AROUND TOWN THROUGH 1/20 DISCOVER THE REAL GEORGE WASHINGTON: NEW VIEWS FROM MOUNT VERNON Missouri History Museum’s new exhibit examining the life of George Washington features 100 original objects—from the first president’s dentures to Revolutionary War armaments. $4-$10. 746-4599 or mohistory.org.
THROUGH 1/20 FEDERICO BARROCI— RENAISSANCE MASTER Saint Louis Art Museum presents the nation’s first exhibit devoted to Federico Barroci’s paintings and drawings. 721-0072 or slam.org.
THROUGH 2/3 WILDLIFE RESCUE EXHIBITION Capture, raise and release endangered species back to the wild during this interactive exhibit at Saint Louis Science Center. $3-$4, children; $6-$8, adults. 289-4400 or slsc.org.
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exhibit at Art Saint Louis. A free opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 19. 241-4810 or artsaintlouis.org.
1/18-19 THE LOOP ICE CARNIVAL Experience a winter celebration in the Delmar Loop. The event will include |live ice carving demonstrations, ice slides, s’mores roasts and live music and performance groups. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 727-8000 or visittheloop.com.
1/19-27 CIRCUS HARMONY: CAPRICCIO See flying trapeze, wire-walking and magic tricks as the child performers of Circus Harmony present a vaudevillian show at City Museum. Various times. $15-$20, includes venue admission. 436-7676 or circusharmony.org.
1/20 WINTER CONCERT The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, led by conductor Nancy Summers, will perform various works, including Tchaikovsky’s Winter Daydreams, at the Maplewood Richmond Heights High School Theatre. 7 p.m. $5-$10. 822-4697 or metro-orch.org.
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GOOD PEOPLE The Repertory Theatre presents the poignant drama, Good People, about the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots,’ at Loretto-Hilton Center for the Arts. Various times. $16-$74. 968-4925 or repstl.org.
P.W. SINGER St. Louis Speakers Series continues at Powell Hall with 21st century warfare expert P. W. Singer, who will discuss how technology in science fiction is playing a role on today’s battlefields. 8 p.m. $285-$420, series subscription. 534-1700 or stlouisspeakersseries.org.
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FLASHDANCE Starring Emily Padgett, the musical version of the cult film favorite, Flashdance—featuring hit songs What a Feeling, Maniac and Gloria—is coming to The Peabody Opera House. Various times. $22-$92. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.
1/14-2/21 MISPERCEPTION Works that mislead the eye are featured in this multimedia
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MEMORIES OF THE FUTURE This COCA exhibition, presented in partnership with Barnes-Jewish Hospital Arts and Healthcare Program, highlights the healing artwork of a mother and daughter—Connie and Sara Swinson—who each overcame serious illness. The exhibit opening will be from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 25. Free. 725-6555 or cocastl.org.
AN EVENING WITH MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES Hear the soulful sounds of Mary Wilson, a member of the legendary Motown girl group, The Supremes, at J. Scheidegger Center of the Arts. 8 p.m. $23-$41. 636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu.
1/26 DUO VIRTUOSI St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents Spanish native guitarist Virginia Luque, who returns to St. Louis with lauded Bulgarian violinist Bojidara Kousmanova for a program featuring Latin and flamenco favorites at the Ethical Society Auditorium. 8 p.m. $20-$24. 567-5566 or guitarstlouis.net.
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KIDS’ CONCERTS 1/24-27 SESAME STREET LIVE! Join Sesame Street’s favorites—Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie, Grover and Baby Bear—for non-stop singing and dancing during Can’t Stop Singing at Peabody Opera House. Before the show, have fun on the familiar street in the Play Zone. Various times. $9-$60. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com. 1/18 YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! DJ Lance Rock and the colorful cast of the popular Nickelodeon cartoon, Yo Gabba Gabba, bring the new interactive family show, Get the Sillies Out!, to the Fox Theatre. 7 p.m. $26-$46. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com. 1/11-13 STOMP Experience the award-winning performance troupe, Stomp, use unconventional percussion instruments—from garbage cans to hubcaps—for a unique, rhythmic show at the Fox Theatre. Various times. $23-$65. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
BACH TO THE BEATLES St. Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen and tribute band Flaming Pie will perform the classical masterpieces of Bach and Beethoven, as well as the rock hits of The Beatles, at Sheldon Concert Hall. A complimentary dessert reception where guests can meet the artists will follow the concert. 8 p.m. $15-$30. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.
CHECK THIS OUT MOULIN ROUGE Set in Parisian streets and backed by French period music, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet will perform Moulin Rouge as part of Dance St. Louis’ Powerhouse Season at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. Jan. 25-26. $35-$55. 534-6622 or dancestlouis.org.
COMPILED BY BRITTANY NAY
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