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Contents TIME OFF
JULY-AUGUST, 2015
the WHAT’S UP guide to the St. Charles County Region Editorial Features
On the Back Cover C & G..............................................2 On The Front Cover...................3 St. Louis Resurfacing July Events ..................................8 Fairs & Festivals........................14 August Events........................... 16 Comedy Minute By Mark Schiff opening act for Jerry Seinfield........................21 Enjoy Biking on the Katy Trail............................22 Picnic in St. Charles.................24 Rock & Roll Connection .........26 Interview with Smash Business Brief...........................28 Who’s Who ...............................30 Advertorial Features/Specials Cool Touch ...................................3 John Deere ..................................5 Storage Masters .......................6 Harvestowne .............................7 O’Fallon ALL STARS.................25 Rendezvous Cafe.....................28 WE’VE GONE REGIONAL WITH TWO GREAT MAGAZINES! Pick up our “sister” publication - the WHAT’S UP guide in Chesterfield/West County. Both magazines are published by Gateway Creative, Inc. and reach more than 100,000 readers.
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Dates and times for events in this magazine are subject to change. Call or check websites of the individual listings for more information or to verify times, cost, dates, etc. Publisher is not responsible for changes or errors in information submitted to the publication by the event holders Summer Movie Series Date: Thu, July 2 Time: Dusk Location: The Meadows at Lake St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.themeadowsatlsl.com See Annie. July 16: Despicable Me 2, July 30: Big Hero 6. Bring seating.
Summer Band Concert Series
Week of July 1-4 Whitaker Music Festival Date: Wed, July 1 Time: 7:30 pm-9 pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Free after 5 pm Contact: 314-577-5100 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Free outdoor concerts featuring a variety of performers. Each Wed in July.
Laumeier Now: Grand Opening Celebration Date: Thu, July 2 Time: 7 pm-11 pm Location: Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center, Laumeier Cost: $300 and up Contact: 314-615-5278 or www.laumeier.org Fundraiser to celebrate the opening of the new Fine Arts Center. Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, auction, more.
Lantern Festival Date: Through August 23 Time: 6 pm-10 pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $5-$22 Contact: 314-577-5100 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Thursdays-Sundays in July, enjoy the exhibition. No lighting July 4th or Whitaker Music Nights.
Fair St. Louis Date: Thu, July 2-Sat, July 4 Time: Thu, 5 pm: Fri, Noon: 7 am Sat Location: Forest Park Cost: Free Contact: 314-434-3434 or www.fairstlouis.org Yearly party in Forest Park. Veiled Prophet Parade at 9:45 am Saturday.
Date: Thu, July 2 Time: 8 pm-9 pm Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-2590 or www.stcharlesbands.com The St. Charles Municipal Band presents its 145th season of weekly concerts each Thuday night in July.
Gloriana performs at the Heritage Festival Listings are organized in chronological order by week and 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. Enjoy your TimeOff!
St Charles Riverfest 2015 Date: Thu, July 2-Sat, July 4 Time: Thu, 5 pm-10:30 pm: Fri, Noon-10:30 pm: Sat, 10 am-10:30 pm Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: Free admission, some fees for food, etc. Contact: 636-946-7776 or www.historicstcharles.com Celebration in St. Charles with music, food, crafts and family fun. Fireworks Friday and Saturday, 9:20 pm. Parade Saturday at 10am.
Summer Breeze Concerts at Innsbrook Date: Fri, July 3 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Innsbrook Resort Cost: Free Contact: 636-928-3366 or www.innsbrook-resort.com Outdoor concert. Also, July 11, 18 & 25.
Heritage and Freedom Fest Date: Thu, July 2-Sat, July 4 Time: Thu, 5 pm-10 pm: Fri, Noon-11 pm: Sat, Noon-10 pm Location: Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, O’Fallon Cost: Admission Free; Purchase ride and concessions Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.heritageandfreedomfest.com Celebrate America’s birthday with an explosion of fun and music at O’Fallon’s Heritage and Freedom Fest. Parade July 4th at 9:30 am. Family night, Thursday.
Moonlight Mountain Bike Ride
Public Stargazing
Date: Sat, July 4 Time: 9:30 am Location: Downtown O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.heritageandfreedomfest.com See our annual parade in O’Fallon on July 4th.
Date: Fri, July 3 Time: 9 pm-11:30 p m Location: Indian Camp Creek Park Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Scheduled by the light of the full moon, these challenging rides are open to experienced cyclists. July 31: Matson Hill Park.
O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade
Date: Fri, July 3 Time: 7 pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org See the stars each Friday night. Visit www.asemonline.org for more info.
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New Town Parade Date: Sat, July 4 Time: 10 am Location: New Town Cost: Free Contact: www.ntga.net Come to the 4th of July parade in New Town.
Riverfest 2015 Parade Date: Sat, July 4 Time: 10 am Location: Downtown St. Charles, beginning at Blanchette Park Cost: Free Contact: 800-366-2427 or www.historicstcharles.com Annual parade in St. Charles to celebrate the holiday.
31st Annual USATF Certified Firecracker Run Date: Sat, July 4 Time: 6 am registration Location: River City Rascals Ballpark Cost: $20-$35: Register Contact: www.ofallonchamber.org The Firecracker Run offers something for everyone so bring everyone and start your 4th of July off with a bang!
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July 4 Celebration and Parade Date: Sat, July 4 Time: Parade, 10 am: Activities and fireworks after Location: Progress Park Cost: Free; concessions for sale, etc. Contact: 636-327-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Parade, swimming, face painting, fireworks, the whole holiday shebang!
133rd Annual Veiled Prophet Parade Date: Sat, July 4 Time: 10 am Location: Forest Park Cost: Free Contact: www.veiledprophet.org St. Louis tradition. Parade with bands and more.
Week of July 5-11 College for All Kids Date: Mon, July 6-Fri, July 10 Time: 7 am-6 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $55-$225 per class Contact: 636-922-8233 or www.stchas.edu Enrichment camps and classes for kids and teens ages 5-14 in summer, fall and spring. Weekly through August 7.
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Date: Mon, July 6-Sun, July 12 Time: 8:15 pm Location: Muny Opera Cost: $14-$87 Contact: 314-361-1900 or www.muny.org A Muny premiere, this will be only the second production in the world of this new musical based on 1942 film.
Schnucks Cooking for Kids Summer Camps Date: Mon, July 6-Fri, July 10 Time: 9 am-Noon or 2 pm-4 pm Location: Schnucks Dardenne Prairie Cost: Varies by class Contact: 314-520-9802 or www.schnuckscooks.com Schnucks’ registered dietitians have developed hands-on cooking classes that encourage children to be creative and have fun in the kitchen. Classes each week, June-August 7th.
O’Fallon Jammin’ Concert Series Date: Tuesday, July 7 Time: 6:30 pm-9 pm Location: Civic Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5574 or www.ofallon.mo.us Food trucks and concessions available. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating, each Tuesday.
John Fogerty Date: Tues, July 7 Time: 8 pm Location: Fox Theatre Cost: $45-$150 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com John Fogerty, lead singer of Creedence, will perform.
Streetsfest Date: Wed, July 8 Time: 6 pm-8 pm
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Location: Streets of St. Charles: 1650 Beale St. Cost: Free Contact: www.historicstcharles.com Streetsfest: the 2nd Wednesday at the Streets of St Charles. Bring your lawn chairs and your friends and enjoy an evening of music, dancing and FUN!
2nd Thursdays at the Foundry Date: Thu, July 9 Time: 6:30 pm-8 pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free: nominal fees for the food vendors and the cash bar. Contact: 636-255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org The Foundry Art Centre and Saint Charles Riverfront Arts invites one and all to their jointly hosted community arts series.
100.3 The Beat Presents Summer Block Party Date: Thu, July 9 Time: 7 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $36-$92 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Featuring Jill Scott, Common & DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Augusta Winery Adventure Date: Thu, July 9 Time: Leave 10:15 am Location: Leave from Dardenne Prairie Shop n Save Cost: $45 Contact: 636-755-5309 or www.dardenneprairie.org Enjoy a day trip to visit wineries along Highway 94.
Day Trip-Augusta Wineries Date: Thu, July 9 Time: 10 am Location: Leave from Progress Park Cost: $45-$50: Register Contact: 636-327-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Take in the view as we drive through the country side along Highway 94 in Augusta to visit some of the local wineries. Ages 50+.
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Contact: 636-530-0076 www.missourbotanicalgarden.org Head outside and explore insects in their own habitat! Each child can play exciting games and complete crafts to take home .
Town Ball at the Boone Home
Big Band Dances Date: Fri, July 10 Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Location: Mid Rivers Mall Center Court Cost: Free Contact: 636-970-2610 or www.shopmidriversmall.com Sponsored by Fairwinds-River’s Edge Retirement Community. No reservations; just stop in!
Sunset Fridays at Lakeside Park Date: Fri, July 10 Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Location: 370 Lakeside Park Cost: Free to visit; food purchase if desired Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Watch the sunset and enjoy music. Buy food from the Gator Island Grill or bring your own. Also, July 17, 24 and 31.
Art Show and Exhibit: Black and White Date: Fri, July 10-Tues, Sept 8 Time: Daily; Reception July 10, 6 pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Works submitted must be black and white, however artist creativity may be applied.
St. Joseph Cottleville Parish Picnic Date: Fri, July 10-Sun, July 12 Time: Fri, 6 pm-11 pm: Sat, Noon-11 pm: Sun, Noon-6 pm Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Cottleville Cost: See website for all the options Contact: www.stjoecot.org The St. Joseph’s Parish Picnic is a parish-unifying event which promotes Christian fellowship and service. Fun activities for the family.
O’Fallon Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Date: Sat, July 11 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $10 plus 2-item purchase Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Enjoy an evening of laughter.
Bug Hunt Date: Sat, July 11 Time: 10 am-3 pm Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: Free with House admission
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Date: Sat, July 11 Time: 1:30 pm start for game Location: Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center Cost: Free to play or watch with paid tour: $4-$12 Contact: 636-798-2005 or email BooneHome@ lindenwood.edu Play or watch an authentic Town Ball game. All are welcome to participate, no experience necessary!
Summer Luau Party Date: Sat, July 11 Time: 5:30 pm-9 pm Location: Cedar Lake Cellars, Wright City Cost: $50: Reservations recommended Contact: 636-745-9500 or www.cedarlakecellars.com Cocktails and tastings; Hawaiian feast featuring an authentic pig roast starts at 6 p.m. Hula dancing at 7 p.m. with prizes awarded for best guest performances.
Firearms & Military Collectibles Show Date: Sat, July 11-Sun, July 12 Time: Sat, 9 am-5 pm: Sun, 9 am-3 pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $10: ages 12 and under, free Contact: 636-669-3000 or www.saintlouisweaponscollectors.com Hosted by Saint Louis Weapon Collectors of Missouri. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.
Youth Lock-In Date: Sat, July 11 Time: 6 pm- 6 am Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $20 per person: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Participants 12 years and up will have all-night access to the 33,000 square-foot skate/bike park and all its amenities!
Car Show at the Museum Date: Sat, July 11 Time: 11 am-2 pm Location: St. Charles County Heritage Museum Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Car enthusiasts see display outside on the parking lot, and then explore the transportation-themed exhibit on display inside.
Summer Music & Movie Date: Sat, July 11 Time: 7 pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org Enjoy great concerts and movies. Also, July 18. Concessions benefit local charities.
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Week of July 12-18 St Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band Date: Sun, July 12 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Frontier Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-2590 or www.stcharlesbands.com Enjoy an evening of Jazz, bring a lawn chair, blanket, family and friends and enjoy jazz music in Frontier Park.
O’Fallon Historical Log Cabin Museum Date: Sun, July 12 Time: Noon-3 pm Location: Civic Park Cost: Free: Donations welcome Contact: www.ofallonmohistory.org See photos and antiques from O’Fallon’s past and chat with historians. 2nd and 4th Sunday of month through September.
Vino Van Gogh Painting Class Date: Mon, July 13 Time: 7 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar, O’Fallon Cost: $38: reservations Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join us for a painting class.
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Date: Mon, July 13-Sun, July 19 Time: 8:15 pm Location: Muny Opera Cost: $14-$87 Contact: 314-361-1900 or www.muny.org Story of beloved American rock ‘n’ roll icon Buddy Holly.
Steve Miller Band Date: Tues, July 14 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $48-$88 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com The Steve Miller Band has sold more than 40 million records in a career spanning more than 40 years.
Bastille Day: French Wine Tasting Date: Tues, July 14 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25: reservations Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Taste five wines paired with light appetizers.
Rob Thomas Date: Wed, July 15 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $40-$80 Contact: 800-745-300 or www.ticketmaster.com Hear Rob Thomas in Concert.
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Music on Main Date: Wed, July 15 Time: 5 pm-7:30 pm Location: Downtown St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: www.historicstcharles.com Bring lawn chairs to this outdoor concert. Food & drink to purchase. Music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers.
Senior Day Lunch & Bingo with Estate Sale Date: Wed, July 15 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Menu-BBQ pork steaks, corn scalloped potato, lemon meringue pie, coffee, tea or lemonade.
Back to School: What’s for Lunch? Date: Wed, July 15 Time: 5:45 pm Location: Progress Park Center Cost: $8-$10 Contact: 636-327-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org This 60-minute, one-time class will provide tips and tricks for preparing a healthy lunch for you and your kids.
Will Rogers Follies Trip Date: Wed, July 15 Time: 9 am-9 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $99: Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Travel with us to the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO for the wonderful production of The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Review.
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Night at the Muny Date: Thu, July 16 Time: 3:45 pm-10:30 pm Location: Leave from Civic Park Cost: $72-$80: Register Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us See Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at the Muny. Show and dinner.
Adult Painting: Canvas Creation Date: Thu, July 16 Time: 9 am-Noon Location: Webster Park Community Building Cost: $35 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com NEW one-day adult painting classes! No prior experience is necessary. Register. Also, Sunday, July 26.
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Friends of the Library Book Fair Date: Fri, July 17-Sun, July 19 Time: Fri, 9 am-9 pm: Sat, 9 am-7 pm: Sun, 10 am-3 pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-441-2300 www.stchlibraryfoundation.org Come to the annual book fair extravaganza hosted by the St. Charles City-County Library District. continued on next page
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Evening Insect Adventure: Blacklighting Date: Fri, July 17 Time: 8 pm-11 pm Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: $5-$8 Contact: 636-530-0076 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Families with kids ages 6 and older. explore insects that fly at night. Bring flashlight; register.
City Centre Dance
Date: Fri, July 17 Time: 9 am-Noon Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Cost: Free Contact: 636-755-5308 or dardenneprairie.org Visit with vendors featuring services for seniors.
Godspell Date: Fri, July 17-Sun, July 19 Time: Fri & Sat, 7 pm: Sun, 3 pm Location: St. John United Church of Christ, St. Charles Cost: $7-$9 Contact: 636-946-0961 or www.stjohnucc.org St. John Performing Arts Camp presents Godspell.
Circus! Date: Fri, July 17 Time: 6 pm-8 pm
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Meet live caterpillars and butterflies, hear book, have snacks. Register.
Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-225-0270 or foundryartcentre.org An exhibition inviting artists to celebrate the tradition of circuses. Enjoy this all-media show.
Senior Fair
Sports & Outdoors
Date: Fri, July 17 Time: 7 pm-10 pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $6-$7 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net A fun atmosphere for mature people to get moving to a variety of favorite songs.
Electronics Recycling
4 & 20: A Tribute to Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Date: Fri, July 17 Time: Noon-6 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: Free: fee for some items Contact: 314-558-0090 or www.witsinc.org Free monthly Electronic Recycling Event available to all area businesses and residents in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties.
Date: Fri, July 17 Time: 7:30 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $10: Parking, $10 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Numerous musicians come together to play tribute to the iconic band.
St. Louis Nibble and Nash Day Trip
Breakfast with the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Date: Fri, July 17 Time: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $57 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Shopping at the Soulard Market. Also, Dad’s Cookie Company, Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate, Gus’s Pretzels, Gooey Louie, Ted Drewes, more.
Date: Fri, July 17 & Sat, July 18 Time: 9 am-10 am Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: $12-$16 Contact: 636-530-0076 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
Blessing of the Fleet Date: Sat, July 18 Time: TBA Location: Portage Des Sioux Cost: Free Contact: www.blessingofthefleetstl.com Annual event with entertainment, boats and fun.
Movie Night at the Museum Date: Sat, July 18 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles County Heritage Museum Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org See Fire and Rescue. Free popcorn, soda for purchase, bring seating.
Week of July 19-25 WWE Battleground Date: Sun, July 19 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost:$25-$450 Contact: 314-622-5400 or www.ticketmaster.com WWE Battleground PPV comes to St. Louis for the first time ever.
6th Annual Cardboard Boat Races Date: Sun, July 19 Time: 4 pm-6 pm Location: Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center Cost: Daily admission: Race, $10 residents, $12
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2nd Annual Francis Howell School District Golf Tournament Date: Mon, July 20 Time: 8 am Location: Old Hickory Golf Club Cost: $125 per person Contact: 636-851-4602 or www.fhsdschools.org/golf_tournament Proceeds benefit the Francis Howell Special Olympics and Francis Howell School District Alumni Association. Deadline for entry, July 10.
27th Annual AAFA-STL Golf Classic Date: Mon, July 20 Time: 11am Location: Persimmon Woods Golf Club Cost: $300 Contact: 314-645-2422 or www.aafastl.org Annual Classic to benefit Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter.
“State Fair” Date: Tues, July 21-Sun, July 26 Time: Contact Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $6-$8 Contact: 636-922-8325 or www.stchas.edu Travel with the Frake family as they travel to the Iowa State Fair in this iconic musical.
Fairmount Park Date: Tues, July 21 Time: 10 am-6 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette P. Cost: $49 per person: Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Join us as we make our way to the races in Collinsville, IL. Lunch.
Into the Woods Date: Tues, July 21- Mon, July 27 Time: 8:15 pm Location: Muny Opera Cost: $14-$87 Contact: 314-361-1900 or www.muny.org Landmark Broadway musical is new to the Muny!
“State Fair” at Center Stage Theatre Date: Wed, July 22 Time: 5:30 pm-10 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette P. Cost: $60: Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Travel to the St. Charles Community College Center Stage Theatre for the family friendly performance of “State Fair”.
Lunch and Bingo Date: Thu, July 23 Time: Doors, 11 am Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Cost: $4-$5
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Restaurant; guided stroll at the Botanical garden through and among the lighted Chinese Lanterns.
Slide the City & Food Truck Frenzy Fifth Harmony’s Reflection: The Summer Tour Date: Thu, July 23 Time: 7 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $22-$52 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com See this concert at the Peabody.
Music at the Cabin Date: Thu, July 23 Time: 7 pm-9 pm Location: Legacy Park, Cottleville Cost: Free Contact: 636-498-6565 www.cityofcottleville.com Gateway Blues Band will perform.
SCC Movie Night Date: Fri, July 24 Time: 8 pm-9 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-498-6565 or www.cityofcottleville.com See a movie at SCC Movie Night.
MOVE Live on Tour Date: Fri, July 24 Time: 8 pm Location: Fox Theatre Cost: $42-$99 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Julianne and Derek Hough will team up to dance.
CWS Food Truck Frolic and Movie Date: Fri, July 24 Time: 5 pm-10 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Blue Lot Cost: Free to visit; food for purchase Contact: 636-922-8469 or www.stchas.edu Food trucks with St. Charles Community College Movie Night. Movie, “Home”, at 8 pm.
R5 Date: Sat, July 25 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $35-$45 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Hear the pop-rock quintet at this concert.
Hollywood Dash Date: Sat, July 25 Time: Registration, 6 pm: Run, 7 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $10-$20 Contact: 636-970-2800 or www.hollywooddash.com One mile effort, resource fair, family movie and activities to benefit numerous local agencies.
Chinese Lantern Tour Date: Sat, July 25 Time: 5 pm-10 pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $85 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Enjoy a variety of Chinese dishes at Wei Hong
Date: Sat, July 25 and Sun, July 26 Time: 11 am-6 pm Location: Mexico Road at Fort Zumwalt West High Cost: See website for updates and purchase Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us/slide Go slip-sliding awaay on a 1,000-foot waterslide at this exciting new event! Other activities. Register ahead: 15% of with code ofallon15.
Week of July 26-31 A+ Art Class Date: Mondays, July 27-Aug 31 Time: 6 pm-7 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $60 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 6-12 can learn to draw at this weekly art class series. New subject each week.
An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr. Date: Tues, July 28 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $49.50-$145 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com An Evening With Harry Connick Jr.
Missouri American Water MR340 Date: Tues, July 28-Fri, July 31 Time: Daily; see website Location: Lewis & Clark Boat House, Nature Center Cost: Free to watch Contact: 913-244-4666 or www.rivermiles.com The Missouri 340 is an endurance race across the state of Missouri. Competitors will start in Kansas City and finish in St. Charles.
Lantern Festival at Botanical Garden Trip Date: Thu, July 30 Time: 3 pm-10 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $90: Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Trip to Missouri Botanical Garden for Festival and dinner at Favazza’s.
St. Charles County Fair Date: Tues, July 28-Sat, Aug 1 Time: Daily Location: Rotary Park, Wentzville Cost: $5-$35, ages 5 and under, free Contact: 636-327-6949 or www.stcharlescofair.org Carnival rides, food & drink, music & entertainment, children's area, exhibits, tractor pulls, & more.
Sam Smith Date: Thu, July 30 Time: 8 pm Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $32-$86 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Hear Sam Smith in concert at Chaifetz Arena!
Beauty and the Beast Date: Wed, July 29-Fri, Aug 7 Time: 8:15 pm Location: Muny Opera Cost; $14-$87 Contact: 314-361-1900 or www.muny.org 'Be Our Guest' for the magical family extravaganza, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast for 10 performances.
Wines from Santa Barbara County Wine Tasting Date: Thu, July 30 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25: reservations Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Enjoy tasting with light appetizers.
Free Senior Seminar Date: Wed, July 29 Time: 2 pm Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: Free Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Learn about Veteran’s benefits and other vital information. Speakers Rudy Beck & Bob Wamhoff. Guests family & friends encouraged to attend.
H. O. P. P. Night Pool Party Date: Fri, July 31 Time: 8 pm-10 pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $8
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Contact: 636-327-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Swim and dance the night away listening to some of your favorite songs.
Teddy Bear Sleepover Date: Fri, July 31 Time: 6 pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $12-$14 Contact: 636-327-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Bring in your teddy bear to read a story, make a craft and have a snack, then leave him for a sleepover. Ages Walking-6.
29th Annual Missouri Deer Classic & Outdoor Expo Date: Fri, July 31-Sun, Aug 2 Time: Fri, 3:30 pm-8 pm: Sat, 9 am-8 pm: Sun, 9-6 Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $12-$6; ages 9 and under, free Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Learn tips and tricks from industry professionals and get your hands on the new hunting gear to make your upcoming season successful. Many activities.
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here’s something about a County Fair: The complex smell of cotton candy mingling with pungent livestock odors and motor oil from the ride engines… Colorful tents with games that offer rewards for risk… Music blaring from every corner of a country field that has been transformed into a memory-making Wonderland. July and August are filled with fairs of all kinds; County Fairs as well as annual area fairs.
Lincoln County Fair Date: Tues, July 14- Sat, July 18 Location: Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Troy Cost: Season Passes: $25-$40: Individual: $10-$20 Contact: 636-528-2402 or www.lincolncountyfair.net
It isn’t summer without a trip to a county or area Fair. Pack up the family and make some kitschy memories. Eat a funnel cake for me! Fair St. Louis Date: Thurs, July 2-Sat, July 4 Location: Forest Park Cost: Free Contact: 314-434-3434 or www.fairstlouis.org
St. Charles County Fair Date: Tues, July 28-Sat, Aug 1 Location: Rotary Park, Wentzville Cost: Season Passes: $15-$35: Daily $5-$20 Contact: 636-327-6949 or www.stcharlescofair.org
Warren County Fair Date: Tues, June 30-Sat, July 4 Location: 615 Fairgrounds Road, in Warrenton, MO Cost: TBA Contact: www.wcmofair.org
Pike County Fair Date: Tues, July 28-Sat, Aug 1 Location: 15884 Highway 54, Bowling Green Cost: Season Passes: $25-$40: Daily $8-$20 Contact: 573-324-5567 or www.pikecountyfair.org
Franklin County Fair Date: Thurs, July 9-Sun, July 12 Location: Union Fairground Cost: TBA Contact: www.fcyf.org Jefferson County Fair Date: Thurs, July 23-Sun, July 26 Location: Hillsboro Cost: $8 per day Contact: 636-797-3900 or www.jeffersoncountyfair.net
Washington Town & Country Fair Date: Wed, Aug 5-Sun, Aug 9 Location: 1261 Veterans Drive, Washington Cost: Season Tickets: $30-$45: Daily $10-$25
Contact: 36-239-2715 or www.washmofair.com Missouri State Fair Date: Thurs, Aug 13-Sun, Aug 23 Location: Sedalia, MO Cost: Daily, $2-$10: Special Price Promotions: See website Contact: 800-822-3247 or www.mostatefair.com Art Fair at Queeny Park Date: Fri, Sept 4-Sun, Sept 6 Location: Queeny Park Cost: $5 Contact: 636-724-5968 or www.artfairatqueenypark.com
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or the coolest street party of the summer, get tickets for Slide the City- O’Fallon and go slip-sliding away on a 1,000-foot inflatable waterslide. Featuring a padded slip-and-slide the length of three football fields, Slide the City will be set up on Mexico Road at Fort Zumwalt West High School on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26. Food trucks, vendors, music and complimentary parking and shuttle service will make Slide the City- O’Fallon the county’s hottest summer street party. “This new event is going to be one of the highlights of this summer,” said Tourism and Festivals Manager Marsha Seymour. “It has sold out in other cities,
and it will sell out here too! To ride the slide, kids must be at least 5 years old and 46 inches tall, but we’ll have a really fun atmosphere with great food and entertainment to make sure that all ages enjoy the fun. And, people will be able to purchase Slide the City merchandise and upgrade their tickets on the day of the event if space is available.” Ticket options include: • One single slide for $15 • 3 slides in one day for $30 • Unlimited number of slides per day (VIP) for $50 Prices will increase as the event nears; day-of-event registration will be $30, $45 14
and $65. Sliding starts at noon and continues through 5 p.m. VIP ticket-holders will be able to slide from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To save 10% off all ticket options, go to www.ofallon.mo.us/slide and enter the promo code ofallon15. For registration and detailed information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/slide
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Our winery is surrounded by acres of vineyards overlooking the Missouri River valley, thus making our location a step above the rest. We have unique venues for Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Corporate Events, Reunions, Birthday and Bachelorette Parties, etc‌ nothing is too small or too large.
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Dates and times for events in this magazine are subject to change. Call or check websites of the individual listings for more information or to verify times, cost, dates, etc. Publisher is not responsible for changes or errors in information submitted to the publication by the event holders Paper Kite Butterfly Festival
SCC - “College for All Kids”
Date: Sun, Aug 2 Time: 10 am-3 pm Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: Free with regular admission Contact: 636-530-0076 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Watch paper kite butterflies, see kite building demonstrations, build origami butterflies, and decorate kite to take home. Each Sunday in August.
Week of Aug 1 Youth Lock-In Date: Sat, Aug 1 Time: 6 pm- 6 am Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $20 per person: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Participants 12 years and up will have all-night access to the 33,000 square-foot skate/bike park and all its amenities!
Summer Music & Movie Date: Sat, Aug 1 Time: 7 pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-755-5308 or dardenneprairie.org Enjoy great concerts and movies in Dardenne Prairie. Also, Aug 15. Concessions benefit local charities.
Week of Aug 2-8 The Wedding Show Date: Sun, Aug 2 Time: 11 am-4 pm Location: America’s Center Cost: $8 Contact: www.stlbrideandgroom.com All things bridal, presented by St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine.
Jim Gaffigan: Contagious Date: Sun, Aug 2 Time: 5 pm & 8 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $46.75-$56.75 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his humor to the Peabody.
A Matter of Balance Date: Mon, Aug 3 Time: 10 am Location: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Library Cost: $8:Register Contact: 636-928-WELL or www.youranswerplace.org Learn factors that can lead to a fall and practical tips to keep yourself on your feet. 8-week program. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Listings are organized in chronological order by week and 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. Enjoy your TimeOff! Location: Civic Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Hear Shameless this week. Food trucks onsite. Also, August 11 and 18.
Little Chefs Date: Mondays, Aug 3- Aug 24 Time: 5:30 pm-6:15 pm or 6:30 pm-7:15 pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $35 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Ages 3-8 can learn to cook fun menu items. Times by age.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show Date: Tues, Aug 4 Time: 7:30 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $28-$68 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com Please join us for The Australian Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin2 Show at St. Charles Family Arena.
Dog Swim Date: Mon, Aug 3 Time: 6 pm-8 pm Location: McNair Aquatic Center, St. Charles Cost: $10 for dog and owner; $3 additional guest Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Bring your dog for a swim. See guidelines. Also, Thu, Aug 6.
Shania Twain Date: Tues, Aug 4 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $43-$133 Contact: 314-622-5400 or www.ticketmaster.com Shania Twain brings her Rock This Country Tour to Scottrade.
Hawaiian Luau at Wapelhorst Date: Sat, Aug 4 Time: 6:15 pm-8:15 pm Location: Wapelhorst Aquatic Center Cost: $15 adult, $8 ages 12 and under Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Luau attire contest for a prize! Enjoy swimming, games, luau show and a buffet dinner. Register by July 31.
Historic Cahokia and Cahokia Mounds Day Trip Date: Wed, Aug 5 Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $77 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Visit Cahokia and Cahokia Mounds; lunch, guided tours.
O’Fallon Jammin Concert Date: Tues, Aug 4 Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
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Hidden Treasure—Sedalia Date: Thu, Aug 6 Time: 8:15 am-5:30 pm Location: Leave from Civic Park Cost: $66-$74: Register Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.ofallon.mo.us Tour Historic Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site and other areas. Lunch, tours, etc.
Throw Back Thursday Movie Night Date: Thu, Aug 6 Time: Dusk Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org See “Back to the Future 2” at this outdoor movie.
Summer Band Concert Series Date: Thu, Aug 6 Time: 8 pm-9 pm Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-2590 or www.stcharlesbands.com The St. Charles Municipal Band presents its 145th season of concerts each Thursday night in July.
Summer Concert Series Date: Thu, Aug 6 Time: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm Location: The Meadows at Lake St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.themeadowsatlsl.com Hear great bands at The Meadows. Also, Aug 20.
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Public Stargazing Date: Fri, Aug 7 Time: 7 pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org www.asemonline.org See the stars each Friday night.
Moonlight and Magnolias Date: Fri, Aug 7-Sun, Aug 9, Fri, Aug 14-Sun, Aug 16 Time: Fri & Sat, 8 pm: Sun, 2 pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $12-$18 Contact: 1-800-838-2006 or www.act2theater.com See this show performed by Act Two Community Theatre and directed by Phil Gill.
Sunset Fridays featuring Marissa Harms and Wade Trent Date: Fri, Aug 7 Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Location: 370 Lakeside Park Cost: Free to visit; food purchase if desired Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Watch the sunset and enjoy music. Buy food from the Gator Island Grill or bring your own.
KSHE-95 Blood Drive Date: Fri, Aug 7 & Sat, Aug 8 Time: TBA: See website Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: Free to donate Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.renaudspiritcenter.com Take part in the KSHE-95 annual blood drive at Renaud.
Car Show at the Museum Date: Sat, Aug 8 Time: 11 am-2 pm Location: St. Charles County Heritage Museum Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Car enthusiasts see display outside on the parking lot, and then explore the transportation-themed exhibit on display inside.
O’Fallon Historical Log Cabin Museum Date: Sun, Aug 9 Time: Noon-3 pm Location: Civic Park Cost: Free: Donations welcome Contact: www.ofallonmohistory.org See photos and antiques from O’Fallon’s past and chat with historians. 2nd and 4th Sunday of month through September.
Week of Aug 9-15 Alligator’s Creek Triathlon Date: Sun, Aug 9 Time: 7 am-1 pm Location: Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center Cost: $49- $98: Register for more info Contact: 636-474-2732 or www.ofallon.mo.us 300-yard serpentine swim, 18.6 mile bike course and 5K run. See www.munitron.com for other information.
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St Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band Date: Sun, Aug 9 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Frontier Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-2590 or www.stcharlesbands.com Enjoy an evening of Jazz, bring a lawn chair, blanket, family and friends and enjoy jazz music in Frontier Park.
“Anything Goes” at Stages St. Louis Trip Date: Sun, Aug 9 Time: 12:30 pm-7 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $105: register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Trip to Stages St. Louis and dinner at Tucker’s Place.
18th Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament Date: Mon, Aug 10 Time: 10 am Location: Bogey Hills Country Club Cost: $200 person, $800 team, sponsorships Contact: 636-949-3269 or www.stcharlescitymo.gov Annual golf tournament to benefit local charities.
American Idol Date: Mon, Aug 10 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $30-$60 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Don’t miss American Idol in St. Louis.
Oklahoma! Date: Mon, Aug 10-Sun, Aug 16 Time: 8:15 pm Location: Muny Opera Cost: $14-$87 Contact: 314-361-1900 or www.muny.org The musical that changed Broadway and America returns in a grand and glorious production.
11th Annual Healthy Living Silver and Gold Club Senior Fair Date: Tues, Aug 11 Time: 10 am-2 pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: 636-946-4042 or KacieDerby@baue.com We are honored to offer this senior fair, the largest in St. Charles to area seniors each year at no cost.
Locally Owned & Operated
My Morning Jacket Date: Wed, Aug 12 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $35-$45 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Don’t miss Morning Jacket in concert.
Streetsfest Date: Wed, Aug 12 Time: 6 pm-8 pm Location: Streets of St. Charles: 1650 Beale St.
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Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25: Register Contact: 636-281-2233 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Duran Imports for tasting of five wines paired with light appetizers.
2nd Thursdays at the Foundry Date: Thu, Aug 13 Time: 6:30 pm-8 pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free: nominal fees for the food vendors and the cash bar. Contact: 636-255-0270 or foundryartcentre.org The Foundry Art Centre and Saint Charles Riverfront Arts invites one and all to their jointly hosted community arts series.
New World vs Old World Wine Tasting Date: Thu, Aug 13 Time: 6:30 pm
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Grooving in the Garden with Gary Sluhan Date: Fri, Aug 14 Time: 4 pm-7 pm Location: Magic House Cost: Museum Admission Contact: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse.org Family fun evening with singing, dancing and music by Gary Sluhan.
Summer Movie Series
Cost: Free Contact: www.historicstcharles.com Streetsfest: the 2nd Wednesday at the Streets of St Charles. Bring your lawn chairs and your friends and enjoy an evening of music, dancing and FUN!
Sports & Outdoors
Date: Thu, Aug 13 Time: Dusk Location: The Meadows at Lake St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.themeadowsatlsl.com See Jurassic Park. Aug 27: Casablanca (for Mom and Dad). Bring seating.
Big Band Dances Date: Fri, Aug 14 Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Location: Mid Rivers Mall Center Court Cost: Free Contact: 636-970-2610 or www.shopmidriversmall.com Sponsored by Fairwinds-River’s Edge Retirement Community. No reservations; just stop in!
Missouri State Fair Date: Thu, Aug 13-Sun, Aug 23 Time: 7:30 am-10 pm Location: Sedalia Cost: $2-$10: Ages 5 and under, free Contact: 1-800-422-3247 or www.mostatefair.com Music, farm themes, livestock, rides, food and fun!
Movie Night at Yellow Farmhouse Winery
Sunset Fridays featuring Buckhannon Brothers Date: Fri, Aug 14 Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Location: 370 Lakeside Park Cost: Free to visit; food purchase if desired Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Watch the sunset and enjoy music. Buy food from the Gator Island Grill or bring your own.
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Date: Sat, Aug 15 & Sun, Aug 16 Time: 10 am-8 pm Location: Wine Country Gardens Cost: See site Contact: www.winecountrygardens.net Enjoy your weekend exploring the Art Festival, tasting wine and taking in the beauty of Wine Country Gardens and surrounding Defiance area.
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Date: Sat, Aug 15 Time: 5 pm-8 pm Location: Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon Cost: Free to visit; food for sale Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Hear 60s & 70s music by Roger and Bill, buy terrific food, have fun.
Movie Night at the Museum Date: Sat, Aug 15 Time: 7 pm Location: St. Charles County Heritage Museum Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org See Back to the Future. Free popcorn, soda for purchase, bring seating.
Audition for WIT
Garden Gallop 5K
1st Annual Defiance Wine Country Art Festival
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Food Truck Frenzy
1st Annual Defiance Wine Country Art Festival
Date: Sat, Aug 15 Time: 7 pm-10 pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Contact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org Party in your 80?s best. Sing along to 80?s hits with the totally radical band, Plastic.
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The Youth Activity Park stays open until midnight for all ages!
Date: Sun, Aug 16 Time: 1 pm Location: O’Fallon City Hall Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-8150 or www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks Open auditions for Wit; performances in October. Men and women.
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Date: Fri, Aug 14 Time: Dusk Location: Yellow Farmhouse Winery Cost: Free Contact: 314-409-6139 or www.yellowfarmhousewines.com See The Way,Way Back at the Winery. Pizza and full bar for purchase, or bring picnic.
Date: Sat, Aug 15 & Sun, Aug 16 Time: 10 am-8 pm Location: Wine Country Gardens Cost: See site Contact: www.winecountrygardens.net Enjoy your weekend exploring the Art Festival, tasting wine and taking in the beauty of Wine Country Gardens and the Defiance area.
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Date: Sun, Aug 16 Time: 7 am-9 pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $30-$40: Register Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Join the Young Friends for their second fun run this year through the lovely and usually off-limits-torunners.
Week of Aug 16-22 Whitesnake Date: Sun, Aug 16 Time: 7:30 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $33-$60 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com The legendary rock'n'roll band founded and formed by DEEP PURPLE singer David Coverdale announce their 2015 "THE PURPLE TOUR".
Food Truck Event Date: Tues, Aug 18 Time: 5 pm-8 pm Location: Frontier Park Cost: Cost of food Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.historicstcharles.com Enjoy live entertainment as you indulge in a variety of food options available by several different food truck vendors. Cash only; bring seating.
Cardinal Versus Giants Trip Date: Tues, Aug 18 Time: 5:30 pm-11 pm
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Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $85: Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Cheer on the Cardinals as they play the San Francisco Giants. Each traveler will get $12 Cardinal Bucks.
Cardboard Boat Race Date: Tues, Aug 18 Time: 7 pm Location: Progress Park Pool, Wentzville Cost: $15 per boat; Register Contact: 636-327-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Build your boat from cardboard and duct tape, decorate it, and hope it survives the race.
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Cost: Free Contact: www.stlworldsfare.com See 1904 historic exhibits, educational displays and reenactments, to live musical performances. Food from over 30 restaurants.
Electronics Recycling Date: Fri, Aug 21 Time: Noon-6 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: Free: fee for some items Contact: 314-558-0090 or www.witsinc.org Free monthly Electronic Recycling Event available to all area businesses and residents in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties.
City Centre Dance Senior Day Lunch & Bingo with Estate Sale Date: Wed, Aug 19 Time: Noon Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 or www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Menu: grilled chicken Woodland, caesar salad with muffin, carrot cake, coffee, tea or lemonade.
Yes & Toto Date: Wed, Aug 19 Time: 7:30 pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $43-$103 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com World-renowned recording artists, YES and Toto, today announced they will join forces this summer for a co-headlining North American tour.
Music on Main Date: Wed, Aug 19 Time: 5 pm-7:30 pm Location: Downtown St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: www.historicstcharles.com Bring your lawn chairs to this free outdoor concert. Food & drink available to purchase. Music this month by Silver Bullet.
Day Trip-St. Louis Adventures Date: Thu, Aug 20 Time: 10 am Location: Leave from Progress Park Cost: $40-$45: Register Contact: 636-327-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Go on an adventure with one of our staff members to Crown Candy for lunch and then head off to Ted Drewes for dessert. Ages 50+.
Kevin Hart Date: Fri, Aug 21 Time: 7 pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $51.50- $132.50 Contact: 314-622-5400 or www.ticketmaster.com See comedian Kevin Hart at the Scottrade Center.
2nd Annual St. Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival Date: Fri, Aug 21-Sun, Aug 23 Time: Fri, 4 pm-Sat, 10 am-Sun, 10 am Location: Forest Park
Date: Fri, Aug 21 Time: 7 pm-10 pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $7 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net City Centre Dances—formerly "Big Band Dances"—provide a fun atmosphere for mature people to get moving to a variety of favorite songs.
Festival of the Little Hills Date: Fri, Aug 21-Sun, Aug 23 Time: Fri, 4 pm-10 pm: Sat, 9:30 am-10 pm: Sun, 9:30 am-5 pm Location: Frontier Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-940-0095 or www.festivalofthelittlehills.com The largest festival of the year; over 300 craft booths, demonstrations by crafts people and artisans, food & beverages booths, live music and entertainment and Kids Corner.
Electronics and Appliance Recycling Date: Sat, Aug 22 Time: 8 am-Noon Location: T.R. Hughes Ballpark Parking Lot Cost: Free Contact: 636-272-0477 or www.ofallon.mo.us/environmental-services Every other month, electronic and appliance recycling event. See website for guidelines.
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Disc Glow Golf Tournament Date: Sat, Aug 22 Time: 8 pm Location: Quail Ridge Park Cost: $10 per person Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Compete for cash and prizes at the annual Disc Golf Glow Tournament at Quail Ridge Park.
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Arts & Culture
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Tony Viviano Show Date: Fri, Aug 28 Time: 7 pm-9 pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $13-$18 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Tony will be performing songs made popular by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Louis Prima and Keely Smith, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joe Cocker and more!
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Those Were the Days Date: Sun, Aug 23 Time: 2 pm Location: Fox Theatre Cost: $25-$35 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Jack Moelmann & Friends: Walt Stone and Lew Williams will perform at the Fox.
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Fine Dining Surprise Date: Wed, Aug 26 Time: 4 pm-7:30 pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette P. Cost: $50: Register Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com This fine dining restaurant will remain a secret until we arrive!
Wines from Down Under Date: Thu, Aug 27 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $25: Register Contact: 636-281-2233 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Major Brands for a tasting of five wines from “Down Under” paired with light appetizers.
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SCC Movie Night & Food Truck Frolic Date: Fri, Aug 28 Time: 5 pm-10 pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free to visit; food for purchase Contact: 636-922-8469 or www.stchas.edu Food trucks with SCC Movie Night. Movie, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, at 8 pm.
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Date: Sat, Aug 29 Time: TBA Location: Indian Camp Creek Park Cost: $30: After Aug 14, $40 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org The Wild in the Woods Dog Days of Summer supports the County Pet Adoption Center!
Race for the Rivers & Festival Date: Sat, Aug 29 Time: 8 am-5 pm: Location: Frontier Park Cost: See Website for information Contact: 636-498-0772 or racefortherivers.org 7th annual Missouri River paddling event. Paddlers have their choice of two canoe and kayaking races: A 40 mile or a 20 mile. Music, food and information: 11 am-5 pm.
Brewfest Date: Sat, Aug 29 Time: TBA Location: Lorenzo’s Plaza, Cottleville Cost: TBA Contact: 636-498-6565 or cityofcottleville.com See website for updated information.
4th Annual Christmas in August Craft Fair Date: Sat, Aug 29 Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Calvary Baptist Church Mid Rivers Cost: Free Contact: 636-916-0029 Door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Concession available. Money raised for the Tri-County Advisory Board.
Week of Aug 30-31 Festival of Nations Date: Sat, Aug 29-Sun, Aug 30 Time: Sat, 10 am-7 pm: Sun, 10 am-6 pm Location: Tower Grove Park Cost: Free Contact: www.festivalofnations.org Celebrate the diversity of St. Louis with dance, music, art and food.
BCI 22nd Annual Golf Tournament Date: Mon, Aug 31 Time: TBA: See site or call for updates Location: Old Hickory Golf Course Cost: $15-$25 Contact: 636-875-5240 or www.boonecenter.com Benefits BCI. Enjoy breakfast and lunch at Old Hickory and then an awards cocktail party.
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St. Charles County is the “caboose” of aty Trail State Park may be the the Trail. The Katy ends here, at Machens most unusual park in the world. Trailhead. Imagine: a stretch of land 255 Like the immigration trails of the miles long and 100 feet wide (including 1800s, The Katy Trail beckons travelers easement), covered with packed limestone across our area. gravel and traveled by wheels and soles and hooves. That’s not what comes to mind when the word “park” is mentioned. But this is a special place; an historic route that retraces the paths of explorers, immigrants, and the Missouri-Katy-Texas Train Line. It winds along the Missouri River and sidles up against craggy bluffs. It slices through thick brush and verdant meadows. And it meanders across our county, passing historic places and towns as old as the hills in which they nestle. Trailheads dot the path - former railroad The Katy Trail is truly a wonder of stops - where park visitors can hop off the conservation. More than just a place to trail to visit the communities along the traverse; the park is thick with nature route. Some stops are portals to larger some exclusive to cities (St. Charles) Missouri. with numerous Geologists dig the Things to Bring Along... attractions and bluffs and rock amenities. Others 1 Sunscreen with a high SPF varieties along the point to quaint dots 2 Sunglasses route. Birders amid rolling hills, 3 Insect repellant focus on the huge offering cafes, bed4 Water bottle and refills population of and-breakfasts, and 5 Cell phone (reception is spotty birds. Historians campgrounds. in places, but good to have just revisit the past as Wherever one in case) they pass tiny stops, however, there 6 For Bicyclists: Tools, pump, extra burgs, monuments tubes and know-how to fix flats to time and markif they occur ers of famous 7 Basic first aid supplies: antibiotic moments. cream, Band-Aids, etc. 8 Phone numbers of itinerary stops (campgrounds, inns, etc)
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are smiles waiting to greet and happy people to provide food, rest, and services to visitors. St. Charles County is proud to be part of the Katy Trail route, and businesses flourish all along the way. MILE MARKER 66.3: AUGUSTA The Augusta Trailhead gives travelers a place to stop and relax. Just a few steps away, the town is open for business and ready to provide food, lodging, shopping and exploration. This is a wine-lovers’ paradise, being designated the “First United States Wine District” in 1980. Several wineries are open and ready to greet thirsty visitors, including the Montelle, Sugar Creek, Balducci, and Augusta wineries. Numerous bed-and-breakfasts are available here, and “quaint” is the perfect description for their ambiances. Stop in for snacks for your trip at the neighborhood grocery stores, or feast on fresh meals at several businesses in the area. Klondike State Park is here; a beautiful place to see the bluffs and the river. This is a perfect area for friends and family to rest and enjoy the beauty and atmosphere of an historic town while sampling some of the best wines in Missouri. For more info and an updated list of businesses, call the Augusta Visitors Association at 636-228-4005 or visit www.mostateparks.com and click on the map. You may want to call ahead; these are private businesses and hours/services vary.
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MILE MARKER 60.6: MATSON Though Matson is just a small stop along the Katy Trail route, it is a welcome one. Restrooms are available, and the Daniel Boone Judgment Tree is near the trail (where Daniel Boone held court during his tenure as judge of the area in the early 1800’s). Sugar Creek Winery is just a smidgen west of town.
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The Katy Trail is truly a wonder of conservation. More than just a place to traverse; the park is thick with nature - some exclusive to Missouri. MILE MARKER 59.1: DEFIANCE Ever wonder how Defiance got its name? In 1894, the town built a railroad depot here, to lure the train route and the boon it would provide. Defiance is just as scrappy and proud as ever; businesses here will welcome you with services and goods, and attractions to keep you entertained. Food and drink is plentiful within Defiance. The Tavern at Defiance has live music on Saturday nights, as does Terry and Kathy’s Bar and Grill right across the street. Both offer food and fun. Several bed-and-breakfasts will welcome you. Among them are the Inn at Defiance (so close to the trail you could almost lean back and be inside!) and Parson’s House. Shopping is great here eclectic offerings and handmade treasures share space with supplies and essentials for your trip. A big attraction for trail travelers is the Katy Trail Bike Rental, where you can rent several types of bicycles (even tandem bikes and toddler trailers!) by the day or the hour. Visit the plant nurseries nearby: Wine Country Gardens and Frizella Nursery for the sheer beauty of it. And if you’re hankering for a sip of wine, check out Yellow Farmhouse Winery, or any of
the several other wineries around Defiance. The Daniel Boone Home is just outside Defiance; a must-visit destination. The four-story structure was hand built with quarried Missouri limestone and black walnut wood. Visit www.defiancemissouri.com for a list of the many businesses and places of interest in Defiance. You may want to call ahead; these are private businesses and hours/services vary. MILE 39.5: ST. CHARLES After several trailheads and pit stops along Katy Trail (like Weldon Spring Trailhead - Mile Marker 56, and Green Bottom Road Trailhead - Mile Marker 45.7), travelers enter the largest city on our section of the State Park: St. Charles.
BE CONSIDERATE: BE SAFE Katy Trail park rangers ride the trail, patrolling and keeping things safe. You should not expect any problems on the trail; its rural setting makes it the perfect getaway for families. • Responsibilities in the park are mainly ones of daily life: be considerate of others and of the environment... • Don’t litter - carry your trash with you and dispose of it at the trailheads. Respect property owners along the Trail - don’t trespass... • Dogs are allowed on the Trail, but must be on a leash at all times... • For your safety and the safety of motorists near the Trail, obey traffic signs and wear bright or reflective colors to make yourself visible. 23
Katy Trail skirts the edge of St. Charles, mirroring the Missouri River. This is the landmark stop for visitors to the Trail. Rich in Missouri history and maintaining its links to that past, St. Charles gives Katy enthusiasts enough accommodations, attractions, and places to visit than can be experienced in a day. From first-class hotels to charming inns and cottages, coffee houses to elegant restaurants, St. Charles is bursting with things to see and enjoy. After a meal and a rest, take a stroll through Historic Main Street and the Historic Frenchtown District. Relax along the bank of the Missouri river and wander among the shops and businesses. With so many things to see and do in St. Charles, Katy Trail hikers and bikers can plan their visits by checking with the St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau for complete information and contact numbers for all things St. Charles. Visit www.historicstcharles.com or call 1-800-366-2427. SPEND A DAY OR A WEEKEND Having Katy Trail State Park literally a walk away is just one of the many advantages living in St. Charles County provides. The park is level and easy to navigate, bordered by friendly towns and operated by the Department of Natural Resources. There is no fee to travel the Trail, and it is safe and familyfriendly. Plan to spend part of your summer rediscovering the beauty of our neck of the woods. Grab a bike, tighten your shoelaces, and grab your water bottle, sunscreen, and insect repellant (this is the outdoors, after all!). Katy Trail will lead you along a path to natural beauty and great family fun. For more information on the Katy Trail State Park, visit these websites: www.greatriverroad.com, www.bikekatytrail.com, or www.mostateparks.com by Robin Garrison Leach TimeOff Magazine / July-August, 2015
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uly and August are ideal months to pack up a basket of your favorite foods, grab your favorite people and head down to the neighborhood park for a picnic. Somehow, simple meals taste better when they’re shared beneath the broad limbs of a tree or seated along the rough bench of a sturdy picnic table. You don’t have to over- think or over –plan it; the best part of a picnic is the spontaneity. Everything you need for a safe, fun-filled afternoon at the park is right at your fingertips.
Food Safety: Keep Cold Foods Cold and Hot Foods Hot
Simple Ideas For Fun Picnics are great for relaxing, but kids aren’t fans of relaxing. Cook up some activities to make the day fun for even the antsy-est member of your troop. Have a scavenger hunt. Write it up ahead of time; bring a prize for the winner. Look for pictures in the clouds. Bring bubbles, bug keepers (empty bottles filled with moist grass), a guitar—if you dare—and fishing poles if you’re near a lake. Remember “Mother-May-I”? “Red Light, Green Light”? “Hide and Seek”? Give your kids the same memories.
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Picnic baskets are fine for cutlery, cups, napkins and foods that don’t need to be kept cool, but everything else should go in a cooler. Freeze
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water bottles and place them on top of your food—not only will they keep things cold, you also drink them. Your cooler should register 40 degrees or below. Pack raw foods in the bottom of your cooler so their juices won’t leak onto other food. Don’t transport your cooler in the trunk. When you get to your picnic spot, put the cooler in a shady place and open it as little as possible.
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Use Common Sense When Cooking and Eating Outdoors Make sure all meat is cooked thoroughly. It’s a good idea to take a meat thermometer with you. According to www.foodsafety.gov , grilled burgers should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees; chicken breasts, 165 degrees. When cooking at the site, don’t use the same platter for both raw and cooked meat. Employ the “Two Hour Rule” to your meal: perishable food should go in the cooler within two hours after eating. If you pick up a bucket of cooked chicken or other already-cooked meals, you should eat them within one hour of purchase.
Protect Yourself Against Insects You’re outside. There will be bugs. But you can still enjoy your picnic. Try these tips. Bees: Wear light-colored clothing and avoid perfumed soaps or deodorants. Mosquitoes: They’re most active at dusk and through the night. Wear repellant and reapply after swimming or excessive sweating. Ticks: Insect repellant helps, but nothing can fully protect you from ticks. On windy days, ticks fall from trees and bushes. Check yourself and your children throughout the day. Follow basic safety directions to remove ticks. If a rash or other symptoms develop, see your doctor. 24
Where to Picnic in St. Charles County Sure, you could have a picnic in your back yard, but why not expand your fun? With multiple city parks as well as county parks within a short drive of anywhere in the West County area, you can have a picnic with a new view every week of summer. Go to www.sccmo.org and look under “Parks and Recreation” to find a list of parks, their amenities, hours and directions. Many parks offer pavilions, tables, playgrounds, pools, fishing areas and hiking and biking trails. Broemmelsiek and Quail Ridge Parks have special “Off-Leash” dog areas. For city parks contact your local government offices for infomation and locations.
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THE MUSIC SCENE
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ing Monday, station management called and offered me a job doing my own show. They said they enjoyed the “raw” approach. I accepted the position.
Michael: What is your connection to St. Louis, in your words, with the people, the industry, and our city?
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ou may have heard him on the radio as Smash or “Asher Benrubi.” For almost 30 years, we've been blessed to have one of the nicest most entertaining disc jockeys here in St. Louis. I've known Smash for about 20 years and let me tell you, he is real. He gets it! I sat down and chatted with him via emails, but of
course, and asked him some questions about his rock n roll connection to St. Louis. Michael: Smash, how did you get started in broadcasting? Smash: In the 60s and 70s I was a relatively well known musician/entertainer in my hometown of Indianapolis. WNAP Radio, on Friday
nights, would have “Celebrity DJ Night.” They invited local well knowns to come in and do their own radio show. In 1977, I came in. They showed me how the studio operated. I didn’t listen closely because I figured they’d have someone running the board for me and I’d just talk on mic. They then left. I was alone. No board op. Since I didn’t pay attention, I didn’t know what I was doing. I’m on my own playing two, three songs at the same time…didn’t know how to stop them. One commercial on top of another. All was crazy. At the end of “The Show,” I left very embarrassed. The follow-
Smash: My connection to the St. Louis area comes from “acceptance.” Shortly after I arrived here from Washington, D.C. (DC-101 Rock & Roll Radio!) the city, the people, charities, civic, the businesses and sponsors, radio and the “Rock & Roll Community” accepted me and my “style” on and off-the-air. With appreciation, I’ve always tried to put forth positive vibes, help and do good things for people no matter what stage I was on…radio, television, nightclub, bandstand, etc. My connection to St. Louis is born of “acceptance” and I have always been grateful. Michael: What is your most memorable broadcasting experience in St. Louis? Smash: Each experience was good in it’s own individualistic fashion. But, I was production voice for the Rams for a dozen years. At the same time, Smash
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Band was “The Official Rams Tailgate Party Band.” After the Super Bowl win, along with Jack Snow (one of my heroes growing up), I got to co-host the victory party for 100,000 fans in Keiner Plaza as it was broadcast on radio and television all over the country. Smash Band played it. It was freezing…but phenomenal. Michael: Who was most instrumental in St. Louis in helping you build your career? Smash: I worked radio and television in Indianapolis, D.C. and St. Louis. In each spot, I
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always tried to not be like anySupe body else on the air.performing So, I kind of built what I couldwith from audiOzark ence acceptance (as IMountain mentioned Daredevils earlier) of my “Smash” character. But, in truth, the “building” of my career here in St. Louis occurred in response to my competing with J.C. Corcoran. His fans, following and sponsors were/are so large that I had to become a better broadcast entertainer so as to effectively compete against him as KSHE had employed me to do. And since he was/is a friend from our days working together in D.C., the competi-
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tion was way fierce…but, big fun. I tried to build better because of that competition. Michael: Your concerts and events are amazing. Tell us, how did you start your own band and your musical career in general? Smash: In an interview, I was once asked about how cool it must be to be a “DJ with a band.” I responded, “Must be.” Huh? I told the interviewer that I never considered myself a “DJ with a band”…I always considered myself a “musician with a radio show.” In the 60’s, in the days of “The Ed Sullivan Show,” seeing Elvis, all the Motown artists, The Beatles, The Stones, The Animals, Dave Clark 5 and especially the Young Rascals, I said, “That’s what I wanna do!” Shortly thereafter, some friends and I started our high school garage band…”Frenchie & The OuiOuis” (we thought we were sly with the play on words). We built us into Indy’s top party band…and I’ve been a party singer/entertainer ever since. Michael: When you aren't performing or working on a project, what do you do with your free time, as if you have any!?
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Smash: When not hanging with my kids or my wife “Mama Smash,” I like working the band. Working is relaxing to me. I like to work out, too. Cars, I dig. Like listening to music. Michael: What are some of your favorite bands? Smash: I like ‘em all. No matter the style. Be they musicians/artists from international,
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Business Happenings New Development Tops 3.6M SF in St. Charles County More than 3.6 million square feet of new commercial, industrial, and institutional development has either been completed in 2015, is under construction, or will be starting construction soon in St. Charles County, Missouri, according to a mid-year report issued by the Economic Development Center (EDC). “The last few years have been very strong for new commercial construction in St. Charles County, and 2015 is shaping up to be our best in recent history,” said Greg Prestemon, the EDC’s president and chief executive officer. As of mid-year 2015, new industrial development accounts for 2,434,920square-feet or 66.4 percent of total new construction in St. Charles County. New commercial retail projects total
631,575-square-feet or 17.2 percent, and new institutional development is 529,905-square-feet or 14.4 percent. The top projects in the community are three speculative warehouse and office facilities totaling more than 2 millionsquare-feet, two along the Highway 370 corridor and one in Wentzville. Other major developments underway include the new Lindenwood University Library and Academic Resources Center in St. Charles, the expansion of SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, the new Marriot Courtyard hotel in St. Peters, and retail developments like At Home and Hobby Lobby in O’Fallon. “Overall, our mid-year list of major development bodes well for the rest of 2015 in St. Charles County,” Prestemon said.
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