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JULY 2005
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Continuing through April 2008
THE 1904 WORLD'S FAIR:
LOOKING BACK AT LOOKING FORWARD
In celebration of the centennial of
the 1904 World’s Fair—the Louisiana Purchase Exposition—the Missouri Historical Society presents an exhibition of the sights, sounds and splendor of the fair with artifacts, photographs, early motion pictures, music and much more.
Free
For more information call,
(314) 746-4599
www.mohistory.org
Continuing July 1 through July 21
ST. LOUIS ACES TEAM TENNIS
The St. Louis Aces Team Tennis plays seven home matches in July
July 7: Houston Wranglers,
starring Tommy Haas
July 9: New York Sportimes,
starring Martina Hingis
July 11: Houston Wranglers,
starring Ashley Fisher
July 12: Springfield Lasers,
starring Rick Leach
July 14: Kansas City Explorers,
starring Bob & Mike Bryan
July 16: Newport Beach Breakers,
starring Andy Roddick
July 21: Kansas City Explorers,
starring Nana Miyagi
Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park
Match time: 7:05 p.m.
For more information call, (314) 726-2237
www.stlouisaces.com
Saturday, July 2 through July 4
FAIR SAINT LOUIS - 25 YEARS OF CELEBRATING COMMUNITY
Experience a spectacular weekend of events on the St. Louis Riverfront. Each day will include three high-flying appearances of the Enterprise Rent-a-Car Air Show, two live concerts on the Budweiser Stage, and a
fabulous U.S. Bank fireworks finale.
For more information, call (314) 434-3434 or www.fairstl.org.
Sunday, July 3 through July 5
GATEWAY GRIZZLIES BASEBALL GAME
Gateway Grizzlies vs. RiverCity Rascals.
GMC Stadium in Sauget, Ill.
$5 general admission; $8 reserved field level box seats; $6 reserved picnic table (minimum 6 tickets per table)
6:05 p.m. (3-4); 7:05 p.m. (5)
For more information call, (618) 337-3000
www.gatewaygrizzlies.com
Continuing through July 27
WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL—WEDNESDAYS IN JULY
Free evening outdoor concert series. Performances by the James Matthews Trio, Augusta Bottoms Consort, July 6; Sandy Weltman, July 13;
Fairchild, July 20; and Billy Peek, July 27.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic or purchase sandwiches and beverages on site. No pets.
Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation.
Missouri Botanical Garden, north of Linnean House
Free admission to the Garden after 5 p.m.
7 p.m.
For more information call, (314) 577-5100
www.mobot.org
Thursday, July 7 through July 30
FILUMENA
It’s marriage, Italian-style. In a seductive blend of humor and pathos, this play tells the tale of a canny Neopolitan woman—a former prostitute—who is determined to marry to secure the future of her three sons. Tricking her faithless lover of twenty years to marry her on her deathbed, she makes a miraculous recovery and a stormy comedy begins.
Art Loft Theatre, 1529 Washington
$23 general admission; $18 student/seniors 62+
8 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: (314) 482-9125
For more information call, (314) 482-9141
www.hotcitytheatre.org
Saturday, July 9
FREE FORUM ON TEAM WEALTH BUILDING
Presented by Loral Langemeier, known as the “millionaire maker,” Ms. Langemeier is an internationally known speaker, coach, and co-author of “Guerrilla Wealth.”
St. Charles Convention Center
One Convention Center Plaza
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For reservations call, (888) 262-2402 or www.teammademillionaire.com
Friday, July 15
TOP OF THE MET DINNER & DANCING
A five-course dinner, drinks, taxes, tip and parking are included in this elegant evening with spectacular views of the Mississippi Riverfront and city lights. Dancing to Bob Kuban and the Bob Kuban Band.
42nd floor of the Metropolitan Square Building
Top of the Met, 211 N. Broadway
$75
7:30 p.m.
For more information/reservations call:
(314) 421-0555
www.kemolls.com
Sunday, July 17
FOOT HIGH PIE RIDE
Enjoy a pleasant ride on flat to rolling terrain with route choices of 34, 42 or 51 miles including a stop at Blue Springs Cafe to purchase great food and their famous foot high pie.
Glik Park in Highland, Ill.
$9 adults; $3 children under 13 with an adult
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. registration
For more information call, (314) 416-9930
www.trailnet.org
Sunday, July 17 through July 21
5TH ANNUAL ST. LOUIS FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
Screenings of works from filmmakers in
the St. Louis area. Featured will be short subjects, documentaries, music videos, commercials and feature-length works.
Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre
$9
For more information call: (314) 367-3378
www.cinemastlouis.org
Monday, July 4 through July10
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
This wild, wild western musical features a round up of Irving Berlin’s very best. Annie Oakley—the queen of the pony-mounted trick shot—proves that with a little musical horseplay, you can get a man with a gun. Raucous, rowdy, and a sure-fire bulls-eye. The Muny is America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre located under the stars in Forest Park
The Muny in Forest Park
8:15 p.m.
Tickets: (314) 534-1111
For more information call: (314) 361-1900
www.muny.com
Saturday and Sunday, July 23 & 24
MOONSTOCK
Experience and reminisce the first walk on the Moon as the Science Center commemorates the 36th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s historical walk on the Moon and the musical event that marked the decade, Woodstock. “Moonstock” is an annual event remembering the era through music, games, contests and many other activities.
The Saint Louis Science Center in Forest Park
Free
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information call: (314) 289-4444 or (800) 456-7572
www.slsc.org
Saturday, July 30
ST. LOUIS TAP FESTIVAL/ALL THAT TAP XIV
The Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institute Inc. proudly presents the St. Louis Tap Festival’s annual masters of tap concert. The finale of the weeklong festival brings tap dance stars from stage, television and movies. The live jazz trio provides the beat for ALL THAT TAP XIV featuring tap styles from Vaudeville to the latest hard hitting funk.
Touhill Performance Center
A-B Performance Hall
7 p.m.
For tickets, call (314) 516-4949 or toll-free (866) 516-4949
www.touhill.org
Thursday, August 11
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Brenda Newberry, president and CEO, The Newberry Group
One Metropolitan Square, 12th Floor
$20 RCGA members; $35 non-members
Breakfast and Networking:
7:15 – 8 a.m.
Program: 8- 9a.m.
Call for reservations, (314) 444-1147
Thursday, September 22
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by: Savvis
One Savvis Parkway
Town & Country
$5 RCGA members; $15 non-members
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Exhibit Tables Available @ $100
Reservations: Contact RCGA Reservations Hotline at
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