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NOVEMBER 2004
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Continuing through January 22
"EXPLORING ANDO'S SPACE:
ART AND THE SPIRITUAL"
Explores how spirituality resonates throughout the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts building, designed by Pritzker prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, and how it affects works of arts placed within its walls. Visitors are encouraged to share their responses, which will be compiled into an archive.
Open Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
3716 Washington Blvd.
For more information call (314) 754-1850
“Happy 1st Birthday to the Pulitzer Foundation”
Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6
ANASARI X PRIZE WEEKEND
The $10 million prize and five-foot Ansari X Prize trophy will be awarded at the St. Louis Science Center in a special ceremony on Saturday evening, Nov. 6. Also, members of the successful American Mojave Aerospace team, led by research aircraft developer Burt Rutan, and investor and philanthropist Paul Allen, will visit area schools and community organizations during the weekend. Team members will be on hand at the Science Center Friday and Saturday.
A private event will be held in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium for New Spirit of St. Louis Committee members and special guests Friday evening. A black tie awards dinner, open to the public, will be held at the Science Center Saturday evening, with proceeds to benefit educational activities
St. Louis Science Center
Times to be announced
For more information call (314) 289-4444
http://www.slsc.org/
Tuesday, November 2,
Saturday, November 6 and
Tuesday,
November 9
EXPERIENCE ST. LOUIS
Offered in partnership with the St. Louis RCGA, Experience St. Louis is an opportunity for executives and spouses who are new to the area to get an insider’s look at the greater St. Louis region. Includes historical topics, regional issues, culture and entertainment, and more
Sponsored by FOCUS St. Louis
Tuesdays, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
November 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Various locations
$800 per executive; $1,400 with spouse
To register call (314) 622-1250 x117
www.focus-stl.org
Thursday, November 4
ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES
Featuring James Carville, media personality and political strategist
Powell Symphony Hall
718 N. Grand Blvd.
8 p.m.
For additional information call John Diefenbach (314) 444-1184
Thursday, November 4
COMPETITEIVE ANALYSIS
A collaborative study and breakfast presentation by the St. Charles County Government, the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County and municipal representatives of the
St. Charles County Economic Development Roundtable. Compares economic opportunities in St. Charles County with the rest of the country
7:30 to 9 a.m.
Family Arena, St. Charles
For more information call
(636) 441-6880 ext. 255
Saturday, November 6
21ST ANNUAL VETERAN'S DAY OBERVANCE AND PARADE
Organized by St. Louis Veterans
Observance Committee
Activities include a one-mile parade, beginning at 14th Street and Olive Boulevard, static displays of military equipment, POW MIA ceremony and guest speakers
10:45 a.m.–pre-parade ceremony
Noon–parade
Downtown St. Louis
Free
For more information call (314) 622-4550
Wednesday, November 10
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
the Gazelles
Presenter, Jay S. Pepose, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Director, Pepose Vision Institute
7:15 a.m.–Networking,
continental breakfast
8 a.m.–Program
One Metropolitan Square
12th Floor Regional Collaboration Center
Validated Parking
$20 RCGA Members; $35 Non-Members
For reservations call
Michele “Mike” Walsh
(314) 444-1147
Friday, November 12
2004 GLOBAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Global business executives, think-tankers, and the Belgian ambassador to the United States discuss key issues in international business. Presented by the Boeing Institute of International Business at Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business, with support from the RCGA
7 to 8 a.m.–Continental Breakfast/Networking/Exhibitors
8 a.m. to noon–Morning Session
Noon to 2 p.m.–Luncheon Session
Saint Louis University’s Busch Center Ballroom, corner of Grand and Laclede avenues
$105 per person; $795 table of eight (includes parking, breakfast, break, and luncheon)
For more information call (314) 977-3630
www.biib.slu.edu
Tuesday, November 16
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Enjoy an evening of networking and great food at St. Louis’s latest hotspot, New York chef Larry Forgione’s An American Place.
An American Place
Located in the Renaissance Grand Hotel
Washington Avenue and Ninth Street
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For reservations call (314) 444-1158
Thursday, November 18
ANNUAL SALUTE TO SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AWARDS DINNER
Sponsored by Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
Keynote Speaker Dr. Vaughn Vandegrift, Chancellor, SIUE. Award recipients include John Baricevic, St. Clair County Board Chairman
6 p.m.– Cocktails and Registration
7 p.m.–Dinner
Gateway Center, Collinsville
For more
information call (618) 692-9745
Friday, November 19
SALVATION ARMY TREE OF LIGHTS
The Salvation Army officially lights its 50-foot Christmas tree, which symbolizes the annual fundraising campaign. This year’s Tree of Lights chairman is Irl F. Engelhardt, chairman and CEO of Peabody Energy. All the holiday lights in St. Louis are turned on at this event, and entertainment is provided, courtesy of Christmas in St. Louis
5 p.m.
Kiener Plaza
For more information call (314) 646-3000
www.salvationarmystlouis.org
Thursday, December 2
ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES
Featuring Mary Higgins Clark, bestselling suspense author
Powell Symphony Hall
718 N. Grand Blvd.
8 p.m.
For additional information call
John Diefenbach (314) 444-1184
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