April 2008 Events

Wed April 9
7 pm
Authors @ Your Library Presents Keisha Ervin
She will discuss her new book, Torn.
Carpenter Branch Library
3309 S Grand

Sat April 12
2 pm
Authors @ Your Library Presents Eric Jerome Dickey
He will discuss and sign his newest book, Pleasure.
Carpenter Branch Library
3309 S Grand

Fri April 18
Dinoroarus Exhibit Opens
All day
St. Louis Zoo

Sun April 20
St. Louis Earth Day Festival at Forest Park
Earth Day: Party for the Planet family activities at the Zoo.
For information, call (314) 781-0900

Thu April 24
Dining Out For Life
Various restaraunts will donate 25% or more of your bill's proceeds to St. Louis Effort for Aids.

Thu April 24
6:30 pm
MO Words: The Power of Words
Missouri History Museum

Thu April 24
9pm
ALIVE 5th Anniversary Party
HOME Night Club at AmeriStar Casino
St. Charles, MO

Sat April 26
10 am - 4 pm
Wings of Spring - 3rd Annual Confluence Birding Festival
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
West Alton, MO - Hwy 67 near Alton, Illinois
Daily Activities include Live Bird Displays (Owls, Ravens, Hawks, Pelicans, & More), Kayak Trips, Bird Cruise, and Live Entertainment

Sun April 27
1 - 5 pm
Grand Opening & Open House of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
1864 Little Brennan Road
High Ridge, MO (South of I-44 & 270, off of South Gravois)
Walk through of the facility and visit the 'patients' - raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, opossums, and a baby fox.
636 677-3670

Sun April 27
Celebrate St. Louis /Live on the Levee Trivia Night
Jive & Wail Piano Bar
7376 Manchester Road
Volunteer! Shifts: 3:30 - 7:30 PM (5 volunteers needed) & 4:00 - 8:00 PM (10-15 volunteers needed)
Organizers of Celebrate St. Louis/Live on the Levee are seeking volunteers to help with tallying score sheets and monitoring the silent auction at their trivia night fundraiser. There will be live music, 50/50 raffles, silent auction, drinks, food & more! If you are interested in volunteering, contact us at: volunteer@fuelforthecity.org.

Sun April 27
Niki Exhbit Opens
Missouri Botanical Gardens

Tue April 29
Twilight Tuesdays Begins!
The Bosman Twins
Identical twins Dwayne and Dwight Bosman bring their "rough and raw" style of jazz to Twilight Tuesdays.
Front Lawn of the Missouri History Museum

Tue April 29
6:00 -9:00 pm
Old Bags Event
The Living World at the St. Louis Zoo
Charitable Event benefiting the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition. For more information, please visit http://www.marketvolt.com/custapp/cc.aspx?CM=54045019&X=3189083&MailingID=40281&LS=184.

Wed April 30
7 - 8 pm
NPR News & Notes will feature fellow St. Louis Blogger The Black Snob
KWMU FM 90.7 Tune in

Ongoing - All Month

Fairy Tale Exhibit featuring illustrations of famous characters, styles.
Schlafly Branch Library
225 N Euclid

Chuck Close at Shearburn Gallery

April 4- May 10

Dinoroarus Exhibit at the St. Louis Zoo

Open April 18 through September 1, 2008

Step back in time to see roaring, spitting, moving dinosaurs in this one-of-a-kind walk-through exhibit. Admission is $1.50 for Zoo Friends members and $3 for non-members. Children under two are free.

Threads of History - A major Exhiit of early American Quilts at the St. Louis Art Museum

Open now through May 26, 2008

Cost: $6 adults, $5 students & seniors, $4 children 6-12, free under 6.

Niki Exhibit - Colorful, Playful Mosaic Sculptures by Niki De Saint Phalle at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Open April 27 - October 31, 2008

2008 Fête Society Theme: Activing Living. Active Learning

St. Louis, Missouri is the best place to be in the Spring and Summer. There is so much to do, see, experience, and enjoy!

This year's theme was inspired by yesterday's race and my receipt of many upcoming events calendars from the Zoo, the Library, Trailnet and my Missouri Conservationist Magazine. I like having subscriptions (print and/or electronic) to these many different organizations. I know what's going on. So I enourage everyone to get hooked in too. I'll be posting from these calendars. So no excuses. Get outside. Get your family moving and learning. Time at the Botanical Garden or free concert/movie at one of the local parks is perfect way to connect with your friends and family and no break your wallet.

Make this year a fantastic year!

St. Louis Marathon - Get Fit Fête!

26.2 miles - that's a Marathon!

Two of Fête's fittest participated in today's Spirit of St. Louis Marathon. I was standing in the median in Soulard near the Brewery and all one could see was a "sea" of bodies. I was beginning to fear I overlooked our friends when I spotted the first, then the second -- and still running in their desired pace group.

Quiet as it is kept, TE was walking until he saw me with camera in hand. PH waved happily but was rather consumed with the Itunes. Woo --hooo! No small feat. I figured if they could run 13.1 miles, I could walk the ~2 miles down to cheer them on.

The Marathon itself is something to behold. I took a crack it once 2 years ago. (Walking of course.) It's no punk. I only did half of the half marathon....

But a Marathon is People, lots of people. Observing it near the race loop in Soulard (near AB Brewery) was great. I stood in the median and got to see the everyone pass by twice. The 2 leaders just zoomed by. There was this one older guy who had an awkward neck posture while running. But he floated, literally. He had absolutely no bounce or shock on this feet. Most runners were 30 and 40 somethings - from the look, but people of all ages, young and old were there. All shapes, too. There were 2 wheel chair runners and one woman running with her friend who had no arms or legs. Hell, I felt shame. If this woman with no arms or legs could run the marathon, all of us should commit to a more active and healthy life style this spring.

What's more is the aftermath. Thousands of people are passing by. Running. Jogging, Walking. Several stop to stretch out calves and hamstrings. You tell by the agony in many of their faces that their knees or hips or feet or shins are killing them Yet, they continue. There are refreshement stops along the way. And people are drinking and dropping cups and protein bar wrappers. There are piles of trash and the volunteer staff cleans it up as soon as all of the walkers have passed.

There are port-a-potties for them to use, so they have to step of the race to use it. Then they continue.

The best part is piles of descarded clothing...and good stuff too.

I even scored myself a pair of great gloves!

Spring 2008

MARCH

Sun March 30
2 p.m.
Scott Joplin House
"St. Louis Black Women's Social Organizations-1890-1910"
Karla Frye, Ph.D., Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will explore the power that the black women's social organizations yielded in directing the moral and cultural St. Louis conscience. Thomasina Clark will perform songs from the era.
2658A Delmar
St. Louis City 63103

February 2008 Events

Black History Month Guest Authors & Speakers
Sunday, Feb 10
Authors @ Your Library presents: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Central Library
1301 Olive
Downtown St. Louis
2:00PM - 4:00PM
The St. Louis Public Library invites you to join us in Central Library's Great Hall as we celebrate Black History Month 2008 with renowned Harvard Professor, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., as our keynote speaker. Throughout his life Dr. Gates has struggled to overcome the psychological effects of racism. He is a passionate supporter of a multicultural approach towards education and he is considered one of the most powerful academic voices in America. The charismatic Harvard Professor is recognized for his extensive research of African American history and literature and for developing and expanding the African American study program at Harvard University. Left Bank Books will provide his books for booksigning. The first African American to earn a Ph.D. at Cambridge University in England, Dr. Gates has dedicated his career to bringing African American culture to the public. He has written and produced some of the most comprehensive African American reference materials in the country. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the Dean of the Department of African and African American studies at Harvard University.

Monday, Feb 11
Big Brothers Big Sisters Speakers Series presents: Michael Eric Dyson
Busch Student Center
St. Louis University

Black History Month Events

The St. Louis Public Library is hosting guite a few events for Black History Month. Check it out: For Kids & Teens

St. Louis County Library also has a whole host events for the entire month. Check it out here.

Carver Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden (family)
Saturday-Monday, February 16 through 18
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A three-day weekend of family fun with a focus on George Washington Carver, one of America's great scientists and educators.

Activities include:
Story-telling with KMOV-TV anchor Vickie Newton. Saturday, 11 a.m.
“The ABC’s of George Washington Carver,” where children may ask questions of this famous man. Sunday and Monday at 11 a.m.
“Listening to the Still Small Voice,” an award-winning one-man live performance about Carver’s life. Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Throughout the weekend:
Visit the “Jesup Wagon,” Carver’s movable school where kids are invited to explore and experiment in Carver’s footsteps.
Ride the free shuttle to the Carver Garden (weather permitting).
Eat Carver-inspired sweet potato and peanut dishes, available for purchase in Sassafras.
Activities are included with Garden admission.
Visit us online for more information.

GenNext Service Opportunities
Saturday, February 16

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
7609 Watson Rd.
Webster Groves, MO
Volunteers will visit with residents from Our Lady of Perpetual Health assisted living center. Volunteers will also serve lunch and refreshments.
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services provides home health services and housing for the elderly.
A thank-you event will immediately follow at CJ Muggs in Webster Groves

Edgewood Children's Center
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
330 N. Gore
Webster Groves, MO
Volunteers will do arts and crafts with the kids, make Valentines together and play board games. If the weather is nice, volunteers can also play outdoor games.
Edgewood Children's Center provides services for children with severe emotional, behavioral and communication disorders, particularly those with autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
9374 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO
Help this agency prepare for an upcoming special event and other projects around the office.
Alzheimer's Association provides services and support to individuals affected by Alzheimer's and their families and care partners.

United Way's GenNext program invites people in their twenties and thirties to strengthen the St. Louis community by participating in meaningful volunteer opportunites, learning from influential leaders and networking with a diverse group of peers. GenNext is a great way for young professionals to get involved in the community while advancing their careers.


Missouri Botanical Garden’s Young Friends Coffee Evening
Wednesday, Feb 27
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Missouri Botanical Garden - Ridgway Center
Join the Missouri Botanical Garden ’s Young Friends for an evening of coffee tasting, a cupping demonstration, The Birth of Coffee photo exhibition, and the Storybook Classics orchid show, where over 800 winter-blooming orchids are displayed in an indoor paradise.The event is free but reservations are required by calling (314) 577-9432.
For more information, visit http://www.mobot.org/.

Winter 2008 Events

Delta Dental Winter Zoo 2008 (family)
Enjoy family fun activities and entertainment indoors at the Zoo.
Noon -4
Admission is free.
Sunday, Jan 13
Sunday, Jan 20: A special Disney Production will be featured.
Sunday, Jan 27
Sunday, Feb 3: A special Disney Production will be featured and Mardi Gras Celebration.



Eagle Days (family)
See our nation's symbol, the Bald Eagle. Missouri is home to the largest over-wintering population of these magnificent raptors in the Lower 48.
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge at Riverview & I-270. Dress for cold weather.
Saturday, Jan 19 : all day
Sunday, Jan 20 : all day


Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Service Project (family)
10-noon
Monday, Jan 21
The Public is invited to come out and help make a difference in honor of a man who made a difference.

Missouri Botanical Garden’s Young Friends Coffee Evening
Wednesday, Feb 27
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Missouri Botanical Garden - Ridgway Center
Join the Missouri Botanical Garden ’s Young Friends for an evening of coffee tasting, a cupping demonstration, The Birth of Coffee photo exhibition, and the Storybook Classics orchid show, where over 800 winter-blooming orchids are displayed in an indoor paradise.
The event is free but reservations are required by calling (314) 577-9432.
For more information, visit http://www.mobot.org/.

July 2007 Events

Tuesday, July 3, 2007
9:00 pm
Alton Fireworks Festival
Alton River Front Park

This annual fireworks festival is presented by the Alton Exposition Commission.

Includes great food, merchandise vendors, entertainment, carnival rides and fireworks. Free and open to the public.

Friday, July 6th - Tuesday, July 31

9am - 5 pm

River Raptors: Spectacular Views of the Mississippi River Art Exhibit

National Great Rivers Museum

Come to the museum for a wonderful exhibit that helps connect communities back to the river. Free and open to the public.

Sunday, July 8

River Wildlife and Ecology

National Great Rivers Museum

This program presented by the St. Louis Zoo includes a power point, live animal presentation and hands-on activities all related to the ecology and wildlife of the Mississippi River.

Thursday, July 19

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Happy Feet the Movie, opening by St. Louis Artworks Young Upstarts

St. Louis Place ParkOld North St. Louis

Apart of Whitaker Urban Evenings Series

Saturday, July 21

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CommUNITY Days at Fairground Park - Games in the Park
(Youth tennis demonstration will begin at 9 a.m.)
Free

Saturday, July 21
Post-Microfest Bus Bash
Bus tour of local Microbreweries
COST: $50

Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25
10 am
Count on It! Math Workshop
National Great Rivers Museum
Did you know a pelican's wings are wider than you are tall? Learn more about nature, the river, and the dam with number and logic.
Open to children 8-10 years old. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Pre-register by calling 618-462-6979.
Free and open to the public.

July 15, 2007
2:00 pm
Creatures of Myth and Legend Program
National Great Rivers Museum
This program separates fact from fiction about those animals that make you squirm. Discover the truth with our World Bird Sanctuary Naturalists and the live creepy creatures that star in this exciting program.
Free and open to the public.

July 22, 2007
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Summerdays River Travelfest
National Great Rivers Museum
Alton, Illinois
The National Great Rivers Museum will host the Summerdays River Travelfest. Get a first hand look at radio controlled tugboats, submarines, ships, and sailboats. Bring your model boat and let the craftsmen from the St. Louis Model Boat Club show you the skilled intricacies, details and secrets of model boat building.Free and open to the public of all ages.

Wednesday, July 25
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Jammin' at the Zoo
The Young Zoo Friends host a wild summer party in the center of the Zoo with live music and wine tastings. No reservations are needed. Ages 21 and up only.
COST: Free for Zoo Friends members; $10 for the general public.
For more information and advance tickets, call (314)768-5440.


Ongoing
Page Turners: Adult Reading Club Sponsored by the St. Louis City Public Library.
All summer through August 11th
Read and become eligible to win prizes including tickets to a cardinals game and a laptop computer.

Chapungu: Nature, Man, and Myth

An extraordinary collection of stone sculptures by the Shona people of Zimbabwe, Africa.Runs through October 31, 2007

Admision to the sculture exhibit is free with paid MOBot Garden Admission

Perhaps we can arrange a visit to the sculptures on a Whitaker Festival night.

Admission to the Garden is free after 5 pm on Wednesdays during the Whitaker Jazz Festival. We could even include a visit to the George Washington Carver Garden

Later this summer

CommUNITY Days at Fairground Park
Back-to-School in the Park
Saturday, August 18
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free


Page Turners: Adult Reading Club Sponsored by the St. Louis City Public Library.
All summer through August 11th
Read and become eligible to win prizes including tickets to a cardinals game and a laptop computer.

Chapungu: Nature, Man, and Myth
An extraordinary collection of stone sculptures by the Shona people of Zimbabwe, Africa.
Runs through October 31, 2007
Admision to the sculture exhibit is free with paid MOBot Garden Admission http://www.mobot.org/chapungu/default.asp
Perhaps we can arrange a visit to the sculptures on a Whitaker Festival night. Admission to the Grden is free after 5 pm on Wednesdays during the Whitaker Jazz Festival. We could even include a visit to the George Washington Carver Garden

2007 Festival of Nations InformationA Celebration of Diversity in St. Louis
Saturday, August 25 -10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, August 26 - 10 am to 6 pm
http://www.iistl.org/events/festival.asp

August 5, 2007
2:00 pm
Wild Women of the West
National Great Rivers Museum
Alton, Illinois
Here’s your family’s opportunity for some summer fun, wild western style. This program, performed by Edwardsville native, Karen Stoeber, is a real hootenanny. Check out the unique clothing and lifestyle of pioneer women such as Clamity Jane, Belle Starr, and Anne Oakley.
Free and open to the public of all ages.

August 12, 2007
2:00 pm
River Wildlife and Ecology
National Great Rivers Museum
Alton, Illinois
The National Great Rivers Museum will host River Wildlife and Ecology. This program presented by the St. Louis Zoo includes a PowerPoint, live animal presentation and hands-on activities all related to the ecology and wildlife of the Mississippi River.
Free

Thursday, August 16
8 am - 5 pm
Get Motivated Business Seminar
Scottrade Center - Featuring General Colin Powell (US Army, Retired) and Former Secretary of State
Premier Seating (at the top of the center in the upper level seating area)
$4.95 individual or $49.95 unlimited number
Executive Seating (probably second level she was not sure)
$39.95 individual or $199 for 10 seats
VIP seating (rows 21 and back on the floor near the stage)
$59.95 individual or $499 for 10 seats
Platinum (rows 1 – 20 on the floor by the stage)
$89.95 individual or $699 for 10

St. Louis Summer Concerts - Free!

Spring has Sprung...and in St. Louis Spring is just a two-day flirt. It's summertime in this city. Let's enjoy it with lots of Free summer concerts! Click on the links for more info.

Twilight Tuesdays at the Missouri History Museum
May 1 - Denise Thimes (jazz, traditional standards)
May 8 - Soulard Blues Band
May 15 - Tim Cunningham (jazz saxophonist)
May 22 - Javier Mendoza
May 29 - Coco Soul
June 5 - Honeyvox
June 12 - Arvell and Company (tribute to Earth Wind and Fire)
June 19 - Motown Revue

Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series at the St. Louis Zoo
May 25 - Ralph Butler (R&B)
June 1 - Gargoyle Reign (Pop / Rock)
June 8 - Bored of Education (Pop / Rock)
June 15 - No concert (ZOOFARI)
June 22 - Mo and Dawn (Jazz)
June 29 - Blake Travis of Dangerous Kitchen (Rock / Blues)
July 6 - Gumbohead (Zydeco)
July 13 - Might Big Band (Blues / R&B)
July 20 - Boogie Chyld (Funk)
July 27 - Charles Glenn (Vocal / Jazz)
August 3 - Javier Mendoza (Rock)
August 10 - Clave Sol (Caribbean / Jazz)
August 17 - Arvell and Co. (Motown / R&B)
August 24 - My Friend Mike (Pop / Rock)
August 31 - Kim Massie (Blues)

Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Wednesdays)
June 6 - Jeremy Davenport
June 13 - Trio Tres Bien
June 20 - Dave Black and Friends
June 27 - Erin Bode
July 4 - The Flying Mules
July 11 - Will Maring Acoustic
July 18 - Baker-Mclaren Band
July 25 - Melissa Neels
August 1 - Peter Mayer
August 8 - Gumbohead

Live on the Levee at the Riverfront
July 3 - Goo Goo Dolls
July 4 - Cindy Lauper
July 14 - Bruce Hornsby
July 27 - Steel Pulse
July 28 - Musiq Soulchild
Aug 3 - Robert Randolf and the Family Band

Whitaker Urban Evenings Series - St. Louis Place Park (Thursdays)
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
St. Louis Place Park
Old North St. Louis
June 21 – Kim Massie, opening by Gene Dobbs Bradford and Blues Inquistion
July5 – Good For the Soul, opening by the Jazz St. Louis’ THF reality All-Star Student Ensemble
July 12 – Erin Bode, opening by Bob Bennett’s Swing & Soul
July 26 – Gumbo Head, opening by Phoebe Claggett

Call 314 539-9500 for more information

Sounds of the Station - Union Station (Thursdays)
June 21 - Dr. Zhivegas
July 19 - Shooting Star!
August 16 - Dis Wizzle!
September 20 - The Well Hungarians

Carondelet Park Concerts (Sundays)
6:00 - 8:00 pm
June 10 - Erin Bode (Jazz-Pop)
June 17 - Lucky Shy (Country Rock)
June 24 - Fanfare (Variety Big Band)
July 1 - Poor People of Paris (French Tunes)
July - 8 Gateway City Big Band (40's / 50's Big Band)
July 15 - St. Louis Ragtimers (Ragtime)
July 22 - Mystic Voyage (Motown – Jazz)
July 29 - Mitzi MacDonald (Celtic)
August 5 - Kevin Mitchell Four (Jazz)
August 12 - Waterloo German Band (Festive German)
August 19 - Cornet Chop Suey (Jazz)

St. Louis Square Park Concerts (Mondays)
7:00 – 9:00 pm
June 11 - Gateway Jazz Quartet (Dixieland – Jazz)
June 18 - Liquid Prairie (Old Country)
June 25 - Herb Eberle (German / Ethnic)

Bellerive Park Concerts (Mondays)
7:00 – 9:00 pm
July 2 - The Greer's (Bluegrass)
July 9 - Fox Creek (Bluegrass)
July 16 - Have Strings Will Travel (Old Time Bluegrass)
July 23 - Chris Talley Trio (Bluegrass)

Fête Fitness, Fun, and Philanthropy

Do you like to combine fun and volunteerism with fitness and health awareness? Good for you!

Below are postings for upcoming events that let you to excerise, educate others about health issues AND raise awareness and funds for very worthy causes.

June 2007

Make Tracks for the Zoo

Register online or call (314) 768-5440

Sign up as a family and save!

For more info about St. Louis Area Walks & Runs, click here. You're sure to find an event to fit your schedule and/or interests.

Or post a comment and I'll add more.

Saturday, June 23
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
The Amazing Challenge
St. Louis Science Museum
As a team, you and your friends or family will participate in an amazing new program designed to challenge you both physically and mentally. It also is an excellent team-building experience, as you will work together, relying on each other's strengths, to compete for an awesome prize package.
For details and registration information, please call Barb at 314-289-4439.

Tuesday, June 26

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

POW's 3rd Annual Charitable Golf Tournament

Probstein Golf Course, Forest Park

Proceeds benefit the Frankie M. Freeman Scholarship Fund

June 2007 Events

Saturday, June 2
10am - 6pm
Autohaus of Clayton Presents “The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation”
The Autohaus Parts and Service Dept
125 S. Hunter in Clayton
You Drive the Miles, BMW Donates the Dollars!
Just get behind the wheel of a new BMW vehicle of your choice in the Ultimate Drive® for Susan G. Komen for the Cure event. As a participant, you'll find plenty of BMW models to test drive, such as the thrilling 3 Series Coupe, the sporty X3 SAV® and this year's Signature Vehicle, the dynamic X5 SAV. For every mile you drive BMW will donate $1 on your behalf to Komen.
Festivites will include:
Vito's Italian Cuisine
Music by the Ralph Butler Band - featuring Teddy on the Bass
Desserts by Maggie Moo's Ice Cream & Kaldi's Coffee Pink Ladies Dancing For the Cause Special Hero & Local Celebrities for Ceremonial First Drive Goody Bags & Giveaways
FREE, yes, absolutely free and philanthropic! But RSVP needed.
To register for this event, please go online at www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/EventsandPrograms/UDSK/
OR contact Darcy Lane at 314-727-8877 x 2102 or e-mail her at darcy.lane@bmwautohaus.com

Friday June 8 – Saturday, June 9
St. Louis 12 Annual Microfest
Upper Muny ParkingForest Park
Rain or Shine
Cost: $25, Proceeds benefiting the Lift for Life Academy

Saturday, June 9
5:30 - 11pm
Shakespeare Festival: "Much Ado About Nothing"
Greenshow starts at 6:30 pm - for the children and adults with ADHD
Feature begins at 8:00 pm
(We arrive early to claim prime real-estate. The natural amphi-theatre grounds become filled quickly.)
Free
Bring your own food, beverages, blankets, chairs, and bug repellant.

Saturday, June 9 – Sunday, June 10
Free Fishing Days – No Permit needed
Maybe you've never fished before, and you're not sure if it's right for you. Anglers can wet their lines in state waters without having to buy fishing permits, daily trout tags or trout permits at most locations.

Saturday, June 9 - Sunday, June 10
International Horse Radish Festival
Collinsville, Illinois

Wednesday, June 13
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Science Frontiers: “From Front Porch to the Alter: Nonverbal Courtship Signaling Then and Now”
Missouri History Museum in Forest Park - Lee Auditorium
Perspectives on Science & History Lecture Series: A joint lecture series co-sponsored by the
Academy of Science-St. Louis and the Missouri Historical Society.
Free

Thursday, June 14 - Monday, June 18
Show-me Missouri Fish Mobile Aquarium
Union Station
Downtown, St. Louis

Sunday, June 17
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CommUNITY Days at Fairground Park: Sounds in the Park
Free
Celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day!

Since 1856, Fairground Park at Grand Avenue and Natural Bridge Road has been part of our city’s rich history. Join the Whitaker Foundation and the Missouri Historical Society for an exciting new summer series featuring concerts, arts, history and fun! commUNITY Days at Fairground Park celebrates community spirit, family togetherness, education and literacy, neighborhood beautification and the rich heritage of this historic park. Please join us at the corner of Grand Avenue and Kossuth Avenue in Fairground Park for these fun-filled events: Storytelling, crafts, face painting, mask making, magicians jugglers, & mini museum.

Tuesday, June 19
7 pm
Cycling & Green Recreation: A Happy Hour and Fitness Combo
William A Kerr Foundation
21 O’Fallon StreetSt. Louis, MO 63102
Free
Sponsored by StlGreendrinks.org
For more info: visit here

Wednesday, June 20
6:00 -8:00 pm
RFT Cocktails for a Cause
To Benefit Habitat ReStore in partnership with O'Leary's Restaurant.
O'Leary's will provide complimentary chosen cocktails and drafts. You provide the friends and fun.
Cost: $10.00/person and the ENTIRE AMOUNT goes to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore.
O'Leary's Resturant
3828 S. Lindberg Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
314-842-7678

Monday, June 25
5:30-7:30 p.m.
African American Leadership – Charmaine Chapman Society 2007 Kickoff
Busch Stadium Redbird Club (Enter at gate 2 at the southwest corner of the stadium. Parking available in Lot C)
Come enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks as we kick off our 2007 Campaign.
Please RSVP to Orvin Kimbrough at 314-539-4113 or ccs@stl.unitedway.org.

Tuesday, June 26
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Metropolis Wine Club Goes to California
2750 Chippewa at California
Cost: A bottle of California Wine or appetizers to share

Wednesday, June 27
5:30 - 8:30pm
"B SEEN" 2007: Presented by Alive Magazine, The Boulevard St. Louis and Cheresse INK
"B SEEN" sipping complimentary cocktails provided by Boulevard Beer, CrownValley Winery & Pearl Vodka
"B SEEN" tasting tantalizing hors d'oeuvres from PF Chang's and Maggiano's
"B SEEN" in the Lexus models courtesy of Dave Mungenast
"B SEEN" shopping on Main Street
"B SEEN" dancing the night away to the band MY FRIEND MIKE
The Boulevard - WHERE TO "B" SEEN!


Thursday, June 28
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Purses for Pooches & Pals: Professional Networking Event for Women.
Human Society of Missouri
1201 Macklind Ave
Hey Ladies! Are you ready to for some real and dynamic networking? Are you interested in expanding your career and helping others? Well, The Humane Society's Benefit for sheltered animals & Dress for Success is a 1-2-3 punch. Donate a purse to benefit women in career transition learn more about helping animals, and meet some influential professional women in the St. Louis Metro.
Cost: $25, purchase online here

Thursday, June 28
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Shrek the Movie, opening by Shakespeare in the Park
St. Louis Place Park
Old North St. Louis
Apart of Whitaker Urban Evenings Series
Free

Thursday, June 28
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
St. Louis Magazine's A-List Party
St. Louis Magazine throws a stylish street party to celebrate our annual A-List award winners. Enjoy St. Louis' finest food, desserts, drink and music set amongst a scene of interesting sights to see; an open bar; then dance under the stars to beats from city's hottest DJ.
COSTS: $35 advance, $40 at the door. Ticket price includes open bar and complimentary valet parking, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Metropolis members get a discount.

Saturday, June 30
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
St. Louis Writers Guild: Day for the Young at Heart
St. Louis Science Museum
An all day event featuring story telling, book signings and educational presentations by local St. Louis authors.
Scheduled Presentations
11am - Have Fun - Write a Story with Jud Miner
1pm - Discover Your Family History Stories with Fran Hamilton
3pm - The big Write wtih Katie Shanahan

Ongoing
Page Turners: Adult Reading Club Sponsored by the St. Louis City Public Library.
Read and become eligible to win prizes including tickets to a cardinals game and a laptop computer.
All summer through August 11th.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Summer 2007 Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions:
- Andrea Fraser, "What do I as an artist, provide?"
- Ansel Adams: Reverence for Life
- Annual MFA Thesis Exhibition
Exhibits run through July 16th.

Frontyard Features Free Outside Movie Viewings
40 Nights. 40 Movies.
See a host of classic and relatively new movies outside from your lawn chair.
A variety of movied will be featured at various outside venues and parks throughout the Metro area.
Bring your own beverages and snacks and enjoy Movie Night.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. now through September.

Bourgeois Summer 2007: Step into the Mainstream

Boughee is a slang reference to bourgeois. Bourgeois is a very loaded term. For many people it is a general reference to people from the middle socio-economic class or at least people who have middle-class values. And what’s a middle class value? Colloquially, it usually means placing high value on higher education, home ownership, financial independence, being involved in general political and social discourse, and having some familiarity with various arts. In essence, being boughee implies a person is well-rounded, grounded, and well-versed, though not necessarily well-heeled.

There are negative connotations of boughee, too. And among minority citizens, the negative descriptors are perhaps more common than the descriptors listed above. But, we’ll not address those items. Rather, let’s focus on the real essence of “boughee-ness”. And to do so means elevating the Fête Society and thinking about what the presence of persons of color at certain events and venues signal to others. It is time to think about how we shape audiences’ attitudes and expectations when we attend certain events en masse. By adding a significant amount of ‘color to the room’ we signal that Black people enjoy lots of things, and that we are not limited to the only participating in the stereotypical ‘black events’. Some events are fun, plain and simple. Color, class, and education have nothing to do with it. But for a variety of reasons, we don’t participate (or only a handful of individuals participate). We are a viable target audience to market and we should recognize the power of our demographic.

Therefore, it is in this spirit that I declare the theme for the 2007 Boughee Summer: Step into the Mainstream.

May 2007 Events

Thursday, May 3rd
6:00 pm
SEIC Awards Ceremony
May Auditorium, Simon Hall
The second annual Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Competition will close with this event, and the naming of the 2007 winning teams. Come see which teams will walk away with the combined $125,000 in funding! This event will feature keynote speaker Leslie D. Michelson, founder, CEO, investor, advisor and director for a portfolio of entrepreneurial healthcare, technology and real estate companies.
Cost: FREE

Thirst for Life – Benefiting PAWS (Pets are a Wonderful Support) and St. Louis Effort for AIDS. Before, I have served as a captain for the Dining Out for Life fundraiser and awareness campaign held in November. Now, there is a summer counterpart for the Sotty! Come on out!

Saturday, May 12th
7pm - 10pm

Thirst For Life 2007 Kick-Off Party

The Kentucky Club

4162-68 Manchester in the Grove

COST: Wristbands are $25.00 and are your admission to the event.

Thursday, May 17th
Happy Hour

Thirst for Life – Cocktails for a Cause
Visit one of several bars throughout the metro area and at least 25% of your bill will benefit the St. Louis Effort for AIDS and PAWS

Thursday, May 24th
6:00pm
Science Frontiers: “It’s So Easy Being Green: Breaking New Ground in (Residential & Commercial) Green Building Design & Construction.”
Attend this special event—held at the Alberici Headquarters—to learn more about the growing trend in Green Building Design & Construction. Several experts in the field will provide insights into this hot topic—and don’t miss the reception and Alberici building tours! Register to attend at http://www.sc.wustl.edu/
Cost: Free

May 8th Event

Autumn 2007

St. Louis Speakers Series
presented by Maryville University and KWMU 90.7 FM

November 2006

Saturday, November 18
Young Zoo Friends
Dance to the beat of the samba at this year's Brazilian-themed ZOOTINI, the Young Zoo Friends' wildest party of the year! Enjoy specially made ZOOTINI cocktails, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment provided by DJ Sarah Cox, Remix Project and J Rob.
Don't forget to make your reservations for this martini-style fundraiser, which will be held Saturday, November 18 from 8 p.m. until midnight in The Living World. Advance reservations are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. This event sold out the last two years, so make your reservation soon! Each ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets. To make reservations, call (314) 768-5440 or order online. Learn more about ZOOTINI

Sunday, November 19
Women in Science Meeting/Social
If you or someone you know is a female who works/interested in the Sciences (research, industry, academia, natural sciences, computer sciences, math, and engineering fields), I would like to invite you to check out the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). The local chapter is presently recruiting interested individuals.
The meeting / social is on Sunday, November 19th, 7 pm at 7436 University Drive in U City 63130accessible by the Forsyth Metro Stop. The directions are: Hanley north from Forsyth, Right on Pershing, Quick right on Mission , Quick left on University Drive .
They recently completed a huge event, Women in Science Day at Washington University and are trying to expand their events calendar, so this might be a good time to get involved.
For more info, please go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/awis-stlouis


Tuesday, November 21
Big Brothers Big Sisters and the River City Professionals
RCP networking group (www.rivercityprofessionals.org) is throwing one of their most important happy hours of the year: Their 5th annual Toy Drive to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri!
When: Tuesday, November 21st - 5:30pm - 9:00pm.
Where: Mandarin, the first rooftop lounge to open in the Central West End bringing together traditional and contemporary décor elements to create a chic Asian-inspired look - 44 Maryland Plaza
Toy Drive Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MO - Bring a toy and get a free drink ticket!All toys will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri and we request that your toy be for a child 10 and older. (I’ve been a BBBS mentor for over three years and it is a fantastic organization. I ask that you consider donating an educational toy such as a book or strategic game.) If you cannot make the event, but would still like to participate in the toy drive you may bring your toys to: Big Brothers Big Sisters at 4625 Lindell Blvd., Suite 501 until December 5th .

Tuesday, November 28
Dining Out for Life
Please join me at “Cha Yoon Sushi & Tea Bar” on Tuesday, November 28th at 7pm for an evening of food, friends and fun OR you can join me for a night cap at “Tanner B’s Bar & Grill on Shenandoah” at 10 pm. Dining Out for Life is the premier fundraiser for Saint Louis EFFORT FOR AIDS and “THE EXCELLENT RESTAURANT” will be donating a minimum of 25% of your bill to this worthy organization. Saint Louis EFFORT FOR AIDS provides education of prevention of HIV infection and comprehensive support services to those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Dine Out. Fight AIDS …………….Bring an empty stomach and a full wallet!!

October 2006

Month-long Events

1. St. Louis Young Professional Collaborative Connect With... has an excellent Schedule of Events. Events will showcase our area's dynamic professional organizations and highlight soem of their most innovative programs. There is plenty of social and civic engaging networking opportunities. See you at one or more of these events. http://www.connectwithstlouis.com/schedule/

2. Family-friendly venues and romantic settings are Metro East's forte.
Alton, Belleville, and Godfrey, Illinois have a variety of events that are fun, unique, and take advantage of this month's autumnal beauty and atmosphere.
http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/living/15653573.htm

2nd Week

October 6 – November 26
Hayrides at Forest Park...$100 per wagon (20 people per wagon)
Advanced planning & registration required
http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/parks_div/hayrides.html

Tuesday, Oct 12
9th Annual Professional Forum – presented by POW (Professional Organziation of Women)
5:30 pm
More information visit: http://www.powinc.org/drupal/
Free food, free wine, free beer, great networking and professional development opporuntunity, and FREE Forum - topic: Outsourcing

Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15





















Friday, October 13 -15
Great Godfrey Maze
Looking for Halloween fun? Then the "Haunted" Corn field in across the river sounds like the perfect place for kids, and families! A huge corn field has been made into a real maze and it's haunted by Pirates. Aargh! This sounds like too much fun. This could be the perfect destination for our monthly "Be a Tourist" Series.
Cost: $6 for adults, and $5 for kids.
http://www.greatgodfreymaze.com/

3rd Week

3rd thurs of the month - October 19
Cine 16
Missoruri History Museum
free
www.afana.org/afastlouis.htm

October 20-21
Concert: Savion Glover
Blanche Touhill
$30-$65

Friday, October 20 - 29, 2006
The Great Godfrey Maze
see note from above

Saturday, October 21
Diwali celebration
9:30pm - 1am
Where: Mandarin located at 44 Maryland Plaza, Above the fountain in the Central West End
Come celebrate Diwali and experience the Central West Ends newest club before it's open to the public! Belvedere vodka drink specials.
Cost: $8.00 advance for members, $5 advance for NetSAP members, $10 at the door

4th Week

October 23 - Mid-January
Inside africa –Science center
$3 adults, $2 for kids/seniors

September 2006

September 1-4 - Labor Day Weekend

Sunday, September 3
Beauty, Beats &Burlesque - presented by HARRAH'S ST. LOUIS, THE RIVERFRONT TIMES and CHERESSEINK

9pm - 1am
VooDoo Cafe & Lounge of Harrah’s Casino

777 Casino Center Drive

Maryland Heights, MO 63043.

No cover.

RSVP to http://us.f544.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=bbbharrahs@cheresseink.com&YY=21690&order=down&sort=date&pos=0
Must be 21 or older to participate

First Week

Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11

Macy's Ribbon Cutting Weekend

Downtown

Second Week

Tuesday, September 12
Twilight Tuesdays
Missouri History Museum
6:30pm
free

Friday, Sept 15
Parties in the Park @ Fairmount Park Race Track
6:00 p.m.
Black Stallion Party Room
Fairmount Park Racetrack
9301 Collinsville Road
Collinsville, IL 62234 (off of I- 255 South)
Event features Live Entertainment – the Ben Wah Bob Band
Must be 21 to enter!
Cost: $10 includes admission, buffet & drink specials. No reservations, seating first come first served.
More information: http://www.fairmountpark.com/spevents.htm

Friday, September 15, 2006

Wine Tasting at Brennan’s Wine Bar
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: 4659 Maryland Avenue, 63108
Join NetSAP for a night of unlimited wine tasting at Brennan’s Wine Bar in the Central West End. (We will choose the 4 different wines for the night. Cheese and Crackers will also be provided.) Brennan's started out just a couple of years ago as a premium liquor store. Brothers Kevin and Mark Brennan debuted a cozy shop with hardwood floors, walls lined with cigar cabinets, and an excellent selection of wines in all price ranges.Cost: $15.00 for NET SAP members $20.00 for non-members

Third Week

Tuesday, September 19
Illegal Immigration Forum – presented by Metropolis, FOCUS St. Louis, and League of Women Voters
5-6:30 p.m.
Schlafly Branch St Louis Public Library

Tuesday, September 19
Twilight Tuesdays
Missouri History Museum
6:30pm
free

Wednesday, September 20
“The Nature of Giving” Charmaine Chapman Society Kickoff - presented by the United Way
6:30 p.m.
Saint Louis Zoo
Lakeside Café
Wells Drive Entrance

Thursday, September 21
Cine 16
Missoruri History Museum
free
www.afana.org/afastlouis.htm

Friday, Sept 22
Parties in the Park @ Fairmount Park Race Track
6:00 p.m.
Black Stallion Party Room
Fairmount Park Racetrack
9301 Collinsville Road
Collinsville, IL 62234 (off of I- 255 South)
Event features Live Entertainment – - Killing Vegas
Must be 21 to enter!
Cost: $10 includes admission, buffet & drink specials. No reservations, seating first come first served.
More information: http://www.fairmountpark.com/spevents.htm

Saturday, September 23rd
Science On Tap

4-7 pm

Saint Louis Science Center
Learn all about the science of brewing... beer that is.
Generous samples of Schlafly beer
Home brew demos
Cooking with beer
Music by Mitzi MacDonald and Keltic Reign
Adults only (21 and older)

Price: $25 Space is limited.

Make your reservations today at 314.289.4424 or 800.456.7572, x4424

Saturday, September 23rd
Lewis and Clark Currents of Change
Riverfront
free
http://www.currentsofchange.org/

Fourth Week

Tuesday, September 26
Twilight Tuesdays
Missouri History Museum
6:30pm
free

Saturday, September 29

Gateway Classic: Tuskegee vs University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Edward Jones Dome

L' Autumn 2006 - Upcoming Events

September

Tuesday, Sep 19

How Do You Legislate to Address Illegal Immigration? Forum

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
Schlafly Branch St. Louis Public Library, 225 N. Euclid

FOCUS St. Louis, Metropolis St. Louis and the League of Women Voters present the first of three free, public forums to spread awareness of the facts and varying viewpoints surrounding timely, hot-button issues. Speakers include Steve Legomsky, Charles F. Nagel Professor of International & Comparative Law at Washington University School of Law, and, Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum. This is sure to be interesting!Cost: FreeParking: The garage, accessible from Euclid or the alley behind the library, is $1 an hour. Street meters must be fed until 7 p.m.Reservations requested: Contact Debra White at http://us.f544.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=debraw@focus-stl.org or 314-622-1250 x101.

Fête Society Meeting

Day & Time TBD

Get ready for our 1st Meeting to go over logistics for entering the 2007 Soulard Mardi Gras Parade.

The Them is "A Novel Affair" - Literature & Great Literary Works are the themes.

If interested please email Danielle dnlee5(at)iwon.com so that you could be notified right away or if you want to submit ideas for the float.

October

For the month of October, I'm really promoting the St. Louis Young Professional Collaborative Connect With Schedule of Events. There is plenty of fun social and civivly engaging networking opportunities. I'll see you at one or more of these events. thttp://www.connectwithstlouis.com/schedule/

Tuesday, October 3
Twilight Tuesdays
Missouri History Museum
6:30pm
free

October 6 – November 26
Hayrides at Forest Park...$100 per wagon (20 people per wagon)
http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/parks_div/hayrides.html

Saturday, Oct 7
Endangered Species Walk/Run 2006 - Missouri Department of Conservation
http://www.mdc.mo.gov/programs/es_walkrun/

Saturday, Oct 7
Be the Change Day
Be the Change, an annual event sponsored by South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT) and NetSAP-St. Louis, fosters leadership and community engagement through volunteerism and service. Formerly known as the National Gandhi Day of Service, the event draws individuals who are attracted to the values espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders who have devoted their lives to public service and engagement in their communities. Occurring during the weekend of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, Be The Change empowers participants to engage in collective civic action based on Gandhi's values of equality and compassion. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sean, at http://us.f544.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=smcstl@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 10
Twilight Tuesdays
Missouri History Museum
6:30pm
free

Tuesday, Oct 12
9th Annual Professional Forum – presented by POW (Professional Organziation of Women)
5:30 pm

More information visit: http://www.powinc.org/drupal/

3rd thurs of the month
Cine 16
Missoruri History Museum
free
www.afana.org/afastlouis.htm

October 20-21
Concert: Savion Glover
Blanche Touhill
$30-$65

Saturday, October 21
Diwali celebration
9:30pm - 1am Where: Mandarin located at 44 Maryland Plaza, Above the fountain in the Central West End
Come celebrate Diwali and experience the Central West Ends newest club before it's open to the public! Belvedere vodka drink specials.
Cost: $8.00 advance for members, $5 advance for members, $10 at the door

October 23 - Mid-January
Inside africa –
Science center
$3 adults, $2 for kids/seniors

November

November 9 -19
St. Louis International Flim Festival
Tivoli Theatre
prices vary
www.cinemastlouis.org

3rd thurs of the month
Cine 16
Missoruri History Museum
free
www.afana.org/afastlouis.htm

Saturday, Nov 18

ZOOTINI - Sponsored by the Young Zoo Friends of the St. Louis Zoo

8 p.m. to midnight

not-to-miss event!

August 2006 Events

1st week of August

Thursday, August 3
Contemporary Art Museum
3750 Washington Blvd
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join St. Louis Magazine at the Contemporary Art Museum for another inspired evening in the Select Night series. Check out The Science of Movement by veejay Ryan Wylie, accompanied by the Viva Flamenco Ensemble. You'll also get your groove on to hip-hop and Latin beats spun by DJ C-BEYOND with dancer extraordinaire Jennifer Thompson in the house.

Friday, August 4 - Saturday, August 5
Schlafly Tap Room
- Friday 8pm-12am
- Saturday 12pm-12 am
German-style food and beer in the dining room all weekend. Air guitar and gooey butter cake eating contests Saturday day. Live music with local and touring bands in the Club Room.

Friday, August 4
Live on the Levee - free concerts http://www.fairstlouis.com/index.php?page=lol_main_schedule
Under the Arch
6:00 p.m. Cameo
8:00 p.m. Morris Day
free admission

Friday
Friday, August 4- Sunday, August 6
St. Louis Strassenfest - A German Festival http://www.strassenfest.org/
Downtown St. Louis at Memorial Park at Tucker and Market Streets across from City Hall
Enjoy brats, beer, petting zoo and carnival rides - family friendly!!
free admission

Saturday, August 5 - Sunday, August 6
Missouri Black Expo - Building Our Community, Mind, Body & Soul
Downtown St. Louis at America's Center
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sat. 5th)
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sun. 6th)
Cost: $8.00; Free children 6 and under
More info, check out the Event Website: www.missouriblackexpo.com


2nd Week of August

Wednesday August 9
Parties in the Park
Shaw Park in Clayton
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Parties in the Park, the original outdoor after-work party, returns to Clayton's Shaw Park in 2006 on the second Wednesday of each month, May - September, from 5 - 8 p.m. It's a unique opportunity to meet new people and relax with old friends. Best of all, every Party is free and open to the public!

Thursday, August 10
Night out @ Fast Eddie's Bon Air http://www.fasteddiesbonair.com/home.cfm
7:30 pm (or so) until?
1530 E. 4th Street
Alton, IL 62002
Take Hwy 367 North to Alton, Missouri. Cross the bridge, turn right, then left on Boadway, and another right to get on the main street.
Cheap, good food., cold beer (also cheap). This place is legendary
Cash only - I think. 21 and up only. Get a sitter.


3rd Week of August

Saturday, August 19 - Sunday, August 20
ROBLLER REGGAE SUNSPLASH http://www.robllerwines.com/jammin.html
Join Amina and other Jamaican at heart souls at Robller Winery and enjoy some authentic Jamaican fare prepared by Ms. Terry herself.


4th Week of August

Wednesday, August 23
Jammin' at the Zoo
6 p.m. - 10 p.m., rain or shine
St. Louis Zoo
Entertainment: Jonathon Cour, Tiny Cows, Arvell and Co., Michael Schaerer, DJ Needles and Wild, Cool & Swingin'
Cost: Free admission for Zoo Friends members and one guest; $5 per person for non-members
For more information, check out the website: www.stlzoo.org/events

Friday, August 25
Trivia Night
Presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Omega Chapter
This is great! Join the Fete Society as we defend our title as Trivia Masters. Or get your own team together, and join us for some great fun. Bring extra money so you can purchase 50/50 raffle tickets.

5th Week of August

Be a Tourist. St. Louis Metro Area Excursions

St. Louis is a great place to visit. The city and the surrounding metro area arehome to several attractions. And to celebrate the River City and countdown Piia's departure, I think we should play "Tourists for the Day". One day each month, we'll select a local treasure (or two), and check it/them out. Most venues are family-oriented, unless stated otherwise. Please post a comment if you have any questions or suggestions.

July Excursion: The Missouri History Museum

Saturday, 29 July, 2006

Meet at the Gift Shop @ 12:45 p.m.


Storytelling in the Galleries
Join us for “Storytelling in the Galleries.” Each 45-minute session is FREE and is held on Saturdays at 1 p.m. The programs are for children 10 and under and their families.
Baby-sitter’s Delight
While school is out and Mom and Dad are at work, who takes care of the kids? Hear stories about fun times with baby-sitters. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.

Gallery Talks
Gallery Talks provide unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. All talks are FREE and are conducted by museum staff and Young Voices participants. Sessions are approximately 30 minutes in duration. Meet at the Information Desk at the museum’s south entrance. Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.
Photography: Art of Ethnography


Other Places to visit in upcoming months
The Gateway Arch and Jefferson Expansion Museum
The St. Louis Science Center
City Museum
The Missouri History Museum
Jelly Stone Park
Six Flags Stone Hill Winery
The St. Louis Art Museum
Missouri Botanical Gardens and Chihuly Exhibit

Please vote for your August site visit.

July 2006 Events

Friday, July 14
Concert: Mary J. Blige with Jaheim & LeToya
7:00 p.m. UMB Bank Pavilion

Friday, July 14
Concert: Guitar and Saxes
8:00 p.m. The Pageant

Saturday, July 15
Concert: India Arie
Under The Arch

Saturday, July 15
African Arts Festival
World's Fair Pavillion, Forest Park

Third Week of July

Wednesday, July 19
Canine Cocktail Benefit
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm
8117 Maryland Ave in Clayton, MO
Find a new Friend - Animals available for adoption from the Animal Regulation Center will be there AND you can shop the latest fashions.

Thursday, July 20
Chihuly Nights
6:00 - 11:00pm
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Boulevard 63110
Join St. Louis Magazine every third Thursday from May to October for Chihuly Nights at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Admission is $15. Garden members $10. For more information about Chihuly Nights, call 314.577.0101 or email visitor.services@mobot.org.

Friday, July 21
Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series/ULYP Metropolitan St. Louis Monthly Social Event - The Bevy
St Louis Zoo - Central Plaza
Performing: Richard Fuller Quartet (Jazz)
Free Admission

Friday, July 21
Keystone Summer Fundraiser
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Lucas School House in Soulard
1220 Allen Avenue
Join St. Louis Magazine on Friday night as we partner with Keystone of St. Louis to party for a purpose.
Your admission/donation gets you all the beer and wine you can drink plus light appetizers from Juniper Grill
There will be loads of interesting and intelligent people there. You'll get to check out the Lucas School House, a new event space in Soulard.
It's for charity. Proceeds benefit Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO), an organization dedicated to providing youth focused crisis prevention, suicide intervention and post-intervention support to the community through awareness education and outreach.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Visit http://www.marketvolt.com/custapp/cc.aspx?CM=19669317&X=90723624&MailingID=15859&LS=3 to purchase yours today!

Fourth Week of July

Wednesday, July 26
Jammin' at the Zoo
6:00 - 10:00 pm (rain or shine)
St. Louis Zoo
Sample wines from more than 50 wineries, featuring over 200 different wines. The free wine tasting is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wine by the glass and bottle, beer, soda and frozen specialty drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Food will also be available to purchase during the event. But you can bring your own food, too.
Entertainment: Kim Massie, Sandy Weltman, Jake's Leg, Bored of Education, Michael Schaerer and DJ Sarah Cox
Free admission for Zoo Friends members and one guest OR $5 per person for non-members.
Parking Details: Zoo members may park for free on the Zoo's north parking lot and enter through The Living World. Non-members should enter the Zoo through the South Entrance at the Z-O-O pylon. Free parking provided on the south lot at Tamm and Wells Drive near Highway 40.
Proceeds Benefit the Zoo -Proceeds benefit the Saint Louis Zoo and its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world.

July 27
Concert: The Roots
8:00 pm The Pageant


Saturday, July 29
Fly By Night Presented by spins & needles and hipster magazine
"A fly new groove for professional hipstersthe last Saturday of every month"
9PM - 2AM
360 N. Boyle at Lindell
$10/ladies ~ $15/fellasFREE DRINKS ALL NIGHT!

DIRECTIONS (to the flyest 2 level spot with a 2nd floor terraceyou've never heard of):
Take Lindell to Boyle. Go North on Boyle. 360 N Boyle will be on the right.
valet parking availableearly arrival is suggested
For more info visit us online http://us.f544.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=spinsandneedles06@gmail.com or myspace.com/flybynightonline


The Muny Opera (the free seats)
8:15pm nightly

Fridays in July
Jungle Boogie @ St. Louis Zoo
5:00-7:00 p.m.

June 2006

Whitaker Jazz Festival
Wednesdays June 2 – July 7
Missouri Botanical Garden
More info: http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/ibc99/mobot/welcome.html

June 4
St. Louis Zoo Friends 5K Walk to benefit Conservation Research
(details TBA)

Sunday, June 4
Taste of Clayton 2006
Downtown Clayton
1:00 PM 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Soulard Starlight Cinema
presented by Soulard Safety Program
Thursdays this June,
Kick back with us under the stars at the A-B Brewery Tour Center to catch these featured flicks:

Wedding Crashers - June 8
Rocky Horror Picture Show - June 15
40 Year Old Virgin - June 22
Meet the Fockers - June 29

Live Music by "The Shrinking Violets" from 7-8:30 p.m.
Free Admission - Must be 21 to enter.
Gates Open at 7 p.m., Movies start at 8:30ish - Weather permitting.

Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series
North Star Summer Evenings at the St. Louis Zoo
5 to 7 p.m.
Outdoor stage in Central Plaza
Stop by to hear live music at the Zoo!
"Cha-cha" with the cheetahs, "salsa" with the sea lions or "two-step" with the tigers at Jungle Boogie, the Zoo's Friday Night Concert Series for the whole family.

Animal Enrichment Activities Saturday Evenings
North Star Summer Evenings at the St. Louis Zoo
5:00 -5:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family out to witness various exhibits. Visitors can watch as keepers offer Animal Enrichment items to the animals. Enrichment activities give Zoo animals interesting, stimulating ways to perform natural behaviors.

More info about the Zoo or its programs: http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/summerzooevenings.htm

Second Weekend of June
June 10
Komen Race for the Cure
Walk for health, walk for others or give a donation.
More info: http://www.komenstlouis.org/

Saturday, June 10
8 p.m.
Tarver vs. Hopkins Fight Party
Sean & Malaika’s home -- 3595 Brookstone Drive, Florissant , MO 63033
BYOB

June 10-11
Central West End Art & Taste Fair
More info: http://www.cweba.com/

June 11
7 p.m.
Night of fine food and fun (for adults only) to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mira & Roxane, 12 N. Meramec in Downtown Clayton
The cost is $25 per person, plus a cash bar, for continuous samples of each restaurant's entire menu. A portion of the proceeds raised by the event will support the ongoing efforts of BBBSEMO.
For questions, please contact Laura Hobson at BBBSEMO at 314-361-5900, ext. 26.

Third Week of June
Thursday, June 22
6pm-8pm
Purses for Pooches and Pals: A Unique Networking Event for Professional Women
Human Society of Missouri
1201 Macklind Avenue
They are collecting gently-used designer purses that will be given to Connections for Success workforce readiness program.
Cost is $25 per person. Proceeds benefit the Human Society
More info or to RSVP by June 16:
http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/ibc99/mobot/welcome.html

The Muny
This historical outside theatre brings top-notch musicals every year. This year’s line up is fantastic!

June 19-25
The King & I
8:15 p.m. nightly
1,500 free seats are available, first come, first serve. Doors open at 7 pm
Terrace seats are $8 each

June 26-July 2
Aida
8:15 p.m. nightly
1,500 free seats are available, first come, first serve. Doors open at 7 pm
Terrace seats are $8 each

More info: http://www.muny.org/schedule.html

Fourth Week of June
June 27
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Metropolis Wine Club
Wine Theme - "Californians at the Lucas Lofts"
Lucas Lofts - 1123 Washington Ave., 7th Floor Display Units and Rooftop Deck
Admission: Each guest brings a bottle of California wine or appetizers to share.
Metropolis Membership is not required for this event, but you are welcome to join at the event for $20 annual dues.
RSVP Deadline: Saturday, June 24, 5:00 pm. If you miss the deadline, contact suzannemoak@yahoo.com to see if there are any spots available.
More info: www.mstl.org/wineclub

May 2006 Events

Tuesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
6pm-until
Twilight Tuesdays at the MO History Museum

Friday, May 5
6pm-10pm
Cinco de Mayo @ Mount Pleasant Winery
Come out to Mount Pleasant Winery for a Cinco de Mayo party you will never forget! Dance to live music by SL Son, and enjoy a fajita barbecue, Mount Pleasant wines, sangria by the glass, beer and margaritas! The party is Friday, May 5, from 6-10 p.m (SL Son plays from 7:00-10:00).
Mount Pleasant Winery is located at 5634 High Street in Augusta. Admission is five dollars per person.Directions: From St. Louis, travel west on Highway 40 (I-64) to Highway 94 South. Take Highway 94 South for eighteen miles until you reach Augusta; then left on Jackson, right on High Street.Call 636-482-WINE, 800-467-WINE, or visit www.mountpleasant.com for more information. Olé!

Saturday, May 6
Kentucky Derby Party
3:30 - until
after party: Suite 250

Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14
Laumeier Sculpture Park's Art Fair

Friday, May 12: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 13: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 14: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6-11, members free
Free Parking

Every year, on Mother's Day weekend, 150 of the nation's best exhibitors welcome over 20,000 visitors to Laumeier Sculpture Park during this three-day event. The pool of juried artists will exhibit and sell an impressive array of work in clay, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, new media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. Please, no pets at the Park during special events!(314) 821-1209

May 28-June 18
8pm (every night except Tuesday)
Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park"Julius Ceasar"............Et tu Brute!!

Upcoming Ete Bougeouis Trois

Below please find the preliminary events scheudule. Please note that this is not all-inclusive, as events will be added or deleted based on availability and the potential "fun factor."


August 23
Jammin at the Zoo


Sunday, August 20
Fete Society trip to Mount Pleasant Winery
(check the RFT for coupons)


Saturday, August 26
Timon's Birthday Party

Saturday, August 26
Metropolis presents The LOT
Downtown St. Louis

September 2
Hip Hop Festival

Helpful Websites:
http://www.fetesociety.org/
www.theimprovstl.com
http://www.rivercityprofessionals.org/rcp.aspx
http://www.mstl.org/
http://www.ulyp-stl.org/index.html
http://stlouis.missouri.org/cwe/
http://www.lafayettesquare.org/
http://saucecafe.com/
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment
http://www.stressfreefridays.com
http://www.synergystl.com/
http://www.ucityloop.com/
http://www.blueberryhill.com/entertainment.htm
http://www.718club.com/
http://www.thepulse-stl.com/