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‘‘Othello’
The Black Rep opens its 31st mainstage season at the Grandel Theatre with a one of Shakespeare’s four great tragedies, Othello.   Passion. Jealousy. Betrayal.  This time among Buffalo Soldiers.  Jan. 2 – Feb. 3. The Black Rep’s production is part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Shakespeare for a New Generation Program. For tickets and information call (314) 534-3810 or visit www.theblackrep.org.

COCAdance to perform new work at winter concert
COCAdance, a student dance company, returns to the stage Friday & Saturday, Jan. 4 and 5, 8pm. The 25 teen dancers will be joined by several company alumni who have gone on to pursue dance careers. Under artistic director Lee Nolting, COCAdance is an advanced level student dance company specializing in jazz, modern, hip-hop and rhythm tap dance. COCA, 524  Trinity Ave, University City off the Delmar Loop. Tickets: $15 ($10 for students with I.D.) and are available through the COCA Box Office 314-725-1834 x124 or MetroTix 314-534-1111. www.metrotix.com.

Memories of Elvis featuring Steve Davis and the TCB Band
Pageant. Jan. 5, 8pm., with Double Trouble and Rivertown Sound, Pam Jo, and Thomas Hickey as Buddy Holly. $20. 314-726-6161. 6161 Delmar Blvd.

Smart Living Expo
America’s Center, Jan. 5 & 6. Free for the whole family. See pages 5 & 6 of Java Journal, or visit www.smartlivingstlouis.com.

‘Wicked’
Fox Theatre. U.S. Bank Broadway Series presents the hit Broadway musical. Through Jan. 6. Performances are 8pm Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 8pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. $28-$75. 314-534-1111. 527 N. Grand Blvd.

Way of Lights
National Shrine Of Our Lady Of The Snows
through Jan. 6, 5-10pm. The Christmas display features more than 1 million lights plus scenes and displays with a new laser light show, puppet shows, camel rides and petting zoo. General admission is free, donations accepted. Laser show admission is $3, free for children ages 4 and under. 314-241-3400, 618-397-6700. 442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223.

Camp Bugaloo: Nature's Alphabet
Butterfly House at Faust Park. Jan. 11, 10:30am-12pm; Jan. 13, 12:30pm-2 pm; Jan. 18, 10:30am-12 pm; Feb. 8, 10:30am-12pm; Feb. 10, 12:30pm-2pm; Feb. 15, 10:30am-12pm. The 90-minute classes introduce children ages 2-4 to science, math and language with insect displays, crafts, storytelling, and puppet shows. Reservations required. $16 per child includes one adult and entrance for both to the Butterfly House. 636-530-0076, ext. 13. 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield.

‘REALITY CHECK: DEMYSTIFYING THE DOCTOR/PATIENT RELATIONSHIP’
Presented by Kirkwood Public Library on Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 at 1pm, in the library’s large auditorium.  The program will feature author Nancy Doering and Stephen G. Sanders, M.D. Nancy Doering is an educator with two Masters degrees from Webster University. After experiencing serious medical problems, she authored the book Reality Check: Demystifying the Doctor/Patient Relationship.  Stephen G. Sanders, M.D., was named in St. Louis Magazine’s Best Doctors Issue, 2007, for his work as an Internal Medicine Physician at St. John’s Mercy, where he also serves as Chairman of the Board, Mercy Medical Group.  To register please call 314/402-3932.

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog at The Magic House
Who let the dog out? The Magic House did, doggone it! St. Louis Children's Museum will be seeing red when Clifford, the colossal canine character, shakes paws with children of all ages at The Magic House from Jan. 15 -21. A visit with Clifford is free with regular museum admission of $7.50 per person, ages 1 and above. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call (314) 822-8900 or www.magichouse.org.
Cabaret Night with the Poor People of Paris at the Foundry Art Centre
The Poor People of Paris will present “Cabaret Night” on Friday, Jan. 18 from 8-10pm at the Foundry Art Centre in Historic St. Charles. $15/ticket and a cash bar will be available. Elsie Parker and The Poor People of Paris have recorded CDs Entre Nous (“Between Us”), and Elle Se Souvient (“She remembers”). They recently released a new CD Je t’aime encore (“I Love you Still”).

Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone
Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Jan. 24, 7pm and 9pm. $40-$45. 636-949-7777. 1260 S. Main St., St. Charles.

The Go-Go's
Ameristar Casino St. Charles, Jan. 31, 7:30pm. $50-$55. 636-949-7777. 1260 S. Main St., St. Charles.

‘Internal Illumination’ lights up the Foundry Art Centre
The Internal Illumination exhibit will run through Feb. 1. The exhibit will feature two- and three-dimensional pieces that are illuminated internally. 520 N. Main Center in the Frenchtown district of Historic St. Charles. (636) 255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

FLOCK TO THE BOTANICAL GARDEN FOR BIRD WATCHING
Backyard Bird Festival, Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:30am-2pm, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. $15 adults, $10 children ages 3-12. Pre-registration required. (314) 577-9506 or download a registration form online at www.mobot.org/education.

The Gaitlin Brothers
Rickman Auditorium, Feb. 2, 8pm. $28-$40. 314-241-1888. 745 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold.

The YOUNG ARTISTS 2008 Spring Painting Workshop
'SHORES & DEEP SEAS' in reflection of Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17. For seven consecutive Fridays starting Feb. 8. Sessions are 2-4pm. Class size 15 (3rd-12th grade, ages 8-18). Homeschoolers and visiting artists, nationally and from abroad, are welcome. No fee for workshop but students will need to bring their own supplies. Indian Trails Branch County Public Library meeting room, 8400 Delport Dr., Vinita Park, MO.

COCAloco: Bourbon and Blues
This year’s COCAloco, “Bourbon and Blues,” features cocktails, appetizers, dancing, special performance by local blues phenom, Marquis Knox. March 1, 7-11pm. Silent auction and raffle drawings, plus a performance by the COCA student company, COCAdance.  COCAloco is an annual fundraiser presented by COCA Associates, and proceeds benefit COCA’s Urban Arts and Scholarship Programs, a multifaceted outreach program of arts instruction, performances, workshops and residencies offered through St.  Louis public schools.  COCA, 524 Trinity Ave.  Advance tickets are $40 (or $35 for members) and $50 at the door. 314-725-1834 x125 for tickets and information.

‘Peter and the Wolf’             
Friday, March 7, 7pm; Saturday, Mar. 8, 1:30pm & 3:30pm; Sunday, Mar. 9, 1:30pm & 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., in the University City Loop. $14 and $17 through MetroTix 314-534-1111 www.metrotix.com and COCA Box Office (314.725.1834 x124).