Saturday,
April 7
4TH ANNUAL WALL BALL 2007
The largest annual fundraiser event for South City Open Studio
and Gallery (SCOSAG). Watch more than 40 local artists working
live on pieces auctioned during the event.
Third Degree Glass Factory
7 to 11 p.m.
For tickets, call (314) 865-0060.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $50 at the door.
Visit scosag.org.
SCOSAG’s mission is “to provide a safe and educational environment
for children to explore the Arts and also to strengthen the
ties within the St. Louis neighborhood. It’s families; it’s
youth.”
Thursday, April 19 to April 22
GREATER ST. LOUIS BOOK FAIR
Largest Book Fair in the Midwest
Westfield West County Macy’s
Sponsored by Macy’s Department Store and First Bank
Thursday, April 19, 4 to 10 p.m., $10 admission
first night only; auction items preview, 6:30 p.m.;
opening night auction, 7:30 p.m.
Admission is FREE remainder of the fair.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 to 10 a.m. (for individuals with disabilities)
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (general public)
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Half-Price Day
Proceeds benefit the Nursery Foundation of St. Louis, one of
the nation’s first multicultural daycare centers. www.stlouisbookfair.org
Tuesday, April 10
2007 SIOR ST. LOUIS METRO MARKET FORECAST
The largest commercial real estate forecast in St. Louis, providing
a professional perspective on the St. Louis commercial real
estate market in the areas of office, industrial and investment.
This year’s specialty topic will be urban renewal. Speakers:
- SIOR International President Stan Mullin, SIOR, Grubb & Ellis
Office
- David A. Morris, SIOR, Gundaker Commercial Group
- Industrial – Jonathan Hinds, SIOR, Duke Realty Corp.
- Investment – Lynn B. Schenck, SIOR, CB Richard Ellis
- Urban Renewal – James L. Smith, SIOR, CB Richard Ellis
7:15 to 9 a.m.
The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
Cost: $50 at the door, $40 in advance.
Contact: Michael Taylor, Millennium Communications, (314) 991-1155
or mtaylor@millenniumcom.com.
Wednesday, April 11
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Co-Sponsored by KWMU
Topic: “Cyber Security: What Every CEO, Chancellor and CIO Needs
to Know”
Presenters: Special Agents Jim Thompson and Ruben Lopez, Federal
Bureau of Investigation
7:15 to 9 a.m.
RCGA Regional Collaboration Center, One Metropolitan
Square, 12th Floor, 211 N. Broadway
$20 for RCGA members, $35 for non-members includes continental
breakfast and validated parking in the Metropolitan Square garage
Reservations: Lori Meier, (314) 444-1147 or gazelles@stlrcga.org
Wednesday, April 25
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Grand Prix Speedways—St. Louis
3590 Rider Trail South, Earth City, Missouri 63045.
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for RCGA members, $15 for non-members Information and
Reservations: Contact Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147 or bah@stlrcga.org
Thursday, April 26
ST. LOUIS SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTED BY MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY
Ari Fleischer, Former White House Press Secretary
As former White House press secretary, Mr. Fleischer was the
primary spokesman for President Bush after serving on the Bush-Cheney
campaign. His book, “Taking Heat,” details his years in the
White House and reached #7 on The New York Times best- seller
list.
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd. www.stlouisspeakerseries.org
Wednesday, May 2
INVESTMENTS IN PROGRESS IN THE URBAN MARKETPLACE
The Urban Land Institute’s third Investments in Progress Expo
will bring together the area’s top developers and industry experts
to discuss the latest development trends and strategies for
St. Louis’ urban core.
Financing, zoning, community impact and recommended resources
will be discussed. Panelist and roundtable experts include lenders,
attorneys, brokers, planners, architects and local officials.
Chase Park Plaza Hotel
7:30 Registration & Networking
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Program
To register or receive additional information, visit www.stlouis.uli.org
or call Ann Culp at (314) 963-7608.
Monday, May 7 through 10
THE WORLD AGRICULTURAL FORUM 2007
World Congress will give the globe’s leaders the opportunity
to identify and drive solutions, ultimately enabling even those
who are the poorest to aspire be an economic player. It is intended
that global participants will especially focus on embracing
the rural poor and creating new markets based on sound agriculture
and trade policy.
Keynote Speakers:
Pascal Lamy, Secretary General, World Trade Organization
Marianne Fisher-Boel, Commissioner for Agriculture, European
Union
The 2007 Congress Will Examine:
· Creating Disposable Income Through Regional and Bilateral
Trade Reform and Market Development;
· Bioenergy: Investment Trend in Agriculture;
· Increasing the Purchasing Power in Developing Countries: The
Role of Infrastructure in Promoting Market Development and Trade;
· Management of the Water Supply to Optimize Economic Growth.
Chase Park Plaza Hotel
www.worldagforum.org
Monday, May 14
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Moulin Events and Meetings
Vin de Set Rooftop Bar and Bistro
2017 Choteau
Cost: $5 RCGA Members; $15 Non-Members
Exhibit tables available @ $100
Information and Reservations: Contact Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147
or bah@stlrcga.org
