Out & About Magazine

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Chesterfield

Published in cooperation with the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

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The Shopping, Dining & Entertainment Guide to Chesterfield/West County

NOV-DEC, 2012

2012 HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPING GUIDE LIVE PERFORMANCES AND CULTURE AROUND TOWN DECORATING YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SANTA SIGHTINGS AND OTHER KIDS STUFF

2012 Holiday Issue!

Light Up Your Home For the Holidays Back Cover

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We Invite You to Experience our High Quality

Skilled Care & Assisted Living

In a Great Town & Country Location (Since 1960)

“We as owners, are not only on site, we live on site. This is our home too!”

Call Us For a Complimentary Tour and Lunch!

- Fred and Mary Kay Wiesehan

MARI DE VILLA & THE VILLA ESTATES Senior Living Call 636-227-5347 • maridevilla.com

• All Private Rooms & Suites • NEW Waterford Assisted Living Wing • Memory Care Wing • NEW State-of-the-Art Therapy Department • No Minimum Stay • Luxurious Lifestyle

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Tour a unique collection of four fine wineries...

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Experience

Weinstrasse!

Any Day is A Great Day for Weinstrasse!

636-228-4301 • augustawinery.com

636-482-8466 • balduccivineyards.com

Travel one of Missouri’s most scenic roadways en route to an afternoon of fine wine and relaxation at four exceptional wineries. Wine Country is only a short drive from West County and St. Charles along Hwy. 94.

• Area designated first wine district in United States • Family-owned “boutique wineries” • Award winning wines and specialty foods • Live entertainment

• Free wine tasting • Rated by Readers Digest as one of the 100 most scenic drives in America • Featured in Midwest and Southern Living Magazines

636-228-4464 • montelle.com

636-987-2400 • sugarcreekwines.com

Call the wineries for more information or details about specific events.

Sugar Creek Augusta Balducci Montelle

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Hot Picks New Businesses in Town November Events- What’s happening.

Turkey Trot A great way to start Thanksgiving Day! December Events- What’s happening.

Holiday Gala Get in the mood for Christmas by attending this fun annual event.

Back Cover Feature: Red Nose Lighting Decorating Your Home for the Holidays Here are some stores around town that offer loads of holiday decor and decorations to make your home festive this holiday season.

To Shop OnLine or Offline?

Black Friday is coming soon. Will you hit the stores or surf the web for your gifts this year?

Holiday Happenings Check out the various arts and culture events happening this season.

10 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress Libraries-They’re Not What They Used to Be Check out your local library for lots of activities and services you may not know about!

Kidz Korner A Taste of Chesterfield The Dining Scene Special events not to miss this holiday season.

In Good Taste Chef’s recipies, wine tips and more.

Restaurant Feature: Balaban’s wine cellar & tapas bar Who’s Out & About in Chesterfield Pictures of people in places around town.

Dates for Chesterfield area events listed in Out & About subject to change.

Call the individual establishments for more information on specific events.

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Out & About is published bi-monthly by Gateway Creative, Inc. in cooperation with the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. Publication schedule is: January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December. © 2012.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher.

Out & About is direct mailed and also distributed throughout the Chesterfield/West County area.

You will occasionally get a copy in your mailbox.

If not, pick one up at Dierbergs or Schnucks Markets and various places throughout the community. It’s always available on-line, on the Chamber website, and Facebook.

Published By: Gateway Creative, Inc. Publisher & President: Pat Catanzaro Design & Production: Dave Schellenberg Contributing Writers/Editors/Photography: Robin Garrison Leach, Shannon Jurenka, Amanda Gertner, Sarah Crowder Advertising Sales: Phil Catanzaro, Pat Catanzaro For advertising rates call Pat Catanzaro at Gateway Creative, 636-532-5805 or email outandabout@gatewaycreative.net View magazine online- gatewaycreative.net Fax event related news releases: Gateway Creative, Inc. 636-532-5805, Fax 636-536-9611, or e-mail outandabout@gatewaycreative.net

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Chesterfield, MO 63005 Ph: 636-532-3399 www.chesterfieldmochamber.com

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Happy Holidays!

HOT picks

Chesterfield Chamber Holiday Gala 13th Annual Turkey Trot & Fun Run Date:Thurs, Nov 22 Time: 8:30am-11am Location: Chesterfield Amphitheater Cost: $25-$12 Contact: www.chesterfield.mo.us or 636-812-9500 Exercise off those holiday calories with 5K Fun Run sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital. Races for all ages.

Date: Fri, Dec 7 Time: 6:30-11pm Location: DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center, Chesterfield Cost: $75 per person Contact: 636-532-3399 www.chesterfieldmochamber.com Annual holiday dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Join the fun; make your reservations now!

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New Business Around Town Total Access Urgent Care 1737 Clarkson Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 www.totalaccessurgentcare.com A walk-in medical facility for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries and illnesses.The physician staff has ER training and there are exray machines and other critical care equipment to handle emergencies. No appointment necessary. You may register online.

Lumivid 624 Trade Center Blvd.

Chesterfield, MO 63005 314-374-6142 Lumivid is a full service video production company comprised of a group of professional film makers and master storytellers.

Services include television productions to website video.

Crouthers Academy 200 Chesterfield Business Parkway Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-536-4653 A full day education child care program for working parents for children six weeks to six years. In the former location of the Cambridge School.

New Businesses...

If you’d like to be profiled in this section, send your company name, address, phone, website, photo, & 40-word description to: outandabout@gatewaycreative.net

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Crush Cycle Studio 120 Chesterfield Towne Center Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-273-9823 Crush brings St. Louis the ride of its life, with functional "unstationary" indoor cycling classes. At CRUSH Cycle Studio, 15 indoor cycle bikes stand ready on articulating frames to turn, tilt and lean, closely simulating the fluid sensation and total body challenges of actual road cycling.

CRUSH riders are guided through the fluid sensation and total body challenges of actual road cycling through an energizing and exhilarating workout by one of the studio's certified trainers. Dynamic and functional movements deliver a comprehensive, cardio intensive upper and lower body workout all while engaging the ever important core muscle group, going well beyond the limits of traditional stationary

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bike. The facility is also available for private or group instruction and parties. For class schedules, pricing and additional information, please visit www.crushcycle.com Renovations: Friendship Village 15201 Olive Boulevard Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-532-1515 Friendship Village Chesterfield moved into a new era by celebrating the completion of refurbishments to the newly renamed Village Care Center. The Village Care Center is the skilled nursing and assisted living component of Friendship Village. It also plans to break ground next year on a major expansion to add more independent living apartments and villas in a range of sizes, an underground parking garage, and a landscaped park in addition to a completely new care center.

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NOV W H A T ’ S

H A P P E N I N G

Scavenger Hunt In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a Chamber of Commerce Logo for you to find. (It’s not the one on the table of contents or on the City of Chesterfield ad). When you find it, fax, mail or e-mail your name, address and telephone number to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce along with the name of the ad in which you found the logo. We'll enter you into a drawing on December 15 for a $50 dining certificate. Send to: Out & About,1734 Clarkson Road #312, Chesterfield, MO 63017: email to outandabout@ gatewaycreative.net Or on Facebook at Out & About Magazine Congrats to the winner of the last scavenger hunt, Karen Schulze The logo was hidden in the Charlotte’s Rib BBQ ad.

Listings are organized in chronological order by week, then date. Simply take note of the color coded categories on each page, scan the dates and locate the types of events you are looking for.

Arts & Culture Community Events Kids & Teens Sports & Outdoors Health & Fitness Adults & Seniors Business, Etc.

Chesterfield Mall Cost: $25-$22 Contact: 636-220-7012 or dramaticlicenseproductions.com Comedy play telling about the creation of “Gone with the Wind” by Ron Hutchinson.

So You Think You Can Dance Date:Thurs, Nov 1 Time: 7:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $65-$39.50 Contact: www.metrotix.com, 314-5341111 Fall’s hottest ticket will feature this season’s most popular routines as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour.

Week of Nov 1-3 Colors of the World Date:Thurs, Nov 1-Fri, Nov 9 Time: Daily Location: 444 Chesterfield Arts Gallery Cost: Free Contact: 636-519-1955 or www.chesterfieldarts.org An exhibition celebrating culture, heritage and ethnicity through art.

Madonna Date:Thurs, Nov 1 Time:TBD Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $355-$45 Contact: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com See Madonna in concert in St. Louis.

Ageless Learning Seminar Date:Thurs, Nov 1 Time: 10am-11:45am Location: St. Louis Community College, Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-422-2041 or sagraham@stlcc.edu Free seminar series for adults of all ages featuring varying topics.Today: “Mark Twain”.

St. Louis Country Community Chorus Trivia Night Date: Fri, Nov 2 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: Kirkwood Community Center Cost: $20 person Contact: 636-274-4354 or kinneycindy@msn.com 2nd Annual Trivia night to benefit St. Louis County Community Chorus.

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce 1st Thursday Coffee

Top: 13th Annual Turkey Trot and Fun Run Center: Colors of the World at Chesterfield Arts Bottom: Blue Man Group at the Fox

Date:Thurs, Nov 1 Time: 7:30am-9am Location:Wingate by Wyndham Weldon Spring Research Park Cost: Free to members, $15 non-members Contact: 636-532-3399 or www.chesterfieldmochamber.com Monthly early morning networking event.

Registration required 48 hours in advance.

Jackson Browne with Sara Watkins Date: Fri, Nov 2 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $58.50-$43.50 Contact: www.metrotix.com, 314-5341111 Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will bring his 2012 U.S. Acoustic Tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre this fall.

Moonlight and Magnolias Date: Nov 1-4 &8-11 Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Dramatic License Theater,

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Play With Your Food Date: Fri, Nov 2 Time: 10am-10:30am Location: Sachs Branch Library Cost: Free, register Contact: 314-994-3300 Make cool creations using fruits and vegetables. Ages 3-6.

1st Annual Wine & Dine Trivia Night Date: Fri, Nov 2 Time: 7pm Location: Spazio at Westport Cost: $25 person, $250 table of 10, ? table $150 Contact:Tickets: www.janedoeadvocacy.eventbrite.com Benefitting Jane Doe Advocacy Center for sexual violence victims. Open bar, silent auction, raffles, prizes and fun.

Joe Bonamassa Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $102-$62 Contact: www.metrotix.com, 314-5341111 Joe Bonamassa and his touring band will perform his one-night-only show at the Fox.

Celtic Festival featuring Black 47 Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: 8pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Food tasting, beer samples, open bar and buffet accompany a concert by Celtic-rock group Black 47 and St. Louis Irish Arts.

Eagle Scout Association Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: 6:30pm-10pm Location: 417 Weidman Road, Ballwin Cost: $15 Contact: 314-477-8120 or www.stlesa.org The money raised from the Trivia night event helps fund the ESA Leadership Scholarship Fund.

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Old House

2012 Turkey Trot

In Hog Hollow

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ring family and friends to participate in the tradition of our City’s Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, joining in the fun with over 3,500 participants! This event will get you exercising before spending the day feasting on all that good food.

Come walk, run, push the baby stroller and join those with their fourlegged members of the family racing towards the finish line.

The event will be held at the Chesterfield Amphitheater (631 Veteran’s Place Drive) in Chesterfield.The 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. and follows a route along Chesterfield Parkway and around the Chesterfield Mall.The 1K Kid’s Fun Run is for children ages 9 and under and starts at 9:15 a.m. and follows a route along Veteran’s Place Drive.

Stick around after the race for refreshments and the awards ceremony.

Long-sleeved T-shirts are

16th Annual Recycles Day Collection Event Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: 9am-Noon Location: Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex Cost: Free Contact: www.chesterfield.mo.us or 636537-4000 Convenient drive-thru event accepts items for disposal and recycling. See website for guidelines.

4th Annual Junior Achievement Schoolhouse Trivia Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center, Chesterfield Cost:Table of 8: $200 Contact: 636-728-0707 x238 or www.jastl.org Proceeds benefitting JA literacy programs within local schools.Trivia, raffles, auction,

14319 Olive Blvd. • (314)-469-1019

Christmas Open House November 8th, 9th, 10th ❄ Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10 – 5 ❄ Attendance Prizes (No Purchase Necessary) ❄ Enter Daily for a Daily Drawing for a $200, $100, and $50 Gift Certificate. ❄ 10% Discount on everything in shop, excluding Sale Items. (No Layaways)

guaranteed for the first 2,500 registered for the 5K and the first 250 registered from the Fun Run. To register visit, tinyurl.com/turkeytrot5k.

Online registration ends at midnight, November 18. Mail-in forms can be downloaded off the website at chesterfield.mo.us and must be postmarked

by November 16.

Registration available ONLY at Fleet Feet in Chesterfield on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 20 and 21 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. both days, along with packet pick-up.

No Race Day Registration.

www.oldhouseinhoghollow.com

table decorating contest and fun.

9th Annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: Edward Jones Building, Manchester & 270 Cost: $25 person Contact: 314-515-6553 or 314-961-1701 Theme : "Like a fine wine we have aged to nine." Decorate table and wear costume to theme. Prizes, raffle, fun.

8th Annual Asthma & Allergy Foundation Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: Chesterfield Jewish Community Center Cost: $350 table of 10 Contact: tickets at www.aafastl.org or continued on next page

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Time:Varies by day Location: JCC Staenberg Family Complex, St. Louis Cost:Varies, see website Contact: 314-442-3299 or www.stljewishbookfestival.org Largest Jewish Book Festival in the U.S.; dozens of author appearances and celebrity events. See website for calendar.

Hip Hop Symphony

Arts & Culture Community Events Kids & Teens Sports & Outdoors Health & Fitness Adults & Seniors Business, Etc. 314-645-2422 for info 400-500 fun players, free beer, wine, margaritas, and mixed drinks along with snacks, a free photo booth, an awesome silent auction and more!

Chesterfield Elementary Annual 2012 Holiday Boutique

Intro Course 2 for 1 Only $49!

Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Chesterfield Elementary School Cost: Free to visit Contact: www.ChesterfieldHolidayBoutique.com Over 100 boutique vendors, a variety of food trucks, great local musicians and the St. Louis Monarch Fire Department.

The family that kicks together... sticks together!

Mix it Up Night at the Rink

Take the challenge together!

Date: Sat, Nov 3,10,17, 24 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Greensfelder Complex Cost: $4-$3 Contact: 314-615-8482 We will mix it up- bring a buddy night or get a free skate pass or wear a funny hat or learn a new skate move.

New Students Only.

Not valid with other offers.

Ask About Our New Year Special!

Main School Grand Master: Bruce (BYUNG) RHO 47 Unit G Chesterfield Mall / Chesterfield, MO 63017

Breastfeeding Class

(Headquarters between Macys and Old Navy on the first floor)

Date: Sat, Nov 3 Time: 9am-11:30am Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $25 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 Class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful breastfeeding experience.

636-519-5252 / 314-680-1690 www.ysrho.org

Week of Nov 4-10 Winter Song Date: Sun, Nov 4 Time: 3pm Location: Logan College of Chiropractic Cost: $110-$20 Contact: 636-928-3366 x218 or www.InnsbrookInstitute.org A pairing of musical greats from two different worlds will welcome winter in a concert experience for all ages!

34th Annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Date: Sun, Nov 4-Thurs, Nov 15

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Date: Sun, Nov 4 Time: 3pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $17-$12 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org or 314534-1700 Innovative program pairing hip hop choreography with classical favorites performed by the STL Symphony.

Heartsaver CPR with ACD Date: Mon, Nov 5 Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield Cost: $40 please register Contact: 314-542-4848 or www.stlukesstl.com CPR, choking intervention, and ACD training for both child and adult use. Skill testing is required.

Review Childbirth Date:Wed, Nov 7 and Wed, Nov 14 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $35 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register For couples with previous childbirth experience.Tour of Birth Care Suites included.

Dinner Buffet at Mount Pleasant Estates Date: Fri, Dec 7 and Fri, Dec 14 Time: Evening Location: Mount Pleasant Estates Cost: $15-$7 Contact: 636-482-9463 or www.mountpleasant.com Enjoy Augusta’s Candlelight Walk, then wrap up the evening with a hearty dinner buffet.

Call or visit site for menu and info.

WomenHeart Support Group Date:Wed, Nov 7 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Desloge Outpatient Center Cost: Free Contact; 314-542-4848 to register WomenHeart is a program for participants to share experiences relating to heart health.

Artists & Apples Series: Tracy Gladden Date:Wed, Nov 7 Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Location: St. Louis Community College, Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-422-2241 or dward106@stlcc.edu Free luncheon featuring artists who speak on their lives and inspirations.

Don’t Stress About the Holidays Date:Wed, Nov 7 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield Cost: Free, please register

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Contact: 314-542-4848 or www.stlukesstl.com Join an open discussion on how to better manage the holidays so you can better enjoy family and friends.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes Date:Thurs, Nov 8-Sat, Nov 17 Time:Varies by date Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $92-$26 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or 1800-745-3000 The Rockettes return to their native city of St. Louis with a show unlike anything St. Louis has seen before.

Celtic Thunder Date:Thurs, Nov 8 Time: 7:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Contact: metrotix.com 314-534-1111 The musical phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, is touring to promote their new CD/DVD special,Voyage.

Old House in Hog Hollow Open House Date:Thurs, Nov 8-Sat, Nov 10 Time: Daily Location: 14319 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield Cost: Free to visit Contact: 314-469-1019 or www.oldhouseinhoghollow.com Annual open house; stop in to see all the newest trends in decorating, gifts and holiday fun.

Shrek:The Musical Date: Fri, Nov 9 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $49.50-$32.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.telecharge.com Shrek :The Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage.

Mozart Requiem Date: Fri, Nov 9-Sun, Nov 11 Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sun, 3pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $113-$32 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org or 314534-1700 Vocalists and orchestra perform this masterpiece for audiences in St. Louis.

Mary Mary Date: Fri, Nov 9 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $40-$25 Contact: www.metrotix.com or 314-5341111 Hear Mary Mary with special guests Isaac Carree & Jessica Reedy in this concert.

Live Your Dreams Puppet Adventure Date: Fri, Nov 9 Time; 5pm-7pm Location: Faust Park Cost: $7 advance, $9 day of program Contact: 314-615-8383 or stop by Carousel Gift Shop to purchase Puppet show by Joy Nack of Knick-Knack Puppets and Carousel rides in sparkling lights!

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Midnight Howl 5K Run/Walk Date: Fri, Nov 9 Time: 9:45am Location:Wolf Public House, Ballwin Cost: $30 Contact: 636-227-8950, ballwin.mo.us Awards for top male and female finishers, top three male and female finishers in each age category. All ages.

Veteran’s Day Parade Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: Noon Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: 314-589-6613 Support and honor US Veterans at this timehonored, important parade.

Dillon International Annual Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: Maryland Heights Center Cost: $20 person, $160 table/8 $300 VIP table Contact: 314-576-4100, dillonadopt.com To raise awareness and funds for the licensed, non-profit adoption and humanitarian aid agency's programs.

Sisters of the Good Shepherd 6th Annual Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: St. Ann Parish Center, 7530 Natural Bridge Cost: $20 person Contact: 314-381-0120 or 314-385-7552 for reservations Angela Hutti, Fox 2 News Meteorologist, will host this annual Trivia Night. Prizes, auction, fun.

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Polonaise Ball Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time:TBA Location: Sunset Hills Country Club Cost:TBA by invitation only Contact: 314-868-6911 or www.alexandraballet.com for more info Alexandra Ballet will be part this annual ball to benefit Polish American Cultural Society’s Arts and Education Foundation and Stan Musial Scholarship Fund.

OWLS Honeysuckle Cleanup Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Central Park Pavilion, Chesterfield Cost: Free Contact: email info@openspacestl.org to register Operation Wild Lands will be working with the city to remove invasive honeysuckle; learn and participate.

Fairy Tale Tea

Our Monthly Fee Includes: • Lite Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily • Scheduled Transportation

Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: 11am, 1pm & 3pm Location: Magic House Cost: $18-$15 Contact: 314-822-8900, magichouse.org Sip tea or apple juice, make a crown and enjoy a short, live production of Cinderella with star visits after.

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Uncorked…From the Barrel to the Bottle

Week of Nov 11-17 Tribute to America

Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Mount Pleasant Winery, Augusta Cost: $25-$20 Contact: 636-482-9463, mountpleasant.com Barrel tastings: two samples of our red wines served in Riedel stemware and one glass of each of the finished products. Hors d’oeuvres.

Arts & Culture Community Events Kids & Teens Sports & Outdoors Health & Fitness Adults & Seniors Business, Etc. Wheels and Wine 2012 Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Museum of Transportation Cost: $25 to support the Museum’s heritage collections Contact: 314-615-8668 www.museumoftransport.org Food, music and wine from Sugar Creek Vineyards,Yellow Farmhouse Vineyard, St. James Winery, Bommarito Winery, Blumenhof Winery and Robller Winery.

Date: Sun, Nov 11 Time: 2pm & 6pm Location: Lafayette High School,Wildwood Cost: $5-$3, ages 2 and under: free Contact: 636-733-2016 for tickets: 636-733-2169 wheelchair seating The new Rockwood Adult Community Choir will be performing a medley of American music on Veteran's Day.

Talents and Treasures Infant Care Class Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: 9am-1pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $40 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register Class for new or expectant parents to teach infant care. Limited class size.

Paul McCartney Date: Sun, Nov 11 Time: 8pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $250-$27 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com This legendary performer returns to St. Louis for the first time in 10 years.

Talents and Treasures Holiday Boutique

Mythbusters

Date: Sat, Nov 10 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Longview Farm House Town & Country Cost: Free Contact: www.town-and-country.org A variety of lovely, handcrafted items for sale to brighten your home and your holiday.

Date: Sun, Nov 11 Time: 7:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $75-$45 Contact: .metrotix.com, 314-534-1111 All-new, live stage show starring the co-hosts of Discovery series “Mythbusters: will perform.

Childbirth Class

Parkway Central High School Art and Craft Fair

Date: Mon, Nov 12,Tues, Nov 13 & Wed, Nov 28 Time: 6:30pm-8:3pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $60 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register Classes held for four consecutive weeks on either Mon,Tues or Wed to provide childbirth education. Call for more info.

Date: Sat, Nov 10 & Sun, Nov 11 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Parkway Central High School Cost: Free Contact: 636-728-0989 Annual art and craft fair to benefit school band programs.

Quitting Smoking? What Do You Have To Lose?

Date: Mon, Nov 12 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield Cost: Free, please register Contact: 314-542-4848 or stlukes-stl.com Join a St. Luke's pulmonologist to learn about how smoking impacts your health and resources for tobacco cessation.

Breastfeeding Class Date:Tues, Nov 13 Time: 9am-11:30am Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $25 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 Class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful breastfeeding experience.

Grandparent Class Date:Thurs, Dec 13 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $15 per couple/person Contact: 314-205-6906 to register Class for expectant grandparents to review current hospital care for mother and baby, and tips on grandparenting.

Diabetes Update Date:Wed, Nov 14 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield Cost: Free, please register Contact: 314-542-4848, stlukes-stl.com Learn the latest information about diabetes.

Visit vendor booths, speak to health specialists and receive helpful information.

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Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting Date:Wed, Nov 14 Time: 11 :30am registration; 12-1pm lunch Location: DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center, Chesterfield Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members Contact: 636-532-3399 or www.chesterfieldmochamber.com Satie Steele Danner, Director of The Missouri Division of Tourism presents. Sponsored by Stanley Steemer. Register 48 hours in advance.

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Date:Thurs, Nov 15 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: Red Robin Chesterfield Airport Road Cost: Free to members; $15 non-members Contact: 636-532-3399 www.chesterfieldmochamber.com Monthly after hours networking event.

Registration required 48 hours in advance.

HeartCaring Wellness Screening Date:Thurs, Nov 15 Time: 8am-9:30am Location: St. Luke’s Women’s Center, 6 McBride, Chesterfield Cost: $30 please register Contact: 314-542-4848 www.stlukes-stl.com This individualized tests, screening for heart health. Personal health report and assessment after all tests.

The Giver Date:Thurs, Nov 15-Sat, Nov 17 Time: 7:30pm Location: Chesterfield Community Theater, West County YMCA Cost: $8-$5 Contact: 636-532-6515 x 227 or www.ymcastlouis.org/westcounty Performance based on Eric Coble’s book, presented by Y Rep Teens.

Inspirations Exhibit and Benefit Date: Fri, Nov 16 - Tues, Nov 27 Time: Fri: Reception, 6pm-8pm Location: Chesterfield Arts Gallery Cost: Free Contact: 636-519-1955 www.chesterfieldarts.org ALL proceeds to benefit programming for education & outreach at Chesterfield Arts!

Ballwin Historical Commission Trivia Night Date: Fri, Nov 16 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Ballwin Golf Course Cost: $160, team of 8 Contact: www.ballwin.mo.us Teams of eight will compete in ten rounds of trivia.The evening will include complimentary beer and soda. Bring your own snacks.

West County Family YMCA Trivia Night Date: Fri, Nov 16 Time: 7pm-11pm Location: 2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights Cost: $25 person Contact: 636-532-3100 or

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RE/MAX SUBURBAN Invites you to our 6th annual

Veteran’s Day Fundraiser 12 to 2 pm at RE/MAX SUBURBAN

Veterans Day Fundraiser

(See article to left)

Featuring our top prize - a fabulous, designer, one-of-a-kind Christmas tree donated by Jeanie Hood of Three French Hens valued at $5,000.00– and more!

• All of your donations go to the St. Louis Fisher House.

• Raffle Tickets are $25 each or five for $100, and all proceeds benefit the St. Louis Fisher House located on the campus of our St. Louis VA Medical Center at Jefferson Barracks.

• The Fisher House provides temporary lodging for veterans’ families during a medical crisis.

• Please join us at any of our Veterans Day Open Houses from 12:00pm to 2:00pm and then at our RE/MAX SUBURBAN office located at 16647 Chesterfield Grove, in Chesterfield Valley from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for warm refreshments and baked goods.

• You are also invited to our office for a full week of Open House Hospitality beginning on Monday, November 12th thru Friday, November 16th from 9:00am thru 11:00am and we will again be serving delicious warm drinks and baked goods.

• Please contact Susan or Bob Jackson of RE/MAX SUBURBAN at 636 812 4400 – or stop by our office. We look forward to seeing you!!

• We honor our greatest national treasure – our military service men and women and their loved ones!!

westco@ymcastlouis.org Theme: Favorite Action Movie. Awards for decorated table and costume. Free childcare. Must Register.

St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra Date: Fri, Nov 16 Time: 8pm Location: Purser Center, Logan College Cost: $295-$80 Contact: 314-421-3600 or www.stlphilharmonic.org Brahms, Beethoven and Prokofiev for your listening pleasure and enrichment at this performance.

Macy’s Festival of Lights Date: Fri, Nov 16 Time: 4pm-6:30pm Location: Kiener Plaza Cost: Free Contact: www.christmasinstlouis.org Kick off the holiday season at this annual event.

Winter Wonderland Walk Date: Sat, Nov 17 & Sun, Nov 18 Time: Beginning 5:15pm; four sessions Location:Tilles Park Cost: $5 per person Contact: 314-615-8822 or 314-615-7373 Be the first to walk through the holiday displays at Tilles Park. Over a million lights.

SSM Hospice & Home Care Foundation Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 17 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: 8300 Maryland Ave, Clayton Cost: $20 person,Table/8, $160 Contact: 314-989-2775 or www.ssmhospicefoundation.com Proceeds benefit hospice and home care patients in St. Louis metro area, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, Montgomery and Warren counties.

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Carrie Underwood with Hunter Hayes Date:Tues, Nov 20 Time: 7:30pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $61-$41 Contact: 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com Carrie brings her “The Blown Away Tour” to Scottrade for a concert with Hunter Hayes.

Arts & Culture Community Events Kids & Teens Sports & Outdoors Health & Fitness Adults & Seniors Business, Etc. 2nd Annual Sports Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 17 Time: 7pm Location: 1146 N.Warson, Creve Coeur Cost: $20 person Contact: kczmarko@yahoo.com 314-442-6737 Sports-related trivia, silent auction, raffle and more! Beer, soda and snacks included.

Bikes on Brains Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 17 Time: Doors, 6pm-Start, 7pm Location: St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary Parish Hall, Crestwood Cost: $25-$20 trailnet.org/bikes-on-the-brain.com 314-369-4415 Fun night of general trivia. Snacks and soft drinks included; beer and wine by donation.

Fast Track Childbirth Date: Sat, Nov 17 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Urgent Care, Winghaven Cost: $90 per couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register All-day class to offer childbirth preparation for those who would like to finish in one day.

Limited size; additional class Sat, Dec 15.

Week of Nov 18-24 Parkway South Holiday Spirit Arts & Crafts Show Date: Sat, Nov 17 and Sun, Nov 18 Time: Sat, 9am-4pm, Sun, 10am-4pm Location: Parkway South High School Cost: Free Contact: 314-415-7766 or spirit76.net 26th annual holiday fair to benefit Parkway South Marching Band.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Date: Sat, Nov 17 & Sun, Nov 18 Time: Sat, 2pm & 5pm, Sun, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm Location: COCA Cost: $20-$16 Contact: 314-725-6555 or cocastl.org Ages 5+ will enjoy this musical from Dallas Children’s Theater.

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Your Natural Approach to Labor Date:Tues, Nov 20 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $25 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register Addition to Childbirth Preparation class for couples with previous childbirth experience who desire an unmedicated birth.

Total Control Fitness Course Date:Tues & Thurs, beginning Nov 20 Time: 12:30pm-1:45pm Location: Desloge Outpatient Center, Chesterfield Cost: $99 (7-week course) Contact: 314-542-4848 www.stlukes-stl.com Strengthen your pelvic core with this fitness and educational pelvic health program.

Other dates and times available.

Blue Man Group Date:Tues, Nov 20- Sun, Dec 2 Time:Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $64-$15 Contact: metrotix.com or 314-534-1111 Experience the phenomenon that is the Blue Man Group! See fabulousfox.com for times.

Winter Wonderland Date:Wed, Nov 21-Jan 1 Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm Location:Tilles Park Cost: $90 (bus)-$10(family vehicle) Contact: 314-615-8822 or 314-615-7373 View the lights at Tilles Park this holiday season. Saturdays for carriage rides only.

Guns ‘N Hoses Date:Wed, Nov 21 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $27.50-$7.50 Contact: 800-745-3000/ticketmaster.com 17-match boxing tournament featuring St. Louis area Police Officers vs. Firefighters to benefit Backstoppers.

Gardenland Express Date:Wed, Nov 21-Tues, Jan 1 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission + $5: ages 2 & under, free Contact: www.mobot.org, 314-577-5100 G-scale model trains travel through a miniature landscape of living plants, surrounded by more than 500 colorful poinsettias and other flowers.

Winter Wonderland Date:Wed, Nov 21-Jan 1 Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm Location:Tilles Park Cost: $90 (bus)-$10(family vehicle) Contact: 314-615-8822 or 314-615-7373 View the lights at Tilles Park this holiday season. Saturdays for carriage rides only.

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13th Annual Turkey Trot & Fun Run

Solutions for Better Breathing

Date:Thurs, Nov 22 Time: 8:30am-11am Location: Chesterfield Amphitheater Cost: $25-$12 Contact: www.chesterfield.mo.us 636-812-9500 Exercise off those holiday calories with 5K Fun Run sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital.

Races for all ages.

Date:Wed, Nov 28 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Women’s Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-542-4848 to register Join Bobby Shah, MD, Pulmonologist, to learn how to breathe easier with respiratory problems.

Ameren Missouri Thanksgiving Day Parade Date:Thurs, Nov 22 Time: 8:45am Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.christmasinstlouis.org The parade you’ve waited for all year.

24th Annual Gobble Wobble Date:Thursday, Nov 22 Time: 8:30am Location:West County Assembly of God, Chesterfield Cost: $20-$25 Contact: 314-434-1058 or www.wcag.org Thanksgiving Day 5K Walk/Run to benefit Teen Challenge of St. Louis.

Winter Jewels Date: Fri, Nov 23-Sun, Dec 30 Time: Daily Location: Butterfly House Cost: Admission Contact: 636-570-0076 or www.mobot.org Enjoy the warmth and vision of jewel-toned butterflies at the Butterfly House. Other activities throughout holidays. Closed Mondays and Christmas Day.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show Date: Fri, Nov 23 Time: 6:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $40 must register Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Jest Mysteries for a fun, mysterious evening. Includes 4-course meal with the show.

Electronics Recycling Date: Sat, Nov 24 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex Cost: Free; donations appreciated Contact: 314-382-1650 or www.witsinc.org Drop off your electronics for recycling. See list of accepted items at website.

Week of Nov 25-30

Faculty Art Exhibition Date:Wed, Nov 28-Fri, Dec 7 Time: 8am-7pm M-Thurs, 8am—4pm Fri, no weekends Location: St. Louis Community College, Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-422-2241 or dward106@stlcc.edu View the art of the instructors at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood.

• We sell sleeves of airplace bottles, plus 400 individual bottles.

• Frozen drink rentals • Keg Headquarters • 31-Door Cooler • Coldest Beer in Town!

Open Mic Night Date:Thurs, Nov 29 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Location: St. Louis Community College, Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-422-2241 or dward106@stlcc.edu Students and community artists perform their works in the Student Lounge. Call to register your performance or come to enjoy.

A Christmas Carol Date: Fri, Nov 29, Sat, Nov 30 Time: 7:30pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $18-$10 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.telecharge.com Bring the entire family out to enjoy the magic and mystery as we celebrate the season with this classic tale.

• 215 ft. of single serve beer • 240 ft. of vodka • 192 ft. of single malt scotch • 114 ft. of rum • 104 ft. of chardonnay • 136 ft. of cabernet

Gaither Christmas Homecoming Date:Thurs, Nov 29 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $74.50-$29.50 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.metrotix.com Join the Gaither Vocal Band for a holiday concert from this legendary group.

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Shopping

St. Louis Philharmonic Holiday Concert Date: Fri, Nov 30 Time: 8pm Location: Purser Center, Logan College Cost: $295-$80 Contact: 314-421-3600 www.stlphilharmonic.org Our annual holiday “Pops” concert is a family friendly event for all ages.

Benefit Trivia Night for Erin Birch

Gift Ideas

Date: Fri, Nov 30 Time: Doors, 6:30pm-Start, 7:30pm Location: Orlando Gardens, 1050 Dorsett Village, Maryland Heights Cost: $20 person advance; $25 door Contact: 314-453-9000 Erin Birch is battling cervical cancer. Friends and family are hosting to help provide assistance to her and her family for her medical expenses.

Check Website for Specials!

for Dancers & Gymnasts of All Ages • Visit our Store for a Unique Holiday Shopping Experience!

• Free Gift Wrapping

Artist Trunk Show Date: Fri, Nov 30 & Sat, Dec 1 Time: Fri, 4pm-9pm: Sat, 10am-4pm Location: Chesterfield Arts Gallery Cost: Free Contact: 636-519-1955, chesterfieldarts.org Shop for unique gifts and items for the holidays or just because at this trunk show.

Members only preview time: Nov 30, 4pm6pm.

Mon & Wed 10-7 Tues & Thurs 10-6 Fri-Sat 10-5

Long Rd & Edison in Chesterfield Valley

161 Long Road, Suite 100

636-537-5456 www.MadisonsDanceWear.net

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DEC W H AT ’ S

H A P P E N I N G

Scavenger Hunt In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a Chamber of Commerce Logo for you to find. (It’s not the one on the table of contents or on the City of Chesterfield ad). When you find it, fax, mail or e-mail your name, address and telephone number to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce along with the name of the ad in which you found the logo. We'll enter you into a drawing on December 15 for a $50 dining certificate. Send to: Out & About,1734 Clarkson Road #312, Chesterfield, MO 63017: email to outandabout@gatewaycreative.net Or on Facebook at Out & About Magazine Congrats to the winner of the last scavenger hunt, Karen Schulze The logo was hidden in the Charlotte’s Rib BBQ ad.

www.telecharge.com Bring the entire family out to enjoy the magic and mystery as we celebrate the season with this classic tale.

Holiday Bazaar Date: Sat, Dec 1 Time: 10am-5pm Location: Greensfelder Complex Cost: Free Contact: 314-615-8482 Shop for handmade items such as jewelry, wood, metal, baskets, clothing at this unique bazaar.

Arts & Culture Community Events Kids & Teens Sports & Outdoors Health & Fitness Adults & Seniors Business, Etc.

Candy Cane Hunt at the Carousel Date: Sat, Dec 1 Time: 9:45am Location:The Carousel in Faust Park Cost: $6 (ages 2-10): Must Register Contact: 314-615-8383 or Carousel Gift Shop for tickets Find the hidden candy canes; some have prizes attached! Preregistration required.

Breastfeeding Class Date: Sat, Dec 1 Time: 9am-11:30am Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $25 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 Class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful breastfeeding experience.

Week of Dec 1 Sounds of the Season Date: Sat, Dec 1 Time: 7pm Location: Midwest Music Conservatory, Ballwin Cost: $10 Contact: 636-527-5558 or www.midwestmusicstl.com Richard Carr and Friends will host a Holiday Benefit Concert for Lutheran Family & Children Services of Missouri.

Fast Track Childbirth Date: Sat, Dec 1 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $90 per couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register All-day class to offer childbirth preparation for those who would like to finish in one day.

Limited size; additional class Sat, Dec 15.

12 Gifts of Christmas Date: Sat, Dec 1 Time:TBA Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $125-$20 Contact: 866-440-7880 or www.familyarena.com Hear the captivating songs of Christmas shared in new and unique ways from Grammy® Award winners Steven Curtis Chapman, Laura Story. Speakers and magic.

Mix it Up Night at the Rink Date: Sat, Dec 1,8,15,22,29 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Greensfelder Complex Cost: $4-$3 Contact: 314-615-8482 We will mix it up- bring a buddy night or get a free skate pass or wear a funny hat or learn a new skate move.

Blue Man Group

Top: Alexandra Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Center: Chesterfield Chamber Holiday Gala Bottom: Enjoy a winter day and cut your own Christmas Tree

Date: Sat, Dec 1 & Sun, Dec 2 Time: 2pm&8pm Sat, 2pm 7:30pm Sun Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $64-$15 Contact: www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111 Experience the phenomenon that is the Blue Man Group…like nothing you’ve seen before!

2012 Lafayette Lancer Marketplace Craft Fair Date: Sat, Dec 1 & Sun, Dec 2 Time: Sat, 9am-4pm & Sun, 11am-4pm Location: 17050 Clayton Road Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: lhsmarketplace@gmail.com Annual craft fair to benefit marching band.

A Christmas Carol Date: Sat, Dec 1 & Sun, Dec 2 Time: Sat, 7:30pm & Sun, 2pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $18-$10 Contact: 636-949-4433 or

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Week of Dec 2-8 Breakfast with Santa Date: Sun, Dec 2 Time: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am and 5pm Location: Magic House Cost: $20-$10 includes House admission Contact: 314-822-8900, magichouse.org You and your little short stack are invited to join us for our Breakfast with Santa! Make craft and visit Magic House.

UMSL’s Jazz for the Holidays Date: Sun, Dec 2 Time: 3pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Complete with special guest artists and spectacular stage lighting, this free holiday concert is not to be missed.

Skate with Santa & Holiday Ice Show Date: Sun, Dec 2 Time: 2pm-4pm Santa, 4pm-6pm Show Location: Hardee’s Ice Plex, Chesterfield Cost:TBA Contact: 636-537-4200 or hardiesiceplex.com Have fun at this annual show and skate with Santa himself! See website for updated info.

Messy Monday Date: Mon, Dec 3 Time: 5:30pm-6:15pm Location:The Pointe, Ballwin Cost: $10-$8 Contact: 636-227-8950 Messy, fun crafts for ages 5-under 8.

Additional class for 8-under 12; 6:30pm-8pm.

Breastfeeding Class Date:Tues, Dec 4 Time: 9am-11:30am Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $25 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 Class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful breastfeeding experience.

Alla Voskoboynikova Faculty Recital Date:Tues, Dec 4 Time: 7:30pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Piano music embracing different styles and periods, from Scarlatti through Rachmaninoff.

Cellist Kurt Baldwin will be featured.

University Wind Ensemble Date:Wed, Dec 5 Time: 7:30pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: Free

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The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Makes the Holidays Memorable

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he 2012 Holiday Gala Dinner, Dance and Auction is fast approaching! This year on Friday, December 7, the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center will transform into a holiday wonderland as members and guests enjoy an exciting evening of dinner, sparkling beverages, music provided

by Bob Kuban Band, and of course, live and silent auctions.

As always, Holiday Gala party-goers will have the opportunity to bid on luxury gift baskets, sports tickets, trips, condos, golf, and jewelry, to mention a few .

The list of priceless auction items goes on and on!

Don’t be surprised if you spot Santa doing a little shopping for the special people on his list as well!

The Chamber is happy to welcome Guy Phillips from y98 radio. Mr. Phillips is returning for the second year as guest auctioneer for the live auction, bringing with him much humor and enthusiasm.

Invite your friends and

Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org The University of Missouri - St. Louis's Symphonic Band presents its annual fall concert.

Student Ceramics Sale Date:Wed, Dec 5 Time: 10am-3pm Location: St. Louis Community College, Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-422-2000 Buy unique pieces of ceramic art created by STLCC students on display in lobby.

Origami Date:Thurs, Dec 6 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Sachs Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 314-994-3300 Ages 9 and up learn the art of Japanese paper folding. No registration required.

Set the mood for every occasion with perfect invitations!

• Weddings • Baby Showers, • Social Occasions • Holidays,

Personalized Stationery & Gifts • Interchangeable Stampers • Monthly ladies night with special discounts

In-house printing with quick turnaround no set up fee!

co-workers to join you at this premier holiday event.

Use this opportunity to treat your staff for their hard work all year long.

Make reservations soon, as space is limited.Tickets can be purchased for $70 per person before November 16 and $75 per person after that date.This reasonable price includes gourmet food and dessert stations, three hours of open bar and all the holiday fun you can imagine. Call the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce at 636-5323399 for more information or to order tickets.

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Chesterfield Chamber Holiday Gala Date: Fri, Dec 7 Time: 6:30pm-11pm Location: DoubleTree Hotel &Conference Center, Chesterfield Cost: $75 per person Contact: 636-532-3399 www.chesterfieldmochamber.com Annual holiday dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Join the fun; make your reservations now!

Ambassadors of Harmony Date: Fri, Dec 7-Sun, Dec 9 Time: Fri, 8pm: Sat, 2 & 8pm: Sun, 2 & 7pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $36-$26 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Ambassadors’ “Sounds of the Season” concert.

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It’s A Wonderful Life: Radio Play Date: Fri, Dec 7 Time: 7pm: Doors, 6:30pm Location: St. Louis Community College, Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-422-2241 or dward106@stlcc.edu Bring a canned good or a new toy for charities and enjoy this 1940’s-style radio broadcast of this holiday classic. Seating is open: come early!

Arts & Culture Community Events Kids & Teens Sports & Outdoors Health & Fitness Adults & Seniors Business, Etc.

Dinner Buffet at Mount Pleasant Estates Date: Fri, Dec 7 and Fri, Dec 14 Time: Evening Location: Mount Pleasant Estates Cost: $15-$7 Contact: 636-482-9463 www.mountpleasant.com Enjoy Augusta’s Candlelight Walk, then wrap up the evening with a hearty dinner buffet.

Call or visit site for menu and info.

Bee-autiful Gifts 30th Candlelight Christmas Walk

Where St. Louis Skates!

Date: Fri, Dec 7 & Fri, Dec 14 Time: 5pm-10pm Location: Augusta Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-228-4005, augustachamber.org Augusta welcomes visitors to this old-fashioned Christmas tradition, now in its 30th year.

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Contact us at: 636 -537-4200 ͕͚͙͕͜ ‘”–Š —–‡” ͔͘ Čˆ Š‡•–‡”Ƥ‡Ž†ǥ ͚͔͔͙͗

Candlelight Tour Date: Fri, Dec 7 & Sat, Dec 8 Time: 6pm Location: Daniel Boone Home Cost: $15-$10 Contact: 636-798-2005 danielboonehome.com Step into 1820 on this candlelight tour; enjoy wassail, cookies and period music.

Handel’s Messiah Date: Fri, Dec 7-Sun, Dec 9 Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sun, 3pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $113-$35 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org 314-534-1700 The sounds of the “Hallelujah Chorus� will brighten your spirits and usher in the season.

Holiday Balloon Glow on the Plaza Date: Fri, Dec 7 Time: 6pm-8pm Location:Town Center Plaza,Wildwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-458-0440 Kick off the holiday season; see glowing hot air balloon, visit Santa, and decorate an ornament for the community tree. Food and beverages available. Event to benefit YMCA; sponsored by Wildwood Business Assn.

DJ Night at Queeny Park Date: Fri, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Greensfelder Complex Cost: $4-$3 Contact: 314-615-8482 Do the limbo or electric slide. Play the corner’s game and more!

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Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Butterfly House Cost: $42-$35 Contact: 314-577-5140 or www.mobot.org/classes Make your own bee-related products to give as gifts during the holidays. Must register.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: 4pm &8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $52.50-$37.50 Contact: www.metrotix.com 314-534-1111 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas has been a favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years.

Santa is Coming to Westport Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: 10am-2pm Location:Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: 314-576-7100 www.westportstl.com Visit with Santa, get photo, hot cocoa, entertainment and fun. Line for Santa will be closed at 1:45pm.

3rd Annual Pet-Acular Holiday Bazaar Date: Sat, Dec 8 & Sun, Dec 9 Time: 11am-4pm Location: Purina Farms Cost: Free Contact: 636-982-3232 or www.purina.com Fun and games for pets and people. Crafts, music, animals and vendors for all things Christmas and pet. Santa pics with your pet.

Return to Bethlehem Date: Sat, Dec 8 & Sun, Dec 9 Time: 2pm-5pm Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church Cost: Free Contact: 636-236-1916 www.lordoflifelcms.org Experience a Living Drama surrounding the Birth of Christ.Walk and talk to the townsfolk as you travel through the streets of Bethlehem to the stable.

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Wyman Center Trivia Night Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: Doors, 6pm: Start, 7pm Location:Wyman Center, Eureka Cost: $200, table of 10 Contact: 314-549-1220 or becky.kronauge@experiencewyman.org Benefitting Wyman Center programs. “Through the Years” theme: dress as your favorite generation. Trivia, prizes and fun.

Breakfast with Santa Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: 9:30am Location: Bluebird Park Cost: $3, ages 1 and under, free Contact: 636-227-7508 Visit with Santa at this holiday breakfast.

Holiday Festival Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: 9am-2pm Location: Ballwin Cost: Free Contact: 636-207-2357 www.ballwin.mo.us The Ballwin Holiday Festival is a fun fill day of shopping and entertainment held at the Ballwin community center.

No Naughty, All Nice, SLCO Concert Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: 8pm Location: Logan College Cost: $13-$7 Contact: www.stlouiscivicorchestra.org Enjoy our popular annual holiday concert featuring winter favorites and sing-alongs! Box office opens one hour before performance or purchase online.

Infant Care Class Date: Sat, Dec 8 Time: 9am-1pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $40 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register Class for new or expectant parents to teach infant care. Limited class size.

Week of Dec 9-15 Chanukah: Festival of Lights Date: Sun, Dec 9 Time: Noon-4pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission Contact: www.mobot.org or 314-577-5100 A traditional Jewish holiday celebration that includes festive IsrACli music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony and Chanukah merchandise.

The Moody Blues Date: Sun, Dec 9 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $97-$45 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.metrotix.com The Moody Blues celebrate the 45th Anniversary of their landmark album DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED.

Hanukkah Celebration Date: Sun, Dec 9 Time: 4pm-5:30pm Location: Marilyn Fox Building, Chesterfield Cost: $15-$10 advance; $20-$15 door Contact: 314-442-3454

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Join us at the J for Hanukkah fun, mitzvah projects and a chance to help light the Agam menorah at the Fox.

The Moody Blues Date: Sun, Dec 9 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $97-$45 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.metrotix.com The Moody Blues celebrate the 45th Anniversary of their landmark album DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED.

Holiday Lights

University Classical Holiday Concert Date: Mon, Dec 10 Time: 7:30pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org This ever-popular annual holiday concert is a mixed presentation by UMSL’s choirs and orchestras.

Wicked Date:Wed, Dec 12-Sun, Jan 6 Time:Varies by Date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $150-$38 Contact: www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111 Broadway’s biggest blockbuster comes to the Fox for its 4th engagement since 2005. See www.fabulousfox.com for times.

The Improv Shop Date:Wed, Dec 12 Time: 7:30pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $15 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org This hilarious, Chicago-style improv is a dynamic adventure for the audience.

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce 1st Thursday Coffee Date:Thurs, Dec 13 Time: 7:30am-9pm Location:The Cedars of Town and Country Cost: Free to Members; $15 non-members Contact: 636-532-3399 or www.chesterfieldchamber.com Monthly early morning networking event.

Registration required 48 hours in advance.

Your Natural Approach to Labor Date:Thurs, Dec 13 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Cost: $25 couple Contact: 314-205-6906 to register Addition to Childbirth Preparation class for couples with previous childbirth knowledge or experience who desire an unmedicated birth.

Elves Workshop (ages 3-under 11) Date: Fri, Dec 14 Time: 5pm-9:45pm Location:The Pointe, Ballwin Cost: $25 Contact: 636-227-8950 Drop your children off at The Pointe for some holiday fun, gift making and wrapping.

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The Way of Lights Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville 5-10 pm beginning Nov. More than a million twinkling lights light the way!

Free to drive through.

Donations accepted.

Celebration of Lights O’Fallon A one mile trail of holiday joy through Fort Zumwalt Park, beginning Nov. 23. In addition to traditional drive-throughs, they offer specialty rides via carriage, train, sleigh and stroll! www.ofallon.mo.us for dates, times, prices and specialty schedules.

Holiday Night Lights Drive in Wentzville Wentzville’s contribution to our Christmas must-do family outings. Over 35 commercial scenes and tunnels make this an adventure you can’t miss. Beginning Nov. 23. 636-332-9236 Santa’s Magical Kingdom I-44 in Eureka, MO 636-938-5925 santasmagicalkingdom.com A drive-through holiday light display with millions of lights and animated displays.

Open 5:30-10:30 pm, SunThu and 5:30-11 pm Fri & Sat. Open Nov 16 through Jan 6.

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park Wed, Nov 21-Sun, Jan 1, 2013 $10 per family vehicle; $90 buses Sun-Fri 5:30-9:30 pm; Sat reserved for carriage rides only; fee based on number in party. Reservations for carriage rides must be made by calling 314-615-8822.

Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo Fri, Sat, Sun, 5:30-8:30 pm Nov 23-Dec 23; Nightly from Dec 26-30. Tickets $4 Zoo members, $5 non members.

An enchanting holiday wonderland with more than 500,000 lights, animated light displays and seasonal sounds. Call 314-646-4709.

4th Annual Holiday Hot Air Balloon Glow Fri, Dec 7: 6-8 pm Wildwood Town Center 636-458-0440 wildwoodbusinessassociation.com Hot air balloons, pictures with Santa and his sleigh, Christmas Tree Lighting, live holiday music and much more. All donations benefit YMCA. Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ballwin Community Center Sat, Dec 8; 9-2 pm ballwin.mo.us 636-207-2357 A fun-filled day of shopping and entertainment.

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Breakfast with Santa Date: Sat, Dec 15 Time: 10am Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $10 adults, $8 ages 2-11 Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Let kids visit with Santa and get a treat while enjoying a buffet breakfast. Must register.

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Date: Fri, Dec 14 & Sat, Dec 15 Time: 6pm Location: Daniel Boone Home Cost: $15-$10 Contact: 636-798-2005 or www.danielboonehome.com Step into 1820 on this candlelight tour; enjoy wassail, cookies and period music.

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Circus Flora: A Child’s Christmas in Wales Date: Fri, Dec 14-Sun, Dec16 Time: Fri & Sat, 7pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $70-$35 Contact: stlsymphony.org or 314-5341700 Circus Flora returns to Powell Hall to collaborate with the STL Symphony in high-wire holiday fun for the family.

Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas Date: Fri, Dec 14 & Sat, Dec 15 Time: Fri, 8pm & Sat, 2pm & 8pm Location: Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $43.50-$25.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.telecharge.com See this entertainer perform a Christmas show like no other.

The Nutcracker Date: Fri, Dec 14-Sun, Dec 23 Time: 14th: 7pm, then 2:30pm & 7pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $49-$27 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org This holiday classic is perfect for the entire family and a wonderful introduction to the world of ballet.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Date: Fri, Dec 14 & Sat, Dec 15 Time: Fri, 7:30pm & Sat, 3pm Location: Chesterfield Community Theater,West County YMCA Cost: $8-$5 Contact: 636-532-6515 x 227 or www.ymcastlouis.org/westcounty Hilarious Christmas tale of a chaotic Christmas pageant, by Y Rep Kids.

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Date: Sat, Dec 15 & Sun, Dec 16 Time: 12:30pm Location:Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $32 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Magical luncheon featuring the cast of the Nutcracker. Photo opportunities and autographs.

Christmas at the Cathedral Date: Sat, Dec 15 & Sun, Dec 16 Time: Sat, 8pm: Sun, 2:30pm Location: Cathedral Basilica Cost: $49-$24 Contact: 314-533-7662 or www.cathedralconcerts.org Celebrate Christmas at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica with these two stirring concerts.

Chesterfield Arts Presents: The Nutcracker Date: Sat, Dec 15 & Sun, Dec 16 Time: Sat, 7pm: Sun, 2pm & 6pm Location: Purser Center, Logan College Cost: $15-$10 Contact: 636-519-1955 .chesterfieldarts.org Chesterfield Arts proudly presents Alexandra Ballet in this holiday favorite performed by world-class dancers. All ages; activities and photo ops.

Week of Dec 16-22 Christmas Traditions with the Lennon Sisters Date: Sun, Dec 16 Time: 2pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $43.50-$25.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.telecharge.com The Lennon Sisters bring a touch of nostalgia to St. Charles with their holiday show.

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting Date:Wed, Dec 19 Time: 11:30am registration; Noon-1pm lunch Location: DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center, Chesterfield Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members Contact: 636-532-3399 or www.chesterfieldmochamber.com Monthly luncheon to network with other Chamber members and hear local and regional speakers. Registration 48 hours in advance required.

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Lunch and Bingo (ages 21+)

Raja’s Birthday

Date:Wed, Dec 19 Time: 11am-1pm Location:The Pointe, Ballwin Cost: $8-$6 Contact: 636-227-8950 We will play six rounds of Bingo followed by lunch and dessert, and then, play six more.

Fun!

Date:Thurs, Dec 27 Time: 11am-1pm Location: St. Louis Zoo Cost: Free Contact: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlouiszoo.org Raja the Asian Elephant turns 20. Celebrate at River’s Edge, weather permitting.

Gospel Christmas

Home Alone

Date:Thurs, Dec 20 Time: 7pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $70-$35 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org or 314534-1700 Enjoy Grammy Award-winning guest artists Take 6 ,STL Symphony and IN UNISON Chorus.

Date: Fri, Dec 28 Time: 9am-10:30am Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield Cost: Ages 9-11: $15 Contact: 314-542-4848 or stlukes-stl.com Topics include: handling the unexpected, stranger danger, simple first aid, dealing with loneliness and boredom, storm safety, trust and honesty.

Holiday Celebration

Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits

Date: Fri, Dec 21-Sun, Dec 23 Time: Fri & Sat, 2pm& 7pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Powell Hall Cost: $65-$25 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org or 314534-1700 Enjoy the STL Symphony's rendition of your favorite holiday songs making the holiday season even brighter.

Week of Dec 23-29 Winter Break Puppet Shows Date:Wed, Dec 26 & Thurs, Dec 27 Time: Doors: 9:15am, Show 9:30am Location: St. Louis Carousel, Faust Park Cost: $5 advance, $7 door Contact: 314-615-8383 or Carousel Gift Shop for tickets Visit the St. Louis Carousel to enjoy a puppet show and a complementary twirl on the carousel.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Date:Tues, Dec 27 Time: 3pm & 8pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $68-$30 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings its "The Lost Christmas Eve" to Scottrade Center for two shows. Extend your holiday joy.

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Date: Fri, Dec 28 Time: Noon-4pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission Contact: www.mobot.org or 314-577-5100 A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, and authentic African drumming and musical performances.

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Date: Fri, Dec 28 & Sat, Dec 29 Time: Fri & Sat, 7pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $65-$30 Contact: www.stlsymphony.org or 314534-1700 Experience “Pirates of the Caribbean” on the big screen paired with the epic score performed by the STL Symphony.

11710 Administratrion Drive, Ste. 48 • St. Louis 63146 Week of Dec 30-31 New Year’s Fireworks Date: Mon, Dec 31 Time: 6pm Location:Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: 314-576-7100/westportstl.com Enjoy fireworks to usher in New Year.

Carriage rides from 6:30pm-9pm.

Kids Night Out Date: Fri, Dec 28 Time: 6pm-9:45pm Location:The Pointe, Ballwin Cost: $12-$10 Contact: 636-227-8950 Play games, doing arts and crafts, and swimming. Pizza and drinks will be provided as asnack.

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Location: Powell Hall Cost: $35-$120 www.stlsymphony.org 314-534-1700 Music Director David Robertson and the STL Symphony ring in the New Year with an evening of delightful music and surprises.

First Night St. Louis Date: Mon, Dec 31 Time:TBA Location: Grand Center, St. Louis Cost:TBA Contact: firstnight.org or 314-289-8121 Annual winter celebration with fun and activities for the entire family. See website for updated info.

Out & About / Nov-Dec, 2012

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Red Nose Lighting is ready to create a “simply elegant” Christmas lighting display for your home and/or business. Red Nose Lighting is a full service Christmas and special event lighting company. The company is owned by SealMaxx of Greater St. Louis, Inc. and has been serving the area since 2004.

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and bonded. They carefully install your display and integrate it with a digital timer. You do not even have to turn them on or off!

Red Nose Lighting contract comes with a 24 hour service guarantee at no additional cost. Things happen and Red Nose Lighting will make the repairs at no charge to you. The Red Nose Team will return after the first of the New Year and safely remove the display, pack it and store it in our clean facility for next year. There are no multiyear contract requirements.

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2012-13 Maryville University Wrestling Home Schedule

GO SAINTS!

See you at the games!

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2012-13 Maryville University Women’s Basketball Home Schedule

2012-13 Maryville University Men’s Basketball Home Schedule

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Maryville University invites you and your family to attend a Saints basketball game or wrestling match this season.

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Opponent Blackburn Missouri Western (Alumni Day) Benedictine-Springfield Principia Lincoln McKendree Bellarmine Drury Missouri S&T Illinois-Springfield Rockhurst (Think Pink Game) William Jewell Quincy UMSL (Senior Night)

Schedule details available at maryvillesaints.com Follow us on Twitter “@MaryvilleSaints”

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Opponent Ohio Dominican Tiffin Lincoln Travecca Nazerene Robert Morris-Springfield Lindenwood Missouri Baptist McKendree Bellarmine Drury Missouri S&T Illinois-Springfield Brescia Rockhurst William Jewell Quincy UMSL

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ou want to fill your home with The Holly and the Ivy...but wouldn’t that clash with your Scotch pine tree? Maybe you’re planning to use Silver Bells along the mantle…are they in vogue this year? Do you want your house to look like Winter Wonderland, but the thought of planning and arranging (not to mention climbing a ladder to string up yards and yards of lights) makes you dizzy?

The stress of decorating your home should not spoil your holidays. Let these wonderful shops and services give you help, ideas and products to create Joy to your little corner of The World.

Deck the Halls Your first stop on the way to classic holiday décor and professional design services should be Ooh La La Home Furnishings.

Ooh LaLa has a showroom that will dazzle your senses; step inside to see exclusive, carefully selected items; Santas in many mediums, tree sculptures and ornaments galore. They buy in limited quantities so your selections will be unique.

Their 3 “Designer Trees” display extra large ornaments, one-of-a-kind toppers and other baubles in various Christmas themes.

Along with their online and in store showrooms, Ooh LaLa offers in-home design.

With over 25 years of combined expertise, their professional team can take you home and make it a showcase of holiday beauty.

This shop offers a broad range of services for private residences, as well as model homes and commercial spaces.

They will meet with you at your home and listen to learn your design ideas and budget, measure your area and inventory all your current holiday items. Then, like

Happy Holidays Make you home Merry and Bright with Help from these Neighborhood Businesses elves with an eye for style, they’ll return to make your home sparkle with inspiring pieces and arrangement plans.

With their know-how and your personal style, you can make your holiday design both personal and professional.

Old House in Hog Hollow is as unique inside as its name implies. This shop, founded in 1978 and housed in an 1859 home that is listed on the Chesterfield Historic Register, is a destination filled with eclectic holiday gifts, décor and style.

See beautiful furniture, Americana, prints, folk art, primitives, pewter, pottery, lamps

and chandeliers, hand-forged items, quilts and linens, gourmet foods and more inside Old House.

More than a dozen artists’ creations fill the shop; from American-made pumpkins in hand-blown glass and velvet (great for collecting or giving!) to unique candles and flameless candles in colors and sizes to make your home glow throughout the season.

Visit Old House in Hog Hollow at their annual open house, November 8-10, and give your eyes a treat.

Three French Hens wants you to let your imagination go wild at their shop.

“We have at least 20 themed trees, spanning from formal to rustic…to even a cooking tree,” says Jeanie Hood, the owner.

The showroom holds a mix of European antiques, as well as home accessories and unique gifts, all hand-selected, to offer you many selections.

Three French Hens is renowned for their large selection holiday ribbon (over 100 different varieties and styles!); you can buy ribbon or have them make bows for your home, inside and out.

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Join Us at the Dream House and TeaRoom this Holiday Season!

Fashion Show Thursdays View Jewelry, Apparel, Handbags, & Scarves while enjoying lunch. Receive a discount for our Ladies area & spend the afternoon shopping with friends. Make your reservations now for Nov 1, 8,15.

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Supper with the Marquette Chamber Choir Thursday, Dec 6. Enjoy shopping & dining with the Choir singing the Songs of Christmas.

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Ooh-la la Home Furnishings 17701 Edison Ave, #101, Chesterfield (636) 532-3353 www.oohlalahomefurnishings.com Old House in Hog Hollow 14319 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield (314) 469-1019 www.oldhouseinhoghollow.com Three French Hens 16935 Manchester Road, Wildwood 636-458-8033 www.threefrenchhensstl.com Imogene’s Tea Room, B o t a n i c a l s & H ome Décor 16962 Manchester Road, Wildwood 636-273-6111 www.imogenes.net Mar y Tuttle’s Flowers 17021 Baxter Rd, Chesterfield 636-728-0480 www.marytuttlesflowers.com

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Metro Lighting 17485 N Outer 40, Chesterfield 636-447-1900 15004 Manchester Road, Ballwin 636-256-3600 www.metrolightingcenters.com Dream House & Tea Room 15425 Clayton Road, Ballwin 636- 227-7640 www.dreamhouseandtearoom.com F.O. B. St. Louis 157 Lamp and Lantern Village, Town & Country 636-207-7131 Red Nose Lighting 723 Woodlawn Ave O’Fallon MO 63366 636-696-2922 www.rednoselighting.com

Events Old House in Hog Hollow Open House Date: Thurs, Nov 8 -Sat, Nov 10 Time: All Day Annual open house; the newest trends in decorating, gifts & holiday fun.

Ooh-La La Holiday Sale Date: Sat, Nov 10- Sun, Nov 11 Time: All Day Huge sale. Don’t miss it. Awesome holiday decor.

Three French Hens Holiday Open House Date: Thurs, Nov 8 through Sun Nov-11 Time: All Day See fabulous holiday decor and other Christmas items galore.

Fall Fashion Show Thursdays Date: Nov 1, 8, and 15 Time: Noon Location: Dream House & Tea Room Cost: Call for reservation Informal fashion show with lunch.

Sunday Fashion Show Luncheon Date: Sun, Nov 4 Time: 1pm Location: Dream House & Tea Room Cost: $30 Benefits Town & Country Garden Club.

Jeanie says, “I encourage everyone to stop by Three French Hens and see what the holidays really look like!”

Imogene’s Tea Room, Botanicals and Home Decor offers in-home decorating services; their store is packed with floral accents, gifts and more.

Metro Lighting is more than a lighting store. The dazzling lights inside showcase the art, gifts, furniture and accessories they sell.

Add a splash of beauty to your table with holiday-themed floral arrangements from Mar ty Tuttle’s Flowers.

The Dream House and Tea Room can help with gifts and home accents; they host a variety of shopping and dining events throughout the holidays.

F.O.B. St. Louis specializes in home décor and gifts. Located in Lamp & Lantern Village, they stock items to decorate your home and spark your creativity.

Up on the Housetop Red Nose Lighting can take the hassle out of your outdoor holiday decorating.

They’re a full-service lighting company who will tackle residential and commercial lighting with an eye to your budget and spectacular service.

They will meet with you to learn your vision, then return to install their provided display/lights. A digital timer will take care of everything; all you have to do is smile and enjoy.

If anything goes wrong, you can leave your ladder in the garage; Red Nose will return to fix things, free of charge.

The Red Nose team will return after the holidays to remove everything, pack it and store it at their facility.

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“Women Doing Business with Women” Date: Sat, Dec 1 & Sun, Dec 2 Time: All day Location: Dream House & Tea Room, Three French Hens, and Mary Tuttles Cost: Free to visit Save 20% both days (even lunch!) when shopping or dining at these shops.

“A Sunday Lunch” Date: Sun, Dec 2 Time: Shopping: 11am-4pm, Lunch: Noon-3pm Location: Dream House & Tea Room Cost: Free to visit: reserve for lunch Wear your holiday “RED” and join us for Sunday Lunch. 20% off sales and lunch.

“A Supper with the Marquette Chamber Choir” Date: Thurs, Dec 6 Time: TBA Location: Dream House & Tea Room Cost: $24 An evening of music and great food.

Everyone dining will receive a coupon for 20% off purchases.

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SHOPPING

“To Shop Online or Offline? doors to open. The smaller stores tend not to do anything special for Black Friday. There is a small surge of shopping in Historic St. Charles, but not much. The area sustains itself on its charm and the city advertises for the businesses there. Shoppers keep coming back because they hear about places such as Designer Like from word of mouth. (Designer Like sells accessories that are made to look like they are designer brand names.) Some enjoy shopping in stores because they can make an entire experience out of it; spending the day with friends and family.

Shopping online may be convenient, but can definitely not replace shopping in a physical store for all things. For example, one can avoid annoyances

Consumers are growing increasingly comfortable with both internet and mobile technologies and online retailers are beginning to look more convenient...

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ach year, the day after Thanksgiving is infamously known as Black Friday. Black Friday is known as the official start of the holiday season. Shoppers are known to rise at the crack of dawn – or earlier – and pack the stores, chasing down sales and “hot” items. Black Friday even turns violent on occasion, when desperate customers just cannot wait to get their hands on something- Classic example; the Tickle Me Elmo doll from the 1990’s.

These days, more and more people seem to be using the internet to do their shopping. In 2011, it was estimated that retail store’s sales online would grow about 16%, according to “Black Friday – Online Vs. Offline Stories.” Noticing that online sales were up, stores such as Target and Walmart began their Black Friday sales as soon as Thanksgiving; only to be one-upped by the internet again when companies such as Amazon began sales as early as the Monday before Thanksgiving.

“Consumers are growing increasingly comfortable with both internet and mobile technologies and online retailers are beginning to look more convenient,” says “Black Friday – Online Vs. Offline

Stories.” Because of society’s comfort with cell phones and tablets, several companies use the Gift Groupe, which, operating on several websites, sends out daily offers at noon plus special offers at 6:00 a.m. for those in line on Black Friday. Besides the shopping going faster, many prefer shopping online on Black Friday to save on specials on shipping costs, to save on gas and transportation hassles, to avoid the loud crowds, and to avoid getting up early.

So why do people still drag themselves out of bed to go shopping on Black Friday? Mostly, they like the tradition and challenge that the day brings (not to mention the boost in the economy). Shopping offline is easier if you are not sure what you are looking for, since one cannot exactly surf the entire internet looking for just the right thing.

While searching in stores, one might come across something that they didn’t even realize that they needed or wanted.

Target, Walmart, Toys R’ Us, and other large chain stores get more customers on Black Friday than smaller, local stores. For instance, in 2011, Target’s and Best Buy’s sales increased 10% to 14%. These are the kind of stores with the gigantic sales and lines weaving out the door, waiting for the 30

such as clothes that don’t fit by trying them on in a store instead of trusting that the size that was ordered will fit.

Shopping inside of physical stores will probably never become completely obsolete.

By Amanda Gertner

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Holiday HAPPENINGS

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he holiday season is a busy time of year for most everyone. From working, to shopping, to students taking their midterms, it can be difficult – if not nearly impossible – to squeeze into our lives some quality Christmas (or Chanukah) cheer. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle during November and December, it is important to remember what we are celebrating and cherish the joy of the season with family and friends.

Try some of the activities below to put the sparkle back in your holiday: Several holiday events are included in the Saint Charles Christmas Traditions.

These begin with the Opening Ceremony on November 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Kister Park Gazebo on the 400 block of S. Main Street. During the ceremony, Santa will arrive in a carriage flanked by the Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps. along with The Legends of Christmas (19th century Christmas characters). “Festivities continue with caroling, vendors, and Santas from around the world,” according to the pamphlet “Christmas Traditions.”

The Opening Ceremony will be followed by the Official Saint Charles City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 23 at 5:00 p.m. Joining guests around the twinkling tree will be several popular Christmas Traditions characters.

Some events of the Saint Charles Christmas Traditions follow:

Productions

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“A Clueless Christmas” A Comical Interactive Christmas Mystery is a dinner/lunch theatre based on the classic board game Clue. It will be your job, once there, to try and figure out who the murderer is. Whoever solves the mystery will receive a Christmas present as a prize. This shows on December 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 6:00 p.m. for the dinner show and on December 2 at 10:30 a.m. for the lunch show. This dinner/lunch theatre is at the Grand Opera House Banquet and Event Center on 311 N. Main Street. Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets, call (636) 255-6155 or visit the Visitors Center.

We all know the classic Christmas-time story with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. For many, the holiday season is not complete until the story of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has been told.

This year, Lindenwood’s production of “A Christmas Carol” will be performed on November 29, 30, and December 1 at 7:30 p.m. and December 2 at 2:00 p.m. in J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on 2300 West Clay. For tickets, visit www.lindenwoodcenter.com.

Enjoy some good food and holiday music at the same time! The Sleigh Bell Singers will bring the musical stylings of the 1930’s and 1940’s on Fridays during Saint Charles Christmas Traditions at various restaurants on N. Main Street.

Erin Bode and David Halen Holiday Concert is another holiday concert which features Erin Bode accompanied by her trio and the Saint Louis Symphony Concertmaster, David Halen. Erin has been one of the best musicians on the local scene for several years. These sounds of the season can be heard on December 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the Foundry Art Centre on 520 N. Main Center.

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Miscellaneous If you or someone that you know has a love of trains, the Christmas Trains and Treasures is the place for you. Hosted by Frenchtown Heritage Museum, this display will be festive and Victorian. This display will be open from November 23 – December 24, Wednesday – Friday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children under the age of thirteen.

There are several festive events during Saint Charles Christmas Traditions, but the rest of the area has much to offer as

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On Sunday, December 2, Hardees Ice Plex offers its Skate with Santa Holiday Ice Show in Chesterfield. You’ll enjoy a great show and get to skatge with Santa himself.

Religious Performances At Lord of Life Lutheran Church on Clarkson Road, a unique live nativity scene will be shown, called “Return to Bethlehem.” On Saturday, December 8 and Sunday Decemebr 9 from 2-5 p.m. the ancient City of Behtlehem is recreated at Lord of Life with a cast of sixty people in full costume. Visitors are taken on a guided tour to experience a living drama about the birth of Christ. There are Roman soldiers, prisoners, prophets, shepherds and others. Lord of Life uses real mothers, fathers and babies to portray Mary, Joseph and Jesus. The free tour takes about 12 minutes and is wheel chair and walker accessible. Donations are accepted.

Call 636-532-0400 Celebrate Christmas at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica with two stirring concerts on Saturday December 15 at 8 pm and Sunday, December 16 at 2:30 pm.

Tickets are $49 to $24.

Live Performances The classic ballet, “The Nutcracker,”

by Alexandra Ballet can be seen on December 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

This ballet is the story of Clara, who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince who battles a Mouse King with several heads. This production, which will be about an hour

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long, is co-produced with Chesterfield Arts. It will be held in the Purser Center on Logan College’s campus, “The Nutcracker” sells out quickly, so grab tickets while you can. Tickets for adults are $15 and $10 for children. Call (636) 5191955 for tickets.

The St. Louis Philharmonic presents its family friendly holiday concert on Friday, November 30 at the Purser Center at Logan College. Tickets are $295 to $80.

Join the Gaither Vocal Band for a holiday concert Thursday, Nov 29 at 7 pm at the St. Charles Family Arena. Tickets are $74.50 to $29.50.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas has been a favorite holiday celebration for more than 25 years. Come hear their incredible concert performance at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, December 8 at 4 and 8 pm. Tickets are $52.50 to $37.50.

The Rockettes return to their native city of St. Louis with A Radio City Christmas.

Performances are November 8 through 17 at the Peabody Opera House. Tickets are $92 to $26.

The Hilarious Christmas tale “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” takes the stage at the Chesterfield Community Center at the West County Family YMCA. Dates are Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15. Tickets are $8 to $5.

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Other Holiday Happenings Not all holiday events are Christmas related, of course. The Missouri Botanical Garden will be hosting Chanukah: Festival of Lights on December 9, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. This celebration of the Jewish holiday, Chanukah, includes Israeli music, dancing, and a menorah-lighting ceremony. There will also be Chanukah merchandise provided by the Garden Gate Shop and other vendors. Admission to this festival is included in the admission to the garden.

One of the few other Jewish – oriented events during the holiday season will be the showing of the play “Talley’s Folly,” by Lanford Wilson, at The New Jewish Theatre (sponsored by the JCC). Set in 1944, this is a love story about an affluent woman from Missouri and an immigrant Jew in St. Louis who fall in love. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and New York Drama Circle Award for Best Play, The holidays can be a magical time if you let them. It can be hard to enjoy, sometimes, with all of the normal responsibilities of life and a sleigh-full of cooking, shopping, decorating, and - let’s face it smiling and being cheery more than usual.

Allowing yourself (and your family and friends) some time to enjoy some of these events may help to bring back the pure joy and merriment of the season.

By: Amanda Gertner

Out & About / Nov-Dec, 2012

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Some of these tips are for next year. Do what you can this year and start planning for next year.

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Wrap gifts as you buy them Buy wrapping paper, ribbon and tags on sale after Christmas so you will have it handy.

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Trim a smaller tree. Do not decorate every nook and cranny in your house. A few well placed decorations is enough.

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Buy your holiday cards early this year, and after Christmas for next year when they are 50% off.

Address, stamp and sign a few cards every evening.

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Take time to relax. I love to turn on the tree lights, listen to Christmas carols, and relax with a glass of wine or a cup of cocoa. Aaah.

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Stay well. Boost your immune system with vitamins and minerals to help you stay healthy. Stop by O’Fallon Nutrition for information on immune boosters.

Reduce your sugar intake. Increased consumption of desserts and sweets during the holidays makes you sluggish and tired. When you are tired you get behind schedule, and stress out, and the vicious circle begins.

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Delegate. Make a list of your holiday tasks. Choose those you enjoy to do yourself and delegate the rest (or hire someone to do them). You may be surprised that no one notices what you left out!

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Simplify your entertaining. Go out for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. If you eat in, order some things, such as the salads, vegetables and desserts.

Host a pot luck dinner or party instead of doing it all yourself. Hire someone to clean or decorate.

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At the end of each day review what you have accomplished and be satisfied. Don’t feel bad about what you did not get done. Remember “Some days you are the pigeon and some days the statue!” ~ Dilbert

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Shop for holiday gifts all year. If you shop in December, shop in small local stores instead of malls or superstores for unique gifts, easier parking and smaller crowds.

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nce upon a time, libraries were pretty dull destinations for some people. If you weren’t a bookworm (like me), you visited the library to get books for school assignments or for research on a topic of special interest.

My local library was housed inside the City Hall of my town. When I stepped inside the building, the smell of the books mingled with the odor of the freshlymopped hallway floor leading there.

I still remember my librarian, Mrs. McMullen. She was probably in her 40’s, but looked ancient to my 11-year-old eyes.

She wore glasses (of course) and met me with a smile that both welcomed me and warned me to be quiet and to “respect the collection.”

The walls were bare, except for a few watercolor paintings from local artists.

There was no sound unless Mrs. McMullen was stamping due dates inside books or someone was thumbing through the card catalog.

That was a long time ago. I haven’t aged (!), but libraries have changed so dramatically in the last 40 years that you wouldn’t recognize the place.

Check Out What You’ve Been Missing If your last visit to the library was more than a few years ago, you are missing out on one of the best resources in your neighborhood for music, movies, books and special events for everyone in your family.

Libraries are on the cutting edge of technology and customer service. Imagine a place you could visit where: • Computers are available to use (FREE) • New-release DVDs are waiting to be

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LIBRARIES: Cool? You Bet!

Take a New Look at your Local Library Branch for Everything from Bestsellers to Video Games

checked out (FREE) • Music CDs in categories from the latest in Pop and Rock to Sacred and Country are ready to be borrowed (FREE) • Video games are ready to take home (FREE) • Computer classes are available to help new users (FREE) • Classes and programs from crafts to healthy living to book clubs are offered for all ages (FREE) • EBooks and audio books for your devices are waiting to be downloaded (FREE) • Magazines for every interest are stocked to be read in comfy chairs or checked out (FREE) • Teen books and series: vampires, romance, dystopia, humor and everything in between are available (FREE) • Library personnel greet you with a smile and offer real help in finding just what you like (FREE) • Oh, yeah. BOOKS. The newest best28 36

sellers are here, along with award-winning novels and nonfiction books to suit every taste and age, from toddlers to seniors (FREE).

Ready to Connect, Home or Away Each library branch in your area has Wi-Fi available for you. Just come inside with your computer and relax. You can surf to your heart’s content, or study in the secluded nooks throughout the building.

And when you go home, you can take the library with you.

Your library district has an online catalog that rivals Amazon’s, with search options to help you find everything you’re looking for. Visit their homepage and reserve, renew and request books or media.

Download audio books or EBooks and take them wherever you go. Need help learning how to use that Nook, Kindle, or other device to check out books? Find tutorials and help on the website, or come in.

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Don’t Have a Library Card?

Stop by any St. Charles CityCounty Library location and present identification, such as a driver's license, showing your name and current address.

Library cards are free to those who live in or pay property taxes to the St. Charles City-County Library District or the following library districts (St. Charles Library District has reciprocal lending agreements with these libraries):

St. Louis County Library St. Louis (City) Public Library The Municipal Library Consortium (MLC) of St. Louis County which includes: • Brentwood • Ferguson • Kirkwood • Maplewood • Richmond Heights • Rock Hill • University City • Valley Park • Webster Groves A library card is $80 per year per family for anyone who does not live in St. Charles County or a reciprocal service area.

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With your library card, you can access dozens of electronic resources, both at home and in the library.

These Sites Can Help You: • Fix your car • Find a phone number or address anywhere • Research a personal or academic topic • Cook up a new menu • Learn about the latest in medicine and technology • Get homework help and take practice tests for college admission • Discover a relative on your family tree Your mind will be boggled by the sheer volume of information you can see on the library’s webpage. Check the calendar for programs you like, and register to attend.

Book a meeting room for your group.

Learn about any topic under the sun.

Find fun activities for your kids—and you!—to enjoy, and learn about authors and books you’ll love.

Stuffy is Gone - Seriously Libraries aren’t austere institutions with dusty tomes anymore. Your library is as up-to-date as the latest bestseller list and knows how to make you feel welcome… they’ll even let you talk and enjoy yourself!

Stop in and say hello to the library.

They’ve been waiting for you since those book report days, and they’re anxious to show you what’s new.

By Robin Garrison Leach

If your last visit to the library was more than a few years ago, you are missing out on one of the best resources in your neighborhood for music, movies, books and special events for everyone in your family.

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The Restaurant

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By Pat Catanzaro, Publisher

Wine Dinners, Tastings, Classes: DINNERS: Balaban’s wine cellar & tapas bar 1772 Clarkson Road at Baxter 636-449-6700/balabanswine.com Dominus Wine Dinner Date: Sunday, Nov. 4 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $95 per person plus tax & gratuity Committed to quality, stewardship, tradition and innovation, the Dominus Estate team shares a vision for producing distinctive wines which express the essence of the historic Napanook Vineyard.

Balaban’s presents Dominus wines in a five course paired dinner.

Catering Available For: • School Banquets • Business Lunches • Holiday Parties Dine-in & Carryout

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Chateau Montelena Wine Tasting Date: Wednesday, Nov. 7 Time: 4 to 7 p.m.

Price: $15 per person plus tax & gratuity Chateau Montelena put California’s Napa Valley on the map with a story that inspired the movie, Bottle Shock. Join Balaban’s and a winery representative to taste Chateau Montelena wines.

Let Us Smoke Your Holiday Turkey or Other Meats!

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Pine Ridge Wine Dinner Date: Sunday, Dec. 16 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $95 plus tax & gratuity Established in 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyard produces classically proportioned, expressive wines that embody a winemaking history and distinct place of origin. Balaban’s partners with Pine Ridge in presenting a five course meal paired with five Pine Ridge selections.

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n the ads within this issue, we've hidden a Chamber of Commerce Logo for you to find. (It’s not the one on the table of contents or on the City of Chesterfield ad). When you find it, fax, mail or e-mail your name, address and telephone number to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce along with the name of the ad in which you found the logo and where you got your copy of Out & About. We'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 dining gift certificate. Due Dec. 15.

Send to-101 Chesterfield Business Pkwy. Chesterfield, MO 63005 E-Mail: stella@chesterfieldmochamber.com: Fax: 636-532-7446 Or Friend us on Facebook at Out & About Magazine and post on our wall!

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Annie Gunn’s 16806 Chesterfield Airport Road 636-532-7684/anniegunns.com Farmer Fizz Growers Champagne Dinner Date: Monday, December 17 Time: 6:30 pm Details to be announced.

Fabulous food from chef Lou Rook III and paired with the ultimate in champagnes!

EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery 550 Chesterfield Center 636-532-0550 Fire Island Dinner Date: Nov 12, Dec 17 Time: 7:30 pm A five-course, white tablecloth wine dinner served around the fire pit. Space limited to only 8 guests.

Ya Ya’s Euro Cafe 15601 Olive Blvd.

636-537-9991 Farmer’s Dinner Date: Thursday, November 9 Time: 7 pm Cost: $35. Drinks & wine extra Meet and dine with local farmers.

TASTINGS: Lukas Liquor 15921 Manchester Rd. 636-227-4543/lukasliquorstl.com Wine Tasting-Free every Sat 1-4 pm Morgan LeFay’s 14314 S. Outer 40 Rd 314-317-9181 Wine Tasting- 1st Thurs of every month, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 including appetizers.

St. Louis Wine Market 164 Chesterfield Commons East Rd. 636-536-6363 Wine Tasting- Tastings every Fri and “Bury the Bottle” every Tues. from 5-7 pm.

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Make this year’s holiday party legendary.

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In Good Taste

Tasty Tidbits from Eateries in and Around Chesterfield Comparing Wine Types

Recipe: Chicken Carciofi Supplied by Viviano’s Festa Italiano 150 Four Season Plaza 31-878-1474 INGREDIENTS • 4-6 Chicken Breasts Sauce: • Juice from 1 lemon • 1 cup chicken broth • 1 cup white wine (Chablis or Chardonney) • 6 tablespoons butter • 1- 14 oz can of artichoke hearts, drained, and cut into eights • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic For Flour Mixture: • 2 cups flour • 1 tablespoon salt • 2 teaspoons white pepper • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic DIRECTIONS: Pound Chicken Breasts between 2 sheets of waxed paper until thin.

Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture and shake off the excess. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet.

Brown chicken breasts but be careful not to overcook them. As they are browned transfer them to the serving dishes and keep warm. To the skillet

add the lemon juice, chicken broth, white wine, and granulated garlic, and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan-approximately 3 mins. Add the Artichokes and simmer the sauce for about 10 mins. If you need to thicken the sauce mix 1 tablespoons cornstarch with ? cup water. Add slowly to sauce and stir until thick. Remove pan from heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter.

Swirl to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. You may need to add more lemon juice, chicken broth, or wine.

Arrange chicken breast in the pan and pour the sauce over them all. Artfully arrange the artichoke pieces over and around the chicken breasts.

Enjoy Cool Christmas Spirits at Candicci’s Restaurant 100 Holloway Road in Ballwin • 636-220-8989 • www.candiccis.net Candicci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar features all your favorite libations and is a great place to hang out for happy hour. Here is a holiday favorite drink that owner Bob Candice shared with us.

• 1/4 oz Godiva Chocolate Liquor • 1/4 oz. Baileys • 1 oz. Chocolate Vodka • Splash of cream • Splash of Kahlua • Shake this up with lots of ice in your martini shaker and flow it in your favorite martini glass. YUM. A perfect holiday drink!

Let's talk simple, straight forward and useful wine facts. There are a lot of boring details I am going to leave out.

Here are some simple tidbits you might want to know: • Sa u v i g n o n B l a n c v s . F u m e B lanc: These are the same grape. Sauvignon has citrus and grapefruit characteristics.

Usually medium to high in acidity.

Fume has the same characteristics except it's aged in oak barrels. This gives the wine a tint of wood.

• Pinot Grigio vs. Pinot Gris: These are also the same grape.

A lot of wine people refer to Pinot Grigio as Italian in origin.

Pinot Gris origin is every other place except Italy.

• Chablis is a French Chardonnay.

• Red Burgundy is a French Pinot Noir.

• Shiraz vs. Syrah: This is also the same grape. Shiraz is referred to the wine whose origin is Australia. Syrah is from every other country. Australian style of Shiraz is very fruit forward. Syrah, in general, is very earthy and dryer than Shiraz.

The way the wine is made brings out the different flavor profiles.

• Syrah vs. Petite Sirah: Two completely different grapes that produce different wines. Petite Sirah is so dark it's almost black.

There is also a slight smell of concord grapes. Petite Sirah is much bigger than Syrah. It is the classic "teeth stainer."

• The word "Meritage" is a name from California. It refers to an American Bordeaux blend. The roots of this word is California by nature, not French. When pronouncing this word, remember it rhymes with heritage.

I know guys, this seems like some worthless information.

Some of you might find this interesting. Personally I'm tired of people pronouncing Meritage as if they just left the French Riviera. Remember to visit our website to see everything we are tasting on weekends as well as new items and events happening at Lukas Liquor, 15921 Manchester Rd., 636-227-4543. lukasliquorstl.com

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Food & Drink Suggestions for your Holiday Party Q: I never know how much food and drinks to plan on for my party!

A: The simplest equation that answers how to calculate food is the “One-Pounder” rule.

This rule says to have about 1 pound of food for each guestnot counting dessert or drinks!

Apps only party- Most adults nibble 6-7 apps per hour apps per hour. Count on 15-20 pieces of food per guest per

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hour. If serving dinner plan on 3-4 per hour during the first two hours.

Drinks- In general most adults have 1-2 drinks per hour or 34 drinks during a 3 hour dinner party.

Wine & Champage- 1 bottle per 2 guests for dinner.

Ice- 1 lb. per person if drinks require ice.

Non alcoholic drinks- About one gallon for every 12 guests

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O&A WINNER Best of Chesterfield

2012

Football & Game Day Specials!

Lunch Hours: Mon-Fri, 11 am to 2 pm Dinner: Mon-Thurs, 5-9:30 pm.

Fri & Sat, 5-10:30 pm

• Great Happy Hour Specials • Kids Menu • Kitchen Open Late • New Lunch & Dinner Items

Locally owned & operated Ask about our Frequent Diners Program

Apps • Salads • Burgers • Pizza • Pasta • Chicken

(636) 532-6686 127 Hilltown Village Center

On Olive Street Rd. just north of Hwy. 40 and the Clarkson Rd. exit

Visit our website: www.gianfabio.com

For menu items, specials & events visit our website!

1684 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017

(636) 530-9665 kriegerschesterfield.com

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RESTAURANT FEATURE

BALABAN’S

wine cellar & tapas bar 636-449-6700 • www.balabanswine.com

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alaban’s wine cellar & tapas bar expands this month almost doubling their square footage with new private room space and making the most of their 2012 wine and food awards.

In mid-November, Balaban’s opens three unique private rooms.

Balaban’s baskets, each individually created, make The Wine Room lined personal gifts at all prices--orders online or in house floor to ceiling with with shipping locally and nationwide. A gift card tucked in a corner, a series of wine classes hidden Balaban’s Library under a favorite bottle, a pair of wine dinners in Wines, those from the Balaban’s new private rooms nestled amidst wines, original award-winning olive oils, salts, and gourmet foods--the reality and fun of Balaban’s baskets means each one can be tweaked Café Balaban® cellar, with just the right touch. Relish Balaban’s food and will accommodate up wine and share the holiday experience. to six.

“Subtly lit and intimate, we see this as the place to propose, celebrate an anniversary or impress your most important client,” Steve McIntyre, co-owner with Brian Underwood, said.

Two larger rooms with state of the art audio visual equipment will take up to 80 seated, 100 for cocktails, if put together, or two groups of 40 each simultaneously.

McIntyre expects to accommodate corporate and private events including business and association conferences and meetings, wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions as well as an expanded program of Balaban’s wine dinners, classes and special tastings in the larger spaces.

For November and December the wine program features a Dominus Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, and a Pine Ridge Wine Dinner at the same time on Sunday, Dec. 16.

“Balaban’s historically and today gives customers a good time at a good price. The new space allows us to build on that and still serve our wine store and café clients.” McIntyre said.

In August Balaban’s captured a coveted best award of excellence from Wine Spectator in the magazine’s 2012 awards to restaurants for their wine cellars and pairing of food and wine.

Other Balaban’s accolades list a designation as a 2012 best restaurant from St. Louis Magazine and 2012 first place from Out & About as an eclectic upscale Chesterfield restaurant.

Opened in late 2009 in Chesterfield’s Dierbergs Marketplace, Balaban’s stars as St. Louis’ only restaurant and retail wine store where customers pay the same wine retail price dining in house or taking wines home.

Expansion of the Balaban’s kitchen as well as extension of their catering and deli operations, additional bathrooms and integration of the original wine bar with the new space complete the renovation plans.

• Now Serving Pasta!

• Beef and Gyro Meat by the lb.

• 1/2 Baked Pizzas Available!

$6.99 SPECIALS ALL DAY LONG - Includes fries & drink

$13.49 GYRO PLATTER Serves up to 3 people. Includes fries & trimmings.

- Dine In or Carryout -

BEST & BIGGEST Gyros in Town

1120 Technology Dr. At Hwy. K & 40 across from Cracker Barrel

FRESHLY CARVED

636-329-8333

right off the rotisserie

Original Location: 5908 N. Lindbergh In Hazelwood

314-731-1077

(No pizza or pasta served here) (Both locations closed on Sundays)

O&A

• 15 Hot Dog Variations • Salads • Italian or Polish Sausage • Gyros • BLT • Burgers • Jerk Chicken • Brats

WINNER Best of Chesterfield 2012

Enjoy a Unique Atmosphere the Whole Family Will Love!

137 Chesterfield Towne Centre (Corner of Edison Ave & Long Rd)

636-537-8799 www.surfdogsgrill.com

Daily

Tues-Sat: 11 am - 8 pm

Specials!

Sun & Mon: 11 am - 3 pm

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OUT&ABOUT

WHO’S

IN CHESTERFIELD f you are Out & About at any of the places, events, advertised stores, services or restaurants in this issue of the magazine, post them on our wall on Facebook and let us know just WHERE ARE YOU? in Chesterfield. You may also email them to us. Our staff will select a few to be published in our next issue- Jan/Feb. We will also be out & about snapping some of our own-so Smile! Post by December 15 to be considered for publication.

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1 Kenny Loggins in Concert at the Chesterfield Amphitheater 2 Leonard Sloane, Bill Cannon, Galen Gritts, Steven Plant at the Disaster Preparedness Seminar held by the Chamber at Purser Center at Logan College 3 Kelly & Barry Larson, Brian Hartsfield (center), Jane & Bob Goldsmith at a Balaban’s wine tasting event 4 Pat Blazevich, Paul Niebert, Donna Evert at the Woodchoppers Ball held in Chesterfield 5 Debbie Pizzo, Mary Ulrich, Shelia Blair, Vickie Utnage at The Delmar Gardens After Hours Party 6 Doug Adams, Rick Raleigh, Charlie Fawcett, Tom McCarthy, Tim Carolan, Vern Martens, Phil Catanzaro at a gathering at Table 3 7 Joanna Jones-Raymond, Carmen Worley, Anita Martinez- Senior Staff at Friendship Village Chesterfield at the recent dedication 8 Charity Horina, Gerri Lynn Zchetzsche at a Chamber function 9 Kira Somach, Mary Nardoni, Jack Hoffman, Jane Massey at the Chamber First Thursday Coffee hosted by Viviano’s 10 JoAnne Pieczynski, Kim Bradley, Jai Jai Goldstein, Sandy Melnick

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