| March 2010
Menopause The MusicalMarch 5–May 8
The Playhouse at WestportWednesday through Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm; Sunday at 2pm and 5:30pm. Single tickets $45. Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com. Model Investment ClubMonday, March 8, 7pm–9pm
Center of Clayton
50 Gay Ave., 2nd Flr., Clayton$5. Bring a friend and get twofers. 314-298-0495. Spring Coffee Concert: Bob Ceccarini, Pat Joyce and Charles Glenn Tues. & Wed., March 9 & 10, 10am
Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Blvd.Tickets: $12 and $10. 314-534-1111 or www.thesheldon.org. Music of Frederic Chopin & Ignacy PaderewskiWednesday, March 10, 8pm
The Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Blvd.Pianist Peter Henderson performs the music of two Polish giants — Frederic Chopin and Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Tickets are $30, $25, $15 for students. Call 314-534-1111. www.thesheldon.org.
“Morpho Mania” at the Butterfly HouseThroughout March
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park, Chesterfield$6 adults, $4 ages three to 12. Free for children ages two and under. 636-530-0076. www.butterflyhouse.org. Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Presents the 19th Annual Business Expo and ShowcaseThursday, March 11, 4–7:30pm
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd., ChesterfieldMore than 75 businesses to showcase new products, services and more, Giveaways, raffle prizes, food and more. 636-532-3399. NPR to Broadcast Science Friday from the Science CenterMarch 12, 1pm–3pm
Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Ave.Free, however tickets are required in order to adhere to capacity requirements. www.slsc.org. Vision Board WorkshopSaturday, March 13, 1:30–4:30pm
School of Metaphysics
2606 Oakview Terrace, Maplewood314-645-0036. Saint Louis Zoo Job FairSaturday, March 13, 9am–noon
The Living World, Saint Louis Zoostlzoo.org/jobs. 314-781-0900, ext. 4816.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisSaturday, March 13, 7:30pm
The Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Blvd.Gala tickets start at $500 and include cocktails, dinner, dancing, preferred seating, valet parking and tax deduction. Call 314-533-9900. Single tickets: $75 and $65. Call 314-534-1111 or www.TheSheldon.org. “Images of Costa Rica” Photography ExhibitThrough March 14, 9am–5pm
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.314-577-9400. www.mobot.org.
Circus Flora, “Ingenioso”March 15 tickets on sale
June 3–27 performance
Grand Center
adjacent to Powell Symphony Hall$8–$39, available at Circus Flora Box Office in the Centene Center for the Arts & Education and by calling 314-289-4040. www.circusflora.org. West County Constitution Party MeetingTuesday, March 16, 7pm–8:45pm
Daniel Boone Library
300 Clarkson Rd., EllisvilleSpeaker will be Richard Blowers, candidate for state representative. Free. 314-540-1435. www.constitutionpartymo.org. “Garden of Memories” Photographic Imagery and Textile Exhibit
March 19–May 23, 9am–5pm
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.$8 adults; $4 St. Louis City/County residents. Free for children ages 12 and under. 314-577-9400. www.mobot.org. Therapeutic Advantages of Horticulture, Horticultural Therapy Awareness DaySaturday, March 20, 10am–3pm
Ridgway Visitor Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
4244 Shaw Blvd.Included with Garden admission. 314-577-9400. www.mobot.org. Quilt Show — “Fanfare of Quilts”
Saturday, March 20, 10am–5pm
Sunday, March 21, 11am–4pm
Queeny Park
550 Weidman Rd., BallwinMore than 350 quilts from members of the Bits ’n Pieces Quilt Guild. Tickets: $7, good for both days. Exhibits include quilts by Offenders, Restorative Justice Program of Missouri’s Dept. of Corrections, and a “Bra Challenge” to promote humor in women’s health and healing. St. Luke’s Mammography Unit will be on site. 618-444-0838. www.bitsnpiecesguild.com. The World Bird Sanctuary presents World Eagle DayMarch 21, 10am-4pm
World Bird Sanctuary
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd., Valley ParkLive eagle shows. Photo opportunities. Concession stands. Free fun kids craft center. Tours wildlife hospital. Free. 636-225-4390. www.worldbirdsanctuary.org. Chicken DinnerSunday, March 21, 11am–5pm
Freedom Masonic Temple
4557 Lemay Ferry Rd.Adults $8; Children $4. 314-607-9776. Stock StudyMonday, March 22, 7pm–9pm
St. Louis County Library, Meeting Room
1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac636-227-4260. betterinvesting.org/stlouis. South County Constitution Party MeetingWednesday, March 24, 7pm–8:45pm
Tesson Ferry Library
9920 Lin-FerryDr., Concord VillageSpeaker will be Richard Blowers, candidate for state representative. Free. 314-540-1435. www.constitutionpartymo.org.
Susan Salzer discussion and signing of Up from ThunderThursday, March 25, 7pm
Borders Books & Music
10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset HillsBased on actual events, Up From Thunder explores the uniquely savage Civil War in Missouri. 314-909-0300. www.borders.com. Arlo GutherieFriday, March 26, 8pm
Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Blvd.Arlo Guthrie shares timesless stories and classic tunes, bringing his singular voice to the stage alongside his children and grandkids. Tickets $150 and $125, includes preferred seating, parking, post-concert reception. $45 and $40. 314-534-1111. www.thesheldon.org.
Classical Guitar Performance by Douglas NiedtSaturday, March 27, 8pm
Ethical Society
9001 Clayton Rd., LadueDouglas Niedt is head of the guitar program of the Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri at Kansas City. $20 & $18 for seniors and full-time students. 314-567-5566. guitarstlouis.net. John Dozier discussion & signing of The Weeping, The Window, The WaySaturday, March 27, 2pm
Borders Books & Music
10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset HillsIn The Weeping, the Window, the Way, author John Dozier, Jr., opens his heart to not only share the experience of a heart-breaking tragedy, but also the miraculous story of joy and understanding as a result. 314-909-0300. www.borders.com. Chuck Lavazzi: Just a Song at Twilight, The Golden Age of VaudevilleFriday & Saturday, March 27 & 28, 8pm
Kranzberg Center
Grand and Olive$20. 314-725-4200, ext. 10. www.licketytix.com.
Gallery Talk Explores the History of Blues Music in St. LouisMarch 30, 6pm
Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Blvd.Free. 314-533-9900. www.thesheldon.org.
| | April 2010
Peter Martin Music: Live! featuring Jeremy DavenportFriday, April 2, 8pm The Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Blvd. $50 VIP, $25 orchestra, $20 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. www.TheSheldon.org. Wall Ball 2010: more than 50 artists working live at SCOSaG’s annual fundraiser!Saturday, April 3, 7pm-midnight Neo on Locust 2801 Locust Ave. $30 pre-event or $40 at the door. www.wall Ball.eventbrite.com. Arianna String Quartet: Triple CrownFriday, April 9, 8pm E. Desmond and Mary Lee Theater Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL One University Blvd, Normandy $20. 314-516-4949. www.touhill.org. “Alternative Approaches to Healing Canine Health and Behavior”Saturday, April 10 Humane Society 1201 Macklind Ave. $110. A Nicole Wilde seminar based upon her new book, Energy Healing for Dogs. Eco-Art Festival, “Sustainability: It’s an Art”Saturday, April 10, 12-3pm St. Louis Community College at Wildwood 2645 Generations Dr., Wildwood Juried art exhibition by local high school students and hands-on activities and demonstrations by some of the area's finest artists. 636-422-2241. stlcc.edu/ww. Jim Butcher Reading & SigningMonday, April 12, 7pm Borders Books 1664 W. Chipman Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 Jim Butcher will read and sign copies of his new book, Changes: A Novel of the Dresden Files. 816-347-0044. Antique Appraisal and Tea, Appraisals by Joan of Aunt Sadie’s AntiquesSunday, April 18, 2pm-5pm Kirkwood Community of Christ Church 830 N. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood 1 to 3 items (or as time permits), tea, coffee and light lunch. Guests receive a free teacup. Appraisals reflect the insurance value. 100% of proceeds benefit Open Door Animal Sanctuary Aux. For reservations or questions, call 314-352-7342.
Touhill Presents A Evening with Amy GrantSunday, April 25, 7pm Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL One University Blvd., Normandy $100, $65, $45. 314-516-4949. www.touhill.org. Annual Orchid ShowThrough March 28 Missouri Botanical Garden 4344 Shaw Blvd. $5 plus Garden admission. 314-577-9400. www.mobot.org. Free AARP Tax-Aide for Seniors at Crestview Senior LivingEvery Monday, through April 12 Crestview Senior Living 8660 Grant Rd., Crestwood Open to the public. Appointments are required. Times available are 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm. For an appointment, call 314-842-3939. www.crestviewseniorliving.com. Greater St. Louis Book FairApril 29–Mary 2 West County Center Lower Level, Macy’s East Parking Garage Admission is free Friday, Saturday and Sunday; $10 on Thursday. 314-993-1995. www.stlouisbookfair.org.
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