KIDS & PETS
SHOPPING
K9-INNOVATIONS
LIFE + CULTURE
RECONNECTING YOUTH, NATURE
EDUCATION
CENTER FOR IMMERSIVE LEARNING
Kids & Pets
This issue holds a very special place in our heart.
Children are more than just our future they are the heartbeat of our communities today. Their laughter, curiosity, and boundless energy light up our homes and inspire us to become better versions of ourselves. Their view of the world, full of wonder and honesty, has the power to shift perspectives and spark hope in even the most trying times.
As parents caregivers, mentors and even neighbors we invest so much into helping them grow. We teach them lessons, guide them through milestones, and cheer them on every step of the way. But if we’re honest, they’re the ones teaching us just as much. They remind us to slow down, to play, to imagine, and to love deeply.
And then there are our pets, the loyal companions who never miss a moment to bring joy, comfort, and unconditional love. The bond between children and their pets is nothing short of magical. Whether it's the wag of a tail, a nuzzle after a long day, or a shared adventure in the backyard, these connections are formative. They teach empathy, responsibility, patience and how to love without conditions.
This month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable organizations, authors, educators, and pet professionals who are making a difference in the lives of kids and their furry friends. From Scouting America to CASA's mission , we are celebrating the people who champion youth and advocate for their well-being.
We’re also stepping into the world of pet fashion with Pawshh and Polished, discovering the future of education with St. Charles Community College's Center for Immersive Learning, and exploring innovative solutions from K9-Inovations and Cordial Canine Premium Dog Training, each dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families.
At the core of both children and pets is a simple truth: they need us. But the beauty is, we need them too. They remind us of what matters most, connection, love, and living with a little more heart.
Here’s to the laughter of children, the wagging tails of our four-legged family members, and to all of you who pour your love into nurturing both.
Cheers to our future, bright, bold, and beautifully untamed.
August 2025
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Inside-Out Pet Health
K9-Innovations: Luxury Wellness
Reconnecting Youth, Nature
Advice Editorial: Why Scouting America Matters More Now Than Ever
Center For Immersive Learning
SCC Becomes First Community College In Midwest To Bring Cinematic Virtual Reality Learning Experience to Classrooms With Hollywood’s Acclaimed Parkes’ And Spielberg’s ‘Dreamscape Learn’
It’s Adopting Cats And Dogs
Advice Editorial: Tips For Integrating New, Especially Rescued, Lifelong Furry Friends
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Well beyond business, Brian ’s greatest moment of love came on October 3, 1995 when he accepted Jesus into his heart at the St. Charles County Businessmen ’s Prayer Breakfast. The change in his heart allowed him to love Ann, his wife of 32+ years, his children Blake (Ellie), Paige (Austin), and Grace (Ty) and his grandchildren with a servant’s heart impacting his children, his children’s children and their children for a thousand generations!
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: Olive Tree Marketplace celebrates its exciting new expansion at The Meadows of Lake St. Louis. 2: Bobaque marked three flavorful years on June 3, celebrating smoky success and community love. 3-4: Otto Orthodontics teams in Wentzville and St. Peters celebrated a well-deserved Orthodontic Staff Appreciation Week. 5-6: Locals celebrated 636 Day with festivities for all: kids, pets and the entire community. 7: Mayor Dan Borgmeyer enjoyed live blues on Second Street during Saturday’s Hot Summer Nights concert.
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8: Mayor Bill Hennessy shared a bite and a light moment with the Panda Express mascot. 9: Veterans honored with Quilts of Valor – Eastern Missouri at Assumption Church in O’Fallon. 10: Little Black Book women unite in Kansas City to celebrate Judy Henderson’s inspiring book launch. 11: April’s on Main celebrates 11 years of business on Main Street St. Charles. 12: Town Square Sugar Shack celebrates official grand opening in Dardenne Prairie with ribbon cutting. 13: Coffee with a First Responder was a huge success at Frenchtown’s La Belle Vie Cafe. 14: Publishers Kelley and Gordon welcome the new KLIS as hosts of IN YOUR CITY Show.
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Giving Voice to Youths
Harmony STL Anchors World-Class A Cappella Singing Choruses
Among the three competitive choral groups directed under the internationally known Harmony STL umbrella is a mixed choral group for youths aged 11 to 25 years.
"Our organization is the Black Belt of all aspects of a cappella singing, and a hotbed for musical arts, based on our 62 years of history and musical excellence. We invite more young singers to be a part of this robust program and the joy of expanding choral singing in St. Louis and beyond," states Harmony STL Executive Director Tim Myers.
Harmony STL is a vibrant chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society that continues to build on a foundation of six decades of musical tradition. The distinguished, nonprofit chapter is home to three choruses: the Ambassadors of Harmony men’s chorus established in 1963; the Recruits Chorus, an all-voices youth ensemble started in 2017; and Visions of Harmony, a women’s chorus that formed in 2022.
The men's group members are five-time world champions, the mixed youth group ranks 13th in the world, and the women's group earned the 9th worldwide spot.
Tim, formerly president of Harmony STL, became the group's new executive director this April to advance the nonprofit's mission
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL MARTINEZ AND GEA ROSE HENRY
to promote and celebrate the art of a cappella and to enhance engagement of audiences, donors and singers. He says the organization's Harmony STL Foundation creates opportunities for teens to exercise their inner vocalist, through summer camps, youth chorus opportunities, college scholarships, quartet mentoring and choral field trips. Tim says the foundation is meant to ensure these opportunities remain within reach for not only this generation, but future ones as well.
For younger singers, Tim says they typically host Acappellooza, a two-day, intensive camp held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis during the fall, with one day devoted to boys, another day to girls, with 600 participants attending each day.
The Recruits youth chorus initiative attracts students throughout St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties. "However, some members for our adult choirs drive up to 4 hours to participate in
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our other choral groups. They come from Decatur, Springfield and even Indiana," he adds.
During this June, Tim says they completed a four-day summer music camp. "We started summer camps 11 years ago, with regional music teachers pitching in to train camp attendees."
He says they're planning to bring back the AcaFest next spring as a one-day, non-adjudicated event for friendly sharing of musical talent.
He says groups of 4 to 40 among high schools and colleges will be welcome to participate.
Youths interested in potentially participating in The Recruits chorus can attend open guest visitations, which Tim says is available at every rehearsal. "We also have guest nights designed to help introduce new singers to our culture."
He states youths can attend open rehearsals at which they observe or can join in with singing. The audition process consists of attending at least three rehearsals, and they offer audio learning tracks to assist for memorization and for those who don't read music.
The Recruits choral group is co-directed by Eric Dalbey, a music teacher and voice instructor at Webster University in St. Louis, and Keegan Eich, a music and voice teacher out of University City. Their regular weekly rehearsals are held every Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church, near Forest Park.
Photo by Michael Martinez
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INSIDE-OUT Pet Health
K9-INNOVATIONS:
LUXURY WELLNESS FOR PETS IN A DAILY SUPPLEMENT
ARTICLE BY ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER HUNN
Founders Kari and Scott Montgomery with Ruby.
“When you think of your pets, you know they're part of your life,” says Kari Montgomery. “But for them, you are their whole life.”
Scott and Kari Montgomery have worked in human health and wellness for decades. So, when the husband-and-wife team saw the need for addressing pet wellness, they did their homework.
One of the things they discovered was that there are more than 90 million dogs in the United States. “We wanted to bring our human nutrition experience into pet nutrition to solve a problem,” Scott says.
After 30 years in business leadership in a global health, wellness and longevity company, including 17 years as chairman of the company’s nonprofit that provided nutritional supplements to 43,000-plus kids in 900 programs in 12 countries, Scott decided to bring his business experience of human nutrition to pets. Today, the couple’s nutritional supplements for dogs are on Amazon.
Kari brings an equal level of experience in sales, marketing, social-media, culture and relationship-building to K9-Innovations. "Pouring into others is what we love to do,” Kari says. “When you surround yourself with the right people, you’re inspired to do more good, and that's what we aim to do with every product, every interaction and every pet parent we connect with.”
The Montgomerys say they're applying everything they’ve learned, from formulation to branding, from ingredient quality to consumer behavior. “We are passionate about wellness, and we love to build with trust,” Scott says.
Scott says the fillers, preservatives and artificial flavorings that human beings are concerned about in their food supply are just as prevalent in pet food. “It’s in the dog food, too,” he says. “We did a lot of homework, and we saw a huge void in the pet industry.”
Pet ownership of multiples is growing, Scott says, as is having pets in general among millennials and Gen Z, who are waiting longer to have children, and among baby boomers, who might be experiencing loneliness for the first time. “People are becoming more aware of what their pets are getting and not getting through their nutrition to support longevity.”
So, Scott and Kari introduced Daily Skin & Coat and Daily Gut Health: cold-pressed daily chews engineered to work individually or together for total wellness. K9-Innovations’ wellness products are made in the USA, and is a “founder-led, trustbased luxury brand that sells love, and results,” Kari says.
K9-Innovations takes a proactive approach with a daily health routine,“ Kari adds.
K9-Innovations formulas are crafted with clean, science-backed ingredients you recognize and can pronounce. “Producing results you can count on and ship right to your door through Amazon,” Scott says. “We are keeping it simple and affordable. And, consistency is the key. There's no judgment. If you feed your dog kibble, raw or fresh food, we want to complement however you feed your dog.”
“We wanted to bring our human nutrition experience into pet nutrition to solve a problem.” —Scott Montgomery.
Scott and Kari say their products address seven of the top 10 reasons why dogs go to the vet: itchy skin, constant scratching, gas, diarrhea, paw licking, excessive shedding and watery eyes.
“If your dog is showing these symptoms, you already know something’s wrong,” Kari says. “Too many pet owners wait, hoping it improves, but most products only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.
More than just a “digestive supplement,” Daily Gut Health is a “gutfirst, results-driven powerhouse in every chew,” Kari says. It fixes gut imbalance; reduces gas, loose stools and bloat; calms inflammation and supports immunity.
Moreover, Daily Skin & Coat is a dog’s “skin solution in a chew,” Kari says. “Loaded with omega 3-6-9s, DHAgold, and wild Alaskan salmon oil, Daily Skin & Coat soothes itching, reduces shedding, boosts shine and softness and strengthens the immune system.”
Scott says Daily Gut Health gives “inside-out support,” while Daily Skin & Coat offers “outside-in protection.”
“It's two steps, with one mission—a healthier, happier dog,” Kari says. “Why settle? Give them both.”
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ADVICE EDITORIAL: WHY SCOUTING AMERICA MATTERS MORE NOW THAN EVER
ARTICLE BY TRACY BONO | PHOTOGRAPHY BY
GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA SCOUTING
RECONNECTING YOUTH, NATURE
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and sedentary lifestyles, the need for meaningful, active and character-building experiences for youth has never been greater. That's where the nonprofit organization of Scouting America steps in to offer solutions.
According to the National Wildlife Federation sources, the average American child spends only 4 to 7 minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play, yet more than 7 hours in front of a screen. These startling statistics paint a clear picture of a generation that's becoming more disconnected from the natural world and, in turn, from the developmental benefits that time in nature provides: creativity, problem-solving, resilience and emotional well-being.
Coined by author Richard Louv, Nature Deficit Disorder describes the growing gap between children and the outdoors. This disconnect has been linked to rising rates of anxiety, depression, obesity and attention disorders among youth. Scouting America is tackling this crisis head-on.
Through hands-on, adventure-based programs, Scouting America provides young people with opportunities to explore the outdoors, build confidence, develop leadership skills and learn the value of teamwork and service.
Here in the local region, the Greater St. Louis Area Council of Scouting America is leading the charge. Serving more than 31,000 youth, it stands as the largest youth-development organization in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This council operates year-round programming that engages youth from all backgrounds, providing them with mentorship, outdoor adventure and life-enriching values.
"Scouting has taught me practical skills such as outdoor survival and first aid, and also how to lead by example and stay calm in tough situations. I learned you don't have to be perfect or older or rich to make a difference. Anyone can make a difference with willpower and determination. Scouting is a chance to make lifelong friendships, challenge yourself, and step out of your comfort zone," says Henry Ward, age 15, Troop 918.
Nature Deficit Disorder describes the
growing gap between children and the outdoors.
With six vibrant camp properties teeming with adventure, the Greater St. Louis Area Council is currently investing in major upgrades to ensure these camps continue to inspire and serve future generations of Scouts.
Today, Scouting America stands as a powerful force for good. It's a movement to reintroduce America's youth to the wild world outside their windows, and to the even wilder potential within themselves.
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SCC BECOMES FIRST COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MIDWEST TO BRING CINEMATIC VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO CLASSROOMS WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ACCLAIMED PARKES’ AND SPIELBERG’S ‘DREAMSCAPE LEARN’
CENTER FOR IMMERSIVE LEARNING
Imagine you want to be a writer, and being able to interview John Steinbeck for pointers. Or maybe you have mobility issues, but yearn to hike the Continental Divide. Or even that you want to be a scientist, and you could actually walk around inside a stem cell.
Just about anything educators and students want to teach or learn soon will be reality — virtual reality, that is — as St. Charles Community College (SCC) becomes the first community college in the Midwest, and one of the first in the nation, to introduce Dreamscape Learn in its Center for Immersive Learning this month. The virtual reality (VR) learning experiences of Dreamscape Learn are revolutionizing how students engage with complex subjects through augmented, virtual reality and immersive, cinematic storytelling. And they’re allowing area students to excel in an increasingly complex and competitive workforce.
“Biology in the Alien Zoo” will be the first of these experiential immersive learning experiences offered at SCC. Dreamscape's original virtual reality adventure transports users to an orbiting wildlife sanctuary for endangered life-forms from the far corners of the universe, wherein students become actual field biologists who discover, analyze and solve novel multifaceted, real life science problems.
Dreamscape Learn team members, which develop and provide the VR technology and experiences like Alien Zoo and others, have developed courseware for introductory STEM courses that enable faculty to send students on virtual scientific “missions,” where they collaborate with peers to develop the analytical and quantitative skills necessary to solve complex problems while mastering core facts and knowledge.
Dr. Amy Koehler, provost and chief academic officer at SCC, says these are modern-day internship-like experiences, the latest and best in hands-on, application-based learning.
“I'm a cardiothoracic nurse by trade. When I finished my master’s education, they couldn’t guarantee I experienced all of the situations a real nurse experiences. At that time, students could spend hundreds of hours in a hospital setting and never experience critical scenarios that nurses training now can experience in a virtual reality setting.”
The concept was developed by Dreamscape Immersive co-founder and acclaimed Hollywood executive Walter Parkes, along with Academy Award-winning director and producer Steven Spielberg. Dreamscape Learn is a collaborative venture between Dreamscape Immersive and Arizona State University (ASU), merging the most
advanced learning concepts with the entertainment industry's best storytelling.
Since its launch in 2022, the Alien Zoo course has been used in introductory biology classes and has reached more than 25,000 ASU students. Their research found that students performed better in courses that integrated the new approach to teaching and learning, with participants being nearly two times more likely to achieve an A grade. Today, ASU has fully transitioned its introductory biology labs to the Dreamscape Learn platform.
Some 500 students are expected to participate in courses that integrate Dreamscape Learn in its first year at SCC. And Amy says the possibilities for the future are only as limited as the dreams of faculty, staff and students. Using the Dreamscape Software Development Kit, student developers will be able to build their own experiences. And faculty can take their students anywhere in the universe at any date in all of history.
“As new content is developed, additional students will be impacted across academic disciplines, allowing every St. Charles student to engage in virtual learning in the Dreamscape environment,” Amy says. “History students could experience downtown St. Louis in the 19th century, interview Abraham Lincoln or even stand on a Civil War battlefield. Art students could climb up to see Michelangelo's Creation on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Students who are interested in genetics and chemistry could be standing surrounded by molecules. Living those experiences is powerful in terms of the amount of information we can present, and students can retain.”
Participants can choose to be seated with joy sticks or take part in “free roam pod experiences,” where they move around interactively. They'll be able to touch and feel things with sensor gloves. Industrial trade experiences will allow future plumbers or welders to practice their craft over and over before they ever enter the workforce.
Dreamscape will be offered in the college’s Center for Immersive Learning, a 3,500-square-foot space in SCC’s Conoyer Hall on its main campus in Cottleville.
“In the short time since our first student stepped into our interactive worlds, we’ve seen that utilizing VR-enabled experiences in the classroom can reliably and effectively engage students, driving marked success in both achievement and retention,” says Josh Reibel, CEO of Dreamscape Learn. “Students at St. Charles Community College will have the ability to immerse themselves fully into the source material, and do so along with their peers and instructors, building collaboration at each step of the way.”
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It’s Adopting Cats And Dogs
Advice Editorial: Tips For Integrating New, Especially Rescued, Lifelong Furry Friends
When embracing a furry family member within one's home, it's vital to understand what's become known as the 3-3-3 Rule. This phased adjustment approach reflects timetested guidelines that it can take a dog or cat 3 days to decompress from its prior circumstances, particularly if coming out of noisy, unfamiliar shelter surroundings; 3 weeks to adapt to a new environment; and 3 months to bond and build trust with new pet parents. In other words, patience, patience, patience is essential as new pets learn to heal and enjoy life again in a safe, loving environment.
Consider how to handle the following top reasons that pet adoptions don't feel or seem like they're working out; often it's because pets don't immediately show appreciation, affection or interaction. Pet trainers and behaviorists remind that pets need ample time to understand new environments and new rules.
Behavioral Issues: Adopted animals may need to be redirected from food guarding, chewing, marking, separation anxiety or difficulty getting along with other pets.
Lifestyle Mismatch: Decide ahead of time if a high-energy dog will receive enough exercise, if a long-haired cat will get enough grooming, or if a dog with separation anxiety can settle into a busy household with young children or vacant house during work shifts.
Unexpected Veterinary Costs: Adopting a pet can come with unexpected veterinary bills due to pre-existing conditions later discovered or finally identified.
Training and Socialization: Seek assistance with a new pet's adequate training or socialization, before giving up too soon.
Change in Adopter's Circumstances: Life changes, such as job loss, relationships or moving, can make it difficult for adopters to continue caring for pets. Always first try to place pets with a trusted friend or relative.
Lack of Resources: Budget for veterinary care, food, grooming or perhaps training.
By asking questions before adopting and then establishing a comfortable routine for pets, you'll become mutually beneficial friends for life.
The 3-3-3 rule is a proven guide that helps petsac transition successfully into new homes.
Leroy and Kahlúa (both adopted at different times, however became a dynamic duo!) Photo by Sydelle Gray
S'peaches (adoringly adopted and loved for her constant vocals.)
'He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother' ~apropos song lyrics by The Hollies
Sneezy (adopted and narrowly lived through more than half of his nine lives!)
Scooter (top) and Kirra (Sheltie) enjoy life's journey together after being adopted during different years.
Sedric (devotedly rescued off the streets, illness, energy and all!)
Youth Entrepreneurs Making A Difference In Their Community
The Power Of Little Leaders:
Meet the next generation of leaders as young entrepreneurs with big hearts and even bigger dreams. From lemonade stands to handmade creations, it's inspiring to see kids using their creativity, compassion and drive to make differences in their communities in meaningful ways
ARTICLE BY KELLEY LAMM
Chance, 8, and Kylan, 12, kicked off summer with an entrepreneurial spirit and big smiles! With school out, the brothers launched their weekly lemonade stand, mixing their own recipe, designing eye-catching signs and learning the value of hard work and community support. Every cup sold brings them one step closer to their savings goals, and the excitement is contagious. Whether it’s a hot day or just a neighbor passing by, their stand is more than just lemonade; it’s about joy, determination and building something together. When you see a lemonade stand stop, sip some sweetness and support young dreamers.
At just 13 years old, Hannah Marie is turning heads and hands with her blossoming business in custom bracelets and nail design. What began as a creative outlet has grown into a stylish venture fueled by her passion for self-expression and beauty. Inspired by how calm and focused she felt while creating, her parents encouraged her to pursue her talents. Today, Hannah handcrafts personalized jewelry and offers stunning manicures, all while balancing school and entrepreneurship. With dedication, artistic flair and a growing fan base, Hannah's proving passion has no age limit while inspiring other young dreamers to follow their own paths.
Seraphina, 7, is a shining example of resilience, creativity and heart. What began as a dream she shared with her parents starting a business called Unicorn Tooth has blossomed into a mission filled with purpose. After the heartbreaking loss of her father in 2023, Seraphina and her family carried on his memory by continuing the business he believed in. She’s also given back in meaningful ways, hosting lemonade stands and creating jewelry to benefit Annie’s Hope, a center for grieving children. In 2024, she was her school’s top fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Seraphina is making magic and a difference every day.
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AUGUST 2025
events
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
AUGUST 9TH
St. Charles Flea And Artisan Market
St. Charles City Hall Parking Lot | 8:00 AM
This open-air market, in its fourth season, has a variety of vendors including antiques, artwork, crafts and food. Other items include vintage home decor, soaps, personal care items, candles, woodwork products, bakers, food trucks, jewelry, artwork, crochet projects, books, home decor items and sustainable vintage clothing. The market is open until 1 p.m.
AUGUST 10TH
St. Charles Jewish Festival
Lewis & Clark Boat House Parking Lot | 11:00 AM
This festival offers live music, kids' activities and Jewish cuisine. Admission, music, kids activities are all free; food will be for sale. This event concludes at 2:30 p.m. Organizers state they're planning new additions for this year, including an immersive Israeli shuk experience for purchasing fresh produce, baked goods, sweets, jewelry, Judaica and specialty spice blends like za’atar and sumac.
AUGUST 15TH-17TH
Festival Of The Little Hills
Frontier Park | 4:00 PM
This large Féte de Petites Côtes festival features 300-plus craft booths, food vendors, live music and entertainment. It runs from 4-10 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Every year in August since 1971, the Festival of the Little Hills has been celebrating the rich history of St. Charles.
Say Goodbye to Fragile Bones:
How to Manage and Reverse
Osteoporosis
By: Dr. Beth Templin
If you've recently been told that you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, it's tempting to brush it off as a "normal" part of aging. You may think that because everyone your age seems to be having the same trouble as you that it's something you will have to learn to live with.
You may not know how to live with this new diagnosis, but now you're worried about your “brittle bones”. You've even started to limit what you're willing to do, and thinking about giving things up in order to protect your fragile bones. If this is happening to you, you're not alone. We hear this all the time In fact, Osteoporosis is one of the most common problems we work with at HouseFit
Most people realize their osteoporosis or osteopenia won't magically go away on its own, but they still don't take action. It might be because they don't know what steps to take to improve their bone density OR they don't truly believe they can improve their bone health "at their age" Fortunately, there are several options to help manage and even reverse your osteoporosis and to keep you active as you age.
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AUGUST 20TH
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Free Performance
370 Lakeside Park, St. Peters | 6:30 PM
This bite-sized Shakespeare in the Park performance is conducted by a traveling group of six actors. It transforms one of Shakespeare’s works into a 90-minute family-friendly event. This year’s production is a music filled remount of the 2022 TourCo, A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed by artist Tre’von Griffith with an all-Black cast and creative team.
AUGUST 21ST
Happy Together Tour
The Family Arena | 7:00 PM
This year marks the 16th year of the hit-filled summer package tour with chart-topping hits from the 1960s and 1970s, and 55 Billboard “Top 40” smashes. The tour is again joined by The Turtles, who act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with them will be Jay & the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett, The Vogues and The Cowsills.
AUGUST 23RD
Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair
Foundry Art Centre | 2:00 PM
Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up for this part-tattoo, part-convention, partarts-and-crafts fair to bring together the best local tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, live music and tattoos will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall.
