Continuing through December
SHE LOVES YOU! A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF "THE BAND THAT CHANGED THE WORLD"
A concert recreating the music and era of The Beatles—performed live by former Beatlemania band members.
SHE LOVES YOU! will take audiences back to the sights and sounds of the 1960’s with a live musical performance of 30 of the “Fab Four’s” greatest hits. In addition, a showcase of audio and visual multi-media, including classic television footage, vintage newsreel clips, retro commercials and bits from variety shows provides the ultimate retrospective of America during this revolutionary era.
The Playhouse at Westport Plaza.
Audience members are encouraged to dress in 60’s attire.
Show times are Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 p.m. and
8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and
5 p.m.
Tickets are $44 to $48 and can be purchased through Metrotix at
(314) 534-111 or at www.metrotix.com
or at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza
box office.
For more information call
1-888-4-SHE-LOVES or
www.SheLovesYouYeahYeahYeah.com.
Tuesday, November 4
ST. LOUIS SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTED BY MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
Paul Rusesabagina, Courageous Humanitarian of Hotel Rwanda.
As the Republic of Rwanda descended into genocidal chaos, one fearless hotel manager made the decision to protect the family he loved, and in the process he found the courage to risk his life to save more than 1,200 strangers from what would be certain death. His inspiring real-life story was portrayed in the Academy Award
nominated film Hotel Rwanda.
8 to 9:30 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
(314) 533-7888
Sponsored by KWMU, Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, LC and RCGA.
www.stlouisspeakerseries.org
Wednesday, November 5
2ND ANNUAL WORLD
DIABETES DAY
Forest Park Community Hospital invites people with diabetes, healthcare providers, and those whose loved ones have diabetes to join them in taking 246 steps for diabetes—one step for each million with diabetes.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Attendees may participate at any time during these hours.)
Forest Park Community Hospital’s main entrance on Oakland Ave. Enter main lobby for sign-up and course directions.
www.worlddiabetesday.org.
Wednesday, November 12
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
7:15 to 8 a.m.: Registration, Continental Breakfast and networking
8 a.m. Program
Presenter: Steve Maritz, Chairman & CEO, Maritz Inc.
Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Avenue
Crystal Room, 3rd Floor
Free Parking in Club’s Garage. $30 RCGA Members, $40 Non-Members. Validated parking available. To register, contact: Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147
or gazelles@stlrcga.org.
Friday, November 14
2008 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Saint Louis University,
Busch Center Ballroom
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event includes complimentary parking, a continental breakfast, morning session with break refreshments, lunch with a luncheon speaker.
$105/person (or $795 for a
table of eight).
Visit http://biib.slu.edu to make your reservation, or call (314) 977-3630.
Monday, November 17
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY SPEAKERS SERIES: DR. MICHAEL TRIMBLE
Dr. Michael Trimble, as an archeologist working on the mass graves project in Iraq, Trimble was the chief U.S. witness in the war crimes trial of Saddam Hussein and other members of his regime. He will talk about his experiences and the war in Iraq. His speech is co-sponsored by Lindenwood and the Greater Saint Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau.
7 p.m., Lindenwood Center
The Lindenwood University Speaker Series is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Paul Huffman at (636) 949-4823.
Monday, November 20
SCIENCE CAFÉ: "SUSTAINABILITY: FINDING YOUR WAY FORWARD"
Presented by Glenda Abney, manager of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center. Science Café offers stimulating conversation in an informal setting each month. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monarch Restaurant, 7401 Manchester Rd. Free. Presented by the Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
(314) 289-4424 or www.slsc.org
Tuesday, November 25
ST. LOUIS SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTED BY MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief of
The Huffington Post and Nationally Syndicated Columnist.
Founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, she is also the author of eleven books, co-host of Left, Right and Center and a nationally syndicated columnist. She was named by Time Magazine as one of the world’s 100 most influential people. Her background as both a liberal AND a conservative insider gives her a unique perspective to share with us.
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
(314) 533-7888
Sponsored by KWMU, Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, LC and RCGA.
www.stlouisspeakerseries.org
Wednesday, November 26
THE 21st EDITION OF THE ANNUAL BUDWEISER GUNS ‘N HOSES
This annual championship boxing show features area police officers and firefighters. The 17-bout event, which draws more than 15,000 enthusiastic fans and has become a Thanksgiving Eve tradition, has raised more than $2.3 million for The BackStoppers.
Scottrade Center
www.ticketmaster.com
Saturday, December 6
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY: WILD & SWINGIN' HOLIDAY PARTY
8 p.m.
Individual tickets: $45, $35, $25
The Touhill Performing Arts Center is located on the north campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, just 10 minutes from Clayton. Ample free parking and the UMSL North Campus MetroLink Station is just steps from the Touhill’s main entrance.
(314) 516-4949; Toll-Free: (866) 516-4949.
Thursday, December 11
13TH ANNUAL
GREATER ST. LOUIS
TOP 50 AWARDS
The Greater St. Louis Top 50 is an awards program presented by the St. Louis RCGA in conjunction with the St. Louis office of Deloitte. Traditionally focused on technology-related companies, the Top 50 program has been expanded to recognize companies in all industries. Fifty winning companies will be honored based on their significant contributions to the St. Louis region and how they have positively affected
the future of our business community.
Winners of the 2008 Greater St. Louis Top 50 will be recognized and
presented an award at the annual awards dinner at the
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront,
315 Chestnut St. in the St. Louis Ballroom.
6 p.m. Registration & Reception
7 to 9 p.m. Dinner & Program
Table of 10, $1,250, individuals $125.
For information and reservations,
contact Lori Meier at
(314) 444-1147 or lmeier@stlrcga.org.
Friday, December 12 through 21
"THE NUTCRACKER"
The Nutcracker’s magical tale of a young girl’s holiday vision has long excited
audiences of all ages. But never like this. This unique production of The Nutcracker is set at a grand time in St. Louis history, the 1904 World’s Fair! Delight yourself in the land of sweets, watch the snowfall and witness the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Bring the family as St. Louis’ only resident
professional ballet company brings this fairy tale to life.
Choreography by Gen Horiuchi
Music by Tchaikovsky
Edison Theatre
www.stlouisballet.org
(636) 537-1998
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