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March 2010


Menopause The Musical
March 5–May 8
The Playhouse at Westport

Wednesday 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 Club
Monday, 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 Paderewski
Wednesday, 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 House

Throughout 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 Showcase
Thursday, March 11, 4–7:30pm
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd., Chesterfield

More 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 Center
March 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 Workshop
Saturday, March 13, 1:30–4:30pm
School of Metaphysics
2606 Oakview Terrace, Maplewood

314-645-0036.

Saint Louis Zoo Job Fair
Saturday, March 13, 9am–noon
The Living World, Saint Louis Zoo

stlzoo.org/jobs. 314-781-0900, ext. 4816.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Saturday, 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 Exhibit
Through 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 Meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 7pm–8:45pm
Daniel Boone Library
300 Clarkson Rd., Ellisville

Speaker 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 Day
Saturday, 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., Ballwin

More 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 Day
March 21, 10am-4pm
World Bird Sanctuary
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd., Valley Park

Live eagle shows. Photo opportunities. Concession stands. Free fun kids craft center. Tours wildlife hospital. Free. 636-225-4390. www.worldbirdsanctuary.org.

Chicken Dinner
Sunday, March 21, 11am–5pm
Freedom Masonic Temple
4557 Lemay Ferry Rd.

Adults $8; Children $4. 314-607-9776.

Stock Study
Monday, March 22, 7pm–9pm
St. Louis County Library, Meeting Room
1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac

636-227-4260. betterinvesting.org/stlouis.

South County Constitution Party Meeting
Wednesday, March 24, 7pm–8:45pm
Tesson Ferry Library
9920 Lin-FerryDr., Concord Village

Speaker will be Richard Blowers, candidate for state representative. Free. 314-540-1435. www.constitutionpartymo.org.

Susan Salzer discussion and signing of Up from Thunder

Thursday, March 25, 7pm
Borders Books & Music
10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills

Based on actual events, Up From Thunder explores the uniquely savage Civil War in Missouri. 314-909-0300. www.borders.com.

Arlo Gutherie
Friday, 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 Niedt

Saturday, March 27, 8pm
Ethical Society
9001 Clayton Rd., Ladue

Douglas 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 Way
Saturday, March 27, 2pm
Borders Books & Music
10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills

In The Weeping, the Window, the Way, author John Dozier, Jr., opens his heart to not only share the experience of a heart-breaking tragedy, but also the miraculous story of joy and understanding as a result. 314-909-0300. www.borders.com.

Chuck Lavazzi: Just a Song at Twilight, The Golden Age of Vaudeville
Friday & 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. Louis

March 30, 6pm
Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Blvd.

Free. 314-533-9900. www.thesheldon.org.

April 2010


Peter Martin Music: Live! featuring Jeremy Davenport
Friday, 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 Crown
Friday, 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 & Signing
Monday, 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 Antiques
Sunday, 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 Grant

Sunday, 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 Show
Through 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 Living
Every 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 Fair
April 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.