FRIDAY'S IN FENTON BREAKFAST NETWORKINGWhere/When: Sunset Country Club, 9555 S. Geyer Rd., Sunset Hills; 7:30-8:30 a.m. Friday.Why Go: The Fenton Chamber of Commerce and the Sunset Country Club provide this opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast while networking with fellow chamber members. Please note the Sunset Country Club has a 'No Jeans Policy.'Pricing: $5 members, $10 non-members COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOWWhere/When: Stratford Inn, 800 S Highway Dr.,Fenton; 8 p.m. Friday.Why Go: Keith and company provide interactive comedy mixed with phenomena that may leave you feeling hypnotised or just …
SWITCHBACK AT FOCAL POINTWhere/When: Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood; 8 p.m. Saturday.Why Go: Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack have been performing their 'American Roots/Celtic Soul' music for years. This concert should be a blast since they're perfoming highlights from their twelve albums: a combination of country, pop, blues, Cajun and Irish songs.Pricing: $13 advance, $15 at the door HAPPY HAIR EVERYDAY BEAUTY CLASSWhere/When: Whole Foods, 1601 S Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 3:30 -5:00 p.m. Sunday.Why Go: You know how good you feel when your hair is happy! Learn how to use …
With the three-day Memorial Day weekend coming up, and the tradtional start of summer, there are lots of things to do. St. Paul Catholic Parish in Fenton kicks off things early. St. Paul Catholic Parish Homecoming The festivities get underway Friday at 5 p.m. as the two-day homecoming festival celebrates a year that included a New Year's Eve tornado. There will be carnival rides, food and drink booths, games and a variety of bands entertaining the festival-goers. On Saturday the Homecoming begins with a parade at 9:30 a.m. that precedes a full day of activities. Memorial Day Honorarium The …
KIDS ROCK CANCER: I'M WITH THE BAND EVENTWhere/When: Black Cat Theatre, 2810 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood; 7 p.m. Friday.Why Go: Let your inner rock star out to support Maryville University's music therapy and songwriting program for kids battling cancer and other blood disorders. The inaugural fundraiser features the British invasion music of Flaming Pie and, in keeping with the rock-star theme, a Green Room food and beverage spread!Pricing: $100 per ticket 9TH ANNUAL WASHERS TOURNAMENTWhere/When: Deer Creek Park, 3200 Laclede Station Rd., Maplewood; 9 a.m. Saturday.Why Go: Washers for Wellness…
FREEDOM FIGHTERS BARBECUEWhere/When: Midas, 1117 Gravois Rd., Fenton; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.Why Go: Support the Freedom Fighters goal of erecting a Missouri State statue to honor Missouri's soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq.Pricing: Nominal fee for the food DEUTSCHE MARQUE ALL GERMAN CAR SHOWWhere/When: Springdale Park, 2280 S Old Highway 141, Fenton; 9 a.m. parking begins, 10 a.m. show starts.Why Go: Cast your vote on different makes and models of German cars, get a photo with Miss Deutsche Marque and enjoy barbecue by folks from PawStoppers. Local musicians …
1. MAPLEWOOD COFFEE CRAWL Where/When: Historic downtown Maplewood, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.Why Go: Get your caffeine on and cultivate your coffee knowledge at the same time. This self-guided tour features coffee roasters demonstrating processes such as French Press, espresso and percolated. Maplewood coffee houses and local shops will offer complimentary treats.Pricing: Free 2. 2011 GREATER ST. LOUIS BOOK FAIR Where/When: Macy's lower level parking garage, 80 West County Center, Des Peres; 4-9:30 p.m. Thursday, which is opening night and includes an auction preview from 6:30-7:30 p.m., auction …
1. BLUES CONCERT AND FISH BUFFETWhere/When: Robbie's House of Jazz, 20 Allen Ave., Webster Groves; 7 p.m. Friday.Why Go: Keep it down-home-y with a fish buffet and the blues. Pricing: $10, $5 students with ID, $7 buffet 2. THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Where/When: Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.Why Go: Locals get freaked out when an undercover government agent shows up in their small town. A production by Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts.Pricing: $12, $6 for senior adults and students 3. VINCENTENNIAL: THE LEGACY OF …
1. THURTENE CARNIVAL Where/When: Washington University, Skinker Blvd. and Forest Park Parkway; 4-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Why Go: Fun times! It's the largest and oldest student-run carnival in the United States. Highlights are the amusement rides, food and student performances.Pricing: Free admission 2. REPEAL OF PROHIBITION BEER FESTIVAL Where/When: Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood; noon-5 p.m. Saturday.Why Go: Celebrate the anniversary of the end of prohibition. A sampling of more than 30 beer styles will be featured with musical entertainment by…
TREEmendous EXTREME TREE HOUSES Where/When: Missouri Botanical Garden grounds through Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Why Go: Branch out from the ordinary notion of tree houses with an imaginative and creative display of non-traditional structures. The winning works of a juried competition among local designers, architects, schools, studios and individuals are at ground-level beneath the canopy of the Garden’s oak, elm, ginkgo and other trees. The exhibit a celebration of the U.N. International Year of Forests.Price: Entrance fee to Botanical Gardens. ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL Where/When: Washington …
1. SPRING FLING WINE TASTINGWhere/When: Saint Louis Cellars, 2640 S. Big Bend Blvd., Maplewood; noon-5 p.m. SaturdayWhy Go: More than 90 wines will be featured throughout the store for tasting. Also try samples from Mom's Originals Gourmet Pretzels, Billy Goat Potato Chip Co., Bissenger's Head Chocolatier and yes, Schlafly beer!Pricing: Free 2. WORLD PREMIERE OF "JOE'S PLACE: THE DOCUMENTARY"Where/When: Maplewood Richmond Heights Senior High School, 7539 Manchester Rd, Maplewood; 7 p.m. Saturday.This event is SOLD OUT! But wait, a new showing has been added for 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, same …
St. Louis Teddy Bear Show and SaleWhere/When: Holiday Inn Hotel St. Louis-Southwest (Viking), 10709 Watson Rd.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SundayWhy Go: Indulge in all things teddy bear-related including a teddy bear artist gallery show, hundreds of collectible teddy bears and door prizes.Pricing: $6 adults, $2 children Truman Spring ConcertWhere/When: Truman Elementary School, 12225 Eddie and Park Rd.; 2-6 p.m. SundayWhy Go: The spirit of youth will be front and center with musical presentations by 1st graders, How Does Your Garden Groove?; 3rd graders, The Green Machine Team; 5th graders Truman Time …
ROCKWOOD SUMMIT SAVOR THE FLAVORS Where/When: Rockwood Summit High School Commons, 1780 Hawkins Rd., Fenton; 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday Why Go: Restaurants will prepare samples from their menus and there will be a silent auction and basket raffle. Pricing: $12 adults, $6 children ages 6 to 11, $44 family of four 2011 ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Where/When: Downtown St. Louis, starting at 18th and Market streets; noon Saturday Why Go: Marching bands, floats, cartoon character balloons and that delightful sea of green on everything and everyone! Pricing: Free RIVERCHASE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR Where/…
Fuchi Vatos at Stratford Bar and GrillWhere/When: Stratford Inn, 800 S Highway Dr., Fenton; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday Why Go: They cover an endless list of bands from the mid-90s to present including Swithfoot, Godsmack, System of a Down, Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance. Pricing: $5 The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di LammermoorWhere/When: Great Escape Theatre, 754 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., Fenton; noon Saturday Why Go: An opera lover's dream! The Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD, continues with this live broadcast of Donizetti's opera. It runs 4 hrs. 20…
ST. LOUIS HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Where/When: America's Center, 701 Convention Plaza, downtown; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Why Go: If you need a few ideas for your home or garden, the show features more than 500 exhibitors and 1800 booths. Surely you can find something!Pricing: $10 adults, $4 children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY TRIVIA NIGHTWhere/When: Andre's West, 211 S. Old Highway 141, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday Why Go: They provide therapeutic horseback riding activities for people with disabilities. Your participation …
Bowles Elementary Trivia Night Where/When: Andre's West, 211 S. Old Highway 141; Friday 7-11 p.m. Why Go: Support the school's annual fundraiser which includes a buffet dinner, silent auction and open bar. Pricing: $25 per person, tables of 8 or 10 Downtown St. Louis Iditarod 2011 Where/When: Old Post Office Plaza, 801 Locust, downtown; Friday-Saturday, check in at 11, race at noon Why Go: The Alaskan Iditarod has dogs pulling a sled across the Iditarod Trail. Get your laugh on watching the St. Louis version with people instead of dogs and shopping carts instead of sleds racing through the …
1. NEVER MY SILENCE AT STRATFORD BAR & GRILL Where/When: Stratford Inn, 800 S. Highway Dr.; Saturday, doors open at 8 p.m. Why Go? Get down to some of the area’s best “dirty, oldschool, Americana, HardRock.” Pricing: $5 advance, $7 at the door 2. FIERY POOL: THE MAYA AND THE MYTHIC SEA Where/When: St. Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive in Forest Park; Sunday, 10 a.m.; the exhibit runs through May 8 Why Go? Learn more about the culture of the ancient Maya. Pricing: $4-$8 3. ARCH RIVAL ROLLER GIRLS Where/When: All American Sports Mall, 11133 Lindbergh Business Ct.; Saturday, 7 p.m. Why Go…
