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Contents TIME OFF
MAR-APR, 2013
Your Guide To What’s Happening In The St. Charles County Region
All Around Town
About The Magazine ................5
What’s Happening Mar Calendar/Listings ............ 7 Apr Calendar/Listings............15
What’s New What’s New Here’s a look at new businesses popping up around town ..............6
Innsbrook
Editorial Features St. Pat’s Day Festivities..........11 Easter Egg Hunts and More...13 Easter Traditions ......................14 On The Front Cover Innsbrook-The perfect venue for your wedding day! ...............21 Weddings at the Wineries! Wineries that host weddings.....22 Themed Weddings Ideas for your wedding .............24 Travel Fun for the Family..... 25 On The Back Cover SealMaxx. ....................................26 Business Briefs........................ 26 Live Theatre in St. Charles Scheidegger Theatre offers great performances ..............................27 Restaurant Spotlight Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar......29 Who’s Who ...............................30
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Welcome Readers! Happy Spring to all! What a wonderful time of the year. Welcome to our Mar/Apr edition featuring Easter egg hunts, St. Patty’s Day celebrations, Spring break and lots of fun things to do to celebrate the season. Also included are some grand places to host your wedding or special event, as well as ideas for a unique wedding party. Thanks to all our readers for your responses to our contests. We literally get hundreds of letters and emails each issue. Keep them coming. We love hearing from you and pay close attention to your comments and suggestions. Look for our May /June issue hitting the streets May 1. Also don’t forget to like us on Facebook. We give away Fox theatre tickets on a random basis. You could be the next lucky winner! Remember to take ‘Time Off “ to count your blessings and experience all that St. Charles has to offer! Pat Catanzaro, Publisher
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New Business Around Town Fraser Leonard Fine Art Gallery
3611 Schutzen Street New Melle, MO 63365 314-853-3695 www.FraserLeonard.com. Contemporary Artist Fraser Leonard is a Master Abstract Expressionist who incorporates gold, silver and copper leaf and other mixed media into his works in ways uniquely his own. Visit his unique upscale gallery noon to 6 each day or by appointment.
St. Charles Psychiatric Associates/Midwest Research Group
Main Street Marketplace
220 S. Main Street O’Fallon, MO 314-517-9521
4801 Weldon Spring Pkwy. St. Charles, MO 63304 636-949-5760 www.midwestresearchgroup.com A team of doctors and psychotherapists who help children, adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other difficult conditions.
The Joint 6227 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. St. Peters, MO 63304 636-487-5094 A chiropractic clinic Kokomo Joe’s 4105 North Cloverleaf Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 636-447-5656 Family Fun Center. The former location of The Incredible Pizza Co.
The Eye Shoppe 115 North Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301 636-393-8888
Elite Farming and Digital Arts 9963 WingHaven Blvd. O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-625-0999 Complete AB Truck & RV Repair 3309 New Town Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-724-2232 Air Evac Life Team
1001 Boardwalk Springs Place O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-695-5400 www.lifeteam.net
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MARCH CALENDAR
AT A GLANCE Arts & Culture
SUNDAY
Community Events
MONDAY
Kids & Teens
TUESDAY
Sports & Outdoors
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Moolah Shrine Circus
Missouri Valley Women’s Basketball
Health
Seniors
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Business
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• Oak Leaf Artists 1 Guild Exhibit Date: Mar 1-Apr 1 • The Book of Mormon • March Morpho Mania Date: Through Mar 31 • Arianna String Quartet
• The Book of 2 Mormon • Brian Regan • Chris Tomlin • A Taste of Vegas Casino Night • Le Chant Sur La Lowe • 4th Annual Washers Tournament
War Horse at the Fox • The Book of 3 Mormon • St. Louis Symphony: An Afternoon at the Oscars
• “Mystic Iran: The 4 Unseen World” Film
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• Just Between 5 Friends Spring Sale • Wiggle and Grow Kindermusik • Childbirth Preparation Four-week session
• Just Between 6 Friends Spring Sale • SSM Fertility Care Services • “Death Trap” Center Stage Production • Preparing for Total Joint Replacement • Grief and Stress
• Just Between 7 Friends Spring Sale • “Death Trap” Center Stage Production • Home Care Choices and Finding Home Assistance • Pom and Cheer (ages 6-10)
• “Death Trap” 8 Center Stage Production • Pom and Cheer (ages 6-10) • World Religions in West County • Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast
• “Death Trap” 9 • Pom and Cheer • Moolah Circus Parade • New York City Ballet • Uncorked: From the Barrel to the Bottle • Trivia Night: 1990’s • Mayor’s Charity Ball • Midsummer Night’s Dream • St. Dominic High School Trivia Night
• Wiggle and Grow 12 Kindermusik • Early Detection Matters: 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease • Head Smart Safe Start Helmet Fittings • Basics of Pies and Tarts
• Bon Jovi • War Horse Through Mar 24
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• Canvases and 14 Cocktails • Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament • Guys & Dolls • Sibling Class
• Missouri Valley 15 Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament • Guys & Dolls • O’Fallon Out Loud Comedy Club • The Scarlet Pimpernel • City Centre Dance
• Missouri Valley 16 Women’s Basketball Tournament • Guys & Dolls • The Scarlet Pimpernel • Tapas of the World in Wine Country • Symphonic Orchestra • Fast Track Childbirth • Monkey Tales Theater: • Pajanimals • Firearm Show
• The Scarlet 21 Pimpernel • Lindenwood University March Music Series • Moolah Shrine Circus • Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After • A Chorus Line
• The Scarlet 22 Pimpernel • Lindenwood University March Music Series • Moolah Shrine Circus • Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After • A Chorus Line • MADCO: Momentum
• The Scarlet 23 Pimpernel • Moolah Shrine Circus • Disney on Ice • A Chorus Line • MADCO: Momentum • Bissinger’s Port Class • Childbirth Class • United Services for Children Trivia Night • Chick Corea & Bela Fleck • Trivia Night Fund Raiser
List your entertainment or special event in TimeOff. Send details to timeoff@gatewaycreative.net • “Death Trap” 10 Center Stage Production • Pom and Cheer (ages 6-10) • New York City Ballet Moves • Midsummer Night’s Dream • Cathedral Concerts Annual Gala • “Death Trap” & Caleco’s
• Pom and Cheer (ages 6-10)
• Missouri Valley 17 Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament • Guys & Dolls • The Scarlet Pimpernel • EmmyLou Harris &Crowell
• The Scarlet 18 Pimpernel • Country Corner Diner Specials • Taylor Swift
• Wiggle and Grow 19 Kindermusik • The Scarlet Pimpernel • Taylor Swift • Lindenwood University March Music Series • Lindenwood Speaker Series: Dr. Ken Miller • Heart Health Screening
• The Scarlet 20 Pimpernel • Lindenwood University March Music Series • Senior Day Lunch and Bingo • Don’t Hesitate: Should You Vaccinate? • Wine Tasting to Welcome Spring
• Scarlet Pimpernel 24 • Moolah Circus • Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After • Free Nature Programs
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• Wiggle and Grow 26 Kindermusik
• The Aging Eye 27 • Ste. Genevieve Crown Valley Winery
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• The Big House: Pros and Cons
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• Luminous Language Art Exhibition Through May 10
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TimeOff Treasure Hunt
March Arts & Culture
Community Events
In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a TimeOff Clock Logo for you to find. When you find it, e-mail your findings along with the name of the ads in which you found the logo and where you picked up your copy of TimeOff. When we receive your information, we'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Happy Hunting!
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Send Your Findings to: TOT Contest E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net Mail to: 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles 63304 Fax to: 636-536-9611
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Listings are organized in chronological order. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for. Or scan the calendar at the beginning of each section and cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff! Oak Leaf Artists Guild Exhibit
Arianna String Quartet
Date: Mar 1-Apr 1 Time: Daily Location: Cultural Arts Center, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: www.oakleafartistguild.com View the best of members’ original paintings, drawings, photography and collage.
Date: Fri, Mar 1 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Extended evening of music rarely, if ever, performed live on one program: Beethoven’s three Op.59 “Razumovsky Quartets”.
The Book of Mormon Date: Fri, Mar 1-Sun, Mar 3 Time: Fri, 8pm-Sat, 2pm-Sun, 1pm&6:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $100-$39 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Best musical of this century! See The Book of Mormon in its final few performances in St. Louis.
March Morpho Mania Date: Mar 1-Mar 31 Time: 9am-4pm Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: $6-$4, ages 2 and under: free Contact: 636-530-0076 or www.butterflyhouse.org Nearly 3,000 Blue Morpho butterflies will be in free-flight inside the 8,000-square-foot tropical conservatory for this annual event.
Brian Regan Date: Sat, Mar 2 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $52-$36.50 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. Don’t miss the laughs.
Chris Tomlin Date: Sat, Mar 2 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $35-$20 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 Christian contemporary
artict Chris Tomlin brings his “Burning Lights” tour with Louie Giglio and special guest Kari Jobe.
A Taste of Vegas Casino Night Date: Sat, Mar 2 Time: 6pm-11pm Location: O’Fallon Elks Lodge Cost: $40 Contact: 636-240-1818 or www.ofallonchamber.org Join us for a gourmet taste of O’Fallon, Vegas style. Tastings, drinks, raffle entries, gaming and live entertainment with dancing.
Le Chant Sur La Lowe Date: Sat, Mar 2 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $20-$10 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org The African vocal group of singers, dancers and musicians perform the traditional music of the tribes of Gabon as well as a variety of African music.
4th Annual Washers Tournament Date: Sat, Mar 2 Time: Noon Location: Quail Ridge Park Cost: $25 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Come to the National Horseshoe Pitcher’s Association Hall of Fame and compete in the tournament. Cash Prizes. Practice 10:30am.
St. Louis Symphony: An Afternoon at the Oscars Date: Sun, Mar 3 Time: 3pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost:$65-$30 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org The St. Louis Symphony will perform music from Out of Africa, Doctor Zhivago, Casablanca, Star Trek and more Hollywood favorites.
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“Mystic Iran: The Unseen World” Film Date: Mon, Mar 4 Time: Noon Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8469 or www.stchas.edu Celebrate Women’s History Month with this film chronicling an educational and spiritual journey through Iran. Filmaker Aryana Farshad will speak at 7pm Tuesday.
Just Between Friends Spring Sale Date: Tues, Mar 5-Thurs, Mar 7 Time: Tues, 2pm-8pm, Wed, 9am-6pm, Thurs, 9am-1pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free to shop Contact: http://saintcharles.jbfsale.com/ Convention Center: 636-669-3000 Shop at this community children’s consignment sale. Contact for info about consigning. Free to shop.
Wiggle and Grow Kindermusik (ages 2-3) Date: Tuesdays, Mar 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 10am-10:45am or 11am-11:45am Location: Blanchette Park, St. Charles Cost: $42 per child Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Each week your child will love singing, dancing and playing instruments with you and their new friends. Take home kit with book and instrument .
Childbirth Preparation Date: Tues, Mar 5: Four-week session Time: 7pm-9:30pm Location: St. Joseph Health Center Cost: $70 per couple/person Contact: 314-SSM-DOCS to register or www.ssmhealth.com/maternity Prepare for the birth of your baby. Recommended during second trimester.
SSM Fertility Care Services Date: Wed, Mar 6 Time: 7pm-8pm Location: St. Joseph Health Center Cost: $35 per couple Contact: 314-SSM-DOCS to register Natural method of family planning that gives knowledge and understanding of Creighton Model Ovulation Method program. Additional date: Sat, Mar 16
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“Death Trap” Center Stage Production Date: Wed, Mar 6-Sun, Mar 10 Time: Wed & Thurs, 7:30: Fri & Sat, 8: Sun, 2pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $8-$6 Contact: 636-922-8050 or www.stchastickets.com Deathtrap by Ira Levin is a highly successful play that tells the story of an acclaimed playwright, famous for his theatrical thrillers, who has had a recent string of flops and misfires.
Preparing for Total Joint Replacement Date: Wed, Mar 6 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.progresswest.org Learn from a Registered Nurse what to expect before, during and after a total joint replacement surgery. Additional class: Mar 16, 10am-Noon.
Grief and Stress Date: Wed, Mar 6 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: Baue, 608 Jefferson St., St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-1000 or www.baue.com One of the many grief counseling programs offered to the community by Baue Funeral Homes.
Home Care Choices and Finding Home Assistance Date: Thurs, Mar 7 Time: 1:30pm-3pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-916-9830 Open to the general public. Learn about private duty services, home health care services, medical equipment and supplies for use at home.
Pom and Cheer (ages 6-10) Date: Thursdays, Mar 7 –Apr 11 Time: 7:10pm-7:55pm Location: Blanchette Park, St. Charles Cost: $42 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Future cheerleaders and pommers will sparkle in this fun class. Performance for parents at end of 6week session.
World Religions in West County Date: Fri, Mar 8 Time: 9am-4:15pm Location: From St. Peters City Hall Cost: $75 Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Tour various houses of worship throughout the area, including the new Hindu Temple of St. Louis and Temple Israel.
Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast Date: Fri, Mar 8 Time: 7:30am Location: Old Hickory Golf Club, St. Peters Cost: Free: Must register: Limited seating Contact: 636-441-6880 x254 www.pfpstcharles.com Partners for Progress Breakfast honors 16 local
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high school students excelling in science, technology, engineering and math. This year’s sponsor is The Electrical Connection.
Moolah Shrine Circus Parade Date: Sat, Mar 9 Time: Noon Location: Historic St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-896-4200 Kick-start the Circus performances at the Family Arena with this annual parade through downtown St. Charles. Floats, bands, clowns, tiny cars.
New York City Ballet Moves Date: Sat, Mar 9 & Sun, Mar 10 Time: Sat, 8pm-Sun, 2pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $80-$40 Contact: www.metrotix.com or 314-534-1111 One of the most exalted dance companies in the world is sending dancers to St. Louis for the first time since 1994.
Uncorked: From the Barrel to the Bottle Date: Sat, Mar 9 Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Mount Pleasant Estates Cost: $25-$20 Contact: 636-482-9463 x 227 or www.montelle.com Two generous samples of our barrel-aged red wines served in high-quality Riedel stemware as well as one glass of each of the finished products. Hors d’oeuvres.
Trivia Night: 1990’s Date: Sat, Mar 9 Time: Doors, 6:30pm: Game, 7pm Location: Progress Park Center Cost: $160 per table Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Trivia night for adults 21 and older. Preregistration required at least one week in advance or when full.
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Mayor’s Charity Ball Date: Sat, Mar 9 Time: Doors Open 5:30pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Varying Sponsorship Levels: See website Contact: 636-949-3269 or www.historicstcharles.com Proceeds to benefit the Adam Morgan Foundation, O'Fallon Senior Center, Preferred Family Health Care, St. Charles Junior League Service, and Volunteers in Medicine.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Date: Sat, Mar 9 & Sun, Mar 10 Time: Sat. 7:30pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $30-$20 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Join Alexandra Ballet's Company dancers and incredible guest artists from Kansas City Ballet in the ever-popular “Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
St. Dominic High School Trivia Night Date: Sat, Mar 9 Time: 7pm
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Mar Events, cont Location: St. Dominic High, O’Fallon Cost: $160 table of 8 Contact: 636-300-1661 or sdhpalstrivia@hotmail.com 15th Annual Trivia Night . Join the fun.
Cathedral Concerts Annual Gala
Specializing in the Gentle Treatment of Your Child
Date: Sun, Mar 10 Time: 6pm Location: Cathedral Basilica Cost: $250-$150 by reservation Contact: 314-533-7662 or www.cathedralconcerts.org The party includes cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, silent & oral auctions, an elegant dinner, and a special live performance.
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“Death Trap” & Caleco’s Date: Sun, Mar 10 Time: 12:45pm-7pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $72 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com See “Death Trap” at SCCC and enjoy dinner at Caleco’s Bar & Grill in St. Peters.
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Date: Tues, Mar 12 Time: 10am-Noon Location: Corporate Parkway Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.progresswest.org Join us to learn the difference between normal aging and the warning signs of dementia. Also, info on how to seek diagnosis.
Head Smart Safe Start Helmet Fittings Date: Tues, Mar 12 Time: 4:30pm-6pm Location: Spencer Branch Library Cost: Free: $10 for new helmet Contact: 636-928-WELL to register Trained staff will check your child's existing helmet or provide a new, properly fitted helmet that meets all safety standards.
Basics of Pies and Tarts Date: Tues, Mar 12 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $51-$45 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Lauren, Rendezvous Pastry Chef, and learn how to make a pie shell from scratch, homemade fillings and a classical tart all in time for Easter.
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Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 The “Bon Jovi Because We Can” tour stops for one electric night in St. Louis.
War Horse Date: Wed, Mar 13-Sun, Mar 24 Time: Tues-Sat, 8pm: Sat-Sun, 2pm: Sun,7:30pm: Thurs, 1pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $74-$15 Contact: www.metrotix.com or 314-534-1111 This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness.
Canvases and Cocktails Date: Thurs, Mar 14 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Foundry Art Center Cost: $35-$30 Contact: 636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcenter.org Guided art-making experience. Personal instruction and supplies: bring wine and have a date night. Also April 16.
Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament Date: Thurs, Mar 14-Sun, Mar 17 Time: Varies by date and game; see website Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $17-$9 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.metrotix.com Make your team the home team as the four-day tournament will feature all 10 league schools at The Family Arena in St. Charles.
Guys & Dolls Date: Thurs, Mar 14-Sun, Mar 17 Time: Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm: Sun, 2pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $18-$10 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu/center Based on the short stories by Damon Runyon, Guys and Dolls portrays the hustle and bustle of a whimsical New York City. See this iconic musical.
Sibling Class Date: Thurs, Mar 14 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: St. Joseph West Cost: $15 parent and one child: $20 two or more children Contact: 314-776-3627 or www.ssmhealth.com/stjoseph Activities are designed to help children, ages 2 - 10 years, understand what it will be like to have a new sibling. See website for details of activities.
Lunch & Learn Date: Fri, Mar 15 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Lake St. Charles Senior Living Cost: $5.00 Contact: 636-947-1100 Reservations are required, please call. Menu: Crab Salad Stuffed Tomato, Fresh Fruit,Ice Cream
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St. Patrick’s Day Contact: www.stpatparade.org to register Annual event with a 7K run and 2 Mile Fun Run. Online registration only.
St. Patty’s Lunch and BINGO Date: Thurs, Mar 7 Time: Noon-3pm Location: Memorial Hall Cost: $20 Contact: 636-949-4472 or www.stcharlesparks.com Dress in St. Patty’s green and play Bingo. Lunch before games; door opens 11:30am.
5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Run for the Helmet Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: 8am Location: Cottleville Cost: Free to view: Fee to participate
Sundae w/toppings, Coffee, Tea or Lemonade. Featuring Hedy Lamarr, renowned MGM Studios Movie Star of the "Golden Age"
O’Fallon Out Loud Comedy Club Date: Fri, Mar 15 Time: 8:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $10 and 2 item purchase Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Keith Cissell, Josh Arnold and Shaun Arrendondo for a fun evening.
The Scarlet Pimpernel Date: Fri, Mar 15-Sun, Mar 24 Time: Mar 15, 16, 22, 23: 7pm, Mar 16, 17, 23, 24: 2pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $9 Contact: 636-922-8233 or www.stchastickets.com Young People’s Theater production of the Scarlet Pimpernel will delight audiences.
City Centre Dance Date: Fri, Mar 15 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St. Peters City Hall Cost: $7-$6 Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Dance the night away to the sounds of “Dynamic Combo”.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cottleville Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: Noon Location: Cottleville Cost: Free Contact: www.stpatparade.org Join us for this annual celebration in Cottleville.
44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Run Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: Race, 9am: Parade, Noon Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Run: $29-$25, Parade: Free Contact: 314-241-7287, 314-231-2598 or www.irishparade.org
Tapas of the World in Wine Country Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: Noon-4pm Location: Mount Pleasant Winery Cost: $25 Contact: 636-482-9463 x 227 or www.montelle.com Tapas buffet with cuisine from around the world. Live music from Javier Mendoza.
Symphonic Orchestra Performance
Annual holiday parade and run in downtown St. Louis.
Irish Village Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: 9am Location: Kiener Plaza Cost: Free to visit Contact: www.irishparade.org Open before, during and after parade to offer food, beverages, merchandise and live entertainment.
Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Date: Sun, Mar 17 Time: 12:30pm Location: Dogtown Neighborhood, St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.stlhibernians.com Annual parade. Marching bands, floats, family clans and more.
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Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: 7:30pm Location: Foundry Arts Centre Cost: Free Contact: www.scsymphony.us Free orchestral concert at the Foundry Art Centre.
Fast Track Childbirth Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Urgent Care, Winghaven Medical Building Cost: $90 per couple: Must register Contact: 314-205-6906 or www.stlukes-stl.com For expectant parents who are unable to attend the regular four-week session. You must bring 2 pillows, one blanket and a pen. Lunch is provided.
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Monkey Tales Theatre presents: Past Imagination Date: Saturday, March 16 Time: Shows at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Location: Historic Heald Home, Fort Zumwalt Park continued on next page
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Address: 1000 Jessup Drive, O’Fallon MO 63366 Cost: $5 residents, $7 for non-residents; group discounts for 10 or more; Heald Home tours without the show are $2 per person. Contact: www.monkeytales.org. 636-379-5606
Monkey Tales Theater: “Past Imagination” Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Historic Heald Home, O’Fallon Cost: $7-$5, Group Discounts, Must Register Contact: 636-379-5606 or www.ofallon.mo.us Fun adaptation of “The Frog Prince” for kids of all ages with audience participation. Tour of Heald Home included in price.
Pajanimals Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: 4:30pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost:$33.50-$13 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 An original short-form musical series produced by the Jim Henson Companyand 4KIDS Entertainment.
Weekend Childbirth Preparation Class Date: Sat, Mar 16 Time: 8:30am-4pm Location: St. Joseph Health Center Cost: $85 per couple/person Contact: 314-SSM-DOCS to register or www.ssmhealth.com/maternity Alternative to four-week session of childbirth preparation. Help and info on childbirth for expectant parents. Also Sat, Mar 23 @ St. Joseph West.
St. Charles Firearm & Military Collectibles Show Date: Sat, Mar 16 & Sun, Mar 17 Time: Sat, 9am-5pm: Sun, 9am-3pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $10: under 12 free w/parent Contact: 636-669-3000 www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com Gun & Knife Show, Military Collectibles. The largest show in St. Louis! Over 500 Tables! New and used rifles, pistols & shotguns as well as Commercial & Collectible items.
EmmyLou Harris &Crowell Date: Sun, Mar 17 Time: 7pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $87-$27 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 Old Yellow Moon, a new album from these artists, was released in February.
Date: Mon, Mar 18 Time: 6pm-8:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar
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Country Corner Diner Specials
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Kids & Teens
Cost: $51-$45 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join cookbook author Rosalie Harpole for a cooking class featuring Meatloaf Supreme with Cheddar Potato Topping, Rosalie's Best Banana Bread with Candied Pecans and more.
Sports & Outdoors
Health
Wine Tasting to Welcome Spring Date: Wed, Mar 20 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $36-$30 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Let's welcome spring with tasting some great wines! Wine and light appetizers included.
Taylor Swift Date: Mon, Mar 18 & Tues, Mar 19 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $84.50-$29.50 Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Six-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift returns for two nights with special guest Ed Sheeran.
Lindenwood University March Music Series
Seniors
Business
United Services for Children Trivia Night Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: Doors, 6pm: Trivia, 7pm Location: St. Charles Borromeo Church Cost: $160 table of 8 Contact: 636-926-2700 or www.unitedsrvcs.org 5th Annual . Beer and soft drinks provided. Cash prizes, mulligans, silent auction, 50/50 raffles.
Moolah Shrine Circus
Chick Corea and Bela Fleck
Date: Thurs, Mar 21-Sun, Mar 24 Time: Thurs, 7pm: Fri, 10:30am & 7pm: Sat, 10, 2:30 and 7:30: Sun, 1pm & 6pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $38-$15: $5 parking Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.metrotix.com Bring your whole family to the Circus!
Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $125-$35 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Hear Jazz greats Chick Corea and Bela Fleck as they perform at Touhill.
Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After
Trivia Night Fund Raiser
Date: Tues, Mar 19-Fri, Mar 22 Time: 7:30pm Location: Bezemes Family Theater Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu/center Tues, Band Concert—Wed, Choir Concert—Thurs, Orchestra Concert—Fri, Jazz Concert performances from Lindenwood University students.
Date: Thurs, Mar 21-Sun, Mar 24 Time: Times vary: Morning, Aft & Evening Performances Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $75-$13 Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Rock out with some of the most magical idols in a musical showcase featuring the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom.
Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: VFW Post 2866, St. Charles Cost: $20 person, $160 table Contact: 636-724-9612 or www.VFWPost2866.org Trivia Night is a Fund Raiser with proceeds going towards creating Monument Honoring St. Charles Fallen War Heroes.
Lindenwood Speaker Series: Dr. Ken Miller
A Chorus Line
The Aging Eye
Date: Tues, Mar 19 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Location: Lindenwood University, Spellman Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4823 or www.lindenwood.edu Author Dr. Ken Miller speaks. on “Reconciling the Differences between Faith & Science”.
Date: Thurs, Mar 21-Sat, Mar 23 Time: Thurs & Fri: 8pm, Sat, 2pm & 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $92-$22 Contact: 1-800-745-3000/ www.ticketmaster.com Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line is back on tour.
Heart Health Screening
MADCO: Momentum
Date: Tues, Mar 19 Time: 8am-11am Location: St. Joseph Hospital West Cost: $20 Must Register Contact: 314-776-3627 or www.ssmhealth.com/stjoseph Receive your total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose, body fat analysis and blood pressure.
Date: Fri, Mar 22 & Sat, Mar 23 Time: Fri, 8pm: Sat, 2pm & 8pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25-$15 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Performing the work of some of the nation’s hottest choreographers.
Bissinger’s Port Class Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 1pm-3pm Location: Mount Pleasant Winery Cost: $40-$35 Contact: 636-482-9463 or www.montelle.com Sample the area’s best dessert wines, Port class and Bissinger’s chocolates.
Senior Day Lunch and Bingo Date: Wed, Mar 20 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 for reservations Lunch followed by Bingo and Estate Sale.
Weekend Childbirth P Preparation Class
Don’t Hesitate: Should You Vaccinate?
Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 8am-4:30pm Location: St. Joseph Hospital West Cost: $85 per couple or individual Contact: 314-776-3627 or www.ssmhealth.com/stjoseph To assist women and their partners in preparing for the birth of their baby. This class replaces the traditional weekly series for childbirth.
Date: Wed, Mar 20 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.progresswest.org Do you or your children need to be vaccinated? Find out from Dr. Fortado-Clark as she speaks to which vaccines may be a wise decision.
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Date: Wed, Mar 27 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.progresswest.org Join in an interactive discussion around common eye-issues such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts.
Ste. Genevieve Crown Valley Winery Date: Wed, Mar 27 Time: 8:15am-5:15pm Location: Leave from Civic Park Cost: $84-$75 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.renaudspiritcenter.com Tour Mastadon State Historic site, Ste. Genevieve Visitors’ Centre. Lunch and tours.
The Big House: Pros and Cons Date: Thurs, Mar 28 Time: 7:30am-5:30pm Location: From St. Peters City Hall Cost: $95 Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Tour the 1836 Missouri State Prison at Jefferson City. Lunch at Prison Brews and tour the Missouri State Capitol. Dessert on the way home.
Luminous Language Art Exhibition Date: Fri, Mar 29-Fri, May 10 Time: See website for details Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-255-0170 or www.foundryartcenter.org A juried exhibition celebrating the universal art of painting.
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Breakfast with the Bunny Date: Mar 16-17, Mar 23-24, Mar 30 Time: 9am & 11am Location: St. Louis Zoo Cost: $20-$18, under 2, free Contact: 314-646-4897 to RSVP Enjoy a full breakfast plus photo opportunity with the Bunny, treats, costumed characters and free parking. New Melle Community Passion Play Date: Sat & Sun, Mar 16,17,23,24 Time: Sat, 7pm: Sun, 2pm & 4:30pm Location: New Melle Sports and Recreation Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-634-1150 or email nmpassion@gmail.com Come and experience the annual New Melle Passion Play production at the Sports & Recreation Center near the intersection of Highways Z and D.
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EASTER Activities
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt (ages 21+) Date: Fri, Mar 22 Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm Location: Bandstand, Civic Park Cost: $15-$12 Contact: 636-474-2REC www.renaudspiritcenter.com No admission at the gate, so be sure to purchase tickets in advance. Bring your own flashlight and Easter basket. Hunt, prizes and fun. 1 s t A n n u a l A d u l t E a s t e r E g g H unt Date: Fri, Mar 22 Time: 7pm Location: Blanchette Park Cost: $15 per person: Must Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Cost includes admission, hunt and two tickets for draft beer. Bring buckets and flashlights. Grand prize: $100 Visa card. Ages 21+. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 9am Location: Blanchette Park, Memorial Hall Cost: $8 per person, ages 2 and under, free: Must Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Enjoy a yummy breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt to follow for ages 3-8 who attend breakfast. Bring camera and basket. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Date: Sat & Sun, Mar 23 & 24 Time: 8:30am & 10:30am Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar, O’Fallon Cost: $10 adults, $8 children 8-11 Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvous-
www.renaudspiritcenter.com All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast with the Bunny. We will have games and activities for the children and the Bunny will be available for pictures. Must Register! Easter EGGstrav a g a n z a Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: Gates open: 8:30am Location: Rotary Park, Wentzville Cost: $3-$2 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Children will be grouped according to their age. Come early and enjoy face painters and clowns. Must have ticket, in advance at Progress Park Office or at event. Bone Hunt Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Rotary Park Cost: $10-$8 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Bark for bones when all kinds of dog treats and bones will be hidden for our furry friends. Must register.
cafeandwinebar.com Enjoy a breakfast buffet while your child visits with the Easter Bunny! Bring your camera. RSVP required. Easter Dog Bone Hunt Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 1pm-3pm Location: DuSable Dog Park, St. Charles Cost: $5 per dog, human accompanying, free: Must Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Your pet can take a photo with Bunny, hunt for a bone and receive a festive scarf. 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 10am-Noon Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $5 per child Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Hunt for eggs and play indoor games at the park. See the Easter Bunny and bring your camera for photos. Three hunts by age, toddlers-age 12. Advance registration encouraged! Breakfast with the Bunny Date: Sat, Mar 23 Time: 8:30am-10:30am Location: Senior Center Complex, Main St. O’Fallon Cost: $12-$10 Contact: 636-474-2REC or 13
Easter Brunch Date: Sun, Mar 31 Time: 10:30am-Noon-1:30pm Location: Sassafras Café, Mo. Botanical Garden Cost: $27.95-$13.95 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Enjoy an Easter buffet at the Garden. Advance registration required. Easter Brunch at Wine Countr y Gardens Date: Sun, Mar 31 Time: 10am & 2pm Location: Wine Country Gardens Cost: $22-$3: children under three, free Contact: 636-798-2288 for reservations or www.winecountrygardens.net Annual Easter celebration and brunch at Wine Country Gardens. Welcome spring with a great meal in a beautiful setting. Lavish menu. E a s t e r B r unch at Mo u n t P l e a s a n t E s t a t e s Date: Sun, Mar 31 Time: Noon-4pm Location: Mount Pleasant Estates Cost: TBA Contact: 636-482-9463 for reservations or www.mountpleasant.com Relax and let our chef and team prepare an Easter feast for you and your family. Please register for this popular brunch, and prepare for a fabulous time.
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Easter Traditions...
Across the Globe I n the United States, Easter is celebrated by dipping eggs into dye, Easter egg hunts, receiving Easter baskets, everything from rabbits to eggs being consumed in the form of sugary confections, family feasts, and attending church. These and several other traditions have roots in foreign countries. The St. Louis area consists of a multitude of ethnic groups; each of whom brings different traditions to this holy day.
GERMANY Here, Easter is celebrated from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. Mass is held on Saturday, and Sunday is known as Family Day, where families eat an Easter lunch; cookies and eggs are hidden. Other traditions include dying hollow eggs and hanging them on trees and shrubs during the week of Easter and burning leftover Christmas trees to remove any signs of winter and move on to spring. FRANCE The church bells that normally ring every day in France stop from Thursday before Good Friday through the day before Easter to remind Christians of Jesus’ death. They begin to ring again on Easter, telling Christians that “Jesus is alive again”. Eggs are a large part of the Easter traditions in France; children search for them in their rooms, gardens, and yards. Traditional Easter games include children tossing eggs into the air (the first one to be dropped the loser), and eggs being rolled down a slope, which represents the stone that was removed from Jesus’ tomb. ITALY Easter here is similar to how it is celebrated in France. The pretzel was originally an Easter treat (the twist shape representing arms crossed in prayer).
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On Easter, families have a feast on a table decorated by dyed eggs that have been blessed by a priest. Italy claims to be the country that first invented the chocolate egg. MEXICO
Augusta Wine & Beer Garden 5601 High St 636-228-4301 augustawinery.com Free live music Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm Starts in April. Check website for schedule.
In Mexico, Easter is part of Holy Week (Palm Sunday through Easter). During this week, some Christians in Mexico participate in Passion Plays, which are reenactments of the Last Supper, the Betrayal, the Judgement, the Procession of the 12 Stations of the Cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. A solemn parade is held in the dark with those in the parade holding statues of Jesus and Mary on Good Friday (when Christians mourn the death of Jesus). Easter is celebrated on the last day of Holy Week. IRELAND Easter is celebrated in Ireland from Good Friday through Easter Sunday. In Ireland, Christians often do not eat until midday, do not burn or shape wood into something else, fish or hunt, use nails, move, “or begin any important enterprise” (Easter Around the World). On the Saturday before Easter, priests bless and distribute holy water. The holy water is sprinkled onto each member of each family, their home, and their cattle. On Easter Sunday, many eggs are not only eaten but dyed and decorated as well. By: Amanda Gertner 14
Montelle Winery 201 Montelle Dr 888-595-wine montelle.com Free live music Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm Starts in April. Check website for schedule.
Sugar Creek Winery Boone Country La 636-987-2400 sugarcreekwines.com NEVER A COVER CHARGE Open daily from 10 am-6 pm Free live music every Sat & Sun 1-5 pm. Starts in April Sat, 4/6-Terry Beck Sun, 4/7-Rick Curtright Sat, 4/13- Gabie Sun, 4/14-Tom Nickeson Sat, 4/20-Terry Beck Sun, 4/21- Jordan Danielsen Sat, 4/27- Rick Curtright Sun, 4/28- Denise Schilligo
Balducci Vineyards 6601 Hwy 94 S 636-482-vino balduccivineyards.com Free live music every Sat 3-7 pm Starts in April Sat, 4/7 -Scott Logan (2-6) Sat, 4/14- Scott Logan Sat, 4/21-McCready Logan Project Sat, 4/28- Route D
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• 9th Annual Boys 5 and Girls Club Trivia Night • The Second City: Laughing Matters • Missouri Tartan Days • The Matrix • Builders St. Charles Home Show
• The Second City: 6 Laughing Matters • Missouri Tartan Days • The Matrix • Builders Home Show • Trivia Night for LCpl Drew Weaver • Sha Na Na: In Concert • Annual Stream Cleanup • Arbor Day Celebration • Lake St. Louis Farmers & Artists Market
• Active Older 10 Adults Game Day • Widespread Panic • Enhancing Your Child’s Health And Wellness
• No “Butts” About 11 It • Audubon Center and Great Rivers Museum
• 2nd Annual Trivia 12 Night and Silent Auction
• 7th Annual Baby 13 Kid Expo • Walk MS 2013: St. Peters • Vasculitis Awareness Trivia Night • 12th Annual Library Foundation Trivia Night
• Zumba 16 • Canvases & Cocktails • Free From Falls • The Orient Express
• Active Older 17 Adults Game Day • Zumba • Senior Day Lunch & Bingo • Holocaust Museum and Shaare Emeth • 11th Annual Plein Air Art Festival Through Apr 27
• Zumba 18 • The Importance of Being Earnest • Opera Workshop Scenes • Paint Your Own Wine Glass • Party in the Plaza
• Zumba 19 • The Importance of Being Earnest • Opera Workshop Scenes • City Centre Dance • Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival 2013 • Weird Al Yankovic • Faith County • Shen Yun
• Zumba 20 • The Importance of Being Earnest • Opera Workshop Scenes • St. Louis Jazz Festival • Faith County • Shen Yun • 25th Bob Costas Benefit • Garden Expo • Scooby-Doo Live! • Journey West
• A+ Art Class 23 (ages 6-12) Tuesdays thru May 28 • Body Composition Analysis • Basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia • Million Dollar Quartet Thru May 5
• Active Older 24 Adults Game Day • A Day in the Country at Ridge Haven Chalet • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf • Tap and Twirl 2’s
• Who’s Afraid of 25 Virginia Woolf • Tap and Twirl 2’s • Lindenwood Speaker Series: Kunal Nayyar • Paducah Quilt Show Tour • Chamber Concert
• Faith County 26 • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf • Tap and Twirl 2’s • Jefferson Intermediate School Earth Day Craft Fair • Alarm Will Sound: 1969 • Electronics & Appliance Recycling • Annual Spring Art Walk
• Faith County 27 • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf • Tap and Twirl 2’s • 7th Spring Art Walk • Lincoln County Master Gardener Plant Sale • Healthy Kids Day • Race to Recycling Duathlon & 1-Mile Fun Walk • Run, Live, Learn 10K, 5K, Fun Run & Expo • Russian National Ballet
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Beginning Country Line Dancing Date: Beginning Mon, Apr 1 Time: 10am-11am Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: $50 Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net New 6-week program presented in conjunction with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. Learn the basics of Line Dancing.
Picture the Music Exhibition Date: Tues, Apr 2-Tues, Apr 16 Time: Daily Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Center Cost: Free Contact: www.stlsymphony.org Art exhibition from St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s “Picture the Music” student artistic renderings.
Staying Home Alone Date: Tues, Apr 2 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: $25 per family 314-454-KIDS or 800-678-KIDS to register This parent and child program helps determine when your child is ready to stay home alone and prepares them for this experience.
Peter Pan Date: Tues, Apr 2 & Wed, Apr 3 Time: 7:30pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $92-$22
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Listings are organized in chronological order. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for. Or scan the calendar at the beginning of each section and cross reference with the appropriate listings. Enjoy your TimeOff! Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 A unique, family friendly attraction of spectacle and fantasy starring gymnast Cathy Rigby.
Tribute to Frank Sinatra Date: Wed, Apr 3 Time: 8am-3pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $65 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Visit Sheldon in St. Louis to see tribute to Frank Sinatra, then enjoy lunch at Rigazzi’s.
Active Older Adults Game Day Date: Wednesdays, Apr 3,10,17,24 Time: 10am Location: O’Fallon Family YMCA Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-0092 or www.ymcastlouis.org Join us every week to play your favorite board or card game. Bring a favorite snack to share. Everyone welcome.
Spring Fling Date: Wednesdays, Apr 3-Apr 17 Time: 10:15am-11:15am Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $35 Contact: 636-928-2004 or www.stpetersmo.net Kids will sing, enjoy fingerplays and groove to movement songs, all about spring.
Practical Caregiver Tips
Builders St. Charles Home Show
Date: Thurs, Apr 4 Time: 1:30pm-3pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-916-9830 Listen as a registered nurse, physical therapist, and an occupational therapist share tips to assist with day-to-day care at home.
Date: Fri, Apr 5-Sun, Apr 7 Time: Fri and Sat, 11am-8pm: Sun, 11am-5pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-994-7700 www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com See 250 companies in approximately 70,000 square feet. Top-notch celebrity speakers and fun features make the show a must-see home show.
9th Annual Boys and Girls Club Trivia Night
Trivia Night for LCpl Drew Weaver
Date: Fri, Apr 5 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Borromeo Church Gym Cost: $160 table of 8 Contact: 636-946-6255 x104 Trivia, attendance prizes, auction and trivia. BYO snacks, beer and soda provided.
Date: Sat, Apr 6 Time: 7pm Location: American Legion Post 312, St. Charles Cost: $20 per person or $160 table of 8 Contact: 402-657-6429 Trivia night to remember LCpl Weaver, killed in Iraq, and to support Camp Hope.
The Second City: Laughing Matters
Sha Na Na: In Concert
Date: Fri, Apr 5 & Sat, Apr 6 Time: Fri, 5pm & 10pm: Sat, 5pm & 9pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $35 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org The Second City returns to Touhill with comedy that is legend. Master Class Improv program Fri at 3pm for $20.
Date: Sat, Apr 6 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $40.50-$22.50 Contact: www.lindenwood.edu/center or 636-9494433 Celebrate the last four decades of music through the rock nostalgia tour of Sha Na Na.
Missouri Tartan Days
11th Annual Stream Cleanup
Date: Fri, Apr 5-Sun, Apr 7 Time: Daily Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: Free, fee for some activities Contact: www.motaranday.com Family-friendly festival; sample Scottish far from vendors and enjoy bagpipers.
Date: Sat, Apr 6 Time: 8:30am-2pm Location: From GM Plant, Wentzville Cost: Free Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Make a difference in our community by joining thousands of volunteers who team up to remove trash from creeks and lakes in just two hours.
The Matrix Date: Fri, Apr 5 & Sat, Apr 6 Time: 7pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $65-$35 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Symphony performs the futuristic soundtrack of The Matrix. Machine rebellions and raining computer code create a world that questions reality.
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Arbor Day Celebration Date: Sat, Apr 6 Time: Noon-2pm Location: Rotary Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org This year, with the help from the Mo. Dept. of Conservation, we are offering a class on tree planting and pruning. Games and handouts for kids and seedling giveaways.
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Lake St. Louis Farmers & Artists Market
Audubon Center and Great Rivers Museum
Date: Saturdays, Beginning Apr 6 Time: 9am –Noon Location: Meadows Shopping Center Cost: Free to visit Contact: 314-495-2531 or www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com The market opens for the season with fresh produce and artistic wares.
Date: Thurs, Apr 11 Time: 8:30aqm-4pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $55 per person Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Guided tour at Audubon Center in West Alton. Visite National Great Rivers Museum, Melvin Price Lock & Dam. Lunch.
The Remarkable Farkle McBride
2nd Annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction
Date: Sun, Apr 7 Time: 3pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $17-$12 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Presented with text from the popular children's book by John Lithgow, join Farkle on his journey to find his place in the orchestra.
Cardinal Home Opening Game Date: Mon, Apr 8 Time: 3:15pm Location: Busch Stadium Cost: Varies Contact: 800-352-0212 or www.stlouiscardinals.com See the first home game of the Cardinal season!
Widespread Panic Date: Tues, Apr 9 & Wed, Apr 10 Time: 7:30pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $46.50-$39.50 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 See one of the era’s most extraordinary live bands at Peabody.
“Finding Face” Film Date: Tues, Apr 9 Time: Noon Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact:636-922-8469 or www.stchas.edu Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this film viewing. Filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald will speak at 7pm on Tuesday evening.
Enhancing Your Child’s Health And Wellness Date: Wed, Apr 10 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Spencer Road Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-928-WELL to register Learn how you can take an active role in maintaining your child’s well-being throughout their developing years.
No “Butts” About It Date: Thurs, Apr 11 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.progresswest.org Colorectal surgeon, Dr. Jerad Miller, will discuss colon health. Learn what symptoms of an unhealthy colon may be a cause for concern and preventative measures.
Date: Fri, Apr 12 Time: 7pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: $160 table of 8 Contact: 636-255-00270 or www.foundryartcentre.org Benefits the Foundry, to support its community events and programs as it strives to make art accessible for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age or economic barrier.
7th Annual Baby Kid Expo Date: Sat, Apr 13 Time: 9am Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: 1-866-654-EXPO or www.babykidexpo.com Bring the family to meet and interact with the leading children’s retail, healthcare, recreational and educational providers.
Walk MS 2013: St. Peters Date: Sat, Apr 13 Time: 2pm Location: 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Cost: Registration for Walk, donations Contact: www.nationalmssociety.org Join thousands of walkers to support the Muscular Sclerosis Foundation.
Vasculitis Awareness Trivia Night Date: Sat, Apr 13 Time: 7pm Location: Hope Lutheran Church, St. Charles Cost: $100 table of 8 Contact: 314-276-6719 All profits will go to the Vasculitis Foundation to help fund research, education, and patient support for those with this rare disease.
12th Annual Library Foundation Trivia Night Date: Sat, Apr 13 Time: Doors, 6:15 pm, Trivia, 7pm Location: American Legion Post 312, Raymond Dr. St. Charles Cost: $160 table of 8 Contact: www.stchlibraryfoundation.org Come and enjoy trivia and fun at the Annual Library Foundation Trivia Night.
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April Events, cont This class is a fun new way to exercise for all age groups. Other dates, programs and times available.
Canvases & Cocktails Date: Tues, Apr 16 Time: 6pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: $30 Contact: 636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org Our instructor will guide you step by step through the evening's project. Great date night idea!
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Explore the customs, traditions and beliefs of Japanese, Korean and other cultures in St. Louis. Lunch at Wei Hong, and then tour Oriental Galleries at Art Museum and stroll the Missouri Botanical Garden.
ber.org Artists from across the country gather in Augusta to complete their art outdoors in Augusta at this event. More than 100 artists. View artists at work, visit shops, dine and relax.
Senior Day Lunch and Bingo
The Importance of Being Earnest
Date: Wed, Apr 17 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 for reservations Lunch followed by Bingo and Estate Sale. Reservations required.
Date: Thurs, Apr 18-Sat, Apr 20 Time: Thurs & Fri, 7:30pm: Sat, 2pm Location: Bezemes Family Theater Cost: $18-$10 Contact: www.lindenwood.edu/center or 636-9494433 University Theater Productions presents this timeless tale, one of the funniest comedies in the English language from the brilliant Oscar Wilde.
Holocaust Museum and Shaare Emeth
Date: Tues, Apr 16 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.progresswest.org Learn how to prevent falls; a balance screening to follow to access your balance.
Date: Wed, Apr 17 Time: 8:45am-3:30pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $50 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Tour museum, lunch at Kohn’s Kosher Deli, take guided tour at Congregation Shaare Emeth in St. Louis.
The Orient Express
11th Annual Plein Air Art Festival
Date: Tues, Apr 16 Time: 9am-4:30pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $80 Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net
Date: Wed, Apr 17-Sat, Apr 27 Time: 8am-10pm Location: Augusta Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-228-4005 or www.augusta-cham-
Opera Workshop Scenes Date: Thurs, Apr18 & Sat, Apr 20 Time: 7:30pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theater Cost: Free Contact: www.lindenwood.edu/center or 636-9494433 Opera performances from Lindenwood University Music Department.
Paint Your Own Wine Glass Date: Thurs, Apr 18 Time: 6:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25 Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Come and paint your own wine glass. Receive glass to paint, glass of wine and light appetizers.
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Weird Al Yankovic Date: Fri, Apr 19 Time: 7:30 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $53-$28 Contact: www.metrotix.com or 636-896-4200 "Weird Al", the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time, is visiting with his first full-length studio album in nearly five years…Apocalypse.
Faith County Date: Apr 19-21 and Apr 26-28 Time: 8pm-10pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: $10-$8: ages 5 and under, free Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us O’Fallon TheatreWorks presents this play about country life full of fun and family.
Shen Yun Date: Fri, Apr 19-Sun, Apr 21 Time: Fri, 7:30pm: Sat, 2pm & 7:30pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $120-$50 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 The glory of classical China brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral compositions.
25th Annual Bob Costas Benefit Date: Sat, Apr 20 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Benefit to support the Bob Costas Cancer Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.
Party in the Plaza
Garden Expo
Date: Thursday, April 18 Time: 5pm – 9pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: www.westportstl.com Enjoy a live band and DJ for this outdoor party.
Date: Sat, Apr 20 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Historic Heald Home Cost: Free: tours of Home, $2 Contact: 636-379-5605 or www.ofallon.mo.us Talk to lawn and garden experts and shop for live plants and accessories at the Garden Expo.
City Centre Dance Date: Fri, Apr 19 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St. Peters City Hall Cost: $7-$6 Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Dance the night away to the sounds of “Silver Wings”.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival 2013
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Date: Fri, Apr 19 & Sat, Apr 20 Time: 7:30pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $75-$35 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org The Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, comes to the Touhill. Doc Severinsen and His Big Band headline Saturday.
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Pinwheels For Prevention™ - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Location: Heart of St. Charles parking lot Date: April 20, 2013 Time:10:00am Price:FREE www.thechildcenter.com Speaker: Mayor Sally Faith. Attendees: City Mayors, State Representative(s), other government officials, residents of St. Charles County; children and adults, The Child Center, Inc employees and Board members, etc. Pinwheels for $5.
Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries Date: Sat, Apr 20 Time: 1pm & 4pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $68-$26: $5 parking Contact: www.metrotix.com or 636-896-4200 New family musical featuring everyone’s favorite characters from one of television’s longest-running animated series.
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4th Annual Black & White Masquerade Benefit Gala & Auction Date: Sat, Apr 20 Time: Private reception: 6pm Location: Palladium St. Louis,1400 Park Place Cost: Individual seats: $200, Sponsorships, $2500-10,000 Contact: 314-960-7625 or www.breakdownstl.org/gala BreakDown STL educates and empowers teens to make positive choices regarding relationships, sex, alcohol, drugs, bullying, self-harm and suicide through preventative health education. Tim Ezel and Guy Phillips moderating.
Garden Expo Date: Saturday, April 20 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Historic Heald Home, Fort Zumwalt Park Address: 1000 Jessup Drive, O'Fallon MO 63366 Cost: Admission is free; Heald Home tours are $2 Contact: Jennifer Hoisington at jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us, or 636-379-5605. For the prettiest yard and garden you’ve ever had, talk to lawn and garden experts and shop for live plants and garden accessories at the Garden Expo.
Journey West Date: Saturday, April 20 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center Cost: $12-adult, $10-senior, $6-child Contact Info: 636-798-2005 www.danielboonehome.com The west beckoned people with its prime land, prosperous trading, and chance for a new life. Learn first-hand the struggles and hardships faced, how to barter and buy supplies as it was done over 150 years ago.
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Fine Dining Surprise Date: Mon, Apr 22 Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall Cost: $39 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Fine dining experience at a mystery location! Enjoy a three-course meal; first of a series of surprise dining trips.
A+ Art Class (ages 6-12) Date: Tuesdays, Apr 23-May 28 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Blanchette Park, Memorial Hall Cost: $60 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com New subject matter each week teaches kids of all abilities to draw. Creativity and fun.
Body Composition Analysis Date: Tues, Apr 23 Time: 4pm-6pm Location: Spencer Road Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-928-WELL to register Find out your body mass index, percentage of body fat, lean muscle mass and more through this free adult screening for men and women.
Basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Date: Tues, Apr 23 Time: 6pm-7:30pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-344-CARE or www.progresswest.org An expert from the Alzheimer's Association will discuss the latest research, diagnosis and treatment of various types of dementia.
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Million Dollar Quartet Theresa Caputo Live: Date: Sun, Apr 21 Time: 7pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $129-$43.75 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Long Island Medium will be appearing at the Fox. Interactive readings to audience and personal stories of her life and gifts.
24th Annual Earth Day Festival Date: Sun, Apr 21 Time: 11am-6pm Location: Muny Grounds Cost: Free Contact: 314-616-7354 or www.stlouisearthday.org Live music, cultural performances, local food, vendors and hand-on activities for the whole family.
Basile: Greek Comedy Date: Sun, Apr 21 Time: 7:30pm Location: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Cost: $20 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Greek comedian Basile will entertain at the Touhill.
Date: Tues, Apr 23-Sun, May 5 Time: Tues-Sat, 8pm: Sat & Sun, 2pm: Sun, Apr 28, 7:30pm: Thurs, May 2, 1pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $80-$15 Contact: www.metrotix.com or 314-534-1111 Musical chronicling the early recording sessions of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins.
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A Day in the Country at Ridge Haven Chalet Date: Wed, Apr 24 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Leave from Civic Park Parking Lot Cost: $73-$65 Contact: 636-474-2REC/renaudspiritcenter.com Enjoy brunch, tour the grounds, and hear a speaker at the Chalet in Hawk Point.
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Date: Wed, Apr 24-Sun, Apr 28 Time: Wed & Thurs, 7:30: Fri & Sat, 8: Sun, 2pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $8-$6 Contact: 636-922-8050 or www.stchastickets.com Center Stage Theater’s production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”.
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April Events, cont Tap and Twirl 2’s Date: Wednesdays, Apr 24-May 29 Time: 5:30pm-6:15pm Location: Blanchette Park, Memorial Hall Cost: $42 per person Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Two year olds will giggle with excitement during their first tap and ballet class. Parents actively participate with their child.
Lindenwood Speaker Series: Kunal Nayyar Date: Thurs, Apr 25 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Location: Lindenwood University, Hyland Arena Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4823 or www.lindenwood.edu Actor from “The Big Bang Theory” will speak. Topic: “From New Delhi to Hollywood: Navigating Life through Humility”.
Paducah Quilt Show Tour Date: Thurs, Apr 25 Time: 5:30am-10:30pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $75 Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Trip to Paducah, Kentucky to the 29th Annual AQS Quilt Show. Shop and enjoy the Expo.
Chamber Concert Date: Thurs, Apr 25 Time: 7:30pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theater Cost: Free Contact: www.lindenwood.edu/center or 636-9494433 Lindenwood University Music Department presents their spring Chamber Concert.
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Location: Valvoline Express Care Parking Lot, Troy Cost: Free to browse Contact: 636-528-4613 Lots of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, bulbs, house plants & garden decor to choose from. Reasonable prices.
Jefferson Intermediate School E arth Day Craft Fair Date: Fri, Apr 26 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Jefferson Intermediate School, 2660 Zumbehl Road Cost: Free to visit: rent a table for $10 Earth Day craft show to benefit SANE (Students Against Neglecting the Environment).
Healthy Kids Day Date: Sat, Apr 27 Time: 10am-1pm Location: O’Fallon Family YMCA Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-0092 or www.ymcastlouis.org Education and activities that teach good health and foster connections through fitness, sports and fun will be provided.
Alarm Will Sound: 1969 Date: Fri, Apr 26 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Performance features music, images, actors and staging to tell the story of new music and a new world amidst turmoil of the late 1960s.
Race to Recycling Duathlon & 1-Mile Fun Walk Date: Sat, Apr 27 Time: Duathlon, 8am: Walk, 8:10am Location: St. Peters Recycle City Cost: $57-$15 Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Try something new and tune up for upcoming triathlons. Families can also take part in the 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run. Open house, 9-1 at Recycle City with tours, activities and hot dog lunch.
Electronics & Appliance Recycling Date: Fri, Apr 26 Time: Noon-7pm Location: Jefferson Intermediate School Cost: Free Contact: 314-382-1650 or www.witsinc.org Recycling opportunity at Jefferson Intermediate School. Call or see website for guidelines.
Prescription/Over-the-Counter Drug Disposal
7th Annual Spring Art Walk Date: Fri, Apr 26-Sun, Apr 28 Time: Daily Location: Historic Main Street, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 800-366-2427 or www.historicstcharles.com Stroll along listening to music and sampling wine while appreciating various works of art. We feature over 40 artists whose work in varying mediums will be for sale, inside storefronts and galleries on Main Street.
Date: Sat, Apr 27 Time: 10am-2pm Location: St. Peters Police Department Cost: Free Contact: www.stpetersmo.net The service is free and anonymous. You can turn in medications that are out-of-date or medicines you no longer need or use. No injectibles, needles or illegal substances accepted.
Run, Live, Learn 10K, 5K, Fun Run & Expo
2nd Annual Lincoln County Master Gardener Plant Sale
Date: Sat, Apr 27 Time: 7:30am-11am Location: St. Charles Community College
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Cost: $25-$15 Contact: 636-922-8277 or hmcdorman@stchas.edu 21st Annual Health and Wellness Expo. Races, information and prizes.
Russian National Ballet: Don Quixote Date: Sat, Apr 27 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $54.50-$26.50 Contact: lindenwood.edu/center or 636-949-4433 The Russian National Ballet’s presentation of Don Quixote is not to be missed!
Tulip Trot Date: Sun, Apr 28 Time: 7am-9pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $35-$30 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Join the Young Friends for a fun run through the lovely and usually off-limits-to-runners Missouri Botanical Garden.
6th Annual Signature Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament Date: Mon, Apr 29 Time: 11:30am Location: Whitmoor Country Club, St. Charles Cost: $250 Contact: 314- 440-8375 / signaturefoundation.org To benefit Brain Injury Association, Nurses for Newborns, Ranken Jordan, and St. Louis HELP. Foursomes and individual golfers welcome.
Cinco de Mayo Cooking Class Date: Tues, Apr 30 Time: 6pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $35 Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Chef Josh for a “hands on” cooking class in time for Cinco de Mayo.
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COVER STORY • INNSBROOK
Your Special Day
Stress-Free! Who is going to call the caterer? Who’s in charge of transportation? Where are all the guests going to stay?
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o say planning a wedding can be stressful at times might be an understatement. You’re looking forward to a perfect day with the love of your life, but you’re constantly worrying about little details. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could have the wedding of your dreams without the stress? Innsbrook Resort is in the business of making that dream a reality. Set amid rolling hills and sparkling lakes, Innsbrook is a picture-perfect wedding destination. Since it offers everything you would want for a storybook wedding in one place, Innsbrook is perfect for couples who want an elegant, stress-free wedding without the headache of calling dozens of different vendors. We recently sat down with Jeannie Mueller, Innsbrook Wedding Coordinator, and Dan Thomas, Innsbrook Executive Chef, to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what makes a wedding at Innsbrook so special.
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What advice do you have for a bride when she’s looking for a wedding venue?
Jeannie: “I know every bride out there has been thinking about this day since she was a little girl. She has a specific thought in her mind about how things should look and what she wants for the day. So choosing a venue where the wedding coordinator really listens to you and understands what you want is one of the most important things.”
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Does Innsbrook meet these criteria?
Jeannie: “Absolutely. As wedding coordinator at Innsbrook, I know that on the big day I have one shot to get it right. And I take that job seriously. Also, Innsbrook offers a lot of cool, unique things that not many other venues have. I mean, picture yourself at your rehearsal dinner at a rustic farmhouse, sitting on hay bales beside a big bonfire. Then you and your guests can spend the night at Innsbrook, and wake up on your wedding day right here. The groom and his buddies can even play a round of golf in the morning if they want to. Everything’s right here in one place. How neat is that?” 21
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So what else makes Innsbrook such a unique and special place for weddings? Jeannie: “First of all, it’s 7,500 acres of pure beauty. From the lakes and the almost endless outdoor wedding locations to the elegant banquet rooms, there’s definitely something for everyone.” Dan: “I agree. We have multiple locations for ceremonies, like our lakeside Lake Aspen Stage, an outdoor field with a tree canopy or a rustic farmhouse setting at our equestrian center. We can cater in a tent in a field of wild flowers or just about anywhere at Innsbrook.”
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Planning a wedding can be stressful at times. How does choosing Innsbrook for your wedding help take the stress out of planning? Jeannie: “It’s almost a one-stop shop here. Innsbrook offers overnight accommodations for guests, storybook carriage rides for the newlyweds, excellent cuisine, and top-notch service. I don’t want the bride to worry about anything that day, I just want her to walk in and be beautiful. Who’s your photographer? I’ll coordinate with him. What’s your favorite kind of wine? I’ll have a glass in your hand when you get here.”
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If you could give a couple just one piece of advice for planning their wedding, what would it be? Jeannie: “Go to a menu tasting where you can really taste the quality of the food that’s being served. Meet the chef and don’t be afraid to ask questions.” Dan: “As executive chef, I like to
meet with the bride-to-be. On the site tour we will help guide her through her thoughts for a perfect wedding day. We’ll show her dining rooms, table settings, and even set up that one-on-one tasting. This is a very special and memorable day for the bride and groom, and they can expect to be well taken care of by our expert staff at Innsbrook.” For a bridal tour of Innsbrook or to request a bridal planning guide, call (636) 928-3366 ext. 884 or email weddings@innsbrook-resort.com TimeOff Magazine / Mar-Apr, 2013
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A Wedding in Wine Country The Perfect Venue for your Perfect Day
pond, gazebo, and architectural touches that will enchant you and your guests. This is an affordable yet elegant choice for your wedding, with a ceremony package that includes LED lighting options, audio system and all the standard amenities needed for a perfect event. Their reception package offers a buffet dinner with menu options, an hors d’ oeuvres display and handpicked wine selections. Visit their website for a video of weddings held here, a layout of the many location options for your occasion and more. LOUIS P. BALDUCCI VINEYARDS Balducci Vineyards is a rustic, warm setting that lends an air of intimacy and beauty to each wedding it hosts. A favorite destination for wine enthusiasts year round, the relaxing atmosphere of Balducci is the perfect choice for your special day. Balducci is ready to help you with every aspect of your event, from decorations and music to menu and wine selection. They can accommodate up to 200 guests, and their landscaped property and surrounding views will give you dozens of photography setting options. Karen Nye, Balducci Vineyard’s event coordinator, is well-known for her attention to detail and design esthetic; she is eager to sit with you and help you create a memorable wedding.
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our wedding day should be as individual as you are. Comfort, style and ease are all attainable at one of the many wineries in our area. A range of options give you complete control; the families who own and operate the wineries are eager to make your occasion a day you’ll always cherish. Consider framing your “I do’s” in the sunshine of a spectacular, Missouri setting, where your guests can enjoy the beauty of both your wedding and the spectacular landscapes of Missouri Wine Country. MONTELLE WINERY Montelle Winery is ready to host your wedding ceremony and/or reception with style and substance. Situated atop the Osage Ridge, the view of the Missouri River Valley will surround your event, giving a beautiful background to your day—whatever the season or weather. “The Point”, a gorgeous outdoor space ready for your wedding rehearsal and wed-
ding, will be bedecked with seating and a wrought iron arbor to encircle your nuptials. The Stone House will be available as a bridal dressing room; a personal attendant will be at your service to assist you and the grounds of Montelle will offer many breathtaking settings for your wedding photographs. The facility can accommodate up to 120 guests—a perfect number for that intimate and romantic feel. Montelle also has you covered with a reception dinner package. Rehearsal dinners are available; packages include either the covered deck or indoor dining and gourmet menus served with elegance and style. Both open bar and cash bar options exist; details are available on their website. WINE COUNTRY GARDENS A sprawling Victorian home is the setting for your wedding at Wine Country Gardens; 42 acres of landscaped grounds filled with fields of flowers in season, a 22
CHANDLER HILL VINEYARDS Chandler Hill promises a magical experience on your wedding day. Their outdoor deck with its view of the vineyards is one
Good Luck Traditions For Your Wedding Day 1. Rain on your wedding day? Some say it’s actually good luck. An old wives’ tale explains that when “tying the knot”, rain on the union makes the bond stronger and harder to break. 2. For good luck, Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day. Ouch! 3. In Sweden, a bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe to ensure that she'll never do without. 4. In Holland, a pine tree is planted outside the newlyweds' home as a symbol of fertility and luck.
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photos, a joyous bridal shower, your festive bachelorette party or your rehearsal dinner, Sugar Creek Winery can accommodate them all. AUGUSTA WINERY Augusta Winery will lend the charm of a quaint setting in an historic wine-country town. The Owl’s Nest is a perfect spot for a family gathering or rehearsal party. Its 40-person capacity is large enough for your entourage but cozy enough to enjoy great conversation and connection. The wine and beer garden can entertain 170 guests; Party trays and limited catering are available through the winery’s sister winery, Montelle. setting they offer; you may opt for a lakeside ceremony or indoors in case of rain (a sign of good luck!). With room for up to 300 of your closest friends, Chandler can accommodate a reception that will delight. Their event coordinator will work with you on your menu, and help select the perfect Chandler wine to complement your fully-catered celebration. MOUNT PLEASANT ESTATES Mount Pleasant Winery wants to give each bride the personalized wedding, reception, shower or rehearsal dinner she’s been dreaming of. They understand the unique nature of each occasion and work closely with the bride to make every detail one she’ll adore. With venue options to accommodate from 25 to 225 guests, your wedding— grand or more personal—will receive the same attention to detail. They are open year-round, and the view is spectacular in each season. See their website for a detailed information packet that will help you select from their myriad of options, and arrange a meeting with their wedding coordinator. SUGAR CREEK WINERY Sugar Creek Winery lends an intimate, family-oriented touch to your wedding day. This charming winery gives you several settings for your occasion; from the smaller areas of the gazebo and courtyard room to the 400-guest capacity of the entire winery. The many acres at Sugar Creek Winery and Vineyards allow for an experience like no other. Beginning with your engagement
CEDAR LAKE CELLARS Cedar Lake Cellars, nestled amid one hundred acres in Wright City, offers a spectacular setting for weddings, engagements, as well as honeymoons. This is your venue for understated, warm elegance. Tour their facility by appointment and see all the great options and accoutrements they can provide. Whether you prefer a formal sit down dinner or a Wine Country BBQ for your guests, the catering staff can tailor a variety of menus to exceed your expectations. With their charming hearth room (a cozy fireplace to set the romantic tone) or their covered patio (to take in the view), your options are equally divine. YELLOW FARMHOUSE WINERY Yellow Farmhouse in Defiance wants you to relax and enjoy your special day. They can host both your wedding and reception with ease; they understand that each wedding is unique and will work with you to take the fuss out of organizing the details. A flexible menu, great wines and professional, caring staff will take the stress out of the day so you can enjoy your guests and make great memories. Request wedding information and pricing packet through their website, call or visit. Your wedding and the parties that precede and follow your special day are memories in the making. Let the families of Missouri Wine Country wineries host those once-in-a-lifetime moments with style, warmth and experience. By Robin Garrison Leach 23
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Montelle Winery 201 Montelle Dr. at Hwy 94, Augusta Matt: 636-228-4464 x21 www.montelle.com Wine Country Gardens 2711 S. Highway 94, Defiance Chris: 636-798-2288 www.winecountrygardens.net Louis P. Balducci Vineyards 6601 Hwy 94 South, Augusta Karen: 636-482-8466 www.balduccivineyards.com Chandler Hill Vineyards 596 Defiance Road, Defiance Heather: 636-798-2675 www.chandlerhillvineyards.com Mount Pleasant Estates 5634 High Street, Augusta Whitney: 636-482-9463 x 231 www.mountpleasant.com Sugar Creek Winery 125 Boone Country Lane, Defiance Lisa: 636-987-2400 www.sugarcreekwines.com Augusta Winery 5601 High Street, Augusta 636-228-4301 x23 www.augustawinery.com Cedar Lake Cellars 11008 Schreckengast Rd, Wright City 636-745-9500 www.cedarlakecellars.com Yellow Farmhouse Vineyard & Winery 100 Defiance Rd, Defiance 314-409-6139 www.yellowfarmhousewines.com TimeOff Magazine / Mar-Apr, 2013
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ouples all around the country are tasting cakes, fussing over seating arrangements and buying tuxedos and dresses. Wedding season is once again upon us. A themed wedding will make this joyous occasion all the more memorable. Try these ideas for an unforgettable experience. Book-Themed For the couples who appreciate the written word and are not ashamed to be called “bookworms,” a theme from their favorite book will personalize their special day. Book themes can be from any novel, such as “Harry Potter”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Chronicles of Narnia”, “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream”, “Anne of Green Gables” or “The Great Gatsby”. Venues, cake decorations from the book and props can set the mood. Art-Themed Couples who are interested in art can express their creativity in an artthemed wedding. The art theme can be done several ways; from holding the wedding in an art studio splattered with vivid colors, holding the ceremony
in an art museum or being centered around a specific form of art or favorite art piece. Fantasy-Themed The fantasy-themed wedding is romantic and magical. Normally thought of as a children’s theme, adults enjoy the wonder and beauty as well. Venues and decorations inspired by famous fairytales set the appropriate mood. Mythology-Themed Norse, Greek, and Roman mythology are popular forms of mythology used as wedding themes. Decorations reflecting the mythology such as cake toppers and centerpieces set the mood. Food from the mythology’s country of origin can also be served to create an extra sense of authenticity. If the couple’s family and friends are feeling adventurous, the wedding party could wear togas (depending on the origin of the mythology). The
bride and groom can dress up as well if they so choose. Music-Themed Couples who choose music as their theme have everything from Rock ‘n Roll to Reggae to incorporate into their wedding. The couple can walk down the aisle to a song being performed live, use cheap instruments (such as guitars) as guest books, or even weave song lyrics into their vows. Movie-Themed It is difficult to find anyone who does not enjoy a night at the movies. Couples can get extremely creative with this theme. The invitations or savethe-date cards can look like ticket stubs, the couple can walk down the aisle to a famous movie theme song, and treats (such as popcorn, Red Vines, and Raisinets) can be served during the reception; the possibilities are endless.
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he mercury is rising, schools are letting out and families across the country are going on vacation. Vacations can sometimes be difficult to plan— especially if there are family members of all ages going on the trip. Families are looking for vacation spots with good food, nice hotels, and activities that everyone can enjoy at a reasonable price. One of the most popular vacation spots for families year after year is Orlando Florida’s Walt Disney World. This world-famous theme park is divided into six parts; Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach, and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Disney characters roam the entire park, thrilling small children and bringing out the kid in adults. Disney World features shopping, a variety of shows, and rides ranging from the extreme— like the roller coaster Big Thunder Mountain Railroad—to the less intense, such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The rides, life-sized characters, and the iconic Cinderella’s Castle appeal to both children and adults. Downtown Disney and Disney’s Boardwalk offer nightlife for teen and adult guests. Besides Disney World, tourists in Orlando can enjoy SeaWorld and Universal Studios Florida, which now includes The Wizarding World of Harry Potter; the new theme park based on the Harry Potter books and films.
Ocean City, Maryland is one of the many beaches that the east coast is famous for. Ocean City features sandy beaches with waves crashing on the shore and a boardwalk that is almost three miles long. Visitors can ride their bikes or the tram before the sun sets, when the boardwalk’s arcades, rides, and performances open. Ocean City will offer free movie screenings and concerts on the beach, and Family Beach Olympics during the summer of 2013. The famous wild ponies of Assateague are a must-see that is a mere nine miles from Ocean City. For a west coast adventure, San Diego, California is a popular choice. San Diego is home to several museums and parks, including Balboa Park, the Natural History Museum, Air & Space Museum, and SeaWorld. LEGOLAND is located just outside of the city limits, and will open a LEGOLAND Hotel on April 5, 2013. The hotel will have three LEGO themes; Pirate, Kingdom, and Adventure. Of course, one of the most celebrated attractions in San Diego is the San Diego Zoo.
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Galveston Island (off of the coast of Texas) is another hot spot for exploring theme parks and a bit closer to St. Louis than Orlando. There are two parks on the island; Moody Gardens, which is “part theme park, part garden and houses its own rainforest, a stellar aquarium, and the Discovery Museum (“10 Best Vacations…”).” The second park, Schlitterbahn Water Park is open year-round, converting to an indoor park in the offseason. Pleasure Pier, which re-opened in 2012 after being damaged during Hurricane Ike, is home to a 100-foot tall Ferris wheel, a log flume, two roller coasters, and the tallest swing ride in Texas.
Vacation Deals and Packages GULLIVER’S TRAVEL 636-379-2700 • www.atripforyou.com • LOCAL: Check out Missouri’s Branson …from $299 including show tickets • INTERNATIONAL: For eight days in Ireland, escorted tour included, hotel, guide, and some meals are provided …from $819 per person, plus airfare • CRUISE: A seven night Caribbean cruise …from $729 per person plus airfare is offered. FIVE STAR TRAVEL 636-978-5510 • 5startravelandcruises.com or at Five Star Travel’s www.funjet.com
Montreal, Canada is a popular – and more affordable – alternative to a trip to France. “With its cobblestone streets, marvelous boutiques and creperies, it’s the ideal destination for those looking for a distinct change of pace (“19 Best Vacation…”).” Children can marvel at the Montreal Botanical Gardens, Insectarium, and Biodome; all of which are at Space for Life. In June of 2013, Montreal will host the Grand Prix Du Canada auto race.
• ALL-INCLUSIVE: Sandals Montego Bay is offering a package for a trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica that is up to $325 in instant Credits, $100 Red Lane Spa Credit on stays of six nights or longer, saves up to 65%, and gives one free night on trips with six days or longer. • ALL-INCLUSIVE: This trip to Paradisus Palma Real is valid through 3/23 and if you book now you can save up to $1200. Enjoy the beach, diving, a spa, good cuisine, shopping, snorkeling, and nightlife. • PRIVATE GETAWAY: Sunset Beach Resort & Spa has varying departure dates and is priced at 67.5% off the original price. This getaway includes a spa, nightlife, the beach, and more.
Cruises and resorts in (or to) the Bahamas, Mexico, and the Mediterranean are hot because they include meals, activities, and accommodations. Vacationers love the convenience of an all-inclusive package. According to Brenda Blechle, the owner of Gulliver’s Travel, “there is {are} also several pre-arranged tours (known as escorted tours) that are designed specifically for families. They will include destinations and activities that the entire family will be able to participate in and enjoy.” Whether relaxing on the beach or screaming on the steepest slope on a roller coaster, enjoy your escape from the daily grind. By Amanda Gertner
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Business Happenings From Dog-Trainer to Successful Business Owner
For turning a home-based dog training business into two successful locations with nearly 50 employees and a host of pet services, WestInn Kennels was recently selected for the Business Spotlight Award from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County. Back in 1994, Sharon West began working as a certified dog trainer to help educate
the public about proper pet care. Eventually some of her students started asking her to help care for their dogs while they were on vacation. Today her successful company, WestInn Kennels, operates a “K-9 Bed ‘n Breakfast” in Dardenne Prairie and a 20,000-square-foot “Everything Under One Woof” location in Wentzville. WestInn Kennels provides boarding, grooming, retail pet supplies, group classes and private instruction. They are also members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business. For more info about WestInn Kennels, please call 636.441.8948 or visit westinnkennels.com.
Progress to be Honored at PfP Celebration, May 31 Come celebrate measurable progress with some 300 business and community leaders at the Annual Celebration awards banquet hosted by the civic group Partners
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for Progress of Greater St. Charles on the evening of Friday, May 31 at the St. Charles Convention Center. This year’s honorees include Air Evac Lifeteam for opening their new headquarters in O’Fallon (Economy Award), Pam Reynolds, founder of Phoenix Textile Corporation (Entrepreneurship Award); City of Cottleville for their Streetscape Project (Quality of Place Award), VSM Abrasives for their employee wellness program (Health & Wellness Award), and Lindenwood University for their new medical school in the former Barat Academy facility (Education Award). Individual tickets are $125 or sponsor a table of 10 for $1,000. For information, call Linda Arnet at 636.441.6880 ext 254.
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he J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts in St. Charles has developed into a significant cultural resource for St. Charles County residents as well as the students at Lindenwood University. The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Lindenwood University offers undergraduate degrees in dance, music, theatre, acting, stage management, musical theatre, studio arts, graphic design, fashion design, music performance, music business and technical theatre/design, as well as graduate degrees in studio art, fashion design, and theatre. This curriculum gives university students the opportunity to work behind the scenes or perform in the theater. The theater set up at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts presents an outstanding opportunity for the stu-
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For more information on the Arts Endowment campaign, contact Dean Joseph Alsobrook at (636) 949-4164 or jalsobrook@lindenwood.edu or Vice President for Institutional Advancement Susan Mangels at (636) 949-4939 or smangels@lindenwood.edu. Upcoming shows for the rest of this season include: Guys & Dolls; SHA NA NA; The Importance of Being Earnest; The Russian National Ballet: Don Quixote; Music & Memories: An Evening with Pat Boone; The Osmond Brothers: In Concert; the Spring Fashion Show. Get your tickets soon so you don’t face a “sold-out” situation for the performances you would like to attend. There are also many free concerts, such as the Spring Music Series, which includes: Opera Scenes; Chamber Concert; Student Conductors; Student Voices. For more information or to buy tickets, visit or call the Box Office at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 West Clay Street St., Charles, MO 63301; Phone (636) 9494433. Visit online at www.lindenwood.edu/ center By Gail Hess
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Upcoming Events dents. The Center houses two theaters and an art gallery. The 1,200-seat “Broadway-style” Bezemes Family Theater, with its full orchestra pit, can host large scale Broadway musicals, concerts, celebrity appearances and dance programs. The Emerson Black Box Theater seats up to 250. With the flexibility of no permanent seats or stage, it can be arranged for traditional theater seating, theater-in-the-round or even classes or rehearsal studios. The Boyle Gallery is large art gallery located just off the main lobby of the Center. The design of the gallery gives it the capability to display many different art forms. You can find sculpture, fine art, or even fashion exhibits in the Gallery. Audiences have thoroughly embraced the theater, as evidenced by its remarkable growth. Since the Center's opening in 2008, it has served over 100,000 guests. Growth this year has been impressive, as evidenced by the number of sold out performances. In the 2011-12 season, there was a total of five sold-out performances. However, half way into 2012-13 season there have already been seven sellouts, effectively tripling the 2011-12 sellouts in just one year. To continue providing top quality entertainment, education in the arts, and cultural expansion, the Board of Directors is establishing the Lindenwood Arts Endowment. The board has committed $2 million and is now raising an additional $1 million. This endowment will help to expand the programs at the Center to attract even larger audiences, bringing artistic enrichment to the surrounding community; improve current academic arts programs; fund scholarships; and provide access the theater’s state-of-the-art facilities to nonprofit groups. 27
The Bezemes Family Theater Main Stage • Guys & Dolls - March 14-17 • March Music Series - March 19-22 • SHA NA NA: In Concert - April 6 • The Importance of Being Earnest April 18-20 • Russian National Ballet: Don Quixote April 27 • Spring Dance Concert - May 2-5 • Music & Memories: An Evening with Pat Boone - May 11 • The Osmond Brothers: In Concert - May 25
Emerson Black Box Theater • Spring Music Series Opera Workshop Scenes April 18, 20 • Spring Music Series Chamber Concert April 25 • Spring Fashion Show - May 3-4 • Spring Music Series Student Conductors Series - May 7 • Spring Music Series Voices Only Concert May 8, 10 For more information or to buy tickets go to
http://www.lindenwood.edu/center or call the Box Office at 636-949-4433.
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Who’s Who In St. Charles County Get to know the people who make St. Charles County happen... from retailers, to doctors, to owners, to managers
Terry Yake, Owner TBone Natural Meats
DiAnne Mueller CEO Crisis Nursery
Rachel Zimmerman Associate Aflac Insurance
Renee La Bruyere Director of Business Development Quality Testing & Engineering
Susan Myers Financial Professional Associate Prudential Insurance
Jim Hankinson, DC, Owner Healthy Life Chiropractic & Wellness
Samantha Davis, Exec. Director, Administrator, Lake St. Charles Retirement Community
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