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Gallery 210 - Oct. 2 to Dec. 6, “Jennifer Dorsey: Alma Mater.” Her exhibit of photographs will reveal the formal beauty of the interiors of two private high schools. Oct. 12 to Dec. 6, “Harun Farocki: Eye/Machine.” Farocki created a video installation to examine how military image technologies increasingly find their way into modern civilian life. From Oct. 23 to Dec. 6, Rocio Romero: LV Series will feature models, drawings, schematics and photographs of Romero’s award-winning LV Series of prefab homes. Gallery hours are 11-5pm Tues-Sat or by appointment. Exhibits are free. For more info (314) 516-5976.
EXCLUSIVE TWILIGHT “OWL OUTINGS” AT THE SOPHIA M. SACHS BUTTERFLY HOUSE Fri, Oct. 3 & 10 from 5:30-7pm, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. in Faust Park. Included with Butterfly House admission ($6 adults, $4 ages 4-12). Reservations required: (636) 733-2339; www.butterflyhouse.org.
17th annual “Best of Missouri Market” Oct. 4 & 5. More than 100 Missouri food producers/craftsmen offer fresh produce, baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, wooden toys, custom jewelry and much more. Live music and a Kids Corner with cow milking, pumpkin decorating and barnyard animals. 4344 Shaw Blvd. Info (314) 577-9400.
Stone Hill Winery prepares to welcome guests with award-winning wines, traditional German food and live German music. October Weekends Music Schedule: Oct. 4 & 5: Sat, 12-5pm, Ed Morris. Sun, 12:30-5 pm, The Accordion Duo of Pat Auberry and Sonny Buchmann. Oct. 11 & 12: Sat, 12- 5pm, The Accordion Duo of Pat Auberry and Sonny Buchmann, Sun, 12:30-5pm, Ed Morris. Oct. 18 & 19: Sat, 12-5pm Ed Morris. Sun, 12:30-5pm, Larry Hallar’s Two Star Final. Oct. 25 & 26: Sat, 12-5pm, The Accordion Duo of Pat Auberry and Sonny Buchmann, Sun, 12:30-5pm, The Accordion Duo Pat Auberry & Sonny Buchmann. Additionally, 1110 Stone Hill Hwy. Hermann, MO.
EAGER READERS St. Martin of Tours Parish Book Fair is Oct. 10-12. Friday Preview Night, 6-9pm ($5 admission, refreshment provided). Sat & Sun, 9-3 pm (no admission fee). Sun: half price on all items. 610 W. Ripa at Telegraph in Lemay. Sale is in Runge Hall (church lower level). (314) 544-3223.
Grand Center invites John Waters, the much celebrated and controversial filmmaker, artist, writer and entertainer to perform his one-man show titled, This Filthy World on Mon, Oct. 13, on the stage of the Sheldon Concert Hall at 8pm. (314) 533-9900.
SHE LOVES YOU! a concert and multi media experience recreating the music and era of The Beatles–performed live by former Beatlemania band members– will make its St. Louis premiere in the intimately distinctive setting of the The Playhouse at Westport Plaza Oct. 15, for a limited 12-week engagement. For more info call (314) 469-PLAY.
GRAND CENTER SHORTS PROVIDES FIVE FILMMAKERS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AND SHOWCASE MOVIES IN DISTRICT. In an effort to support local independent filmmakers, Grand Center and KDHX are collaborating to create Grand Center Shorts, a St. Louis event that premieres Thurs., Oct. 16, 7-8:30pm. (314) 289-1591.
St. Louis ArtWorks will hold its “NITE BRITE” Fundraiser on Oct. 16 from 6-9pm at Lumen. The event is open to the public and will include an Interactive Light Mural to be completed by attendees. The event will benefit its teen apprentice program, with the mission of providing paid work experience through apprenticeships in the arts for disadvantaged youth in the St. Louis metropolitan area. For more info call (314) 289-4180.
COCA presents Visible Fictions’ production of Jason and the Argonauts Theatre, full of role-swapping, make-believe and magic! The U.K.’s Visible Fictions brings mythology to life with its version of Jason and the Argonauts, complete with dragons, monsters and an angry sea. Fri, Oct. 24, 7pm. Sat, Oct. 25, 11am & 4:30pm. Sun, Oct. 26, 1:30pm & 3:30pm. COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, in the University City Loop. (314) 725-1834.
Musical and Poetic Production Brings Persian Culture to St. Louis. In a musical and poetic celebration of art and culture, “Faces of Love From Iran: We are God’s Music” will bring world-renowned Persian musician Hossein Omoumi to the St. Louis stage. Sat, Oct. 25 at 8pm at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road.
phd Gallery will showcase large format ultrachrome prints of digitally painted propaganda by photographer and local favorite Mark Florida, Sat, Oct. 25, 7-10pm. The event is free and the artist will attend. 2300 Cherokee St. For more information, visit www.phdstl.com or call (314) 664-6644.
Stars of the Peking Acrobats Under the direction of the legendary Hai family. Oct. 10-12. Stars of the Peking Acrobats interprets the precision and grace of an art form honed by years of training and discipline. This one-hour, multi-cultural performance features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive Kung Fu, brilliant costumes, and even a touch of Chinese comedy. Gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers create an awe-inspiring performance that appeals to all ages. Part of the COCA Family Theatre Series. Fri, 7pm, Sat, 11am and 4:30pm, and Sun, 1:30pm and 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave. Tickets are $18 and $14 and are available from the COCA box office (314) 725.6555 or at MetroTix (314) 534-1111.
OFF BROADWAY SMASH HIT MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® RETURNS TO ST. LOUIS FOR ONE WEEK ONLY IN A SHOW HIGHLIGHTED BY NATIONAL TOURING CAST. See it for the first time. See it again… Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® will be playing for one week only at The Roberts Orpheum Theater, located at 416 N. 9th Street, from November 18–23. Tickets are on sale now and discounted prices for groups of 15+ are available. Menopause The Musical® has been seen by more than ten million people across the world since it debuted in a 76-seat perfume-shop-turned-theatre in Orlando, Florida in 2001. Show times are Tuesday through Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday at 2pm and 5:30pm. Single tickets are priced from $35.00 - $45.00 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster, (314) 421-4400 or at www.ticketmaster.com.
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s annual Holiday Hearts program provides an opportunity for individuals, families, businesses and community organizations to become Holiday Angels, brightening the holidays for disadvantaged St. Louis-area families with children. Holiday Angels sponsor families who are currently involved in Crisis Nursery follow-up programs. More than 1,500 children from 450 families were sponsored last year by Holiday Angels, who choose the size family they want to sponsor and receive a wish list and explanation of the family’s situation. Holiday Angels are asked to deliver their gifts to a designated Crisis Nursery location so that families can arrange pick-up in time for the holidays. To become a Holiday Angel and adopt a family, call Saint Louis Crisis Nursery at (314) 768-3201.
October Glows Red Hot With Glass Pulling Contest, Art In Flames Auction, Blow-A-Glass-Pumpkin Workshops, and More Fiery Fun. Third Friday Open House at Third Degree Glass Factory, Oct. 17, 6-10pm. FREE.
Turn up the heat to celebrate six sizzling years. In addition to the usual fiery fare of glassblowing demos, see hot glass pulled like taffy—Hot Glass Cane Pulling—by artist teams at Third Degree Glass’ new parking lot. Shop the Pumpkin Power Sale and take home glass pumpkins and gourds created by local glass artists. At 8pm, Art In Flames. Bid on a collaborative glass artwork as it is being created hot from the furnace to benefit Third Degree’s education program. Third Fridays are free and family-friendly. 5200 Delmar, between University City’s Loop and the Central West End. For more info: www.stlglass.com or (314) 367-4527.
Kirkwood Fall Festival of Local Flavor, Sat, Oct. 11
The special event is a celebration of all things homegrown, locally owned and environmentally friendly. Visitors may spend the day shopping the sales and specials at Downtown Kirkwood’s numerous locally-owned shops. Shoppers will find unique and one-of-a-kind items for their home and garden, and fall fashion ideas, too. After working up an appetite at the festival, visitors will enjoy downtown Kirkwood’s great selection of restaurants. A local art show and live music will also be part of the festivities. Numerous artists will show and sell their work at Kirkwood Station Plaza. Live music will be performed by Boney Goat from 11-1pm and Prairie Soul from 2-4:30pm. Also visit the Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Market at the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market. The Pumpkin Patch will be open daily in Oct., featuring varieties of pumpkins, colorful mums, cornstalks and a full selection of fresh produce. The Harvest Market will be open in the grassy area just west of the Market and will feature local farmers and market vendors.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) and title sponsor, AmerenUE, will honor 10 girls and 10 women in 10 different categories as part of the 2009 Girls and Women of Distinction event. Girl and woman nominees should “exhibit courage, confidence and character, and make the world a better place.” Nominees in both divisions may be nominated in the following 10 categories: Creative Arts, Entrepreneurship, Government & Legal, Inspiration, Numbers, Practical Arts, Social Sciences, Sports & Fitness, Technology, and The Sciences. Nomination forms are available online at www.girlscoutsem.org and must be received by Thurs, Oct. 30, 2008. For more info and details, please contact Marcy Bursac at (314) 592-2367 or mbursac@girlscoutsem.org.
RACE FOR HOME. Race for Home is the only 5K run/walk in the metropolitan area that takes place along the banks of the Mississippi river. Participants race against the Mississippi current (5 mph) and, most importantly, the stereotypes that surround the issue of homelessness. Join Peter & Paul Community Services as they mark Homeless Awareness Month in St. Louis. See for yourself why the Java Journal sponsors this important race. Pre-registration fee: $15 by November 3. $20 to register on race day. Call (314) 588-7111 ext. 203 or visit www.raceforhome.org.
Come, Sit, Stay at...Yappy Hour. Please join St. Louis Java Journal at Soulard’s Restaurant & Bar for FOOD, LIVE MUSIC and GIVEAWAYS, to benefit the APA (Animal Protection Association). October 15, 2008, 5:00-8:00 pm. $5.00 minimum donation at the door. Proceeds go to the APA. Sponsored by St. Louis Java Journal and Soulard’s Restaurant & Bar
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