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Monday, December 31
FIRST NIGHT®
SAINT LOUIS RINGS IN A "RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT" CELEBRATION
IN GRAND CENTER THIS NEW YEAR'S EVE
Come one; come all to St. Louis’ most celebrated party of the
year! Ring, sing or dance in 2008 at First Night, the annual
visual and performing arts festival that celebrates the coming
of the New Year.
Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a musical procession for
the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Grand Center’s streetscapes,
parks, churches, theaters and performance centers will open
their doors to more than 65 indoor and outdoor presentations
and activities. Featured this year, are three performances of
St. Louis: The Operetta, a unique theater experience created
from both sound and image, created by the world-renown Squonk
Opera, a first in St. Louis! Fireworks display at 9 p.m. and
the grand finale at midnight.
Buttons will be sold at the event, $10 for adults and $5 for
children.
For more information, visit www.grandcenter.org
and click on “shows and events.”
Continuing through January 20
"BEYOND THE MAKER'S MARK: PAUL DE
LAMERIE SILVER IN THE CAHN COLLECTION"
This exquisite exhibition examines the career of the prolific
18th-century English silversmith Paul de Lamerie and celebrates
The Cahn Collection, which includes some of the most important
pieces of de Lamerie silver held in a private collection. Through
their variety, beauty and complexity, the 46 silver objects,
or groups of objects, in the exhibition explore the context
of the silversmith’s trade in 18th-century London
Saint Louis Art Museum
www.slam.org
December 7-30, (closed on Dec. 24-25)
U.S. BANK WILD LIGHTS
Walk through the Zoo’s holiday wonderland of spectacular light
displays. Go nose to beak with the birds at Penguin & Puffin
Coast. Free parking provided on South Lot. Enter event through
South Entrance only. Sponsors: U.S. Bank, North Star Frozen
Treats, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Build-A-Bear Workshop®
At the Zoo, Savvy Family Magazine and Soft Rock 102.5
KEZK. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Admission is $4/Zoo Friends members and $5/non-members. Children
under two are free. More information and advance tickets: (314)
781-0900; www.stlzoo.org.
Saturday, December 15
MOUNT PLEASANT WINERY'S BLACK TIE WINEMAKER
DINNER
Enjoy a multi-course meal prepared by a special guest chef,
complete with wine pairings for each course and live music by
Maurice Egeston. Top off dinner with Port tasting and caroling
in the cellars by candlelight.
Champagne reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $99.99 per person (price does not include tax and
gratuity). Mount Pleasant Winery, Augusta, Mo.
Call 636-482-WINE, 800-467-WINE or visit www.mountpleasant.com
for reservations.
Saturday and Sunday, December 15 and
16
THE LITTLE DANCER: A WINTER JOURNEY
COCA’s student dance company Ballet Eclectica presents this
wonderful production with colorful art projections, 100 stunning
costumes and new, winter-themed dances.
Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday, 1 and 4 p.m.
COCA, 524 Trinity Ave.
Tickets are $12 and $10, available from the COCA box office:
(314) 725-6555 or MetroTix: (314) 534-1111.
Monday, December 17
2007 GREATER ST. LOUIS TOP 50 AWARDS
The Greater St. Louis Top 50 is an awards program presented
by the St. Louis RCGA in conjunction with the St. Louis office
of Deloitte. Fifty winning companies are selected based on their
significant contributions to the St. Louis region and how they
have positively affected the future of our business community.
There are several ways a nominee’s economic impact will be measured.
These include, but are not limited to, growth in number of employees,
enhancement of the community, revenue growth, acquisitions and
expansion/development of facilities.
Winners of the 2007 Greater St. Louis Top 50 will be recognized
and presented an award at the annual awards dinner at the Hyatt
Regency St. Louis, One Union Station. This first-class event
provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate successes and
network with other members of our business community.
For more information, contact Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147 or
top50@stlrcga.org.
Wednesday, January 9
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Dave Checketts, Chairman, St. Louis Hockey Blues
Club 7:15 to 9 a.m. (Program begins at 8 a.m.)
RCGA Regional Collaboration Center
One Metropolitan Square, 12th Floor
$20 for RCGA members, $35 for non-members
Includes continental breakfast and validated parking in Metropolitan
Square garage.
Sponsored by KWMU-FM.
Tuesday, January 15
ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES
Presented by Maryville University and sponsored by RCGA, Gallop,
Johnson and Neuman and KWMU-FM. Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary
of State The 64th Secretary of State made history as the highest-ranking
woman to serve in the U.S. government. She is an expert on the
United Nations, global diplomacy, NATO, national security, and
foreign relations. Her autobiography, “Madam Secretary: A Memoir,”
was followed by “The Mighty and the Almighty,” which was published
in May 2006.
8 to 9:30 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
Thursday, January 24
171ST RCGA ANNUAL DINNER AND MEETING
A review of the St. Louis region's accomplishments in economic
development, public policy and other areas, as well as a salute
to RCGA volunteers, the RCGA Board of Directors and inauguration
of 2008 officers, and presentation of the Right Arm of St. Louis
Award, will highlight the 171st RCGA Annual Dinner and Meeting.
The Capitol Steps comedy/political satire troupe will provide
lively entertainment for the evening.
For more information, please contact Mary Barbeau at the RCGA
at (314) 444-1103, or e-mail her at mbarbeau@stlrcga.org.
Wednesday, February 13
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter Jeff Cooper, Managing Partner, SimmonsCooper, LLC
and Chairman, St. Louis Soccer United
7:15 to 9 a.m. (Program begins at 8 a.m.)
RCGA Regional Collaboration Center
One Metropolitan Square, 12th Floor
$20 for RCGA members, $35 for non-members
Includes continental breakfast and validated parking in Metropolitan
Square garage. Sponsored by KWMU-FM.
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