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Friday,
June 9 through Sunday, June 25
CIRCUS FLORA 20TH SEASON ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION
St. Louis’ One-Ring, European-Style Circus Air-conditioned
red and white big top in Grand Center.
A fusion of classic circus traditions with theater techniques,
an ensemble cast, original, live music and a storyline. Its sixth-generation
circus artists are among the worlds best.
Show times are:
Tues.-Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.; and
Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m.
Tickets are $15-$30 available through MetroTix. For information
call Circus Flora at (314) 531-6800 or visit www.circusflora.org.
Continuing through May 21
“MONET IN THE 20TH CENTURY”
A one-gallery installation focusing on the late paintings of the
celebrated Impress-ionist artist Claude Monet. Visitors are encouraged
to view this installation in concert with the featured exhibition
“Impressionist Camera: Pictorial Photography in Europe, 1888-1918.”
“Impressionist Camera” will be on view through May 14 in the Museum’s
Main Exhibition Galleries.
Saint Louis Art Museum,
call (314) 721-0072 or visit www.slam.org
Continuing through June 11
CONTEMPORARY MASTERWORKS: ST. LOUIS COLLECTS
Rarely-seen works of art from the last few decades from some of
the most prominent private collections in St. Louis. The exhibition
includes works by of internationally recognized artists—including
many that have not been on view publicly in years.
Contemporary Art Museum,
3750 Washington Ave.
For more information visit www.contemporarystl.org
Wednesday, May 3
MISSOURI BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK SPRING
EVENT
Guest Speaker: Joyce Bender, CEO/President Bender Consulting Services
Inc. and Bender Consulting Services of Canada Inc. Both companies
specialize in creating employment opportunities for people with
disabilities in information technology, engineering, finance/
accounting, human resources and general business areas. Entertainment
by The DisAbility Project. 8 to 11 a.m.
Brown Shoe Co.,
8300 Maryland Ave. (314) 821-7151
Monday through Saturday, May 8-13
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Each year the president of the United States designates one week
to recognize the contributions of our nation’s small business
community. Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri is a dynamic
event that brings together current and future entrepreneurs, corporations,
trade associations, federal government and community leaders.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in an array of events
designed to enhance opportunities for entrepreneurs through valuable
networking possibilities, unique educational information, and
unparalleled inspiration.
Visit www.smallbusinessweekstl.org
or call (314) 746-WEEK
Thursday, May 11
8TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO/BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS/TASTE OF AREA RESTAURANTS
Co-hosted by RCGA and Creve Coeur/ Olivette Chamber of Commerce
3 to 7 p.m.
Harrah’s Hotel & Casino
Free Admission to RCGA and Creve Coeur/ Olivette Chamber members
To reserve a booth or to attend, call Melissa Kline at (314) 569-3536
Saturday, May 13
CARDINALS, DIAMONDBACKS PARTNER IN BASEBALL
CLINIC
Professional players will teach fundamentals of baseball with
non-participatory instruction on hitting, bunting, fielding and
throwing. Arizona players include starting pitcher Brandon Webb
and infielders Tony Clark and Damion Easley. Cardinal players
have not been announced. Sponsored by the First Evangelical Free
Church of St. Louis and hosted by Maryville University. The free
clinic, open to youth of all ages. 9 a.m. until 12-noon Maryville
University’s soccer field To register, visit www.maryville.edu
or www.efree.org
or visit the Maryville University athletic department. Pre-registration
is encouraged, but registration forms will be available on site
the morning of the clinic.
Tuesday, May 16
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
From his offices in Chicago at The Boeing Company Headquarters,
W. James McNerney Jr., Chairman, President and CEO of The Boeing
Company, Chicago, Ill. will visit St. Louis to speak on international
business topics at a breakfast program sponsored by the Boeing
Institute of International Business at Saint Louis University’s
John Cook School of Business. The event is complimentary, reservations
are required.
8 a.m.
Busch Student Center Ballroom at Saint Louis University.
http://biib.slu.edu
Wednesday, May 17
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Co-sponsored by KWMU 90.7 FM Panel: Bill McKenna, President, Jefferson
College and Chairman, Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission;
Lesley Hoffarth, Manager, I-64 Project, MoDOT; Garry Earls, Director,
St. County Department of Highways and Traffic; Jeff Rainford,
Chief of Staff, City of St. Louis “Plans for the New I-64”
7:15 - 8 a.m. Networking and Continental Breakfast
8 - 9 a.m. Program
Regional Collaboration Center on 12th Floor
One Metropolitan Square, Validated parking in the building
$20 RCGA Members; $35 Non-Members
Reservations: Contact Lori Meier at RCGA (314) 444-1147 or lmeier@stlrcga.org
Thursday, May 25
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Ballroom
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$5 RCGA members; $15 non-RCGA members
$100 for a limited number of Exhibit Tables
Please call the reservations line at (314) 444-1158.
Monday Memorial Day, May 29
34TH ANNUAL GYPSY CARAVAN
One of the Midwest’s largest antique, craft and flea markets.
Merchandise vendors from over 20 states will participate.
Across from Union Station between Market and Olive and 19th
and 23rd Streets
Presented by the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteer Association
$5 Admission, from 9 – 5 p.m.
$20 Early Bird Admission, from 7 – 9 a.m.
Children under 12 are free at all times.
For additional info, call (314) 286-4452 or visit www.gypsycaravan-stl.org
Thursday, June 1
"CELEBRATE CENTRAL"—THE
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY.
“Celebrate Central”— the St. Louis Public Library.
You are invited to mingle with notable authors, sip signature
cocktails served by local media celebrities, taste inspired appetizers
prepared by some of St. Louis’s best downtown restaurants, listen
to live music and peek behind the scenes at the private areas
and rare collections of the glorious Central Library.
Great Hall of the historic Central Library,
1301 Olive Street
Individual tickets are $55, with patron tickets at $100
Monies raised will help fund the After-School Homework Helper
Program. For more information please call (314) 539-0360.
Wednesday, June 14
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
“What’s Happening with Power, Particularly in Illinois” Presenter:
Gary L. Rainwater, Chairman, President & CEO, Ameren Corp. Co-sponsored
by KWMU 90.7 FM
7:15
- 8 a.m. Networking and Continental Breakfast
8 - 9 a.m. Program
Regional Collaboration Center on 12th Floor
One Metropolitan Square, Validated parking in the building
$20 RCGA members; $35 non-members
Reservations: Contact Lori Meier at RCGA (314) 444-1147 or lmeier@stlrcga.org
Monday, June 19
18TH ANNUAL RCGA "TRY ST. LOUIS...
BUY ST. LOUIS" GOLF TOURNAMENT
Teams of five…scramble. Includes lunch, golf, cart, dinner, beverages,
60 competition prizes, attendance prizes, hole-in-one contests
for cars and cash; and closest to the pin contests. Also enjoy
the silent and oral auction.
Whitmoor Country Club
Major Sponsors: Mercer Health & Benefits, Mallinckrodt/Tyco Healthcare
Media Sponsor: KMOX
Contact Colin Stahlhut at the RCGA, (314) 444-1145 or cstahlhut@stlrcga.org
to participate or donate prizes.
Thursday, June 22
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by NewGround in Chesterfield
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$5 RCGA Members; $15 non-members
Call the RCGA Reservation phone at (314) 444-1158 for reservations.
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