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Contents TIME OFF
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the WHAT’S UP guide to the St. Charles County Region Editorial Features
New Businesses.........................6 March Events ..............................8 On The Front Cover...................5 Harvestowne Auto Body Easter Egg Hunts .....................14 April Events...............................16 On the Back Cover SealMaxx .....................................21 MO Cowbell Run .....................23 Step Into the Sunshine! .........24 Rock & Roll Connection .........26 Interview with Pat Liston Business Brief...........................28 Who’s Who ...............................30
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Front Cover Feature Advertorial • Category: Collision Repair • Market Exclusive
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New Businesses, send YOUR information and .jpg photo to: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net
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New Business Smoothie King
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Chic Salon & Boutique 3082 WingHaven Blvd. O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-625-2443
Frenchtown Inn 1101 N. 3rd Street St. Charles, MO 63301 636-724-7778
4 Quarters Dollar Store 1461 Bass Pro Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 636-896-4078
Primrose School of O’Fallon at WingHaven 7778 WingHaven Blvd. O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-281-1183
ShowMe CrossFit 2501 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-542-2556 The Brass Rail 4601 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-329-1349
Elements Masssage 94 Crossing Shopping Center 6223 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Peters, MO 63304 636-875-1981
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St. Charles Advertorial • Home Improvement - Cabinets • Market Exclusive
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They bring more than 30 years of remodeling experience in kitchen and bath design with a ministry of convictions to its core value. Why choose Choice Cabinet? Three reasons: beauty, quality, and price. The beauty you desire, the quality you admire, and the price you require! Go by Choice Cabinet today, peruse the cabinets, and talk with Pat and Pam.
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Remodeling and speak with the owner and founder, Rich Kempa. Rich and his crews have been all over St. Charles county serving our needs since 1989 and to date, he and his team of professionals have completed more than 200 basements. Rich has the skill, the touch, and the knowledge to beautify your basement for he worked for more than 10 years as a designer and draftsman at consulting engi-
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TimeOff Treasure Hunt In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a TimeOff Clock Logo for you to find. When you find it, e-mail your findings along with the name of the ads in which you found the logo and where you picked up your copy of TimeOff. When we receive your information, we'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Happy Hunting!
March Events Arts & Culture
Community Events
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Send Your Findings to: TOT Contest E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net Mail to: 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Charles 63304 Fax to: 636-536-9611
Sports & Outdoors
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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 BUGjar Club Date: Tuesdays, Mar 3-Mar 31 Time: 10:30am Location: Butterfly House Cost: House admission Contact: 636-530-0076 or www.butterflyhouse.org Join the club to learn about butterflies and insects. Also April 7, 14, 31 & 28
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March 1-7 Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville Date: Sun, Mar 1 Time: 2pm Location: Act Two Theatre, St. Peters City Centre Cost: $14-$18 Contact: 1-800-838-3006 or www.act2theater.com This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. Also Fri, Mar 6-Sun, Mar 8.
March Morpho Mania Date: Sun, Mar 1-Tues, Mar 31 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: Butterfly House Admission Contact: 636-530-0076 or www.butterflyhouse.org Learn about butterfly farms and where these beauties come from. See thousands! Closed Mondays.
2015 Orchid Show Date: Sun, Mar 1-Sun, Mar 22 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission +$5 Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.missouribotanicalgarden.org See a rotating display of hundreds of orchids from the Garden’s expansive permanent living collection.
National Symphony of Mexico Date: Mon, Mar 2 Time: 8pm Location: Lindenwood Theater Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México, which promotes music as a means of union and identification among Mexicans.
Date: Tues, Mar 3 Time: 7pm Location: Spellman Center, Lindenwood Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu Pain, Hope, Questions, and Community: An Evening with To Write Love on Her Arms. Speaker series.
Biggest Winner Round 7 Kick-Off
Moolah Shrine Circus at the Family Arena
Date: Tues, Mar 3 & Wed, Mar 4 Time: 6pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-928-WELL or www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org County residents can participate in yearly weight challenge. See website.
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!
The Heiress
Cost: $35-$150 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical success.
Date: Wed, Mar 4-Sun, Mar 8 Time: 7:30pm Wed & Thurs, 8pm Fri & Sat, 4pm Sun Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $8-$6 Contact: 636-922-8050 or www.stchastickets.com This dramatic and suspenseful play features one of the great female roles ever written for the stage.
A New Brain Date: Thurs, Mar 5-Sat, Mar 7 Time: 7:30pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theater, Lindenwood University Cost: $15 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Here is an energetic, sardonic, often comical musical about a composer during a medical emergency.
2015 Progressive Insurance St. Louis Boat and Sportshow Date: Wed, Mar 4-Sun, Mar 8 Time: Varies by date Location: America’s Center Cost: $12: kids 15 and under, free Contact: www.stlouisboatshow.com Hundreds of boats to shop, plus the latest and greatest in outdoor accessories and numerous attractions for all ages.
Panache that Pays: Etiquette Luncheon Date: Thurs, Mar 5 Time: Noon Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $5-$10 Contact: 636-922-8246 or www.stchas.edu Learn about the skills needed for survival in the workplace and enjoy lunch.
Phantom of the Opera Date: Wed, Mar 4-Sun, Mar 15 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Theatre
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H.O.P.P. Night Date: Fri, Mar 6 Time: 7pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $5 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Two-hour event for 6th-8th graders. St. Patrick’s Day theme.
Oak Leaf Artists Guild Date: Fridays, Mar 6-Apr 10 Time: Daily Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: Free to view Contact: 636-474-8150 or oakleafartistguild.org “Treasures of Oak Leaf” is an exhibit of original oils, acrylics, watercolors by Guild members.
10th Annual St. Louis Blues Festival Date: Fr, Mar 6 Time: 8pm Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $52-$78 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Annual Blues Festival at Chaifetz.
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St Louis Philharmonic Orchestra
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast
Date: Fri, Mar 6 Time: 8pm Location: Lindenwood Theater Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu Orchestra performance featuring the Choirs of Lindenwood University.
Date: Sat, Mar 7 Time: 9am or 9:45am Location: Texas Roadhouse-St. Charles Cost: $6 Contact: 636-441-2300 x1517 www.stchlibraryfoundation.org Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Buy tickets online.
Community Emergency Response Team Disaster Training
Green Tie Gala
Date: Fri, Mar 6-Sun, Mar 8 Time: Fri, 6pm-10pm: Sat, 8am-5pm, Sun, 8am-4pm Location: O’Fallon Public Works Building Cost: Free: Must register Contact: 636-379-3816 or ofallon.mo.us/PD/CERT Learn basic disaster response skills at this 20-hour course.
2nd Annual “Lights of St. Charles” Talent Show Date: Sat, Mar 7 Time: 7pm Location: Matthias’ Lot Church, West Clay, St. Charles Cost: $13-$8 Contact: www.welovestcharles.com See local talent, judged by celebrity and celebrated judges. See website for tickets or to participate.
Washers Tournament Date: Sat, Mar 7 Time: 10:30 registration: Noon start Location: Quail Ridge Park, Wentzville Cost: $25 per 2-person team Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Annual tournament held inside the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame building at Quail Ridge Park.
7th Annual Trivia Night: Garden Style Date: Sat, Mar 7 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $300 table of 10 Contact: 314-577-5100 missouribotanicalgarden.org Proceeds from the event will support the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden.
Where’d You Go to High School? Trivia Night Date: Sat, Mar 7 Time: 6pm-11pm Location: Pezold Banquet Center, Cottleville Cost: $30, $200 table of 8 Contact: 636-926-2700 x 303 or www.unitedservicesforchildren.org To benefit United Services. The team with the “best high school theme” will take home a special prize.
Community Living, Inc Annual Legacy Ball Date: Sat, Mar 7 Time: 6pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $125 Contact: 636-970-2800 or www.cliservices.org Annual event; cocktails, dinner, awards presentations and entertainment.
Date: Sat, Mar 7 Time: Contact Location: Old Hickory Golf Club Cost: $100 Contact: 636-333-1003 or www.stpatparade.org To honor supporters of Cottleville’s St. Pat’s Foundation. Smash Band, auction, open bar, refreshments.
March 8-14 Angel Gala Date: Sun, Mar 8 Time: 5:30pm Location: Kemoli’s Top of the Met Cost: $150 Contact: 314-736-1544 or www.ourladysinn.org Honoring Father Ralph Wright, OSB and Leonard & Patricia Dino, SR. Glenn Zimmerman MC! To benefit Our Lady’s Inn Maternity Homes.
Gridiron Glory Flag Football Tourney Date: Sun, Mar 8 Time: 10am Location: Heartland Park, Wentzville Cost: $200/team Contact; 636-332-9236 or www.cityofwentzville.org Each team will play 2 games. See website or call.
SCC Art Faculty Exhibition Date: Mon, Mar 9-Thurs, Apr 2 Time: Daily Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8556 or www.stchas.edu View art at this yearly exhibition. Opening Reception Monday, Mar 23 at 6pm.
College for All Kids Spring Break Camp Date: Mon, Mar 9-Fri, Mar 13 Time: 9am-4pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $105-$225 Contact: 636-922-8233 or ccdreg@stchas.edu Fun-filled camp for ages 7-14 with variety of class options. Second camp date: Mar 16-20.
Rhinoceros Auditions Date: Mon, Mar 9 & Tues, Mar 10 Time: 7pm-8pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8050 or kpennington@stchas.edu Audition for Center Stage Theatre’s next production. 10 openings for both men and women.
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Kids & Teens
“Irish History in St. Louis” Program Date: Fri, Mar 13 Time: 1pm-2pm Location: Lake St. Charles Cost: $5: Register Contact: 636-947-1100 www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Oasis program. Wear green and enjoy refreshments with Irish flair.
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Date: Mon, Mar 9-Fri, Mar 13 Time: 8am-Noon Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $80 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Learn over-the-top moves at this extreme weeklong camp for skateboards, bikes and scooters! Other weeks available.
March Music Series Date: Mon, Mar 9, Wed, Mar 11, Thurs, Mar 12 & Sat, Mar 14 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lindenwood Theater Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Performances by Lindenwood choirs and musicians.
Chamber Music Society Benefit with the Halens
Health
See talent of area high school and SCC students at this Film Festival. Vote for favorite film.
Time: 7pm Location: Sheldon Concert Hall Cost: $36-$40 Contact: 314-941-6309 or chambermusicstl.org Salut D’Amour-Celebrating with David and Miran Halen benefit concert.
Camp X
Sports & Outdoors
Date: Wed, Mar 11 Time: 7pm Location: St. Louis Art Museum Cost: $48 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com The all-woman a cappella quartet relates the personal experiences of people from the North and South during the end of the Civil War.
Frog Watch USA Date: Fri, Mar 13 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Training to monitor frog breeding season from February through August. Alternate date, Sat, Mar 14. Help save the frogs!
Freezer Teaser Date: Wed, Mar 11 Time: 7pm Location: Green Lantern, Wentzville Cost: $75 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Try Wildtree Freezer Meals at Green Lantern. Make four meals at this class. Ages 18+.
Trivia Night Date: Fri, Mar 13 Time: 6:30pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $160 table of 8 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Raffle, trivia, light snacks and beverages.
6th Annual SCC Student Film Festival Date: Thurs, Mar 12 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Contact Contact: 636-922-8564 or www.stchas.edu
About Face Art Exhibit Date: Fri, Mar 13-Mon, May 4 Time: Daily Location: St. Peters Cultural Art Centre Cost: Free to view Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net View this exhibit from local artists. All works feature faces.
Date: Tues, Mar 10
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St. Charles County Mayor’s Charity Ball Date: Sat, Mar 14 Time: TBA Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: TBA Contact: www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com or www.stcharlescitymo.gov All proceeds to benefit several local charities in St. Charles County.
March 15-21 Flag Football League Date: Sun, Mar 15 Time: 10am Location: Heartland Park, Wentzville Cost: $450/team Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Teams play on Sunday afternoon. Ages 16+.
Critter Club Date: Mondays, Mar 16-Apr 20 Time: 5:30pm Location: Fort Zumwalt Park Cost: $36-$41 Contact: 636-474-2REC or renaudspiritcenter.com Ages 6 to 12 can see Missouri wildlife up close. Dress for outdoors.
32nd Annual Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Dogwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Date: Tues, Mar 17 Time: 12:30pm Location: Dogtown Neighborhood Cost: Free to watch Contact: www.stlhibernians.com Annual parade begins at Tamm and Oakland Ave.
46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & 37th Michelob Ultra Parade Run
Senior Day Lunch, Bingo & Estate Sale
Date: Sat, Mar 14 Time: Run, 9am-Parade, Noon Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Free to watch; register for run Contact: www.irishparade.org Floats, bands, animals, balloons and more at the annual parade. 5-mile run before the parade.
Date: Wed, Mar 18 Time: Noon-3pm Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 or lakestcharlesretirement.com Lunch, bingo and estate sale at Lake St. Charles.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Louis Steeplechase Tour
Date: Sat, Mar 14 Time: Noon Location: Downtown Cottleville Cost: Free Contact: www.cityofcottleville.com Annual parade in Cottleville. Moolah Shrine Circus Parade will be here this year! Also, Run for the Helmet race 8am. See website for info,registration.
Date: Wed, Mar 18 Time: 7am-7pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $76 Contact: 636-397-69033 or www.stpetersmo.net Tour old churches and cathedrals in the St. Louis area. Lunch included.
O’Fallon Outloud! Stand Up Comedy
St. Charles County Direct Support Professionals Conference
Date: Sat, Mar 14 Time: 8:30pm-10pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $15-$20 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Register for this comedy night at Rendezvous.
Date: Wed, Mar 18 & Thurs, Mar 19 Time: 8am-4:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $20-$40 Contact: tsicker@stchas.edu Annual conference held by Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County.
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Moolah Shrine Circus
Little Big Town
Date: Thurs, Mar 19-Sun, Mar 22 Time: Varies by date: see website Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $18-$20: $5 parking Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.familyarena.com See all the amazement this circus has to offer!
Date: Fri, Mar 20 Time: 8 pm Location: Fabulous Fox Theatre Cost: $20-$42.50 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com GRAMMY award-winning country group Little Big Town will perform.
It’s Not A Job... It’s Our Passion!
Brit Floyd-Space & Time Tour Date: Thurs, Mar 19 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $36.50-$47.50 Contact: 314-499-7600 or www.ticketmaster.com Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show, returns to North America in 2015.
Ralph Nader & Grover Norquist Date: Thurs, Mar 19 Time: 4pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu Panel discussion, moderated by outgoing Missouri Speaker of the House Tim Jones: Capitalism, Crony Capitalism and the Common Good.
LEGO KidsFest Date: Fri, Mar 20-Sun, Mar 22 Time: Varies by date Location: America’s Center Cost: $19.50-$22.50 Contact: www.legokidsfest.com/stlouis/ Entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Ages 2 and under, free.
Lucky Lunch and Bingo Date: Fri, Mar 20 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Cost: $4-$5 Contact: 636-755-5308 or dardenneprairie.org Lunch & Bingo in Dardenne Prairie. Call to register.
Wine, Dine and Dance Date: Fri, Mar 20 Time: 5:30pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $15-$18 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Bring wine, enjoy a dinner and hear music from 40s-60s. Ages 50+.
Date: Fri, Mar 20-Sun, Mar 22 , Also, Mar 27-29. Time: Fri and Sat, 8pm: Sun, 2pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Centre Cost: $8-$12 Contact: 636-474-2REC or ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks Story of two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous and their wives, who founded Al Anon.
City Centre Dance Date: Fri, Mar 20 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $7 at door Contact: 636-477-6600 or www.stpetersmo.net Monthly dance: groove to Silver Wings.
Date: Fri, Mar 20 &Sat, Mar 21 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $10-$35 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Annual festival featuring Lou Marini, Steve Wiest, Clay Jenkins, Montez Coleman. Saturday: ClaytonHamilton Orchestra.
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Date: Sat, Mar 21 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $50-$55: Register Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Jest Murder Mysteries will present and fun evening with show and 4-course dinner.
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Symphonic Orchestra Performance Date: Sun, Mar 22 Time: 2pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free Contact: www.foundryartcentre.org A performance of a variety of musical styles: from traditional symphonies to seasonal pops concerts. continued on next page
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Marathon Half Marathon Half Marathon Relay 5K Race
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival
Celebrating 5 Years of Cowbell!
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Sports & Outdoors
Health
Kids & Teens
Seniors
Business
Pizza and Pre-Planning with Baue Funeral Home Date: Thurs, Mar 26 Time: Noon-1pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Cost: Free: RSVP Contact: 636-755-5308 or dardenneprairie.org Lunch by Baue Funeral Homes. Learn preplanning.
Dining with an Expert: Questions about Incontinence
Stygar Family of Funeral Service
Celtic Festival: Cherish the Ladies Date: Sun, Mar 22 Time: 3pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $25 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Hear the most successful and sought-after IrishAmerican group in Celtic music.
Stygar Mid Rivers • Funeral Home & Crematory 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Charles MO 63304
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Family of Funeral Service
Date: Thurs, Mar 26 Time: Noon Location: Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Cost: $5 Contact: 636-344-CARE or 800-392-0936 to register Learn about this condition and treatments.
John Denver Tribute Concert Fundraiser
Date: Sun, Mar 22 Time: 1:30pm: Register Location: Towne Park, Foristell Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or stccparks.org Hike and explore the park, tour the restored homestead and learn on guided tour.
Date: Fri, Mar 27 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: Contact Contact: 636-978-2277communitycounsilstc.org The concert will benefit the Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation & Parole District 17.
Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image
Seussical
Date: Mon, Mar 23 Time: 6pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: Free Contact: 636-928-9355 or BJCStCharlesCounty.org Register for this class to learn how to give positive reinforcement and tools to your child.
Kinky Boots Date: Tues, Mar 24-Sun, Apr 5 Time: Varies by Date Location: Fabulous Fox Theatre Cost: $25-$85 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Kinky Boots is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits.
Women’s History Month Presentation Date: Tues, Mar 24 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8266 or bcarter@stchas.edu See documentary and participate in discussion concerning media, advertising & gender stereotyping.
Paint, Drink and be Merry Date: Tues, Mar 24 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $48-$54 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Join Vino Van Gogh for a fun night out.
Date: Fri, Mar 27-Sun, Mar 29 Time: Fri & Sat, 7pm: Sun 2pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $10 Contact: 636-922-8233 or www.stchastickets.com Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Rodney Carrington Date: Fri, Mar 27 Time: 7pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $46 Contact: 314-499-7600 or www.ticketmaster.com Catch comedian Rodney Carrington at the Peabody.
Trivia Night for Center for Autism Education Date: Fri, Mar 27 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: O’Fallon Elks Lodge Cost: Contact Contact: 636-978-7785 or www.ofallonchamber.org It's time to mark your calendar and save the date for our 12th Annual Trivia Night!
Fleetwood Mac Date: Fri, Mar 27 Time: 8pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $46.50-$176.50 Contact: 314-622-5435 or www.ticketmaster.com Fleetwood Mac in concert at Scottrade Center.
2015 St. Louis Undy Run/Walk Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 9am race start
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Celebration of Youth Dinner/Auction
TREASURE HUNT oin us in our fun Treasure Hunt contest and be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. Simply find our icon- a TimeOff clock, of course! Then mail, fax or email your name, address, phone number and where you picked up a copy of TimeOff. Clue- It’s hidden somewhere in TWO of our ads.
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Location: Forest Park, Muny Lot Cost: $20-$40: ages 5 and under, free Contact: 877-422-2030 or support.ccalliance.org Colon Cancer Alliance and other partners benefit from this annual fun run.
St. Louis Crisis Nursery Fire & Ice Razzle Dazzle Ball Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 6pm-11pm Location: Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Cost: $150 Contact: 314-292-5770 or www.crisisnurserykids.org Enjoy food and desserts, entertainment and the presentation of the Crisis Nursery’s highest honor, the H.U.G.S. & K.I.S.S.E.S. Awards.
Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 6pm Location: Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa Cost: $200: sponsorships and donations available Contact: 636-757-9347 or www.youthinneed.org Proceeds benefit the more than 16,000 children, teens and families Youth In Need serves each year!
St. Louis Clinical Trials Do you know these FACTS about Alzheimer’s disease? • At age 65, there’s a 1 in 8 chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) • That risk increases to a 1 in 2 chance at age 85 • There is no cure for AD…and no way to delay its symptoms
Klondike Krusher Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 10am Location: Klondike Park, Augusta Cost: $30 until Mar 13, then $40 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org The Wild in the Woods Klondike Krusher challenges you to a 7 or 14 mile run through tight switchbacks, rolling terrain and scenic bluffs.
There is, however, a way to get involved in increasing the overall understanding of this condition. The TOMMORROW study is a clinical research study seeking healthy senior participants between the ages of 65 and 83 to help us learn more about the early phase of AD.
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Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 8 am Location: John Weldon Elementary, Dardenne Prairie Cost: $15-$85 Contact: www.eventbrite.com Benefits John Weldon Elementary programs.
VISIT WWW.ResearchForTomorrow.COM If you are selected as a study participant, you will not have to pay for your investigational medication, study visits, or any tests that are part of the study. Transportation assistance may also be available.
John Lithgow: Stories by Heart Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 8pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $36-$76 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Award winning actor offers a humorous reflection on storytelling as the tie that binds humanity.
Today’s journey. Tomorrow’s discoveries. Copyright ©2013 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. All rights reserved.
March 29-31 Spring Concert Date: Sun, Mar 29 Time: 2pm-5pm Location: Lindenwood Cultural Center Contact: www.stcharlesband.com See our own St. Charles Municipal Band perform at Lindenwood Cultural Center.
Cyber Bullying and Suicide Date: Tues, Mar 31 Time: 6:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8262 or lstoner@stchas.edu Tina Meier will speak as part of SCC’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Week.
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Egg Hunts & Activities IT’S EASTERTIME! Grab up your friends and family and go a hunting...Here are some of the area’s most popular egg hunts and other Easter activities. New Melle Chamber Easter Egg Hunt Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 10 am-Noon Location: New Melle Sports and Recreation Cost: Contact Contact: 636-828-5600 or www.newmelle.org Breakfast with the Bunny Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 8:30 -10 am Location: Civic Annex, O’Fallon Cost: $10-$12 in advance Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.renaudspiritcenter.com Ages 2-12 can register for pancake and sausage breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Bone Hunt Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 2 pm Location: Rotary Park Cost: $8-$10 Contact: 636-332-9236 or
www.wentzvillemo.org Your dog will be allowed to try to find as many goodies as possible at this unique Easter hunt.
Contact: 636-724-9444 or www.drbethperez.com Easter egg hunt for ages 2-12, clowns, balloons, popcorn, drinks, raffles and drawings for prizes for parents.
Easter EGGstravaganza Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 8:30 am Location: Rotary Park Cost: $3 advance; $5 Event day Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Kids will be in age groups to hunt for eggs at this annual hunt. Face painting and games.
Eggstravaganza Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 10 am-1 pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $5 garden members’ children ages 3-12: 2 and under, free Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Spring blooms, snacks, a chance to win prizes, live rabbits and a photo opportunity with Hopsy. Members’ event.
Bunny Run 5K & Cottontail Fun Run Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 3 pm Location: Rotary Park Cost: $20-$45 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Race for all ages, Easter Bunny visits, food and drink, face painting and costume contest. New event for 2015.
Easter Egg Hunt Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 10:30 am Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $5 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org For ages 3-12. More than 4,000 candy-filled eggs will be hidden throughout the park. Register early.
Perez Family Chiropractic Egg Hunt Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 3-5pm Location: 2261 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles Cost: Free
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Egg Decorating Date: Thurs, Apr 2 Time: 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $12-$15 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 2-6 and 7-10 decorate Easter eggs. Register early for this event. Egg Hunt Date: Sat, Apr 4 Time: 10 am Location: Legacy Park Cost: TBA www.cityofcottleville.com Annual Egg Hunt at Legacy Park. See website for updated info.
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April Events Arts & Culture
Community Events
Kids & Teens
TimeOff Treasure Hunt In the ads within this issue, we've hidden a TimeOff Clock Logo for you to find. When you find it, e-mail your findings along with the name of the ads in which you found the logo and where you picked up your copy of TimeOff. When we receive your information, we'll enter you into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Happy Hunting! Send Your Findings to: TOT Contest E-mail: timeoff@gatewaycreative.net Mail to: 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles 63304 Fax to: 636-536-9611
Sports & Outdoors
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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 Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: Butterfly House Admission Contact: 636-530-0076 or www.butterflyhouse.org Join us as we celebrate the important insects that help to make our gardens grow! Every weekend in April.
Lake St. Louis Farmers and Artists Market
Week of April 1-4 Midwest Justice for Children Conference Date: Wed, Apr 1-Fri, Apr 3 Time: 8am-4pm Location: Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa Cost: Contact Contact: 636-332-0525 or www.thechildcenter.com Nationally recognized leading experts in Fields of child sexual abuse & exploitation.
Total Control Intro Class Date: Wed, Apr 1 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: WingHaven Medical Bldg Cost: Free: Register Contact: 314-542-4848 or www.stlukes-stl.com Learn about incontinence and your options.
The Sing Off Date: Thurs, Apr 2 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $26-$72 Contact: 314-499-7600 or www.ticketmaster.com The Sing Off comes to the Peabody April 2.
Willie Nelson & Family Date: Thurs, Apr 2 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $69.50-$99.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor, and activist.
Spring Fling Date: Sat, Apr 4 & Sun, Apr 5 Time: 10am-3pm
Date: Sat, Apr 4 (every Saturday in season) Time: 8am-noon Location: The Meadows Shopping Center Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-695-2626 or www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com
Join in one of the many egg hunts in the area
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!
Auditions: Beauty and the Beast Date: Sat, Apr 4 Time: Noon-2pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-474-8150 or dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us. O’Fallon TheaterWorks auditions for 11-20 singing and dancing and children in cast. Crew members also needed. Also, Apr 11.
Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 3-6 will decorate pot and plant seeds at this new event. Register.
Youth in Need Trivia Night
Women’s Self-Defense
Date: Sat, Apr 4 Time: 7pm Location: Machinists’ Hall, Bridgeton Cost: $200 Table of 8 Contact: 636-757-9347 or www.youthinneed.org Girlfriends for Good Trivia Night.
Date: Tues, Apr 7 & Wed, Apr 8 Time: 7pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $15-$20 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org City of Wentzville and Wentzville Police Dept. offer class to ages 13+. Registration limited.
37th Annual Spring Art Fair Date: Fri, Apr 10- Sun, Apr 12 Time: Fri, 6pm-9pm: Sat, 10am-6pm: Sun, 11am4pm Location: Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park Cost: Free to visit Contact: 314-997-1181 www.artfairatqueenypark.com A juried, national exhibit and sale of fine arts and craft in many medias. Enjoy this great event.
Stomp
Week of April 5-11
St. Louis Business Expo Date: Wed, Apr 8 Time: 11am-5pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: www.stlouisbusinessexpo.com Businesses can enhance their relationships, research the market and learn about the latest best business practices.
A Matter of Balance Date: Mon, Apr 6 Time: 1pm Location: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Cost: $8 Contact: 636-928-WELL or www.youranswerplace.org Discussion and workbook to help improve balance and flexability. Additional dates: Apr 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29.
Date: Fri, Apr 10-Sun, Apr 12 Time: Fri, 8pm: Sat, 2pm & 8pm: Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $25-$70 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Stomp is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique.
Roaring 20s Gala Meet the Author: Sara Gruen Date: Wed, Apr 8 Time: 7pm Location: Spencer Road Branch Library Cost: $31-$36 Contact: 314-367-6731 or youranswerplace.org Meet the author of Water for Elephants and At the Water’s Edge. Price includes book.
Little Sprouts Date: Tues, Apr 7 Time: 6pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $12-$15
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Date: Fri, Apr 10 Time: 7pm-11pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: $75 Contact: 636-255-0270 or foundryartcentre.org Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers will perform. Dinner and auction to celebrate Foundry’s 10 year anniversary.
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44th Annual Optimist Club Spaghetti Dinner Date: Fri, Apr 10 Time: 10:30am-6:30pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $8 (all you can eat) Contact: 636-724-0148 or 636-973-2928 or scoptimists.weebly.com Fundraiser for youth projects in our community. Enjoy delicious meal prepared by Pio’s Restaurant.
Kemoll’s Dinner & Dance with the Galaxy Band Date: Sat, Apr 11 Time: Contact Location: Kemoli’s Top of the Met Cost: $80 Contact: 314-421-0555 Dance and dine in downtown St. Louis. Sumptuous menu, great ambiance.
Go! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend Date: Sat, Apr 11 & Sun, Apr 12 Time: Daily Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Varies by Event Contact: 314-727-0800 or www.gostlouis.org Annual event; varying distances races, fitness expo.
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Hike through Broemmelsiek Park Date: Sun, Apr 12 Time: 1:30pm: Register Location: Broemmelsiek Park, Wentzville Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or stccparks.org Hike and explore the park, tour the renovated Visitors’ Center and learn on guided tour.
St. Louis Cardinals Game Date: Mon, Apr 13 Time: 3:15pm Location: Busch Stadium Cost: Tickets Contact: 314-345-9000 or stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/index.jsp? Cardinals play the Milwaukee Brewers. Also Wed and Thurs.
Historic New Harmony, Indiana Trip Date: Tues, Apr 14 Time: 7am-7pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $94 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Explore the historic sites and village on New Harmony, site of the 1820’s Harmonie religious society’s commune. Lunch included.
Lewis& Clark Boat House & Nature Center
Date: Sat, Apr 11 Time: 9am-1pm: Arbor Day Ceremony, 9:15am Location: Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5574 or www.ofallon.mo.us Gardening expo; shop and learn from O’Fallon Garden Club. Historic Heald Home tours available for $2. Fly your kite.
Date: Tues, Apr 14 Time: 1pm-2pm Location: St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $5: Reservations Contact: 636-947-1100 www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Join us for this program. Light refreshments, reservations required.
5th Annual Spring Fling
Senior Day Lunch, Bingo & Estate Sale
Date: Sat, Apr 11 Time: 1pm music: Dinner 6pm Location: Cedar Lake Cellars Cost: $10 general: $60 all-inclusive VIP Contact: 636-745-9500 or cedarlakecellars.com Musical entertainment; dinner, open bar, front-row stage access for VIP. Register early.
Jazz Festival Concert Date: Sat, Apr 11 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lindenwood Theater Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com All-day Jazz Festival culminating in an evening performance in the Lindenwood Theater.
Week of April 12-18 St. Louis Symphony: Live at Lindenwood Date: Sun, Apr 12 Time: 2pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $45-$75 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com The St. Louis Symphony makes its debut performance at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts with Music Director David Robertson.
Date: Wed, Apr 15 Time: 1pm-3pm Location: Lake St. Charles Retirement Community Cost: $6 Contact: 636-947-1100 www.lakestcharlesretirement.com Enjoy lunch, bingo and estate sale. Reservations.
Day Trip: Isle of Capri Casino Date: Wed, Apr 15 Time: 9am Location: Leave from Progress Park Cost: $60-$72 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Travel to Booneville for gambling. Buffet lunch and transportation. Ages 21+.
Locally Owned & Operated
Wentzville Bird Watchers Date: Wed, Apr 15 Time: 7pm Location: Green Lantern, Wentzville Cost: $6 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Learn about birds from Mo. Dept. of Conservation representative. Rotary Park trip to follow on Saturday included.
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Community Events
Kids & Teens
Magician at Rendezvous Date: Sat, Apr 18 Time: 7:30pm-9pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $15-$21 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Magic performed by Timothy; close-up tricks by a master magician.
City Centre Dance
Date: Fri, Apr 17 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $25-$35 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Tribute band to Queen at the Family Arena.
Pericles, Prince of Tyre Date: Fri, Apr 17 & Sat, Apr 18 Time: 7:30pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theater, Lindenwood University Cost: $10 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Featuring pirates, goddesses, jousting knights, and a lost princess, this is a theatrical journey you don’t want to miss! Also Apr 23-25.
Builders St. Charles Home Show Date: Fri, Apr 17-Sun, Apr 19
Health
ments, audience participation, videos, and behindthe-scenes stories.
Time: TBA Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com Annual home show where you can see, learn about and buy the latest products and services from reputable companies you can trust.
Killer Queen
Sports & Outdoors
Date: Fri, Apr 17 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $7 at door Contact: 636-477-6600 or www.stpetersmo.net Monthly dance: This month, groove to Nice & Easy.
Habitat for Humanity Arts & Craft Festival Date: Sat, Apr 18 Time: TBA Location: Civic Park, O’Fallon Cost: TBA Contact: 636-978-5712 or www.habitatstcharles.org This fundraising event is filled with food trucks, a beer garden, and live music by Butch Wax and the Hollywoods.
Electronics Recycling Date: Fri, Apr 17 Time: Noon-6pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: Some fees for some items. Contact: 314-558-0090 or www.witsinc.org Free monthly event for St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Some items require fee.
Mythbusters
Electronics and Appliance Recycle Event
Date: Sat, Apr 18 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $32-$175 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Jamie & Adam UNLEASHED! is a night of experi-
Date: Sat, Apr 18 Time: 8am-Noon Location: T.R. Hughes Ballpark, O’Fallon Cost: Free (exceptions: call or see website) Contact: 636-272-0477 or www.ofallon.mo.us/environmental-services Electronic recycling event. Call or email ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us to hear details and possible fees and exceptions.
CHOICE
Cabinet
Week of April 19-25 Matsutoyo Kai
Lost in the big box stores? Visit Pat and Pam, the brother/sister cabinet experts in St. Peters.
Date: Sun, Apr 19 Time: 3pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $10-$20 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Matsutoyo Kai has dedicated herself to Minyo in hopes to share this Japanese Art and Culture.
AC Rangers 370 Lakeside Archery Challenge Date: Sun, Apr 19 Time: 8am Location: 370 Lakeside Park Cost: $20 Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Register for this new event; several age categories and prizes.
SCC Juried Student Art Exhibition Date: Mon, Apr 20-Sun, May 3 Time: Daily Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8556 or www.stchas.edu View art at this yearly exhibition. Opening Reception Apr 29 at 6pm.
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Bike & Skate Lessons 101 Date: Mondays, Apr 20-May 18 Time: See website or call Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $55 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org For kids new to bike and skate park scene. 45minute classes for 5 weeks.
Food Truck Event Date: Tues, Apr 21 Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Sports Complex, St. Charles Cost: Food Cost Contact: 636-949-3372 Enjoy live entertainment as you indulge in a variety of delicious food options that will be available by several different food truck vendors
Scooter Lessons 101 Date: Tues, Apr 21-May 19 Time: See website or call Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $55 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org For kids new to the scooter scene. Learn fundamentals at 5-week classes.
SCC Student Music Recital Date: Wed, Apr 22 Time: Noon Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or gditch@stchas.edu Hear SCC music recital. Enjoy great entertainment.
FIRST Robotics Championship Date: Wed, Apr 22-Sat, Apr 25 Time: TBA Location: Edward Jones Dome Cost: Free Contact: www.usfirst.org Watch the best teams from all over the world compete for the top honors in design excellence, competitive play and sportsmanship.
An Evening with Kal Penn Date: Thurs, Apr 22 Time: 7pm Location: Hyland Arena Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwood.edu Actor, Former Associate Director at the White House Office of Public Engagement for the Obama administration.
Rhinoceros Date: Wed, Apr 22-Sun, Apr 26 Time: 7:30pm Wed & Thurs, 8pm Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $6-$8 Contact: 636-922-8050 or www.stchastickets.com Hilarious and absurd tale by Eugene Ionesco.
Paducah Quilt Tour Date: Thurs, Apr 23 Time: 5:30am-10:30pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall
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Cost: $75 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Annual trip to Paducah. Shop, lunch, tour.
13th Annual Augusta Plein Air Art Festival Date: Thurs, Apr 23-Sun, May 3 Time: Daily Location: Augusta Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-228-4005 augusta-chamber.org Come experience springtime in Augusta, and watch the rich colors burst forth in nature and on canvas.
Spring Dance Concert Date: Thurs, Apr 23-Sat, Apr 25 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lindenwood Theater Cost: $10 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com An entertaining arrangement of pieces that highlight the talent and artistry of our Lindenwood dance community.
5th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition Date: Fri, Apr 24 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: Free: Tickets required Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.foxpacf.org/teen-talent-showcase.aspx Bi-state area teens take to the stage to compete for college scholarships, prizes and performance opportunities. Family event.
Compagnie Kafig Date: Fri, Apr 24-Sat, Apr 25 Time: Fri, 8pm: Sat, 2pm & 8pm Location: Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $30-$55 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Hip-hop, with global composition, international flavor and fusion of styles. By Dance St. Louis.
Daniel Boone Home “Journey West” Date: Sat, Apr 25 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center Cost: Contact Contact: 636-798-2005 or danielboonehome.com Learn what it took to prepare for the journey west. Interactive day of education.
2nd Annual Child’s Center Gala Date: Sat, Apr 25 Time: 5:30pm Location: Wine Country Gardens, Defiance Cost: TBA: See website for updates Contact: 636-332-0899 or www.thechildcenter.com To benefit Center; a child advocacy center serving child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and children who witness violence.
Matthew West Date: Sat, Apr 25 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $25-$55 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com Christian recording artist Matthew West performs.
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Spring Garden Gnome 5K Run/Walk Date: Sat, Apr 25 Time: 7:15am-10am Location: National Information Solutions Cooperative, Lake St. Louis Cost: $25-$30per runner Contact: 636-327-6914 or www.westernstcharlescountychamber.com Run/walk the streets of Lake St. Louis in a special garden gnome hat, provided. This will be a blast!
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Spring Music Series: Student Conductors’ Concert Date: Tues, Apr 28 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lindenwood Theater Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Featuring upper-level students conducting ensembles of their peers--a milestone for our music education majors.
St. Charles Firearm & Military Collectibles Show Date: Sat, Apr 25 & Sun, Apr 26 Time: Sat, 9am-5pm: Sun, 9am-3pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $10; under 12 free w/parent Contact: 636-669-3000 or www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com Gun & Knife Show, Military Collectibles. The largest show in St. Louis!
Spring Music Series: Chamber & Voices Only Concerts Date: Wed, Apr 29-Thurs, Apr 30 Time: 7:30pm Location: Emerson Black Box Theater: Lindenwood Cost: Free: Tickets required Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Wednesday, String and Flute ensembles; Thursday, Wind ensembles.
26th Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival Date: Sat, Apr 25 & Sun, Apr 26 Time: Sat, 4pm-7pm: Sun, 10am-6pm Location: Muny Grounds in Forest Park Cost: Free Contact: www.stlouisearthday.org Entertainment, information to celebrate Earth Day.
Date: Thurs, Apr 30-Sat, May 2 Time: Daily Location: Throughout St. Louis Metro and St. Charles County Cost: Free Contact: 314-516-6677 or storytellingfestival.org Showcases the best regional and national storytellers-all unique in their performance styles, content and personalities.
22nd Annual Dining Out for Life Date: Thurs, Apr 30 Time: All day Location: Participating Restaurants Cost: Meal: 25% off Contact: 314-645-6451 or diningoutforlife.com Dine at participating Dining Out For Life© restaurants. At least 25% of your check will be donated to Saint Louis Effort for AIDS. See website for list.
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Feature Article:
Two Great Races, One Cowbell Region’s First BaseCamp Relay and Five Years of MO’ Cowbell
Cowbell Uncorked: OFF ROAD Saturday, May 9, 2015 Created by the same organization as MO’ Cowbell, this event is the region’s first, BaseCamp trail relay. It has taken everything runners love about a team relay race and thrown it for a loop, actually three loops! Teams of five will cover 100K (62 miles) on the scenic Katy Trail, around Klondike Park and through Augusta, MO. Each runner will tackle three loops: a 10K loop and two 5K loops totaling 12.4 miles. What really sets this race apart is the BaseCamp, an all-day tailgate! Klondike
Park will host – live music, wine tasting, camp games, food trucks, health and fitness vendors, foam rolling and yoga sessions and oh yeah…running! Bring the family, because there’s plenty to do for spectators too! Participants will receive a short-sleeve tech-race shirt, a commemorative wine glass, a wine topper finisher’s medal, plus access to medical stations and stretching provided by headlining sponsor Mercy Sports Medicine. Space is limited to the first 200 teams. Register today at CowbellUncorked.com
MO’ Cowbell Sunday, October 4, 2015 Now in its fifth year, MO’ Cowbell promises to be bigger and better! 6,000 runners and walkers will take to the streets of historic St. Charles. Offering the “flattest and fastest” course in the St. Louis region, MO’ Cowbell is perfect for first-time runners and is also USATF Certified for those looking to quali-
fy for national races like the Boston Marathon. There is a race for every skill level: marathon, half marathon, half marathon relay, and 5K Participants will receive a long-sleeve tech-shirt, a commemorative cowbell, a finisher’s medal, car sticker, sports bag, course entertainment, and water and aid stations. Race favorites are back: the High-Five Zone at Hermans Farm Orchard, Chuck the beloved race mascot and of course thousands of cowbells. Get a MOO’ve on! MOCowbellRun.com Races are organized by the civic group Partners for Progress in cooperation with Big River Race Management. For more info, visit the race websites or contact Race Director Kerin Miller at 636-229-5282.
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arch and April in St. Charles County and the surrounding area are as bright as the cheep of that chickadee outside your window. The smell of thawing ground…the sight of budding bushes….there’s no denying that warmer weather is on its way. Finally! Cure your cabin fever with a dose or two of these terrific area activities and wonderful opportunities to reconnect with both nature and your neighbors.
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Shake Off your Winter Blues at these Great Outdoor Opportunities
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY Every spring, we commemorate our beautiful world with this celebration that helps usher in the new season. Earth Day is the largest civic event in the world, celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities. More than a billion people participate in its activities every year. Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes year-round environmental citizenship and action, worldwide. St. Louis and Chesterfield host fantastic Earth Day festivals, and you’re invited! 26th St. Louis Earth Day Festival Sunday, April 26, 10 am-6 pm Learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses and organizations, meet area non-profits that share Earth Day values, catch local musical acts and performance art, participate in a number of hands-on educational activities, and enjoy diverse cuisine featuring local, organic, vegetarian, and vegan options. This is a family and dog-friendly activity. Sunday’s celebration is free; Saturday afternoon and evening is a fundraising event with activities and a fee. For more information- 314-282-7533 or visit www.stlouisearthday.org Chesterfield Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 25, 10 am-3 pm This is one of the region’s largest Earth Day events and offers a convenient recycling drive-thru, eco-friendly and upcycled products, information exhibits, cultural music and dance performances! This is a FREE community event for all ages to enjoy, held at Chesterfield Mall.
St. Patrick’s Day 46th Annual St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 14 Downtown St. Louis www.irishparade.org St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cottleville Saturday, March 14th www.cityofcottleville.com
Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tuesday, March 17 www.stlhibernians.com Visit with informational exhibitors and vendors selling up-cycled and recycled art and craft items. There will also be a drive-thru recycling area on the parking lot near Jared’s Jewelers. A Youth in Science Expo will display this year’s Science Fair exhibits in the lower level by Dillard’s. Free confidential document shredding will be provided by Shred-It (five-box limit). And the Citizens Alliance for 24
Positive Youth (CAPY) and the Chesterfield Police Department will be collecting prescription and over-thecounter medications, inhalers, ointments and patches. In an effort to help with the Monarch Butterfly population, a limited supply of milkweed plants will also be given away. Visit 636-537-4000 or chesterfield.mo.us Earth Day at the Magic House Saturday, April 18, 10 am-2 pm Dig into fun on Earth Day. Plant seeds, decorate pot and explore the Magic House. Call 314-822-8900 or magichouse.org
RUN, RUN, RUN!! (or walk walk walk) Now that you can shed your coats, it’s time to work off those winter pounds and lend your support and leg power to one of the many runs in the area. Whether you’re looking for a family fun run or a 5K, you are in luck. Most of these events are sponsored by organizations that benefit our area; you can help others while you help yourself to a healthy endeavor. Call or visit the websites provided for detailed information.
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13th Annual Augusta Plein Air Art Festival Thursday, April 23-Sunday May 3 636-228-4005 www.augusta-chamber.org
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Spring Flower Shows at Missouri Botanical Garden 314-577-5100 or www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
Lake St. Louis Farmers and Artists Market Saturdays, Beginning April 4 636-695-2626 or www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com
Come experience springtime in Augusta, and watch the rich colors burst forth in nature...and on canvas.
It’s Farmers Market time! Get some fresh food and enjoy the fresh air.
RUN FOR THE HELMET Saturday, March 14 A St. Patrick's Day tradition, Cottleville Fire Fighter's Run for the Helmet is held to support the Cottleville St. Patrick's Run and Parade Foundation 636-333-1003 or www.stpatparade.org
Visit the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House to learn about the important insects that help our gardens grow.
Hike Through Towne Park Sunday, March 22 Hike and explore the park, tour the restored homestead on a guided tour. 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org 2015 St. Louis Undy Run/Walk Saturday, March 28 Colon Cancer Alliance and other partners benefit from this event in Forest Park. 877-422-2030 or support.ccalliance.org 2015 Color Dash Saturday March 28 Lend your legs and support to this race, benefitting John Weldon Elementary School programs in Dardenne Prairie. 636-851-5500 or www.eventbrite.com Go! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12 This annual, family-focused event in Downtown St. Louis will start your spring season off right with races and a fitness expo. 314-727-0800. gostlouis.org Hike Through Broemmelsiek Park Sunday, April 12 Hike and explore the park, tour the Visitors’ Center and do a guided tour. 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Spring Garden Gnone 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 25 Run/walk the streets of Lake St. Louis in a special garden gnome hat, provided. This will be gnomesome! 636-327-6914 www.westernstcharlescountychamber.com
Orchid Show - Mar 1-22 Mid America Lily Society Sale Sat, 3/14 & Sun 3/15 Daffodil Society Show Sat, 4/4 & Sun 4/5 African Violet Council Show and Sale Sat 4/11 & Sun 4/12 Iris Society Show - Sat 4/25 Herb Days - Wed 4/22 - Sat 4/25
That 80’s Run: 10K, 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run & Wellness Expo Saturday, April 25 Break out your boom box and spandex for this totally tubular event at St. Charles Community College. 636-922-8277 or www.stchas.edu/run 2015 Tulip Trot Sunday, April 26 Join the Young Friends for a fun run through the lovely and usually off-limitsto-runners Missouri Botanical Garden. 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org
ALL THINGS “SPRING” As varied and exciting as springtime weather, these events are a breath of fresh air in March and April. Plan to attend one of these great activities. Call or see websites for detailed information. Spring Concert Sunday, Mar 29 www.stcharlesband.com St. Charles Municipal Band performs at Lindenwood Cultural Center at 2 pm. Spring Fling Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th 636-530-0076 or www.butterflyhouse.org 25
37th Annual Spring Art Fair Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 12 314-997-1181 orartfairatqueenypark.com If you haven’t attended this annual extravaganza, this is your year. Held in Queeny Park. Spring Garden Expo & Kite Flying Event Saturday, April 11 636-379-5574 or www.ofallon.mo.us Come to Fort Zumwalt Park and fly your kite. Shop and learn from the O’Fallon Garden Club and tour the Historic Heald Home. 5th Annual Spring Fling Saturday, April 11 636-745-9500 or cedarlakecellars.com Cedar Lake Cellars in Wright City offers music, dinner and a great evening at their annual Spring Fling. Spring Fever Book Fair Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19 636-441-2300 or youranswerplace.org Prepare to fill your bookshelves at this St. Charles City-County Library Book Fair at the VFW Hall in O’Fallon. Spring Dance Concert Thursday, April 23-Saturday, April 25 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Lindenwood Theater is the setting for this three-night concert highlighting the talent of Lindenwood dance community. Backyard Campout Saturday, April 25 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org At Youth Activity Park, your family can enjoy an all-night campout with food and fun in the Great Outdoors. TimeOff Magazine / March-April, 2015
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THE MUSIC SCENE
St. Louis’
ROCK ‘n connection ROLL © Michael Grafman 2015. All rights reserved • mrginvests@gmail.com
...St. Louis is home. Danny and I grew up in Dogtown and were very heavily influenced by R&B in our formative years. I had several bands before I moved to California. When we came back from California, there was an almost immediate love between St. Louis and us...even before the record deal. When we wrote Ol’ St. Lou, it kind of sealed the deal.
Pat Liston
Meet Pat Liston One of the Founding Fraternal Bandmates of St. Louis’ Own Mama’s Pride Michael: I've known Pat Liston of St. Louis' Pride of St. Louis, Mama's Pride, for over 35 years and had the privilege of chatting with him via email to find out what he's been up to. In addition, we spoke about his connection to St. Louis and its impact on his illustrious musical career for the past 40+ years.
Michael: Pat, tell St. Louis how you and your brother, Danny, created Mama's Pride, one of St. Louis' classic rock bands that went onto national prominence. Pat: Well, actually, I was living in Los Angeles about 3 years prior to Mama's Pride. I came home to put a band together with my brother,
Danny, and Max Baker to take back to L.A.. I contacted two other musicians that I had worked with in the past, Mike Gordon (drummer) and Gary Bourgeois (bass). I took the project back to L.A. because I felt they would break up at the first argument if we were in St. Louis, but if you’re 2000 miles away you’re more palatable to working things out. The 5 piece band played up and down the west coast and Hawaii 6 nights a week for almost 2 years before coming back to St. Louis.
Pat: Well, St. Louis is home. Danny and I grew up in Dogtown and were very heavily influenced by R&B in our formative years. I had several bands before I moved to California. When we came back from California, there was an almost immediate love between St. Louis and us........ even before the record deal. When we wrote Ol’ St. Lou, it kind of sealed the deal.
Michael: What's your connection to St. Louis? Specifically, the city, the people, the music scene?
Pat: It was about 1976 or 77...we were touring with the Outlaws and we’d been away for awhile. We were scheduled to open for the Outlaws at the American Theater. It was sold out. We hit the stage after
Michael: What was your most memorable experience performing in St. Louis?
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had more to do with my music, considering she taught me how to play the guitar... and like most fledgling musicians, I was influenced by things I heard on the radio. Rockabilly in the 50’s, and Motown and the Beatles in the 60’s. Michael: Who was most influential in St. Louis as to assisting you and Mama's Pride?
being gone for several months and the crowd went wild. I had torn the cartilage in my knee and was in a full leg cast. We closed with a song called “Long Time”... it was sort of our “Freebird.” Towards the end of the song, Max and I would play these wild frenzied riffs and slowly drop to the floor...then jump up in a musical crescendo. The audience was waiting for it, but were all watching me, to see what I was going to do in a full leg cast. I did exactly what we always did and when I came up I even spun around
on the cast. They went nuts...truth be known, it was easy because the cast was so rigid, but it had a great effect. The Outlaws never got them back after we were through with them. Even Henry Paul said, in retrospect, it was foolish to have us open in our own home town. Michael: How instrumental was St. Louis in building your career and Mama's Pride? Pat: There were definitely some local music influences, but quite honestly, my mom
Pat: Well, once we had the record deal, we needed radio airplay. The most influential station in St. Louis was KSHE. The man at the helm was Shelley Grafman. Shelley truly liked our band and had us in heavy rotation constantly. Had we had a Shelley Grafman in 10 other cities, we’d have been mega stars. Michael: What are you doing now and are you still playing music?
Pat: I prefer playing out solo at smaller venues in the St. Louis and surrounding area. It allows me the opportunity to interact more with the audience. Periodically I play with Mama’s Pride, but my real focus these days is my solo career. I have three solo CDs. I still write and feel creative. My wife Dawn books me and does most of the day to day business in addition to artwork on t-shirts and CDs. I’m also writing a book based on my 50+ years of music and beyond. It has been a daunting task to compile so much information and pictures, then condense it so it doesn’t bog down the readers. It’s basically done and being edited right now. I’m not sure of a release date but I will certainly keep you posted. Michael: Any concerts coming up in the St. Louis area in the near future or in 2015? Pat: I play smaller venues for the most part, but my wife periodically gets me an opening slot with a larger name act. I opened solo 2 nights for Three Dog Night last year at this time. Michael: Thank you Pat for sharing your story and your connection to St. Louis! To contact Pat, email him at: info@PatListon.com
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$200 a month. Benefits include 24/7 access, wireless high-speed internet, conference room access, printing and copying services, mentoring, and participation in facility workshops and programming. OPO Startups is the brainchild of Randy Schilling, president and CEO of BoardPaq, a St. Charles-based company that offers revolutionary cloud service and apps for planning, running, and managing paperless board meetings. Randy is also a founding member of the civic group Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles, and is a local champion promoting student engagement with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Operations and training at the OPO will be managed by the Economic
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• We’re one of only 2 Valina Jewelers in this market. • Elle by Elle McPherson see her stamp on a designer silver line! • Angelica- the new hot stackable bracelets! • We even have Simon Golub Fashion Jewelry!
Call 636-279-1375 • 7127 Mexico Rd (in St Peters, just west of Mid Rivers Mall Drive on the south side)
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SealMaxxPlus offers you the finest quality products available, with the highest degree of customer service possible at a fair and reasonable price.
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