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Annie’s Hope Trivia Night  

Glendale’s Annie’s Hope - The Bereavement Center for Kids presents its Tenth Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction on Saturday, February 9 at the Richmond Heights Community Center, also known as “The Heights,” located at 8001 Dale Avenue.  Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the game begins at 7:00 p.m. 
Tickets are $30 each or $240 for a table of 8. A chocolate buffet, light snacks, soda, beer and wine are provided. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded, as well as Mulligans and attendance prizes.  “Special Raffles” throughout the evening will include dinner for two at the Millennium Hotel St. Louis and Top of the Riverfront Restaurant. 
Please call Annie’s Hope at 314-965-5015 or e-mail annieshopekids@aol.com for more information.
Annie’s Hope provides 10 programs and services to children, teens and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant in their lives.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ Studio Theatre Series presents David Hare’s satirical look at the conflict between personal and political views. Feb, 1 at 8pm, Feb. 2 at 5pm & 9pm, Feb. 3 at 2pm & 7pm. $32.50-$50. 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves.

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.

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.

Busch Conservation Area. Feb. 2, 9:30-11am. For adults. An overview of wildflowers and some tips on which plants to consider for gardening. Call for reservation. 636-441-4554. Free. 2360 Highway D, St. Charles.

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

The Black Rep opens its 31st mainstage season at the Grandel Theatre with one of Shakespeare’s four great tragedies, Othello.   Through Feb. 3. 7pm Thursday, 8pm Friday-Saturday, 3pm Saturday-Sunday. The Black Rep’s production is part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Shakespeare for a New Generation Program. 314-534-3810 or visit www.theblackrep.org.

Broadway Oyster Bar, Feb. 6, 9pm. $10. 314-621-8811. 736 S. Broadway, St. Louis.

Busch Conservation Area. Feb. 7, 10-11:30am. For ages 6-10. Play a batty game and discover myths and facts about Missouri's mammals. Free. Call for reservations. 636-441-4554. 2360 Highway D, St. Charles.

Butterfly House at Faust Park. Feb. 8, 10:30am-12pm; Feb. 10, 12:30pm-2pm; Feb. 15, 10:30am-12pm. 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, x13. 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield.

Busch Conservation Area. For adults. Feb. 9, 9am-3pm. A 6.5-mile hike along the Mississippi River looking for wintering birds, deer and turkeys. Spotting scopes provided by trail guides. Call for reservations. 636-441-4554. 2360 Highway D, St. Charles.

St. Louis Zoo, the Living World. Feb. 8, 12-4pm. The fair highlights part-time job opportunities for the Zoo’s 2008 spring, summer and fall season. Free. 314-781-0900. 1 Government Dr., Forest Park.
The YOUNG ARTISTS 2008 Spring Painting Workshop
‘Shores and 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). Home schoolers and visiting artists 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.

Ceramic tiles, plates and scratchboard artwork by Patty Sheppard, through Feb. 12 at the Ethical Society of St. Louis. 314-991-0955. 9001 Clayton Rd, Ladue.

Family Arena. Feb. 13, 7:30pm. $37.75-$67.25. 314-534-1111. 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles.

Leavenworth Players Group presents this interactive murder mystery comedy at Bevo Mill. Feb. 15 & 22. $48. 314-481-2626. 4749 Gravois Ave., St. Louis.

Feb. 17, 2-5pm at the Scott Joplin State Historic Site, 2658 Delmar. This free event will take place every third Sunday of the month. Performers, fans, pianists and musicians are welcome. We hope everyone — all ages—will join us to learn about and enjoy “Where Ragtime Lives.” 314-340-5790. www.mostateparks.com/scottjoplin.htm.

The St. Louis Comic Book Show is your opportunity to buy, sell and trade collectible comics, cards, toys and action figures.  Sunday, Feb. 17, 10:30am-2:30pm. Admission $2. Refreshments available. Shrewsbury American Legion Post, 7300 Lansdowne at the corner of Murdoch Cut-Off. 314-544-2812.

will be sponsored by the Friends of Webster Groves Library at The Webster Groves Public Library, 301 E. Lockwood, Saturday, March 1,  at 2pm. Don Corey died on October 21, 2007 while proofing his book. His DJ friends Mark Klose and Rich Dalton from KHITS will read from his book and sign autographs. Don was a former disc jockey and started on KSHE 95 on Christmas Eve 1968. His book relives his childhood days growing up in Webster Groves and what led to his passion for radio. He reveals some very humorous radio secrets from the original KSHE studio in Crestwood. His book is also on-line at amazon.com. (Portion of the proceeds will go to the Webster Groves Public Library.)

This year’s COCAloco, “Bourbon and Blues,” features cocktails, appetizers, dancing and a special performance by local blues phenom, Marquis Knox. March 1, 7-11pm. Silent auction, raffle drawings, plus a performance by the COCAdance. COCAloco is an annual fundraiser presented by COCA Associates. Proceeds benefit COCA’s Urban Arts and Scholarship Programs. 524 Trinity Ave. Advance tickets are $40 ($35 for members) and $50 at the door. 314-725-1834 x125.

March 7, 7pm; Mar. 8, 1:30pm & 3:30pm; Mar. 9, 1:30pm & 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., University City Loop. $14 and $17 through MetroTix 314-534-1111, www.metrotix.com and COCA Box Office, 314-725-1834 x124.

Paintings by E. Gibbons at the phd Gallery. Through March 8. 314-664-6644. phd Gallery is located at 2300 Cherokee Street.

Missouri Botanical Garden. An exhibit of photographs by Daniel Lorenzetti and Linda Rice Lorenzetti documenting the worldwide coffee industry. Through March 16. 314-577-9400. 4344 Shaw Blvd.

5th annual Sports Trivia Championship presented by Budweiser
Scottrade Center. Feb. 29, 7:30pm. To benefit St. Patrick Center which provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. 314-802-5445. 1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis.