Recap of the last weekend of February

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Saturday, February 28, 2009 was a busy, busy day. There was so much going on that day.

I made it to two events. I had a nice time at both.

Battle@Blu
The Blu City Spaces had a game theme open-house event. We met Kerry Robinson of the St. Louis Cardinals and played baseball on Wii (TM).

Read more and check out more photos at St. Louis Events Examiner:Recap of Battle at Blu.

Trivia Night-Garden Style
The Young Friends of the Garden hosted it's first Trivia Night and fundraiser. A special thank to everyone who came out and supported the Missouri Botanical Garden. We had a blast and I am really proud of the fact that our 2 tables took 7th and 8th place out of 19! It was a great time.

Check out more pictures from the event at St. Louis Events Examiner: Trivia Night - It's All the Rage.

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30th Annual Soulard Mardi Gras - A Blast!

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Saturday, February 22, 2009 was the 30th Annual Soulard Mardi Gras Celebration. It was a Blast! Were you a part of the fun?

Check out my recaps of the day- in words and pictures .

Mardi Gras is Party Gras!

Mardi Gras is Party Gras! Part Deux

Mardi Gras is Party Gras! Part Trois

Good times, indeed.

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February 2009 Events

Sun Feb 1
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Kim William Gordon Photography Exhibit
The Gallery at First Capital News
Street: 519 South Main Street
Saint Charles, MO
RSVP on Facebook

Thur Feb 5
7:00 pm
Missouri History Museum Community Cinema Presents Arusi Persian Wedding

Sat Feb 14
6 – 10 p.m.
Hearts On Fire Valentine’s Party
Third Degree Glass Factory
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.
Cash bar and a dessert bar.
5200 Delmar
For more info: http://www.stlglass.com/ or 314-367-4527.

Thu Feb 19
4:30 p.m.
Talk and Book Signing by the Honorable William L. Clay Sr.
UM-St. Louis Millennium Student Center
3rd Floor Century Rooms
This book signing will feature Clay's book The Jefferson Bank Confrontation: The Struggle for Civil Rights in St. Louis. In 1963, at the same time that Dr. King was leading the march on Washington to deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech, then Alderman Bill Clay ignited the modern civil rights struggle in St. Louis with the historic Jefferson Bank protests. That six-month struggle led to the integration of the bank and was the first major victory for African Americans struggling to gain equality in employment and public services in St. Louis. This book by Bill Clay is a provocative historical memoir that tells the untold true story of courage in the face of police intimidation, death threats and jail. It also chronicles the broad coalition of brave St. Louisans, both black and white, who came together in the struggle for justice and equality.
R.S.V.P. to 314-516-5789

Fri Feb 20
6 – 10 p.m.
Third Friday Open House
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.
FREE and family-friendly
See glassblowers blow glowing hot glass. Shop for glass gifts in the HotShop Gallery.
Exhibit features works in a variety of media.
Cash bar provided.
5200 Delmar
For more info: http://www.stlglass.com/ or 314-367-4527.

Sat Feb 21
all day and night
Soulard Mardi Gras

Sun Feb 22
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunch and Art
Urban Eats Cafe and Arts Collective
3301 Meramec (Dutchtown)
Enjoy delicious brunch sweets, savories and cocktails while partaking in art from Jeane Vogel. RSVP on Facebook

Tue Feb24
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Happy Hour with Musicians from the St. Louis Symphony
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Blvd
Clayton, MO
Come enjoy drinks and appetizers with members of the St. Louis Symphony. Get to know the people behind the instruments and others who have an interest in the arts of St. Louis.
RSVP on Facebook

Tue Feb 24
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Metropolis Wine Club - French Wines on Fat Tuesday in Grand Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters Headquarters Grand Lobby
501 N. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO
Admission – a bottle of French wine or some snack to share
RSVP on Facebook

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Tue Feb 24
7:30pm - 8:15pm
Lumiere Place Light Up the Night Parade
Mardi Gras in St. Louis-30th Annual Celebration
Downtown St. Louis
Broadway and Washington Ave, then south to Market Street
Saint Louis, MO

Wed Feb 25
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Society for Shane Cohn Fundraiser
Sage in Soulard
1031 Lynch
RSVP on Facebook

Thu Feb 26
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Girls Night Out

Premium Lounge
4199 Manchester Road (The Grove)
St. Louis, MO 63110

Free

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Thursday, February 26, 2009
6:00pm

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, St. Louis Alumni Grown & Sexy Happy Hour
The Kappa Kastle
500 Vandeventer Ave.
RSVP on Facebook

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Fri Feb 27
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Omega Happy Hour!
Presented by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. -Upsilon Omega Chapter (St. Louis, Mo.)
Omega Center
Goodfellow Blvd and Natural Bridge
North Saint Louis, MO
RSVP on Facebook

Sat Feb 28
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Battle@Blu

Presented by The Raymond Experience
Join Erik Johnson and Josh Brown for a Wii Gaming Tournament and experience Blu condominiums
Blu CitySpaces Condominiums
210 N. 17th Street
Downtown Saint Louis, MO
Free
Registration required, RSVP at http://www.kfns.com/

Sat Feb28
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden Trivia Night
The Ridgway CenterDoors open at 6, trivia starts at 7:00
$200 for a table of 10. Join my group!
Fundraiser for all of Garden’s Education, Conservation & Research Efforts and celebration of 150 years!
RSVP on Facebook

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Sat Feb 28
10:00pm – 1:10 am
Live Vibes featuring Mario Pascal and the Roots Fuzion Band
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
3210 South Grand
Saint Louis, MO
RSVP on Facebook

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On-Going Events

Now - March 1, 2009
George Washington Carver Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $10; Seniors/Students: $ 8; Children (6-12): $6; Free on Tuesdays
Hurry! Before time runs out.

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

Schlafly ALEympics
Schlafly, Mardi Gras St. Louis, and local bars and restaurants will host several feats of strength and agility - Coaster Tossing, Doubloons (a Mardi Gras-themed version of quarters) and Cup Stacking. The fun begins on January 8th and will continue for seven Thursdays leading up to the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 21st. After the parade, the Aleympic Finals will be held in Soulard to crown the Schlafly Aleympians! Gold medal winners in each “sport” will receive a year’s supply of Schlafly Beer.

Thursdays until February 19Various locationsLocations for weekly events posted here.

St. Louis Events Examiner: Wine & Art are like a blissfully happy couple, in love

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What's going on tonight?
Grape Arts, of Course

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St. Louis Events Examiner: Only 12 days left to see the George Washington Carver Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum

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St. Louis Events Examiner: Only 12 days left to see the George Washington Carver Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum

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The George Washington Carver Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum

I finally had the chance to check out the Washington Carver Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum.


This very same exhibit was in Chicago at the Field Museum last summer. I really wanted to see this exhibit, but I missed it. I was either in Chicago before the exhibit or after it had left. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I noticed a banner announcing the exhibits arrival while I was enjoying one of the last Twilight Tuesdays concerts of the 2008 season. The George Washington Carver exhibit was soon coming to my town! How lucky I felt.



And lucky I was to see and experience this exhibit. The graphics, artifacts, and pictures all come together to narrate the biography of a great American Innovator and Missouri Native. I did not opt for the audio tour, but you can. The displays and few audio are perfectly support one another. And the exhibit is not too long, so you shouldn't get too tired. Carver's story is amazing and worth sharing with others. Check out my thoughts about the exhibit here.

From slave, to orphan, to school boy working a number of jobs to college professor and Green Innovator.



You only have a few more weeks to see this exhibit for yourself. After This Monday, March 1, 2009, the exhibit is traveling. It will be in Dallas, Texas, next.

January Events – Recap in Pictures

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Thursday, January 8, The Missouri History Museum presented another fabulous installment of the Community Cinema Series. This time is was a screening of the documentary of Tulia, Texas. The heart-wrenching account of a town dealing with a drug crisis and a possible tainted drug enforcement officer dropped our jaws. The Panel Discussion following the screening was equally captivating. Panelists include Redditt Hudson of the ACLU and Linda Trest, reporter with the Gasconade County Republican.

Later, the audience was invited to hang out at The Royale and enjoy some specials and conversation.

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I didn’t attend the St. Louis Inaugural festivities because I was out-of-town, but Suite STL held it down. But her review of the City’s Gala was *ahem* not very flattering.

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Saturday, January 24 was a grand evening at the Chase Plaze Hotel.
Earlier that day Schnuck’s sponsored the St. Louis Food and Wine Experience.
I was just pulling back into town so I wasn’t able to make it, but I heard it was blast. Check out Metromix’s pics. In fact, I met some random woman at Bar Louie who OBVIOUSLY had a great time. But I did make it over to Café Eau to hear Griffin & the Gargoyles. Had a great time and as always – ended up on stage.

January 2009 Events

Wed Jan 7
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mayor Slay’s Big Read Brown Bag Lunch
Book Club Style Discussion of the Classic To Kill a Mockingbird
St. Louis City Hall Rotunda
The Big Read is a national program designed to encourage literary reading by helping communities come together to read and discuss a single book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee


Wed Jan 7 – Fri Jan 16
Student Matinees Metro Theater Company's adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Edison Theatre on Washington University’s campus

Thu Jan 8
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mercy Information Services Division Job Fair
Sunset Hills Conference Center
3637 South Geyer Rd
MISD is reaching out to displaced IT employees from St. Louis-based companies (Anheuser Busch, Enterprise, etc.) If you have friends in the IT industry, please make them aware of this event. You may use Katrina Kerr as a referral.

Thu Jan 8
7 PM
Favorite Author Series @ Florissant Branch Library Featuring Congressman William "Lacy" Clay
Congressman Clay was a leader of a major victory for civil rights in St. Louis when he took on Jefferson Bank in 1963.
Florissant Valley Branch Library
195 New Florissant Road
You can get more info at http://leftbank.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp;jsessionid=abcQCxOLoL7--h6rsON6r?s=storeevents&eventId=394208.

Fri Jan 9
7:00 pm – midnight
Fresh Paint Urban Art Exhibition
FORT GONDO COMPOUND FOR THE ARTS
3151 CHEROKEE ST.

Fri Jan 9 – Sun Jan 11
Metro Theater Company's adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Edison Theatre on Washington University’s campus

Fri Jan 16
6 – 10 p.m.
Third Friday Open House @ the Third Degree Glass Factory
FREE & Family-friendly
Free fiery entertainment will warm you up! Glassblowers play with fire to make glowing gobs go to glass glorious.
Folknbluesgrass Band revs up at 8 p.m. for a hot night of unique folk, blues, and bluegrass with Brian Curran, one of St. Louis’ best fingerpickin’ and slide guitarists.
Third Degree East Gallery presents The Road, photographs by Greg Barth and Generations: Father and Son in Glass by Terry and Gabe Bloodworth.
Cash bar provided.
Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar, smack dab between University City’s Loop and the Central West End. For more info: http://www.stlglass.com/ or 314-367-4527. Play with fire!

Fri Jan 16 – Sun Jan 18
Metro Theater Company's adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Edison Theatre on Washington University’s campus

Sat Jan 17
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Human Nature His/Hers Opening Reception
Art St. Louis Gallery
555 Washington
Downtown St. Louis
RSVP on Facebook

Sun Jan 18
11 am - 4 pm
Buffet and Benefit for Stray Rescue
Just John's
4114 Manchester Ave
A breakfast buffet and taco bar will be served from 11-1pm.
Followed by MC Dieta Pepsi will host rounds of Bingo for your entertainment with prizes for the winners. If you don't know Dieta Pepsi, then you ain't St. Louis. Get down and check her out, one of the best local comediennes.
A silent auction, 50/50 raffle, jello shots and more are planned for our benefit.
Stray Rescue will get 10% of the bar tab, 50% of the food buffet, the $1 fee for each bingo card and the raffle proceeds.
Well socialized dogs are welcomed.
Just John's is a great bar. Your hostesses (P.H. and DNL) were just walking down the street and just walked in one day --- great place!

A few more volunteers are needed also needed
Any questions or to volunteer email Kelly at http://us.mc544.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kelly_strayrescue@charter.net .

Tuesday, January 20th
5:30 -9:00 PM
Fire & Ice Party!
Presented by Fuel for the City and River City Professionals
The Stable
1821 CherokeeSaint Louis, MO 63118

Wed Jan 21
5:30-7:00 PM
YNPN-Saint Louis Launch Party
Llewellyn’s in Soulard
1732 9th Street
Fun, food, drinks, networking
And an opportunity to become one of the first members of YNPN-Saint Louis!
For more information please contact us at ynpnstl@gmail.com

Thu Jan 22
7 pm
Special Screening of Off the Record, A Documentary about Gangs, Crime, and Hardships of St. Louis, produced, directed and Narrated by Larry Bastian.
Missouri History Museum
Lee Auditorium
Free
See the Trailer here.
Fri Jan 23
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Opening Night @ the Contemporary Art Museum
Grab family and friends and join the Contemporary in the excitement of the Opening Night of Gedi Sibony: My Arms Are Tied Behind My Other Arms and Bruce Nauman: Dead Shot Dan. Free admission, cash bar, complimentary valet
The Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis
3750 Washington
RSVP on Facebook



Sat Jan 24
9:00 pm -1:00 am
Griffin & the Gargoyles
Cafe Eau in the Chase Park Plaza

Sat Jan 24
Habitat for Humanity Trivia Night
IBEW Electrical Workers Union Hall
For a printer friendly version of the Trivia Night registration form, Click Here.
To register online now, Click Here.


Tue Jan 27
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Smoke-Free St.Louis Fundraiser & Happy Hour
The Royale
3132 S Kingshighway (near Arsenal)
$10 Donation and Free Appetizers, Door Prizes
Promote smoke-free public places,bars and restaurants!
RSVP on Facebook





Wed Jan 28
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Twilight, Tapas, and Tango! - A Fuel Fundraiser
Modesto
5257 Shaw Avenue (63110)
Cover: $15 - includes complimentary Sangria, cold bottled beer, and tasty tapas.
Proceeds benefit Fuel for the City.
We can swing that. Fuel hardly ever asks for money and they give us so much...great times, networking with great people, yummy appetizers, and banging after-parties following volunteer gigs. Gotta keep it going!
RSVP to kelllybutler@fuelforthecity.org or on Facebook

Fri Jan 30
6 pm
The Last Poets perform Live at UM-St. Louis
Advance Tix: $15; At the door: $20; UMSL ID: $10
JCPenney Auditorium, UMSL North Campus
Hosted by Selena J of Majic 104.9 and DJ Enoch is Real
Nappy Hour Reception with DJ Needles and Black Spade

Sat Jan 31

10 pm - until

Live Vibes @ Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant - featuring Mario Pascal

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant

3210 S. Grand

RSVP on Facebook

Enjoy some great reggae-soul live music and delicious Ethiopian dishes! End your month right - soul music, soul food.

^^^ 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

Deconstruction Volunteers Needed for project with Missouri Botanical Garden
The Habitat ReStore has a major Deconstruction project coming up in the month of January and we need your help! We will be deconstructing a house at 9701 Litzsinger in Ladue from
9AM-3PM on the dates listed below:
Tuesday, January 6th
Wednesday, January 7th
Thursday, January 8th
Friday, January 9th
Saturday, January 10th
Tuesday, January 13th
Wednesday, January 14th
Thursday, January 15th
Friday, January 16th
Saturday, January 17th
Thursday, January 29th
Friday, January 30th
Saturday, January 31st

Schlafly ALEympics

Schlafly, Mardi Gras St. Louis, and local bars and restaurants will host several feats of strength and agility - Coaster Tossing, Doubloons (a Mardi Gras-themed version of quarters) and Cup Stacking. The fun begins on January 8th and will continue for seven Thursdays leading up to the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 21st. After the parade, the Aleympic Finals will be held in Soulard to crown the Schlafly Aleympians! Gold medal winners in each “sport” will receive a year’s supply of Schlafly Beer.
Thursdays January 8 - February 19
Various locations
Locations for weekly events posted here.

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

STL New Year's Eve 2008

Fete Member Rebecca Rodgers recommends some great activities for News Year’s Eve. She shared them in an article in the St. Louis American.
Here are a few suggestions for STL NYE 2008: Most wonderful time of the year.
Enjoy & Happy Holidays!

Before making those 2009 New Year's resolutions, consider these options to make 2008 an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration in St. Louis.

Praise Explosion

Consider a non-traditional watch experience at Shalom Church (City of Peace) at the Lindbergh Campus, beginning at 10:00 p.m. on December 31st. Call 314.653.2300 for more information.

Family fun

Why not kick things off early with a "Noon Year's Eve" celebration at Saint Louis Science Center's The EXPLORADOME with Radio Disney AM 1260. This affair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., features music, games, prizes and n of course n noise-makers! Log onto: www.slsc.org for more details.

Then, keep the party going with the ultimate family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year's Eve party at "First Night® St. Louis 2009: Kaleidoscope." Ring in the new at the Grand Center arts and entertainment district from 5:30 p.m. n midnight. The first batch of fireworks launch at 9 p.m., and the Grand Fireworks will wrap up the night n and the year n at midnight. Visit www.firstnightstl.org for information.

While in Grand Center, stop in and take pleasure in the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra New Year's Eve Concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call (314) 534-1700 or (314) 534-1111, or view www.slso.org.

Or rock in the New Year at The New Year's Eve celebration at the Hard Rock Café St. Louis. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. The full dinner menu is available until 11 p.m. and the bar stays open 'til 1 a.m. Call 314-621-7625 for details.

Laughter

Get your laugh on at STL's House of Comedy. The two shows include: an open bar, hilarious comedy show, six gut busting comics, and a Champagne Toast and an after Party with The Later Show. For a list of acts, go to: http://www.stlhouseofcomedy.com/home.htm.

Virtual Connection

Log onto to: www.foxy955.net, www.hot1041stl.com, and www.stlamerican.comfor your virtual connections to additional events and parties going on during New Year's Eve. Couples and Groups Get an early jump on the evening with dinner cruises aboard the Gateway Arch Riverboats. Reservations are required, call 877-982-1410 for information, or book online at www.gatewayarch.com.

Holiday Inn Select n Downtown features Majic 104.9's radio personality Sylvester the Cat & Live Jazz Band starting at 8 p.m. There's an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, a prime rib buffet, champagne at midnight, free party hats, noisemakers and free parking. Call Donnell to make your party reservations at 314-521-3599, and call 1-800-HOLIDAY to make hotel room reservations. Log onto: www.kmjm.com and www.100.3thebeat.com for additional suggestions.

Afterwards, get your basement bash on at The Lower Lounge at Mike Shannon's (www.shannonsteak.com, 314.421.1540.) For additional ideas on how to wrap up '08, go to: http://www.stlnye.com/. Or, head over to Westport Plaza and ring in the New Year with free fireworks and free carriage rides.

What Would You Pay for Such a Fabulous Time in St. Louis? Week 3 Recap

Go Directly to the December 2008 or Winter 2009 Calendar.

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Sunday, Dec 14 - Attended the Lafayette Square Holiday Parlour Tour.

Cost: $0

We toured twelve beautiful historical homes in the Lafayette Park neighborhood. If you love history or architecture or housing design, then you would love house tours, this one especially. Later, we enjoyed a fabulous banquet of food and wine. See the special label for the Lafayette Square House Tour by Chaumette Winery of Ste. Genevieve, MO.Now this house tour cost $20 person. How did we enjoy all of this culture and fun for free? We volunteered with Fuel for the City to serve as docents for the tour. Fuel for the City is this city's most vivacious all-volunteer organization. Network, socialize, and serve. And membership is free. Join now.

At the Post-event banquet.

Some home owners dressed in period clothing.

Tuesday, Dec 16 - An elegant evening of Classical Music with a String Quartet of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Soprano Marliss Hudson.

Visit this link to read the recap and check out the photos.

Cost: $0

It was a full house of music lovers. Later there was wine and cheese. Tower Grove Park Piper Palm House hosts weekly free music concerts all the time. See you at one soon.

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Thursday, Dec 18 - A Night to Remember at the New Roberts Brother Hotel

Cost: $0

Visit this link to read the recap and check out the photos.

The Holiday party was spectacular and food and wine and cocktails poured. A truly beautiful evening complete with some elbow rubbing with local celebrities and policy-makers.

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Saturday, Dec 20 - A Reggae-licious night with Mario Pascal and Roots Fusion at Meskereem Ethiopian Restaurant

Cost: $5

Live music is always good and I love their style - a reggae, Afro-caribbean, R&B fusion. Reminded me of Stevie Wonder, Doobie Brothers, and India.Arie all stewed together in a delicious spicy peanut butter soup. Umm-umm good. It really took me back to my youth. On my BioDad side of the family - he and my uncle performed music like this at the family house. Acoustic & bass guitars jamming, saxophones blowing, African dancing, and lots of love fatigue-clad happy-nappy dredlocked peoples. It was great. Check Mario Pascal & Roots Fusion out and download some free tunes. Also enjoying the show were songstresses COCOSOUL and Marlisa Hudson and photographer Lance O Thurman on their evenings off.

The Band: Mario Pascal and Roots Fusion

Mario Pascal

Group shot with Marlissa Hudson, CoCo Soul and Lance O. Thurman

Having a truly great week, Hanging out with Great People, and Blogging all About it - Priceless!