St. Louis Events July 25, 2009
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| Concerts 499504 | LIVE on the Levee: Gretchen Wilson"Redneck Woman" Gretchen Wilson performs at the LIVE off the Levee concert series, an event that also includes the Ameren/Schnucks K-Town Kids' ZoneVillage and fireworks at 9:15pm. http://www.celebratestlouis.org 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 513020 | Pride and PassionThe library hosts the traveling exhibit Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience, which tells the story of African Americans in baseball through a varied collection of artifacts, photos, audio, and video. http://www.slpl.org Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During library hours Cost: Free |
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| Films 512158 | Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric AdventureSea Monsters 3D combines innovative imagery, powerful storytelling, and the experiential nature of giant-screen 3D theaters to lead viewers on a journey with modern and historical fossil hunters to remote locations. 314.289.4400 http://www.slsc.org Ongoing Daily 6/19/09 - 9/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Check website for times Cost: Adults $8; children & seniors $7 |
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| Films 501146 | The Space Show: Mr. Hubble's UniverseMr. Hubble's Universe details the inner workings of the the Hubble Space Telescope, which was named after one of the most influential astronomers of our time, Edwin Hubble. Take a tour of our Universe revealed by Mr. Hubble's Telescope as it unravels the mysteries of the cosmos. http://www.slsc.org Ongoing Daily 5/26/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-14 Time: Varies; check website Cost: Adults $5; children $4 |
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| Films 501144 | The Space Show: Mankind's Giant LeapMankind's Giant Leap, screened inside the Planetarium as part of The Space Show series, documents the 40th anniversary of the amazing journey of Apollo 11 to the Moon - a journey some believe to be the greatest in humankind's history. http://www.slsc.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/3/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During Planetarium hours Cost: Adults $5; children $4 |
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| Films 501149 | The Space Show: The Little Star That CouldThe Little Star That Could tells the story of an "average" star that travels the universe in search of planets. Along the way, it makes many discoveries about stars, planets, galaxies, and itself. This show is recommended for early childhood age. http://www.slsc.org/ Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/3/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-8 Time: Varies; visit website Cost: Adults $5; children $4 |
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| Films 492403 | Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at RiskPlaying in the museum's OMNIMAX theater, Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk takes the audiences on an adventure down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues. 314.289.4400 http://www.slsc.org Ongoing Daily 5/8/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Unknown |
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| Films 492404 | Wild Ocean 3DPlaying in the museum's IMAX theater, Wild Ocean 3D highlights one of nature's greatest migration spectacles, plunging viewers into an underwater feeding frenzy - a struggle for survival among whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and billions of fish. 314.289.4400 http://www.slsc.org Ongoing Daily 5/8/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 424469 | Fly Me to the Moon 3-DThe OMNIMAX Theatre screens Fly Me to the Moon, a 3-D film that combines the story of Apollo 11 mission with a whimsical twist involving three "tween-aged" flies who go along on an incredible space adventure. http://www.slsc.org Ongoing Daily 3/6/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Visit website for show times Cost: Adults $8; Children $7 |
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| Films 331031 | Friday Night Flicks: Grease Sing-alongThe Friday Night Flicks in Frenchtown series hosts a lively sing-along to family favorite Grease (PG). Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating and enjoy music and refreshments prior to the film. Please note that the film contains sexual innuendo and off-color language that may not be suitable for younger children. 800.366.2427 http://www.his... renchtown.com Ages: 12-19 Time: Music & entertainment 8pm; Film at dark Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505224 | Summer Wading Pool and Pop JetsParents know one of the best places in St. Louis to keep the kids cool during summer is the Tower Grove Muckerman's Children's Fountain, Wading Pool and Pop Jets, which open June 13 and run until September 7. Wading can only take place Thursdays through Sundays. http://www.towergrovepark.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/11/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Pool 11am-4pm; Pop jets Sun-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 8am-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 509269 | Bug HuntVisitors to The Butterfly House are invited to hunt for native and tropical insects at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, and children can attempt to capture crawling, swimming, and flying insects through a series of games and activities. http://www.butterflyhouse.org 7/25/09 Ages: 2-12 Time: 11am-2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 497960 | Dog-Days Butterfly RambleEntemologist Dr. James Trager is on hand to showcase beautiful warm-weather butterflies and to share information about their eating, breeding, and migration habits. Please register in advance. 636.451.3512 http://www.shawnature.org 7/25/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 8:30am-11am Cost: $10-$12 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 497291 | Go Fish! Channel Catfish WorkshopThe workshop teaches anglers the skills and techniques to fish specifically for channel catfish by covering topics like habitat, behaviors, and presentation of various lures. Fishing equipment and instructors are provided. Participants must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Advance reservations are required. 636.441.4554 http://mdc.mo.... reas/cnc/busch 7/25/09 Ages: 8-15 Time: 9am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 433578 | The Stars of SummerMembers of the Alliance for Astronomy and the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri join to showcase view far-away places for visitors and attempt to discover the secrets of the universe. This month's focus: Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon. 636.949.7535 http://parks.sccmo.org 7/25/09 Ages: 6-18 Time: 8:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 514940 | Baseball's Gateway to the WestThe Gateway Arch hosts an exhibit that highlights the Cardinals's' collection, as well as other artifacts that help tell the story of baseball's role in the history of the region. http://www.gatewayarch.com Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 509228 | Plains Indian ArtworkThe Saint Louis Art Museum presents Plains Indian Artwork from the Donald Danforth Jr. Collection, an exhibit that features a visual account of the traditional lifeways of an extraordinary culture and offers distinctive moccasins, cradleboards, clothing, pipe bags, parfleches, and objects of adornment and utility that represent high artistic achievement and the practical and sacred relationships that exist between Plains people and their environment. http://www.slam.org Ongoing Daily 2/27/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 502411 | Carnaval!The Griot Museum explores the way in which pre-Lenten festivals are celebrated in eight countries with Carnaval!. The exhibit follows people who dedicate much of their lives to planning, practicing, and carrying out the rituals of this annual event, and in turn, teaches visitors about the history and cultural traditions of each region. http://www.thegriotmuseum.com Ongoing Daily except Mon, Sun 6/16/09 - 8/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 497962 | Play It CoolThis summer, kids can partake in the museum's new Play Garden and the Play It Cool program, which offers old-fashioned, outdoor recreation with a variety of themed play activities such as water play, parachute play, jump ropes, balls, circle games, and outdoor art. Different activities are featured each week; contact the museum for more details. 314.822.8900 http://www.magichouse.org Ongoing Daily 5/25/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: Mon?Sat 10:30am-4pm; Sun 11:30am-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 497967 | Exploring the World of Fairy TalesOnce Upon a Time. . . Exploring the World of Fairy Tales lets children step inside beloved stories from around the globe in a hands-on exhibit that offers several creative activities focused on tales such as Anansi and the Talking Melon, Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, Lon Po Po, and Thumbelina. 314.822.8900 http://www.magichouse.org Ongoing Daily 5/19/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 492398 | Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to PenguinsThe Science Center's Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins helps visitors explore the fascinating worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic with interactive artifact-based displays, specimens, and multimedia. Visitors can see a real polar bear specimen, compare bear skulls, put on a penguin suit and walk and slide like the birds, study penguin feathers under a microscope, check out a real penguin skeleton, and play the Feed the Chick Game, among many other activities. 314.289.4400 http://www.slsc.org Ongoing Daily 5/16/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $8; Children & seniors $6; Members free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 448932 | Stingrays at Caribbean CoveZoo visitors can take in some rays this summer with the cool Stingrays at Caribbean Cove exhibit, which features the unique sea creatures in a warm saltwater pool, into which guests can dip hands for gentle touching and even feed them at specific times each day. The stars of the show are 28 cownose rays and four southern stingrays, species that are hardy and interact well with people. Zoo interpreters and educators are on hand to help visitors and to share information about stingrays, sustainable seafood, and ocean conservation. 314.781.0900 http://www.stlzoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/9/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: Unknown Time: During zoo hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 439907 | MOBOT Floral ClockMOBOT is 150 years old in 2009, and to help celebrate, gardeners have created a 20-foot-diameter working clock, created entirely of plant material. Kids get a kick out of the little cuckoo bird that pops from his home every quarter-hour. The ticking exhibit can be seen near the historic reflecting pools adjacent to the Climatron dome. 314.577.9400 http://www.mobot.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 405753 | A T. Rex Named SueA T. Rex Named Sue, an exhibition showcasing the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever discovered, returns to the Science Center and features the Dino Dig and craft areas and interactive machines and pods that illustrate how Sue saw, smelled, ate, and moved. New features of the exhibit include a 3D artist's rendering of what scientists believe Sue's head looked like, T. rex fossils, real paleontological tools and fossils of Upper Cretaceous creatures, and hands-on exploration of a 300-lb. meteorite, similar to the meteor scientists suspect may have killed the dinosaurs. http://www.slsc.org/ Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During Exploradome hours Cost: Adults $8; Children & seniors $6; Science Center members $4 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 385160 | Katherine Dunham: Beyond the DanceKatherine Dunham revolutionized modern dance, blending classical movement with African and Caribbean rhythms to create a new form, the renowned Dunham Technique. Katherine Dunham: Beyond the Dance features objects donated by Dunham to the Museum's collection in 1991 and honors what would have been her 100th birthday. 314.746.4599 http://www.mohistory.org Ongoing Daily 11/2/08 - 2/28/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $7; Seniors & Students $5; Children (6-12) $3 |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 202829 | Preschool Storytime at Carondelet LibraryLittle ones are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and watch fingerplays with their parents or caregivers on the first Monday of every month. Groups of more than five should register in advance. 314.752.9224 http://www.slpl.org Ongoing Daily 5/7/07 - 5/7/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-5 Time: 10:30am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Open House/Sample Class 513099 | Thornhill Open HousePeriod-dressed docents lead guests through the Thornhill Home and the nearby 1820s and 1860s barns, the smokehouse, ice house, peach orchard, and blacksmith shop. 636.532.7298 Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 1pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Open House/Sample Class 352398 | City-Wide Open StudiosFamilies get the chance to peek into private artist spaces within the Contemporary Art Museum and at locales throughout the city in order to chat about art with the artists and see creative demonstrations. Events are free and open to the public; check the website for more information. 314.535.1226 http://openstudiosonline.org Ages: 8-19 Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 507864 | Kids Bowl FreeAMF Strike & Spare offers kids two free games each day throughout the summer, redeemable by email coupons. Parents can sign their children up through the website and receive coupons for each child every week. A Family Pass is also available for $23.95 and allows up to four adults to go bowling with the kids. Some restrictions do apply; visit the website for complete information and for participating bowling alleys throughout Missouri and the US. http://www.kidsbowlfree.com Ongoing Daily 6/11/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-15 Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 493386 | North Star Summer Weekends & Jungle Boogie SeriesThe Saint Louis Zoo celebrates warm, light summer nights with North Star Summer Weekends, offering open-late hours Fri-Sun and the Jungle Boogie Concert Series each Friday evening. 314.781.0900 http://www.stlzoo.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 5/22/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-7pm Cost: Admission free; some fees for special exhibits & activities |
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| Other Events 381941 | REI Climbing PinnacleREI's 24-foot pinnacle is open for anyone who fits the climbing harness. Climbing is conducted on a first-come first-served basis, all equipment is provided, and there is no limit on how many times a climber can return to the back of the line and climb again. If under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present during the climb. 314.918.1004 http://www.rei... s.jsp?store=73 Ongoing Each Thu, Sat, Sun 10/9/08 - 10/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Thu 6pm-8pm; Sat 3pm-7pm; Sun 12n-4pm Cost: Members Free; Non-Members $5/climb |
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| Other Events 329770 | Clayton Farmers' MarketThe Clayton Farmers Market offers fresh produce and branded specialty products, including many organic items, from local growers. The market is held at Straub's Market, 8282 Forsyth Boulevard. 314.398.9729 http://www.cla... mersmarket.com Ongoing Each Wed, Sat 5/23/09 - 10/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8:30am-12n Cost: Admission free |
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| Other Events 316088 | Tower Grove Farmer's MarketThe Tower Grove Farmers Market is back for its fourth year and still proves to be one of the liveliest around, offering entertainment and children's activities along with fresh produce, baked goods, meats, and flowers. contact@tgmarket.org http://www.tgmarket.org Ongoing Each Sat 5/9/09 - 10/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: Unknown Time: 8:30am-2:30pm; Live music 9:30am-11:30am Cost: Free |
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| Shows 521581 | Jack and the BeanstalkPiwacket Theatre for Children Summer Fairytale Series presents the performers' silly twist on Jack and the Beanstalk. 314.963.8800 http://www.blackcattheatre.org 7/25/09 Ages: 2-10 Time: 11am-12n Cost: $8 |
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| Shows 514955 | The Drowsy ChaperoneStages St. Louis presents The Drowsy Chaperone, a madcap play about a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with gangsters, mistaken identities, 11th-hour nuptials, and an uplifting ride to the rafters. 636.530.5959 http://www.stagesstlouis.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/17/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Varies by date; check website Cost: $28-$48 |
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| Shows 513059 | Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble: MacbethThe Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble presents a unique spin on Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth with an an all-female cast, which helps audiences explore what it means to be feminine and the roles women play in positions of power and government today. Audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Parking is available in nearby garages and street meters. 314.835.7415 http://www.slightlyoff.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/17/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-19 Time: 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Shows 501465 | 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeNew Line Theatre presents 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a Tony-Award winning musical about six socially challenged Spelling Bee champs who battle for the title in a riotous comedy. Advance ticket purchase is available. 314.721.9228 http://www.placeseveryone.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat 7/16/09 - 8/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-19 Time: 8pm Cost: $10-$20 |
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| Shows 426490 | The Music Man at The MunyThe Muny stages a production of The Music Man, a rousing musical about con man Harold Hill, who poses as a band leader, sells band instruments and uniforms to naive locals, and then skips town. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. 314.361.1900 http://www.muny.org Ongoing Daily 7/20/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: 8:15pm Cost: $9-$66 |
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| Special Events 521540 | Kids' Club Parking Lot PartyThe party-in-the-parking-lot helps youngsters gear up for football season with inflatable games from the St. Louis Rams and also features bike helmet safety checks, cool treat samples from St. Louis Snow Cone, and a bike giveaway from Big Shark Bicycle Company. Event visitors can join Kids' Club for $10 (a $5 discount). www.slsc.org 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 432564 | Faust Historic Village Open HouseDocents in period dress guide strolling visitors on a free tour of simple but historic nineteenth-century buildings, including the Alt Schoolhouse, which was recently moved to the site, and the under-restoration Hoch German brick house. 626.532.7298 http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/ Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 7/18/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 1pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Storytelling 520295 | Storytelling in the Galleries: Under the SeaMuseum staffers invite kids to listen to some stories about underwater fun - the wetter, the better! The Friday session is designed for children ages two to six; Saturday's program is for all children ages 10 and under. 314.746.4599 http://www.mohistory.org Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: Fri 10:30am; Sat 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Workshops 520266 | Go Fish! Fishing with Lures WorkshopThe workshop teaches young anglers about several different types of lures, how they are used, target species for each lure, and factors that affect lure selection. Fishing equipment, fishing instructors, and bait are provided. Participants must be accompanied by an adult at all times and reservations are required. 314.877.6014 http://mdc.mo.gov/areas/stlouis/ 7/25/09 Ages: 8-15 Time: 9am-11am Cost: Free |
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