Winter 2009 Events

JANUARY 2009

The Big Read Activities - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Big Read is a national program designed to encourage literary reading by helping communities come together to read and discuss a single book.
FEBRUARY 2009

February 14. Hearts On Fire Valentine’s Party, 6 – 10 p.m. FREE Out with your sweetie and looking for an out-of-the-ordinary romantic adventure? Passion is like glass – beautiful, timeless, and hot. Come to Third Degree Glass Factory for Hearts On Fire Valentine’s Party. Unlock your romantic genius and together create a Token of Affection glass tile. Only $20 or FREE if you dine at a St. Louis Originals Restaurant on February 14 before you come by and bring both the receipt and postcard coupon. Limited offer. See master artists, flown in for Third Degree’s Midwest Glass Experience, work with torches. Be curious and discover beads, bugs, and sculptures made by masters and priced to sell. Cash bar and a dessert bar. Sweet.

February 20, Third Friday Open House, 6 – 10 p.m., F REEFeeling the love? Stop by Third Friday! Nothing like free fiery entertainment to get your hearts pounding. See glassblowers blow glowing hot glass. Shop for glass gifts in the HotShop Gallery. Make a Token of Affection glass tile keepsake. Only $20. At 8 p.m. it’s lonesome harmonies and hard-driving bluegrass by the Local Gents. Third Degree East Gallery presents St. Louis University Department of Fine and Performing Arts: Selected Faculty Artwork. Exhibit features works in a variety of media. Third Fridays are free and family-friendly. Cash bar provided. Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar, smack dab between University City’s Loop and the Central West End. For more info: www.stlglass.com or 314-367-4527. Play with fire!

Saturday, February 28, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden Trivia Night
The Ridgway Center
Doors open at 6, trivia starts at 7:00

On-going Events

November 29, 2008 - March 1, 2009
George Washington Carver Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $10; Seniors/Students: $ 8; Children (6-12): $6; Free on Tuesdays

November 2, 2008 - November 8, 2009
Katherine Dunham: Beyond the Dance Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $7; Seniors/Students: $5; Children (6-12): $3; Free on Tuesdays

Free Sushi Wednesdays
5pm
Drunken Fish Happy Hour
Buy 1 drink and get free sushi. Arrive early

Breakfast and a Movie at the St. Louis Science Center
Get a group of 10 or more together and host your own movie party. Time and movie title arranged by you and full hot breakfast provided by the Science Center.
Weekdays only. A great holiday party idea.
Cost: $13 per person