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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed for Visiting Nurse Association Resale Shop—the Blue House Boutique located at 11039 Manchester Rd. in Kirkwood. Shop hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Various volunteer opportunities available. Call Sue Risch at 314-918-7171 ext. 1254 or e-mail at srisch@vnastl-cmc.com.
Global Education Through the Arts
Gitana Productions, Inc. is launching “Global Education Through the Arts,” a new intercultural after-school arts program for youth 10-17, sponsored by a $15,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund. The free program will be held at the St. Louis Public Library’s Carpenter Branch, 3309 S. Grand Blvd., through the end of June. For more information, call Gitana Productions at 314-721-6556 and visit www.gitana-inc.org.
Artist Boutique
March 1 & 2, 10am-4pm. Kirkwood Community Center. A fine arts and crafts show. Free. 314-576-7137. 111 S. Geyer Rd.
Ragtime Lives in St. Louis
St. Louis Ragtime played by St. Louis performers Sunday, March 2, 5-8pm, at Dressels 419 N Euclid. Free. Come and enjoy good music and great food.
• Coffee Concerts with famous St Louis Ragtimers, Tuesday and Wednesday March 4 and 5, 10 am at Sheldon Memorial, 3648 Washington.
• Sue Keller Live, nationally known artist performs Saturday March 15, 7pm at the New Rosebud Cafe in Scott.
• Saturday March 16, 2pm Sue will present “Women in the Blues” in which she traces the contributions of women to the rise in popularity of the Blues. There will be a reception following this in the New Rosebud Cafe in the Scott Joplin House where all who are interested will be invited to perform.
Book Signing: Are You Talking To Me? by Don Corey
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, a former disc jockey, started at 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 online at amazon.com. (A portion of the proceeds will go to the Webster Groves Public Library.)
Fourth Annual Jack Glaser Memorial Trivia Night
Saturday, March 1. Activities include 50-50, attendance prizes, raffle items, mulligans available, pizza/toasted ravioli for purchase. Profits from the trivia night fund scholarships for deserving Vianney students in the name of Jack Glaser, a Vianney graduate and former teacher/administrator at the school who died suddenly in 2004 at the age of 48. Doors open at 6:15pm; trivia starts at 7pm, St. John Vianney High School Gym, 1311 S. Kirkwood Rd. Call 314-965-4853, ext. 139 or 314-842-5396 or at jstevison@vianney.com.
Arlo Guthrie
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Morris University Center. March 5, 7:30pm. $15-$35. 618-650-2774. I-270 at Ill. Rte 157, Edwardsville, IL 62026.
Trout Fishing in Missouri
Greensfelder Recreation Complex, Queeny Park. March 5, 7:30pm-9:30pm.
This program will examine all of your options and explore some of the successful methods for trout fishing in Missouri. $6. 314-615-4386. 550 Weidman Rd., Ballwin.
Fly Fishing Techniques
Greensfelder Recreation Complex, Queeny Park. March 6, 7:30pm-9:30pm.
For the fly fisher who has a working knowledge of casting, knots and fly patterns. Topics include wading, playing and releasing fish. $6. 314-615-4386. 550 Weidman Road, Ballwin.
Peter and the Wolf
March 7, 7pm; Mar. 8, 1:30pm & 3:30pm; Mar. 9, 1:30pm and 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.
Art of the Motorcycle
The Foundry Art Centre will present “Art of the Motorcycle,” a vintage and custom bike, art and fashion show, on Saturday, March 8, 7pm. Tickets are $50. Reservations can be made by calling the Foundry at 636-255-0270.
Outside The Box
Paintings by E. Gibbons at the phd Gallery. Through March 8. 314-664-6644. phd Gallery, 2300 Cherokee Street.
Night Hike: Timberdoodles and Spring Peepers
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. March 8, 5:15pm-8:30pm.
Adults. A moderate hike to listen and watch for timberdoodles (American woodcocks) performing their courtship display. Bring small flashlight, water and wear warm clothing and hiking boots. Reservations begin Feb. 22. 636-441-4554.
2360 Highway D, Weldon Spring, MO.
‘Passions from the Midwest’
Marbles Gallery exhibits ‘Passions From The Midwest: SJ Hammack and Larry Torno,’ through March 12. Opening For Final Look: Sunday afternoon, March 2 from 2:30-5 pm. Marbles Yoga Studio and Gallery. 1905 Park Avenue in Lafayette Square. Free and open to the public 314.791.6466 or marblesart.jane@hotmail.com or www.marblesyoga.com.
Lifehouse with Matt Nathanson, and Honey Money
March 13, 7pm. $20-$22. 618-274-6720. Pop’s, 1403 Mississippi Ave. Sauget, IL 62201.
Senior Dance
Affton White-Rodgers Community Center. March 14, 6:30-9pm. Steve Hall and the Echo Valley String Band will provide music and Deborah Hyland will teach the dance moves. Partner not required. Advanced registration is recommended. $5. 314-638-2100. 9801 Mackenzie, St. Louis.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown St. Louis, Saturday, March 15, 12 noon at Market and 18th Street. www.irishparade.org.parade.
Birth of Coffee
Missouri Botanical Garden. An exhibit of photographs by Daniel Lorenzetti and Linda Rice Lorenzetti of the worldwide coffee industry. Through March 16. 314-577-9400. 4344 Shaw Blvd.
World Eagle Day
World Bird Sanctuary. March 16, 10am-4pm. Celebrate eagles from around the world. Learn more about these majestic creatures and fun raptor facts with presentations throughout the day. Fun family activities. Bring your camera. Free. 636-225-4390. 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd., Valley Park.
Parenting 101- A Musical Guide to Raising Parents
Playhouse at West Port Plaza. A musical parody featuring 24 vignettes exploring the experiences of parenthood. 7:30pm Wednesday-Friday, 3pm and 7:30pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday through March 16. $42.50. 314-534-1111. 635 West Port Plaza, Maryland Heights.
Hibernians Saint Patrick's Day Parade
March 17, 12:30 pm., Dogtown St. Louis. Begins south of the Tamm Ave. overpass at Oakland Blvd. The route travels south on Tamm Ave, past historic St. James the Greater Catholic Church, and ends at Manchester Rd. Free.
St. Patrick’s Day Canoe Float at Castlewood State Park
Castlewood State Park. March 17, 8:30a.-4pm. St. Louis County Park Rangers will lead this 9-mile float of the Meramec River. Floaters will meet at the boat ramp at Castlewood State Park. Bring lunch, water and other items needed for this all day float. Canoes, paddles, life jackets will be provided. $30 per canoe. 636-227-4433.
1401 Kiefer Creek Road, Ballwin.
Shores & Deep Seas
The Young Artists outreach ministries present Shores & Deep Seas, an exhibition of abstract and contemporary seascapes (acrylic on canvas) in reflection of Jesus’ promise . . . “I will make you fishers of men.” This collection of student paintings will be displayed on Friday, March 21, 1pm-5pm, Indian Trails Branch County Public Library, 8400 Delport Dr. (off Midland) in Vinita Park. For more information: www.freewebs.com/theyoungartists/ or call 314-429-2369.
Celtic Woman
Fox Theatre. March 28 & 29, 8pm. $47.50-$67.50. 314-534-1111. 527 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis.
JOIN ‘TALE TRAVELERS’ IN EXPLORING THE SHAW NATURE RESERVE
Saturday, March 29 from 10am-2 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit (off I-44, exit #253). $3 adults, $2 seniors, free ages 12 & under and Missouri Botanical Garden members. 636-451-3512. www.shawnature.org
FREE SAPLINGS FOR ARBOR DAY AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
Arbor Day tree giveaway, Friday, April 4 beginning at 9am (while supplies last) at Kemper Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Included with Garden admission, $2-$8, or membership. www.mobot.org. 314-577-9440.
Antique Appraisal and Tea
To Benefit Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Sunday, April 6, 2-5 pm. Community of Christ Church, 833 N. Kirkwood Rd. Tea, coffee, light refreshments, desserts. $10 per person, includes one appraisal from Joan Kolmos. Attendance prizes. Reservations and info: 314-352-7342 or 314-832-9892.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN FAMILY ADVENTURE
Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden seasonal reopening activities, Saturday April 5, 10am to 3pm; open daily, Apr. 1-Oct. 31, 9am-5pm, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. $3 ages 3-12; adults included with Garden admission ($2-$8). www.mobot.org; (314) 577-9400, 1-800-642-8842 toll free.
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