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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Get Out: Earth Day, Easter Activities on Offer this Weekend

Your weekend planner for April 22 through April 24.

What: Earth Day Nature Hike When: 1 to 3 p.m. Friday Where: August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area, 2360 Highway D, St. Charles Cost: Free Why go: Celebrate Earth Day by enjoying some time in the great outdoors. Bring cameras, journals or field guides on this hike as you will be looking for wildflowers, amphibians and more. Be sure to dress for the weather. The hike is ages 10 and up. Reservations are required, but they are taken until Friday. Call 636-441-4554. What: Stone Brewing Co. Tasting When: 8:30 p.m. Friday Where: International Tap House, 161 Long Rd. Cost: The price of beer Why go: If you’re tuned into the beer scene in St. Louis, you might have heard that Stone Brewing Co., a California brewery, is kicking of distribution in …

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Get Out: Festivals Abound on Saturday

Your weekend planner for April 15 through April 17.

What: Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See the daily schedule. Where: University of Missouri, St. Louis Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis Cost: Packages from Friday and Saturday evening events begins at $25 Why go: Whether it’s area school bands or famous musicians, if you like Jazz, this is the place to be this weekend. Special guests include The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Ron Carter and the UMSLE Jazz Ensemble. What: Chesterfield celebrates Earth Day When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine Where: Chesterfield Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Rd. Cost: Free Why go: Make your life greener! In addition to recycling stations for just about everything you can think of, there …

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Get Out: Two Art Events and a Family-Friendly Play

Your weekend planner for April 8 through April 10.

Visit the Easter Bunny When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Where: The Chesterfield Mall, near Dillards Why go: Take your kids for the traditional Easter Bunny photo. No reservations are needed.  Cost: The visit is free. Photo packages start at $20. Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Where: Greensfelder Recreation Complex at Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Rd., Ballwin Why go: More than 130 artists from 20 states will be at this event. Enjoy live music and a wine tasting on Friday and Saturday evenings. Kids can participate in an interactive art education program that allows them to talk to artists. Cost: $5 The Phantom Tollbooth …

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Get Out: Run a 5K or Get the Kids Involved in Shakespeare

Your weekend planner for March 24 through 27.

Incarnate Word Parish Fish Fry   When: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Incarnate Word Catholic Church and School, 13416 Olive Blvd. Why go: Don’t skip a Meatless Friday! Enjoy fried Icelandic cod and butterfly shrimp at this popular fish fry. There’s also a selection of sides, bread and spaghetti for those that don’t like fish. Bulk fish and carryout is available. Cost: $8 for a full dinner, $6 for a fish sandwich, $4 for a limited dinner and $1 per side Hare in the Air Egg Hunt   When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday Where: Logan College of Chiropratic, 1851 Schoettler Rd. Why go: The Easter Bunny arrives in style to this egg hunt. He flies in my helicopter at 11 a.m. The egg hunt is divided into age groups for children 2 to 8. Kids will …

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Get Out: Play With Fire at Glass Demonstration or Check Out New Art Gallery

Your weekend planner for March 17 through 20.

Opening reception for “Transitions,” a gallery featuring Eric Nichols When: Artist talk and demonstration from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Center Why go: Check out the newest gallery at Chesterfield Arts, which features painting, printmaking, digital imagery, drawing and wood panels that project from the wall. The gallery will be open until May 14. Read more about Nichols’ art on the Chesterfield Arts website.  Cost: Free. Third Friday at Third Degree Glass Factory  When: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday Where: Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis Why go: Watch glassblowers work their magic in live demonstrations, or try your hand and making a paperweight, fused jewelry, …

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Get Out: 'Driving Miss Daisy' and Intimate Concerts

Your weekend planner for March 10 through 13.

Driving Miss Daisy When: Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Dramatic License Productions, in Artropolis in Chesterfield Mall Why go: This play follows the relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her African-American chauffer, Hoke Coleburn. Veteran St. Louis actress Sally Eaton plays Daisy and Dennis Lebby plays Hoke in this story of race relations and friendship. Cost: $22 for students and seniors / $25 general admission; call 636-220-7012 to reserve tickets Second Friday Notes  When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday Where: Whole Foods Market, 1160 Town and Country Drive, Town and Country, 63017 Why go: This monthly event in the Whole Foods Café usually features two or more …

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Get Out: Celebrate Mardi Gras or Learn To Make Jewelry

Your weekend planner for March 3 through 6.

Artropolis Mardi Gras Galley Hop When: 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Chesterfield Mall Why Go: Get in the spirit of Mardi Gras with the artful event. Art receptions will feature live paintings, face painting and book signings. Cost: Free Arch Madness When: Play begins Thursday evening and continues through Sunday. Check the tournament schedule for game times. Where: Scotttrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave. St. Louis, MO Why Go: Get in the spirit for March Madness by taking in the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Championship. This is the 21st year the tournament has been held in St. Louis, making it the second-longest running conference tournament in the U.S. at a neutral site. Cost: $10 to $150 Ninth Annual Mayor's Ball Mardi Gras Masquerade  …

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Get Out: Two Trivia Nights and a Spaghetti Dinner

Your weekend planner for Feb. 24 through 27.

Swiss Ball Classes  When: 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Montgomery Health Center Why go: To check out these free classes, which focus on reinforcing proper body alignment, increasing lower back and core strength, enhancing overall flexibility, and improving stability and balance. Now that's a healthy deal! Cost: Free. 24th Annual Working Women's Survival Show   When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday   Where: St. Charles Convention Center Why Go: To experience the ultimate girl's day out with over 350 exhibits, unique products and services, lots of food, fashion, fitness, health, and fun. 
 Cost: Regular Adult Price: $9.00 / Regular Child Price (Ages 6-11): $7.00 / Regular Senior Price (…

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Playing in the 'Field: Valentine's Concerts, Hockey Fundraiser

Your weekend planner for Feb. 10 to Feb. 13.

Love and Logic Parenting Class Where/When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jewish Community Center, The Marlyn Fox Building Why Go: Make your parenting life easier. Learn the Love and Logic parenting philosophy which teaches easy and helpful techniques for those with kids 5 and under with tough discipline issues. Cost: $60 members / $80 for non-members for this series of classes  A Valentine's Cabaret Where/When: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Dramatic License Productions in Chesterfield Mall Why Go: Check out local vocalists and musicians performing love songs from Broadway and beyond. Cost: $18 to $20, which includes drinks and appetizers from Houlihan's. Reservations required, call 636-220-7012. Guns 'n' Hoses hockey game Where/…

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Playing in the 'Field: Art Feast Benefit, Craft Time at Fusion

Your weekend planner for Feb. 4 through 6.

Marquette Girls Swimming & Diving Where/When: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Marquette High School Why Go: Check out the Lady Mustangs as they host Zumwalt West in this fun Thursday afternoon meet. Cost: Free Second Annual Prom Fashion Show  Where/When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Marquette High School Why Go: To check out latest fashions of course! You can also purchase raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items. Cost: Free Sweet Valentine Crafty Day Where/When: 12 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Fusion in Chesterfield Mall Why Go: Take time to have some fun and get crafty to celebrate Valentine's Day. Cost: Free to $7, depending on the craft project you pick  Art Feast Where/When: 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Kemp Auto Museum Why Go: Be enterained at the signature …

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