Continuing through May 30
HERO, HAWK, AND OPEN HAND:
AMERICAN INDIAN ART OF THE ANCIENT MIDWEST AND SOUTH
Opens at the Saint Louis Art Museum March 4—one of only two national
venues, following a successful run at the Art Institute of Chicago. With over 300 stunning and evocative art objects made from stone, copper, ceramic, mica, and shell, this fascinating
exhibition explores the ancient
civilizations that prospered along
the Ohio, Mississippi, and Tennessee Rivers before Columbus arrived.
Saint Louis Art Museum
Forest Park
One Fine Arts Dr.
(314) 721-0072
www.slam.org
Saturday, March 5
THE ECONOMICS OF HIP HOP: RACE, POWER & MONEY SERIES
Hip hop has taken the country and world by storm. Surrounding the music is an entire culture that produces a strong economic base. At this program, join one of the Hip Hop industry’s leading marketers, Leota Blacknor, Director of Urban Marketing at Virgin Records.
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Missouri History Museum
Lee Auditorium
$5 per person; $4 for MHS members
Reservations required; call (314) 361-9017
www.mohistory.org
Wednesday, March 9
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Steven L. Teitelbaum, M.D.
Wilma and Roswell Messing Professor of Pathology
Washington University School of Medicine
Topic: “Stem Cell Research”
Program will be at One Metropolitan Square, 12th Floor
$20 RCGA members; $35 non-members
Breakfast and Networking: 7:15 - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Reservations: Contact (314) 444-1180
Thursday, March 10
KWMU'S ANNUAL WINE MAKERS DINNER
Wine Makers Dinner
Enjoy a six-course gourmet dinner each with a hand-selected Missouri wine, live entertainment and much more. Meet NPR’s Robert Siegel.
6 p.m.
Starlight Room at the Chase
212 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
(314) 516-5968
Thursday- Saturday, March 10-12
ST. LOUIS' 28TH ANNUAL BUILDERS HOME AND GARDEN SHOW WITH MORE THAN 600 EXHIBITORS.
America’s Center & Edward Jones Dome
March 10–12; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
March 13; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Adults: $8
Children 6-12: $3; Children 5 & Under: Free
Discount tickets available at Schnucks
www.stlhomeshow.com
Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13
ALEXANDRA BALLET: MUSICAL, MAGICAL, MOVING—A 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF DANCE
An exciting repertory program filled with excerpts from favorite classics as well as newly choreographed contemporary works.
Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
Touhill Performance Center, A-B Performance Hall
For tickets, phone (314) 516-4949
or toll free (866) 516-4949
www.touhill.org
Through March 13
"ORCHID ISLAND"
Annual orchid show features hundreds of exotic, fragrant orchids and lush tropical foliage.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Orthwein Floral Display Hall
Garden admission plus $3 for adults and
$2 for seniors age 65 and over.
Admission to the Garden and orchid show is free for members and children 12 and under.
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
For more information call: (800) 642-8842
or (314) 577-9400
www.mobot.org
Friday- Sunday, March 18-20
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS V/VIII CONFERENCE
Purpose. Preparation. Possibility. Experience empowering workshops,
dynamic speakers along with some fun,
friends and funk.
Millenium Hotel
200 S. Fourth St.
www.nabj.org
Saturday, March 19
18TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF YOUTH
Dinner, silent and oral auctions and entertainment. Honored guest: Jerry McElhatton, former senior executive vice president of global technology and operations. Jerry’s volunteer leadership has helped Youth In Need grow to be one of the most prominent human service organizations in the region. Sponsored by Youth In Need.
6 to 11 p.m.
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
$100 Individual Ticket
$125 Youth Sponsor Individual Ticket
Contact: Kathy Kleba, (636) 946-5600 ext. 22
or kkleba@youthinneed.org
Wednesday, March 23
THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS PRESENTS "LOBBY HERO"
Jeff slacks on his graveyard shift as a guard in a Manhattan high-rise by cajoling his way through the night. When he becomes entangled in a murder investigation and falls for a rookie cop, she pushes him to do the right thing.
Loretto-Hilton Center for
the Performing Arts
130 Edgar Rd.
Box Office
(314) 968-4925
$29-$44
www.repstl.org
March 30
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Casino Queen & Hotel
East St. Louis
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Exhibit Tables Available @ $100
$5 RCGA and Chamber members to attend; $15 all others
Information and reservations call hotline...314/444-1158
Thursday, March 31
ST. LOUIS SPEAKER SERIES
Presented by Maryville University
Featuring Doris Kearns Goodwin, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer
Prize-winning author. Event sponsors: American Equity Mortgage; Gallop,
Johnson & Neuman LC; KWMU
and the RCGA.
8 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall
For additional information,
call John Diefenbach (314) 444-1184
Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2
SECOND CITY
An evening of classic scenes, songs, and improvisation with Second City’s National Touring Company—always original, daring, and hilarious. Touring company alum includes Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, George Wendt, and Tim Meadows.
Presented by: Charter
Friday, April 1– 7 and 10 p.m.
Saturday, April 2- 5 and 9 p.m.
Touhill Performance Center
Lee Theater
For tickets, phone (314) 516-4949
or toll free (866) 516-4949
www.touhill.org
Wednesday, April 13
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Rick Fedrizzi, president & CEO of U.S. Green Building Council
One Metropolitan Square, 12th Floor
$20 RCGA members; $35 non-members
For reservations, call Michele Walsh at (314) 444-1147
Wednesday
and Thursday, April 20-21
THE SIXTH ANNUAL INVESTMIDWEST VENTURE CAPITAL FORUM.
For the first time, InvestMidwest will have two separate industry tracks of companies presenting concurrently: life science and technology/general business
Kansas City-Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Headquarters in Kansas City
www.investmidwestforum.com or call (314) 444-1151
Thursday, April 28
ST. LOUIS SPEAKER SERIES
Presented by Maryville University
Featuring Dave Barry Pulitzer Prize-Winning Humorist.
Event sponsors: American Equity Mortgage; Gallop, Johnson & Neuman LC; KWMU and the RCGA.
8 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall
For additional information,
call John Diefenbach (314) 444-1184 |
