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Continuing
Year Round
SOULARD FARMERS' MARKET
The oldest continuously operating farmers’ market west of the
Mississippi, founded in 1779. Fresh fruit and produce, baked goods,
meats, flowers, spices, craft and flea market items and much more.
730 Carroll Street
Wed.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sat. 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information call: (314) 622-4180 www.stlcin.missouri.org/soulard/fresh.cfm
Continuing through July 21
"FIBER FEVER"
The exhibit explores the expressive uses of any kind of fiber
and will include artwork that is woven, felted, knitted, twined,
paper, quilted or stitched, in Galleries I and II.
The Foundry Art Centre in Historic St. Charles.
Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Admission is free For more information, call (636) 255-0270 www.foundryartcentre.org
Continuing through December
ADRENALINE RUSH OMNIMAX FILM
From skydiving over the Mojave Desert to a 4,000-foot cliff dive
in Norway, this movie explores the science of risk taking and
brings you along for the ride.
St. Louis Science Center OMNIMAX Theatre
For more information call: (314) 289-4464 www.slsc.org
Saturday and Tuesday, July 1 & 4
FAIR SAINT LOUIS
A patriotic fair celebrating America’s birthday with national
entertainment, fireworks, food and more.
• Jason Mraz performs on the main stage Sat., July 1 at 8 p.m.
• Hootie and the Blowfish perform on Tues., July 4, at 8 p.m.
Gateway Arch Grounds and Riverfront Opens at 11 a.m. each day
Free
For more information call: (314) 434-3434 www.fairstl.org
Continuing through Oct. 31
GLASS IN THE GARDEN: CHIHULY AT THE MISSOURI
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Discover breathtaking views of colorful plant-like shapes at every
turn at this custom-designed show of blown glass sculptures by
Chihuly. The major installation will be inside the Climatron.
Outdoors other blown glass installations will be showcased dramatically
within the natural landscapes of the Garden.
Missouri Botanical Garden 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. during “Chihuly Nights” on Thursdays
Cost: Climatron admission $6 Mon.-Thurs.; $8 Fri.-Sun.
For more information call: (314) 577-5100 www.mobot.org
Friday through Sunday, July 7-9 11th
ANNUAL CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART SHOW
Juried show and sale of fine art by Native American artists.
Preview Party – Friday, July 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Judging from 6 to 7 p.m.
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.
Tickets $15, to purchase call (618) 344-7316
Public viewing and sale Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Ill.
For more information visit www.cahokiamounds.com
or call
(618) 346-5160.
Sunday, July 9
BIG BOTTLE BICYCLE RIDE & SUMMERFEST
A relishing ride on country roads, through horseradish country,
including a stop near the world’s largest catsup bottle, the Brooks
Catsup Bottle Water Tower. After the ride join the Summerfest
Celebration where you will find food and drinks.
Registration 7:30 - 9 a.m.
American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville, Ill.
Routes: 22, 34, or 50 miles Rolling to moderate terrain with a
few big hills From St. Louis take I-70 east to Hwy 159 south for
two miles to Tillosten Rd. The American Legion Post 365 will be
on your left.
$6 Member, $9 Non-member, $3 Child under 13
Sponsor/partner: Trailnet Ride Sponsor: Maplewood Bicycle
For more information, call (314) 416-9930 ext. 109 or (618) 874-8554
ext. 109.
Wednesday, July 12
PARTIES IN THE PARK PRESENTED BY BANK MIDWEST
Experience the area’s original outdoor after-hours soirée. Listen
to Dangerous Kitchen, lounge on funky, retro furniture, sip a
cocktail of your choice and feast on cuisine from Clayton area
restaurants. Clayton’s Shaw Park 5 to 8 pm. Admission is free
and open to the public. Parties in the Park is the second Wednesday
of each month. Remaining events: Aug. 9: Wild, Cool & Swingin
and Sept. 13: Vargas featuring Dawn Weber For more information,
call (314) 726-3033 www.partiesinthepark.org
July 14 and 15, July 21 and 22, July 28
and 29, August 4 and 5, and August 11 and 12
LIVE ON THE LEVEE
July 14 - Better Than Ezra and Sister Hazel
July 15 - India Arie
As part of the continued downtown renaissance, enjoy a free summer
concert series on the Riverfront. Each of the six outdoor festival
weekends will be highlighted by FREE top quality entertainment
and firework displays as well as food and beverages from St. Louis’
top restaurants.
Wednesday, July 26
JAMMIN' AT THE ZOO
The Young Zoo Friends host a wine and live music festival at the
Zoo. Free wine sampling from 6 to 8 p.m.
Food and beverages available for purchase.
Gourmet picnic dinners available by advance order.
No reservations are needed. Advance ticket sales available online.
Saint Louis Zoo Ages 21 and up only.
6 to 10 p.m.
Admission charge for general public. Free admission for Zoo Friends
members.
For information, call: (314) 768-5440 www.stlzoo.org/yzf
Saturday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14
ANNUAL GREATER ST. LOUIS HISPANIC FESTIVAL
Featuring local and national Hispanic acts, Hispanic folk dancers,
a children’s area, and an exotic petting zoo.
Enjoy a wide variety of Latin & South American foods and beverages.
Other attractions include folk arts, booths and a Fiesta Car Cruise
on Sunday at 14th Street.
Free.
Aug. 12 and 13, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Aug. 14, noon to 7 p.m.
Soldiers Memorial Park at Market and 14th St. www.hispanicfestinc.com
Wednesday, September 6 through October
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ACE
A high-flying, world premiere musical, filled with humor, heart
and a dazzling new score! An unexpected gift and visits from a
mysterious Army aviator named Ace send troubled 10-year-old Billy
Lucas soaring from 1950s St. Louis on a journey around the world.
Music by Richard Oberacker Book and Lyrics by Robert Taylor and
Richard Oberacker
The Repertory Theatre Box Office/Tickets: (314) 968-4925 www.repstl.org
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