Sunday, April 7
through Friday, October 31
NIKI
Missouri Botanical Garden
presents colorful, playful mosaic sculptures by Niki De Saint Phalle. Thirty-nine mosaic and painted sculptures gathered from around the world will be placed throughout the Garden. Several of the Niki works include nanas, animals, heroes, and totems, ranging from four to 18 feet tall.
“Niki Nights” will be offered Thursdays May through September and will feature
casual outdoor dining and
family entertainment from
5 to 9 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden.
www.mobot.org
Throughout March, open Tues. through Sun. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MARCH MORPHO MANIA AT THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
In addition to regular, early-morning butterfly releases each day, the Butterfly House will release a large number of Blue Morphos each Saturday in March at 1 p.m.
Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd., Faust Park
$6 adults, $4.50 seniors, $4 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under
Saturday, March 8
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
INFORMATION SESSION
Saint Louis University’s Boeing Institute of International Business offers the Executive Master of International Business (EMIB) degree in the John Cook School of Business. Today’s economy requires competence and confidence in global operations and negotiations. Tomorrow’s business leaders must be well equipped with global
skills and vision. Gain a competitive edge by completing the Executive Master of International Business degree—a two-year program with
classes meeting every other weekend Friday afternoon and Saturday. Join us at our infor-mation session followed by a complimentary lunch with current students.
10 a.m.
Cook Hall, 3674 Lindell Blvd., 63108
For information, call (314) 977-3839,
email emib@slu.edu or visit the website http://emib.slu.edu
Tuesday, March 18
ST. LOUIS SPEAKER SERIES
Presented by Maryville University and
sponsored by RCGA, Gallop, Johnson and Neuman and KWMU-FM.
Frank McCourt, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author of Angela’s Ashes, ‘Tis and Teacher Man. A literary phenomenon, his bestseller Angela’s Ashes, about his poverty-stricken Irish childhood, earned him the Pulitzer Prize and was made into a movie. The sequel, ‘Tis, was also a New York Times bestseller. He is a dynamic storyteller whose most recent book, Teacher Man, was published in 2005.
8 to 9:30 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
(314) 533-7888
www.stlouisspeakerseries.org
For more
information, contact
John Diefenbach
at (314) 444-1184.
Wednesday, March 19
BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES AT THE RCGA
Presenter: Neil Smit, President & CEO,
Charter Communications
7:15 to 9 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.
Friday, March 28
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FORUM FOCUSES ON SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE
Generals will discuss the impact and influence
of Scott Air Force Base on the local business
and IT community.
The Commander of Scott Air Force Base, General Norton Schwartz, and his Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems, General Daniel Dinkins, will present TRANSCOM Mission and IT Perspective. A Q&A session will follow each speaker.
7:30 to 10 a.m.
at the AT&T Data Center, 801 Chestnut St.
Sponsored by: AT&T, Daugherty Business Solutions, RCGA and St. Louis IT Coalition
Attendees are required to register for the free event at www.itcoalitionstl.org
Contact: Willem Bakker, Executive Director
IT Coalition St. Louis info@itcoalitionstl.org or
(314) 333-0444
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 26 (tour)
EXPERIENCE ST. LOUIS
Offered in partnership with the RCGA since 1984, Experience St. Louis offers an enjoyable
orientation for top-level executives and spouses new to the region. Meeting five times over a four-week period April 1-26, participants can quickly put down roots and make key connections in the community. Participants experience four weeknight dinners (preceded by networking cocktail hours) and a Saturday tour of key sites in the region.
To receive a brochure or for
hours, pricing structure, and program content details, please call
(314) 622-1250 x117 or visit the FOCUS web site at www.focus-stl.org
Saturday, April 5
MEET THE ARTIST PETER MAX
6 to 9 p.m.
Wentworth Gallery,
West County Mall
For details,
call (314) 821-8884
Wednesday, April 9
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH
THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Tessa Greenspan, President & CEO, Sappington Farmers’ Market
“Farm to Family, Naturally”
Topic: “Staying 1 Step Ahead of the Competition—Business Strategy”
7:15 to 8 a.m.: Registration,
Continental Breakfast and networking
8 a.m.: Program
Noonday Club, 40th Floor, One Metropolitan Square (211 North Broadway)
$20 RCGA Members
and $35 Non-Members
To register, contact: Lori Meier at
(314) 444-1147 or gazelles@stlrcga.org
Thursday, April 10
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS HOSTED BY THE GATEWAY CENTER
RCGA Business After Hours are networking events, informal gatherings held at
member companies that are a popular way to meet new people. RCGA Business After Hours blends fun and business. RCGA members also have opportunity
to purchase exhibit tables for a nominal fee to present their products and services firsthand to other members and guests.
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for RCGA members, $15 for
non-members.
A limited number of exhibit tables are available for $100 each.
Information and reservations: contact Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147 or bah@stlrcga.org
The Gateway Center, One Gateway Dr., Collinsville, Ill. has just expanded its capacity. For exhibit tables and
reservations, please call (314) 444-1158.
www.gatewaycenter.com
Tuesday, April 22
ST. LOUIS SPEAKER SERIES
Presented by Maryville University and sponsored by RCGA, Gallop, Johnson and Neuman and KWMU-FM.
The Capitol Steps Political Satire Troupe.
These hilarious political satirists have more than 62 years of experience on Capitol Hill working in 18 different congressional offices. They have produced 26 comedy albums, including their latest, I’m So Indicted. They’ve been
featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and four times a year on NPR’s Politics Takes a Holiday.
8 to 9:30 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
For more information, contact
John Diefenbach at (314)-444-1184.
Saturday, May 3
START! HEART WALK
As the signature fund-raising event for the American Heart Association since 1994, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. Through Start!, the Heart Walk has been transformed into an opportunity for people to improve their health by walking, while simultaneously raising funds to help fight heart disease and stroke. The Start! Heart Walk is presented locally by First Bank.
Forest Park, Frontier Park
and GCS Grizzlies Stadium.
To get involved, visit
www.heartwalk.kintera.org/stlouis
or call (314) 692-5600.
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