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Global Education Through the Arts
Gitana Productions, Inc. is launching “Global Education Through the Arts,” a new intercultural after-school arts program for youth 10-17, sponsored by a $15,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund. The free program will be held at the St. Louis Public Library’s Carpenter Branch, 3309 S. Grand Blvd., through the end of June. For more info, call Gitana Productions at 314-721-6556 and visit www.gitana-inc.org.
JOIN “BED BUGS” AFTER HOURS AT THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
Apr. 1, 9, 17 & 25, 6:30-7:30pm, Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd., Faust Park, Chesterfield. $20 (includes one child and one adult) 636-733-2339; www.butterflyhouse.org.
Doogie Armstrong
The Shanti, Thursday, April 3, 8pm. 314-241-4772. 825 Allen Ave., St. Louis.
FREE SAPLINGS FOR ARBOR DAY AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
Arbor Day tree giveaway, Friday, April 4, 9am (while supplies last) at Kemper Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Included with Garden admission, $2-$8, or membership. 314-577-9440.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN FAMILY ADVENTURE
Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden seasonal reopening activities, Saturday, April 5, 10am-3pm; open daily, Apr. 1-Oct. 31, 9am-5pm, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. $3 ages 3-12; adults included with Garden admission ($2-$8). www.mobot.org; 314-577-9400, 1-800-642-8842 toll free.
Antique Appraisal and Tea
To Benefit Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Sunday, April 6, 2-5pm. Community of Christ Church, 833 N. Kirkwood Rd. Tea, coffee, light refreshments, desserts. $10 per person, includes one appraisal from Joan Kolmos. Attendance prizes. Reservations and info: 314-352-7342 or 314-832-9892.
RAGTIME RENDEZVOUS…WHERE RAGTIME LIVES
Sunday, April 6, 5-8pm at Dressels, 417 Euclid. Join us for this “Razz-a-ma-tazz” evening where St. Louis Ragtimers play Free. Enjoy great music and good food!
Sunday, April 6, 2-5pm at Scott Joplin Historic House in the Rosebud Cafe, 2658 Delmar. Free. Come fans, performers, pianists of all ages and learn more about Ragtime as you enjoy these live performances. Youth Ragtime players will be participating in the annual Ragtime Piano Competition in May.
Listen to Ragtime on the air, “Syncopation Sundays” on KDHX (88.1 FM), 4-5:30pm.
Watch Ragtime St.Louis with Steve Hinson on Cable TV Channel 18 (St. Louis County and Channel 22 (St. Louis City) on Monday evenings from 8-9pm.
Soulard Blues Band
Broadway Oyster Bar, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9pm. 314-621-8811. 736 S. Broadway, St. Louis.
Family Campout at Lone Elk Park
April 11 & 12. Fee includes dinner, breakfast and fun family activities. Campout begins at 6pm Friday and ends at noon Saturday. $25. 636-391-0922. 1 Lone Elk Park Road, Valley Park.
Second Saturday Late Night Fishing
Suson Park. Starting April 12, 6pm. Bring your poles, baits and lanterns. Fishing from the bank only. Free. 314-615-4386. 6073 Wells Road, St. Louis.
Geocaching 101 at Greensfelder Park
April 12, 10am-3pm. Learn about geocaching at the Visitor Center at Greensfelder Park. After class, a field exercise will be held to locate caches in the park. $10. 314-615-4386, 4515 Hencken Road, Pacific.
Giant coloring contest
The Center of Clayton. April 12, 11am-3pm. Tickets given at the door. Open to three age groups, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, the entries will be judged by The St. Louis Artist Guild. Children must be accompanied by an adult or parent during the entire event. First, second and third place winners will be awarded at 2:30pm. Door prizes every 15 minutes. Free. 314-725-1452. 50 Gay Ave., Clayton.
Amphibians-Night Hike
April 12 & 19, 7-9:30pm. August A. Busch Conservation Area. Learn how to identify toads and frogs on the levees at the Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area. Dress for weather and bring small flashlight. 636-441-4554. 2360 Highway D., St. Charles.
Walk MS 2008 Clayton
Shaw Park. April 13, National MS Society annual walk in Clayton. Registration begins at 11am, and the walk starts at noon. 314-781-9020. Brentwood Blvd., Clayton.
Herb Days plant sale
April 16-19, 9am-5pm. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Included with Garden admission or membership. 314-577-9400; www.mobot.org.
Science Café - Climate Change, Tibetan Alpine Plants and People
Stimulating conversation in an informal setting. Thursday, April 17 from 6:30-9pm, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, inside the Spink Pavilion. $20 per person; $15 Science Center and Garden members; $10 students. 314-289-4424; toll free 800-456-SLSC, ext. 4424; www.slsc.org
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
National Equestrian Center. April 19 & 20. The Nations Only Touring Black Rodeo will entertain you at The Greatest Show on Dirt. Children’s tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Adult tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.
602-550-0034 or 314-703-7225. 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd (Arena A).
Earth Day Events
Missouri Botanical Garden. April 19, 10am-3pm. Celebrate Earth Day with green activities included with $2-$8 membership. Festivities include behind-the-scenes greenhouse tours, exhibits, musical entertainment and information on how to positively affect the planet. Events will also take place at the Butterfly House and Earthways Center. 314-577-9400. 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis.
The Basics of BirdWatching
August A. Busch Conservation Area. April 19, 11:30am. Bring own binoculars and bird field guide to learn how to identify the birds. Dress for the weather. 636-441-4554. 2360 Highway D, Weldon Spring.
Campfire Cooking
August A. Busch Conservation Area. April 19, 5-9pm. Participate in methods of cooking outdoors over an open fire, in foil, in a Dutch oven and even in a cardboard box. Dress for weather. 636-441-4554. 2360 Highway D, Weldon Spring.
St. Louis Comic Book Show
Shrewsbury American Legion Post
April 20, 10:30am-2:30pm. Buy, sell and trade collectible comics, cards, toys and action figures. Admission is $2. 314-544-2812. 7300 Lansdowne, Shrewsbury.
Conversations about Conservation: Amphibian Alert
St. Louis Zoo, the Living World. April 22, 7:30pm. The lecture series features Mark Wanner, Zoological Manager of Amphibians, Aquatics and Reptiles at the St. Louis Zoo. $5-$6. Reservations are requested. 314-646-4544. 1 Government Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis.
Jimmy Buffett
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. April 24, 8pm. $36-$136. 314-241-1888. I-70 and Earth City Expressway South, Maryland Heights.
Van Halen
Scottrade Center, April 26, 7:30pm. $49.50-$149.50. 314-241-1888. 1401 Clark Ave., St. Louis.
Webster Groves Herb Society's Spring Sale
Saturday, April 26, 8:30am-2pm. If you've never attended and/or covered the event, you've not experienced the intoxicating freshness of the atmosphere at the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves.
The Spring Fling Hike and Ride
April 26 & 27. Katy Trail Biking and Hiking Club is sponsoring a 5-mile hike and 15-mile ride on the Katy Trail. Participants will receive maps of the hikes and tours of the property. Drink and eat all the brats, hot dogs you care to have. A portion of the proceeds benefit Help, Sav-A-Life. $15. 314-369-9179. 3925 Highway 94 S., Defiance.
Scrapbooking and Card Making
To benefit The Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Sunday, April 27. Community of Christ Church, 833 N. Kirkwood Rd, 1-5pm. Bring photos for free “make and take.” Supplies available for purchase. Consultants on hand. Snacks, attendance prizes, refreshments all for $15. Walk-ins welcome. Info: 636-532-4025. 100% goes to help our homeless babies.
Alicia Keys with Jordin Sparks
Scottrade Center, April 27, 7:30pm. $37-$97.50. 314-241-1888. 1401 Clark Ave.
Erin Bode
Jazz at the Bistro, May 2 & 3, 8:30pm & 10:15pm. $10-$20. 314-289-4030, 3536 Washington Blvd, St. Louis.
Marbles Gallery exhibits BIRDS by Jeff Kapfer
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3,
6-9pm, Marbles Yoga Studio and Gallery
1905 Park Ave. Free. Exhibiting May 1-31. Open Friday and Saturday 6:30-8:30pm and Mondays 1-3pm. 314.621.4744. www.marblesyoga.com
Breakfast Bike Ride at Creve Coeur Park
May 4, 7:30am-12pm. Ride the trail from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Park to Katy Trail and follow the trail into St. Charles, a distance of 24 miles. Those under the age of 16 must wear a helmet. An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served at Winery of the Little Hills in St. Charles. $15. 636-391-0922. 2143 Creve Coeur Mill Road.
Peter Shank: Journey
A retrospective of the works and travels of the St. Louis artist Peter Shank. COCA is pleased to announce the opening of “Journey,” a retrospective of paintings by Peter Shank May 9-June 20 at COCA. An artist talk from 5:30-6pm followed by an opening reception from 6-8pm will be held Friday, May 9. The talk and reception are free and open to the public.
Chinese Culture Days 2008
Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 10am. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $3 members, $3 children ages 3-12 (members’ children free). www.mobot.org; recorded general info 314-577-9400.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE GARDEN’S WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL
7:30pm on Wednesdays, June 4 through Aug. 13. Outdoor Cohen Amphitheater at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. FREE! Enter the Garden for free after 5pm. www.mobot.org; 314-577-9400.
Cardinal Ritter College Prep Announces Annual Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
Cardinal Ritter College Prep will host its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday, June 16 at the Courses of Forest Park in St. Louis. World Wide Technology, Inc. is the lead sponsor for this year’s tournament. Additional corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about the tournament or to become a sponsor, contact Molly Schell at 314- 446-5503.
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