large variety of fresh produce, along with plant materials and hand-crafted local artwork every Saturday. Anything that is homegrown or at least 50% handmade is welcome to be sold at the market.
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Date: Saturdays: June 5 - October 9, 2010
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Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
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Location: Corner of Henry Street & Landmarks Blvd.
550 Landmarks Blvd.
Alton, IL 62002
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 463-1016
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Benton Park Concert Series
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What: Come celebrate Summer with the Benton Park Neighborhood Association's (BPNA) FREE annual Concert Series! Four Saturday evenings of music, entertainment, and good company.
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Date: June 12: Rum Drum Ramblers opens with Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, July 3: Roosevelt High Marching Band and The Tommy Halloran Sextet, August 7: Celia (a special performance for kids) and Big Bamou, September 11: Latin Review & The Taste of Benton Park
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Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Location: Benton Park; South Jefferson Avenue and Arsenal Streets (across I-55 from Anheuser Busch)
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 802-1551
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Riverside Flea Market in Grafton, IL
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What: The market boasts of more than 75 vendors with a wide selection of antiques, crafts and the usual flea market fare and food.
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Date: May 22-23, June 12-13, June 26-27, July 10-11, July 24-25, August 14-15, August 28-29, September 25-26, October 9-10 and October 23-24.
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Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
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Location: Historic Boatworks, located alongside the Loading Dock on Front St. in Grafton, IL
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Cost: n/a
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Contact: (618) 786-8210
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Scott Raffe: Circus Flora
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What: Oklahoma-based photographer Scott Raffe has photographed Circus Flora for more than a decade. A selection of portraits of Circus Flora performers taken with his iPhone reveal the photographer’s passion for the circus, as well as his mastery of the craft of photography.
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Date: Friday, June 4 - September 18, 2010
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Time: Opening Day: Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. Gallery Hours
Tuesday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday, Noon - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Location: The Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO, Ann Lee and Wilfred Konneker Gallery
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 533-9900
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Webster Groves Farmers Market
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What: Featuring the freshest local produce and products from Missouri and Illinois farmers every Thursday during growing season in the heart of Webster Groves. Music, chef's demonstrations, children's activities and much more turn the market into a festival each week. Follow the Market on Twitter @WGFarmersMarket
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Date: Every Thursday from June 3 through October 14, 2010
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Time: 3 - 7 p.m.
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Location: Big Bend and S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves, MO 63119
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (314) 963-5696
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Sheldon Gallery opening June 4
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What: Come to the Sheldon's Gallery opening on June 4, 2010! Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres from 5 - 7 p.m.
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Date: June 4 - August 21: Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists, Wallace Herndon Smith; June 4 - September 4: Gallery of Photography and Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture,
Jay Wolke: Architecture of Resignation; June 5: Gallery Talk. Jay Wolke will speak on his Photographic work (11 a.m. Admission Free);
June 4 - September 18:
Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery, Erik Spehn: Tape Drawings; June 4 - September 18: Ann Lee and Wilfred Konneker Gallery, Scott Raffe: Circus Flora
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Time: Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays, noon – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays - Fridays, noon – 5 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Closed most holidays.
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Location: The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., 63108
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Cost: n/a
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Contact: (314) 533-9900
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11th Annual Fall Corn Festival
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What: The Fall Corn Fest is full of "corny" fun for the entire family! Come and enjoy a full day of fun at the park that includes music, the cow train, Antique Tractor & Engine Exhibit, kiddie tractor pull, Parade of Power, food, craft vendors and much more! Enter the Annual Corn Cook-Off and earn bragging rights for the most original corn recipe.
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Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
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Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Location: Glazebrook Park
1401 Stamper Ln.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Cost: Free
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Contact: (618) 466-1483
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