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DECEMBER 2004
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Continuing through Sunday, January 9
INLAND WATERWAYS
The Highway of out Hertiage
The National Park Service presents an exhibit featuring the artwork of famed artist Gary R. Lucy. This 20-year retrospective of 90 original paintings and sketches by the Washington, Mo., artist captures America’s colorful history as it grew along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. For the duration of the exhibit, the National Park Service will further explore the history, culture and legacy of our inland waterways with special programs scheduled throughout the fall.
Lucy is known for his historic interpretation
of river scenes, specializing in accurate
depictions of steamboats. In recent years
he has concentrated on a series of paintings portraying various aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This exhibit will mark the debut of the final work in that series entitled, The Vote.
Lucy is a recent recipient of the Sold on
St. Louis Award, presented by the St. Louis Association of Realtors and sponsored by
the St. Louis RCGA.
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
(Old Courthouse) FreeFor more information call:
(314) 655-1700
www.nps.gov/jeff
Wednesday, December 1 through Friday, December 31
WINTER WONDERLAND
The Magic House Children’s Village magically comes alive as it is transformed into a winter wonderland for the holidays complete with twinkling lights, life-size dancing snowmen, garland, ribbons, snowflakes, and other frosty decorations.
The Magic House,
St. Louis Children’s Museum
$6.50; children under 2 are free
For more information call (314) 822-8900
www.magichouse.org
Thursday, December 2
ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES WITH MARY HIGGINS CLARK, BESTSELLING SUSPENSE AUTHOR
Powell Symphony Hall
718 N. Grand Blvd.
8 p.m.
For additional information call
John Diefenbach (314) 444-1184
Thursday, December 2
2004 OLIN CUP COMPETITION AWARDS
Keynote speaker Kevin Haar,
CEO Tsunami Research
Registration & Networking: 4 p.m.
Announcement of winners: 5 p.m.
May Auditorium,
Simon Hall at Washington University
Sponsored by St. Louis Commerce Magazine
RSVP by calling Suzie Fragale at (314) 935-4512
Tuesday, Dec. 7
GREATER ST. LOUIS TOP 50 AWARDS DINNER
An event recognizing the most successful
companies in the St. Louis region, based on
their significant contributions and their positive affect on the St. Louis business community.
Presented by the St. Louis RCGA and Deloitte
6 p.m.—Registration/Reception
7 p.m.—Dinner/Awards Ceremony
St. Louis Science Center
For more information call
(314) 444-1134 or (314) 342-4965
Sunday, December 19
through April 24
BASEBALL AS AMERICA
A traveling exhibition, this collection includes
some 500 of the most precious artifacts from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. Highlights include Jackie Robinson’s 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers jersey; a variety of items from the All American Girls Professional Baseball League; and record-setting bats from the McGwire-Sosa home run chase of 1998, as well as those of Babe Ruth and Roger Maris.
10 a.m. through 6 p.m. daily
10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Tuesday
The History Museum in Forest Park
Adults, $8; Seniors, $7; Students, $4;
Children under 6, free
Tickets for MHS members are free,
based on membership level
For more information call: (314) 746-4599
www.mohistory.org
Monday, December 20
WINTER SOLSTICE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds Historic Site
and Interpretive Center
Learn about the discovery, form and function of Woodhenge, and observe the rising sun as it aligns with certain posts at the reconstructed sun calendar.
5:45 a.m.
0.5 miles west of Monks Mound
Free
For more information call (618) 346-5160
www.cahokiamounds.com
Wednesday, December 22
24TH ANNUAL BUSCH BRAGGIN' RIGHTS BASKETBALL GAME
The Missouri Tigers and Illinois Fighting
Illini square off in this always-riveting
hoops spectacular.
Savvis Center
Time to be determined
For tickets call (314) 241-1888
www.savviscenter.net
Monday, December 27
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
St. Louis Rams take on the Philadelphia Eagles in front of a national television
audience.
8 p.m.
Edward Jones Dome
For tickets call (314) 425-8830
www.stlouisrams.com
Wednesday, December 29
KWANZAA: FESTIVAL OF THE FIRST FRUITS
Kwanzaa is a Swahili term that means “first fruits,” and this contemporary African-American holiday is centered around the feast table of the harvest. A Kwanzaa
ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry workshops, and authentic African drumming and musical performances.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: regular Garden admission.
For more information call: (800) 642-8842 or (314) 577-9400
www.mobot.org
Friday, December 31
SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION
An evening of musical adventure with
music director David Robertson and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.
Powell Symphony Hall
718 N. Grand Blvd.
7:30 p.m.
For tickets call (314) 534-1700
or (314) 534-1111
www.slso.org
Thursday, January 27
ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES
Featuring Shimon Peres, twice-elected
Israeli Prime Minister and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Powell Symphony Hall
718 N. Grand Blvd.
8 p.m.
For additional information call
John Diefenbach (314) 444-1184
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