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Contents TIME OFF
NOV-DEC, 2015
the WHAT’S UP guide to the St. Charles County Region Editorial Features
On the Back Cover St. Louis Clinical Trials...................6 On The Front Cover...................7 Santa Dash Nov Events ................................10 Comedy Minute By Mark Schiff opening act for Jerry Seinfield........................17 Dec Events ................................ 18 Decorate Your Home for the Holidays! ...................................24 Rock & Roll Connection .........26 Interview with Katy Kruze Advertorial Features/Specials Storage Masters .......................2 Stygar.......................................... 3 Floors to Go.................................23 Cool Touch .................................. 6 Right at Home ............................7 Harvestowne Auto Body.......17 O’Fallon Premier Businesses ...25 Rendezvous Cafe.....................29 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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Back Cover Feature • Category: Clinical Trials • Market Exclusive
St Louis Clinical Trials was founded in 1998 and is a trusted resource in the greater St Louis area for both inpatient and outpatient research studies. They have recently moved to West County to a state of the art facility located at 10330 Old Olive Street Rd. St Louis Clinical trials provides access to cutting edge clinical research studies, helping to bridge the gap between science and medicine with the goal of discovering potential new drug therapies.
Currently St Louis Clinical Trials is researching and is seeking volunteers for the following indications. • • • • • • • •
Alzheimer's Disease Addiction Back Pain/Pain Management Bipolar Depression Healthy Adults Schizophrenia Tardive Dyskinesia
The highly qualified and dedicated clinical trials staff understands the unique needs of research volunteers.The staff’s passion is to provide a professional, compassionate, respectful and safe experience for everyone. Rick Mofsen, DO and Daniel Gruener, MD have over 20 years of experience in research. Free parking or free transportation is provided for research volunteers. Those that qualify, may be compensated for time & travel. For more information about research or to schedule an appointment, please call 314.802.8822 or visit www.joinaresearchstudy.com
joinaresearchstudy.com • (314) 802-8822 • 10330 Old Olive St. Rd. • St. Louis, MO 63141
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FRONT COVER FEATURE - SANTA’S NORTH POLE DASH
Greater St. Charles County Chamber Engaging Local Businesses
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Presents
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he 5th annual Santa’s North Pole Dash is just around the corner and the perfect activity to get you into the holiday spirit. Join almost 4,000 cheesy Santa’s and Gingerbread Men as they travel through Historic St. Charles during this 5K run and 1-mile walk.
Wendy Rackovan, Chief Elf for the event said that the Santa’s North Pole Dash is the perfect race for beginning runners. “The beginner athlete can start training when the weather is cooler outside and complete their first 5K before the end of the year. We have many participants that use this run to complete their New Years’ Resolution – and just in the nick of time!” Join us on Saturday, December 12th as the Children’s Snowman Shuffle starts the day off at 8 am with the 5K and 1-mile walk beginning at 8:30 am. Sign up by Nov. 30th and save at SantasNorthPoleDash.com
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The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is once again setting the bar with new programming for their members. Beginning in January 2016, the Chamber will restructure their program and offer a Speaker Series, Summit Series, and a new concept the Chamber is referring to as FUSE – Igniting Discussions, Ideas, and Solutions. Most Chambers do basically the same programming – Mixers, for business networking, and Membership Luncheons, to listen to a speaker and hear about upcoming Chamber events. The Greater St. Charles County Chamber is looking for opportunities in which members can be engaged in the discussion and ways to better educate businesses on the issues that impact their business and our community and St. Louis region. To find out how your business can get involved, contact the Chamber at 636.946.0633.
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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!
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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 Fibers International
Tree Lighting Concert in St. Peters
Date: Sun, Nov 1-Fri, Nov 6 Time: Daily Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8566 or www.stchas.edu Exhibition of works from local artists in fiber.
Hayrides in the Park
Week of Nov 1-7 Books and Butterflies Date: Sun, Nov 1-Sun, Nov 22 Time: 11am daily Location: Butterfly House Cost: House admission Contact: www.butterflyhouse.org Reading program daily with popular mascots and authors. No reservations, first come, first served.
Picture Yourself in St. Louis History Date: Nov 1-Feb 14 Time: Daily Location: Venues throughout St. Louis Cost: Free: Compete for prizes Contact: www.mohistory.org/picture Visit various locations from St. Louis’s Gilded Age and take your picture with Louis, the 1875 gent from the Missouri History Museum’s exhibition, “A Walk in 1875 St. Louis.”
Gardenland Express Holiday Flower and Train Show Date: Sun, Nov 1-Thu, Dec 31 Time: Daily Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission +$5: Free for members Contact: 314-577-5100 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Annual event with flowers and G-scale trains.
Matilda Date: Sun, Nov 1 Time: 1pm and 6:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $25-$88 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com See Matilda the Musical. Last day of performance.
Date: Sun, Nov 1 Time: 5pm-6pm-7pm-8pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park Cost: $125 wagon Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Book a 45-minute hayride in the park. Also, Nov 6,7,8, 13,14, 15.
“Two Spirits” Film Discussion
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!
Date: Tues, Nov 3 Time 11:30am Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8469 or www.stchas.edu SCC celebrates Native American Heritage Month with seminars, films and events.
Thank You to Our Vets Date: Tue, Nov 3 Time: 6:300pm Location: Progress Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 4-11 make care packages, crafts and write letters to troops. Register.
Fall Dance Concert Date: Thu, Nov 5-Sat, Nov 7 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lindenwood Theater Cost: $10 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com First dance concert of the season from Lindenwood University Department of Dance.
Bubble Soccer Date: Thu, Nov 5 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Founder’s Park Sports Complex Cost: $10-$12.50 Contact: www.eventbrite.com Come play bubble soccer at Founders Park Sports Complex in Lake Saint Louis. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 pm.
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Urinetown
Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
Date: Fri, Nov 6-Sun, Nov 8 & 13-15 Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sun, 2pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Cost: $14-$18 Contact: 1-800-838-2006 or www.brownpapertickets.com Talented cast of Act 2 Theatre performs this popular play.
Date: Fri, Nov 6 Time: 7pm Location: Heartland Park Cost: $30 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org 6th-8th grade scavenger hunt; bring flashlight. Pizza and fun.
6th Annual Green Ball
Over the Top for Tots “Fall into the Holidays”
Date: Fri, Nov 6 Time: 7pm-11pm Location: Moonrise Hotel Cost: $40-$50 Contact: 314-577-0220 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Celebrate EarthWays Center at this party. Music, food costumes, auction, more.
Date: Fri, Nov 6 Time: 10am-3pm Location: St. Louis Crisis Nursery Cost: $50: Table of 10: $450 Contact: 314-292-5770 or www.crisisnurserykids.org Annual benefit shopping and dinner to benefit St. Charles and Wentzville Crisis Nursery locations.
Breakfast with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County Trivia Night
Date: Fri, Nov 6-Sat, Nov 7 Time: 9am-10am Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: $12-$16; ages 12 months and under, free Contact: 636-530-0076 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Join Clifford for brunch at the Butterfly House. Reservations required.
Date: Fri, Nov 6 Time: 7pm Location: Hope Lutheran Church, St. Charles Cost: $200 table of 8 Contact: 636-688-8553 or www.bgc-stc.org To benefit Boys and Girls Club of St. Charles County.
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Mamma Mia! Date: Fri, Nov 6-Sun, Nov 8 Time: Fri, 8pm-Sat, 2pm & 8pm-Sun, 1pm &6:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $35-$100 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com See the musical with all ABBA’S greatest hits.
The Magical World of Trivia Night Date: Fri, Nov 6 Time: 7pm Location: Trigg Banquet Center, O’Fallon Cost: $20 person/$160 table of 8 Contact: 636-240-1818 or www.ofallonchamber.org Dress as Disney character and enjoy trivia and fun.
Mustache 5K and Lil’ Shavers Fun Run Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: 8am Location: Rive City Rascals Ballpark, O’Fallon Cost: $12-$36 Contact: 816-569-4508 or www.bigriverrunning.com Family-friendly 5K and kids’ fun run. All participants are encouraged to wear a mustache - real or fake.
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St. Charles Firearm & Military Collectibles Show & Sale Date: Sat, Nov 7-Sun, Nov 8 Time: Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun, 9am-3pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $10 adults, Ages 12 and under free with parent Contact: 636-669-3000 www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com Gun & Knife Show, Military Collectibles. The largest show in St. Louis.
“Life’s in Bloom” Rose Gala and Auction Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Old Hickory Golf Club Cost: $125-$250 Contact: www.communitycouncilstc.org St. Charles Friends of Birthright host dinner, auction, and more to benefit organization.
Learn to Homebrew Day Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: 10am Location: St. Charles County Heritage Museum Cost: Free: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Learn how to brew your own beer at this event.
Fairy Tale Tea Date: Sat, Nov 7 & Sun, Nov 8 Time: 11am-1pm-3pm Location: Magic House Cost: $15-$20 Contact: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse.org Kids can see live production, dine and hobnob with Cinderella and other characters.
Revenge of the Nerds Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: 6:30pm Location: Engineer’s Hall in the CWE Cost: $180 Table of 10 Contact: 314-814-3172 or www.jacares.org Trivia night to benefit Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Services.
Adventure Race Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: Contact Location: Broemmelsiek Park Cost: $70 Team Contact; 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Three miles trail running, 5 miles mountain biking, 1 mile canoeing and 2 mystery challenges. Register.
O’Fallon Chamber Trivia Night Date: Fri, Nov 7 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Trigg Banquet Center Cost: $20 person: $160 table of 8 Contact: 636-240-1818 or www.ofallonchamber.org Costumes are encouraged but not required. The theme is "The Magical World of Trivia Night".
It’s Not A Job...
DJ Skate Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: 7pm Location: CenturyTel Ice Arena Cost: $7 Contact: 636-332-4600 or www.wentzvilleicearena.com Skate the night away with your family. Every Saturday in November.
It’s Our Passion!
4th Annual Fall Craft Show Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, O’Fallon Cost: F ree Contact: 636-272-4505 Craft show and sale in O’Fallon.
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Merry Marketplace Date: Fri, Nov 7 Time: 9am-5pm Location: First Assembly Church, St. Peters Cost: Free Contact: www.firstassemblychurch.org Holiday craft show.
FHN Craft Fair Date: Sat, Nov 7 Time: 9am-4pm Location: Francis Howell North Cost: Free Contact: 636-851-4900 Fundraiser to benefit the All-Knighter- an annual allnight graduation celebration/lock in.
Date: Mon, Nov 9 Time: 11am Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8268 or www.stchas.edu We will honor veterans in music and spoken word at this celebration.
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12th Annual ARTstravaganza Date: Mon, Nov 9-Tues, Nov 10 Time: Mon, 10am-6pm: Tue, 11am-4pm Location: St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Clayton Cost: TBA continued on next page
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Contact: 636-922-8268 or www.stchas.edu Veterans Week event sponsored by SCC Student Veterans Organization.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Contact: www,stlouisartistguild.org An art festival showcasing fine art and fine craft by The Best of Missouri Hands artist members.
2nd Annual Drive FORE Crider Charity Event Date: Tue, Nov 9 Time: 9:30am Location: Old Hickory Golf Club, St. Peters Cost: $100 player, $400 team of 4: Sponsorships Contact: 314-258-6986 or www.ofallonchamber.org Proceeds will benefit: Crider Health Center Foundation. Golf, boxed lunch, raffle and more.
Cornucopia of Care Food Drive Date: Mon, Nov 9-Sat, Dec 19 Time: Daily Location: Renaud Spirit Center, O’Fallon City Hall, Lindell Bank O’Fallon, Fox’s Pizza Den Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5417 or www.ofallon.mo.us Donate canned and boxed food items and personal care items to local food pantries at these locations.
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Veteran Student Panel Date: Tue, Nov 10 Time: 11:30am Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8268 or www.stchas.edu Hear about life from a student veteran’s perspective.
Veterans Week Ceremonial Walk Date: Wed, Nov 11 Time: 1pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8268 or www.stchas.edu March will begin near flagpoles outside Learning Resource Center.
Veterans Day Celebration Date: Wed, Nov 11 Time: Breakfast, 8am: Coffee Social, 7:30am Location: O’Fallon Family YMCA Cost: Free: RSVP by November 5 Contact: 636-379-0092 or www.ymcastlouis.org Join us as we honor our veterans with breakfast. Surprises in store; don’t miss this event.
“Comedy Warriors: Healing through Humor” Film
Expires 12-31-2015
Date: Wed, Nov 11 Time: 6pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free
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Date: Wed, Nov 11 Time: 11am Location: Veterans Memorial Walk, O’Fallon Cost: Free Contact: 636-379-5550 or www.ofallon.mo.us Annual event honoring and thanking veterans.
Veterans Day Ceremony Date: Wed, Nov 11 Time: 10am Location: St. Peters Veterans Memorial, City Centre Cost: Free Contact: www.stpetersmo.net Join us at this Veterans Day Ceremony.
Veterans Day Program Date: Wed, Nov 11 Time: 1:30pm-3pm Location: Historic St. Charles Courthouse Cost: Free Contact: www.stcharlescitymo.gov Join us in honoring our veterans at this program.
Wine Tasting- Thanksgiving Wines Date: Thu, Nov 12 Time: 6:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $30-$36 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Taste five wines to pair with your Thanksgiving meal. Register.
Land O’ Lincoln Day Trip Date: Thu, Nov 12 Time 8am-7pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $93 Contact: 636-397-6903 or www.stpetersmo.net Lincoln’s hometown tour, lunch and drive.
Technology Job Fair Date: Thu, Nov 12 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8289 or www.stchas.edu Computer Science Department’s Technology Job Fair.
Wine Pairing Date: Thu, Nov 12 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Magic House Cost: $40 person Contact: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse.org Adult event with wine and food to benefit Magic House Field Trip Scholarship Fund.
“Life Before, During and After the Military” Date: Thu, Nov 12 Time: 6pm
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KSHE-95 48th Birthday Bash Date: Fri, Nov 13 Time: 8pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $26-$116 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com or www.peabodyoperahouse.com See REO Speedwagon at the Peabody.
Gladys Knight & the O’Jays
Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride at Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday through Nov. 15. Groups of all ages can enjoy the fun of a hayride without traveling miles from home. Two tractor-pulled wagons take guests on a 45-minute ride through tree-lined fields of the park. Afterwards, riders may enjoy sitting around a glowing campfire for an hour to roast their own treats. Guests may also bring non-alcoholic drinks, but no glass containers. Advanced reservations please. St. Charles County Parks Dept at 636.949.7535. $125 per wagon with a maximum of 20 people. Hayrides may be reserved for 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Fridays and 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For information about park programs & special events, visit the St. Charles County Parks Activity Calendar online at www.stccparks.org.
Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8268 or www.stchas.edu George Polette and Mark Meirink will speak.
Paint Your County Parks Reception Date: Thu, Nov 12 Time: 6pm Location: Foundry Art Centre Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Winners of contest will be announced. Food and drink and art show.
18th Annual Artists Holiday Boutique Date: Fri, Nov 13-Sat, Nov 14 Time: Fri, 7am-7pm: Sat, 8am-4pm Location: 4318 Broken Rock Drive, Wentzville Cost: Free Contact: 636-561-0612 Art and gifts for the holiday season; portion of proceeds go to Turning Point in Warrenton.
DJ Skate Date: Fri, Nov 13 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: Admission +$3 for skates, if needed Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Skate to music with your family.
Date: Fri, Nov 13 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $55-$150+ Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com See these two in concert at the Fox.
Holiday Lunch and Bingo Date: Fri, Nov 13 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Cost: $4-$5 Contact: 636-755-5308 for reservations Monthly lunch for seniors. Holiday feast and bingo. Please bring new unwrapped toy for drive.
Orienteering 101 Date: Sat, Nov 14 Time: 10am Location: Indian Creek Camp Park Cost: $5 person, under 10, free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Find markers throughout park at this event.
Expires 12-31-2015
St. Louis Pet Expo Date: Sat, Nov 14 & Sun, Nov 15 Time: Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-4pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: www.stlpetexpo.com Yearly event with activities, adoptions, information and fun for pets and their owners.
3rd Annual Quarter Auction & Shopping Extravaganza Date: Sat, Nov 14 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: O’Fallon Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever Cost: $10 person Contact: 636-970-2800 or www.cliservices.org Auction and shopping to benefit Community Living.
Art Uncorked Date: Sat, Nov 14 Time: 7pm Location: Spencer Road Branch Library Cost: $30-$50 Contact: www.stchlibraryfoundation.org Intimate gathering of art, wine, beer, food and fun. Raffle.
“The Nifty Fifties” Production Date: Sat, Nov 14 Time: 3pm & 7pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $5 Contact: 636-922-8233 or www.stchas.edu See the Young People’s Theatre’s performance of this musical comedy. continued on next page
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Cost: Canned goods for admission Contact: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse.org Bring 3 canned goods pp for free admission.
Week of Nov 15-21 Hiking Series
St. Joseph 3rd Annual Craft Fair Date: Sat, Nov 14 Time: 10am-4pm Location: St. Joseph, Wentzville Cost: Free Contact: www.stjojo.net Unique holiday arts and crafts for your home and gift-giving.
11th Annual Trivia Night Date: Sat, Nov 14 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: JCC Staenberg Family Complex Cost: Contact Contact: 314-645-2422 or www.aafastl.org Proceeds to benefits Asthma and Allergy Foundation. Based on TV show, Friends.
Kids Can Help Date: Sat, Nov 14 & Sun, Nov 15 Time: Daily Location: Magic House
Date: Sun, Nov 15 Time: 1:30pm Location: Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife Area Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Two to three mile guided hike on Bangert Island.
Sports & Outdoors
Health
Date: Sun, Nov15 Time: 7pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: 26.50-$62 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com www.peabodyoperahouse.com See the AGT All-Stars at the Peabody.
Student Recital
Date: Mon, Nov 16-Tues, Nov 24 Time: Daily Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8556 or www.stchas.edu Experience creations from SCC students.
Date: Wed, Nov 18 Time: Noon Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-9228399 or www.stchas.edu.com No reservations required to this performance.
“Tambien La Lluvia” Film
Victorian Christmas at Tower Grove House
Celebration of Lights Date: Nov 17-Dec 30 (closed Christmas) Time: 6pm to 9pm or 10pm, depending on date Location: Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon Cost: $10-$15 vehicle, tour bus prices, special prices on select days Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us See holiday lights; bring food donation for $1 off (except Tuesdays). Other vehicle opportunities.
Paint, Drink and Be Merry! Date: Mon, Nov 16 Time: 6:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $43-$49 Contact: 636-474-2732 www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Vino van Gogh painting party at Rendezvous.
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” Film Date: Tue, Nov 17 Time: 6:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8447 or www.stchas.edu An International Education Weed and Projections Film Series event.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Date: Tue, Nov 17-Sun, Nov 22 Time: Varies by date Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $25-$100 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Perfect show for the season at the Fox.
O’Fallon Tree Lighting Ceremony Date: Wed, Nov 18 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Centre Cost: Free: pantry donation requested Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Music, tree lighting, Santa, games, crafts!
Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music Date: Wed, Nov 18-Sun, Nov 22 Time: 7:30pm: Thu, 10am: Sun, 2pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $8 Contact: 636-922-8050 or tickets@stchas.edu Comedy performance at Center Stage Theatre.
Alvin and the Chipmunks Live Date: Wed, Nov 18 Time: 4pm & 7pm Location: Chaifetz Arena Cost: $17-$56 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.thechaifetzarena.com See the chipmunk trio perform in live rock concert.
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SCC Fall Student Art Exhibit
Date; Tue, Nov 17 Time: 6:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8447 or www.stchas.edu An International Education Weed and Projections Film Series event.
America’s Got Talent All-Stars Tour
Seniors
Date: Thu, Nov 19-Sun, Jan 3 Time: Varies by date: See site or call Location: Tower Grove House, Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org See the Victorian country home of Garden founder Henry Shaw decked for the holidays in true Victorian style. Other activities; select dates.
Taste of St. Charles Date: Thu, Nov 19 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: $40-$45 Contact: 636-751-8204 or tasteofstcharles.com The Rotary Club of St. Charles is hosting event to benefit Adult Charities in Saint Charles with the support of 30+ local restaurants.
Quilt National 2015 Date: Thu, Nov 19-Sat, Nov 28 Time: Varies by date: see website Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $10 at door, Free for patrons and sponsors Contact: www.peabodyoperahouse.com www.safeconnections.org Proceeds benefit the Safe Connections’ programs and services.
Jackson Browne Date: Thu, Nov 19 Time: 7:30pm Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $27-$127 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Jackson Browne in concert at the Peabody.
SCC Coffeehouse Date: Thu, Nov 19 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8665 or www.stchas.edu Open-mic forum for artists and performers to present original work. Coffee and cookies.
Treasure Chest Holiday Show Date: Fri, Nov 20-Sun, Nov 22 Time: Fri, Noon: Sat, 9am: Sun 10am Location: St. Charles Convention Center Cost: Free Contact: 314-503-6333 www.treasurechestshows.com All things holiday to buy for your home and family. Free parking and admission.
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Fabulous Holidays at EARLY GIFT - SEE A SHOW AT THE FOX
GIFT IDEA - FOX THEATRE TICKETS
YEARS
FEBRUARY 12-14
JANUARY 19-31
NOVEMBER 17-22
FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 6
MARCH 11-13
MARCH 15-27
APRIL 5-17
DECEMBER 4-6
314-534-1111 St. Louis Teen Talent Competition Registration Date: Entries by Fri, Nov 20 Time: Daily Location: Finals at Fox Theatre Cost: Contact Contact: www.foxpacf.org High School students can enter St. Louis Teen Talent Competition 2016. See website for guidelines.
46th Annual Way of Lights Date: Fri, Nov 20-Fri, Jan 1 Time: Mon-Thu, 5pm-9pm: Sat-Sun, 5pm-10pm Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Cost: Contact Contact: 618-397-6700 or www.wayoflights.org Annual lights show and activities throughout season. See site for details, dates, etc.
Electronics Recycling
APRIL 26 - MAY 8
MAY 18-22
Fox Gift Certificates also available million twinkling holiday lights and displays. Dogs welcome on leash. Strollers and wagons permitted. Food trucks. Santa until 8:45 p.m.
All proceeds go to the children of Active Military Troops that live on Military Base.
Holiday Night Lights Turkey Dash
St. Peters Tree Lighting
Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: Registration 3pm: Race, 4pm Location: Rotary Park, Wentzville Cost: $20-$30 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org 5K or 1-Mile. Age groups, awards, costume contest.
Date: Fri, Nov 20 Time: 6:30pm Location: St. Peters City Hall Cost: Free Contact; www.stpetersmo.net Tree lighting, entertainment and family fun.
Turkey Bowl
Dead & Company
Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 10am Location: Heartland Park Cost: $200 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Flag football tournament. Team play.
Date: Fri, Nov 20 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $47-$96 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com Dead & Company at Scottrade.
Date: Fri, Nov 20 Time: Noon-6pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: Free Contact: 314-558-0090 or www.witsinc.org Donate recyclable items at this area event. See site or call for guidelines.
2nd Annual Craft Fair
Winter Wonder Walk
Operation Christmas Mouse Races
Date: Fri, Nov 20-Sun, Nov 22 Time: Daily Location: Tilles County Park Cost: Contact: register Contact: www.stlouisco.com Walk through Winter Wonderland featuring over a
Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 7pm Location: VFW Post 2866, St. Charles Cost: $20 advance, $25 door Contact: 314-956-4474 www.operationxmasstocking.com
6th Annual Dardenne Prairie Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Celebration Church, St. Peters Cost: Free Contact: www.celebrationcares.org Annual craft show.
Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 6pm Location: Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org Music, crafts, refreshments and activities. Santa!
15th Annual Celebration of Trees Gala Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 6:15pm-10pm Location: Ameristar Casino Cost; $90 person; $800 table of 10 Contact: www.habitatstcharles.org or email
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MetroTix.com MetroTix.com lauren@habitatstcharles.org Appetizers, dinner, drinks “live” auction, and bid on decorated trees at this Habitat for Humanity event.
Caroline Close Stuart DAR Chapter Meeting Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 10:30am-1pm Location: Trigg Banquet Center, O’Fallon Cost: $18 for lunch; or program, free Chapter Anniversary: Members dress in Colonial era costumes and a DAR Community Service Award will be presented.
3rd Annual Garden Glow Date: Sat, Nov21-Sat, Jan 2 Time: Select Nights, 5pm-9:30pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: $6-$18: Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Photo opportunities, holiday music and festivities, food and drinks in a winter wonderland.
Vienna Boys Choir Holiday Concert Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 8pm Location: Cathedral Basilica Cost: $25-$47 Contact: 314-533-7362 or www.cathedralconcerts.org Holiday concert with the boys from Vienna.
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Kids & Teens
Peter and the Wolf
16th Annual Chesterfield Turkey Trot
Date: Sat, Nov 21 Time: 5:30pm Location: Indian Camp Creek Park Cost: $10 person at event Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.sccmo.org Prizes, trophies and bragging rights at this Blind Turkey Toss Tournament. Winner wins turkey!
Week of Nov 22-28 Thanksgiving Snacks
Moonlight Mountain Bike Ride
Date: Wed, Nov 25 Time: 6:30pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $15-$35 Contact: 314-503-4458 or www.ticketmaster.com Annual boxing event to benefit Backstoppers.
Date: Fri, Nov 27 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Location: Broemmelsiek Park Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Join SLAMB and GORC for bike ride. Helmets and lights required; register.
Ameren Missouri Thanksgiving Day Parade
Winter Jewels: A Holiday Celebration Date: Fri, Nov 27-Sun, Jan 3 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: House admission Contact: 636-530-0076 or www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Discover fairies, go on treasure hunt and make new friends! See site for closed dates.
The Hungry Turkey 5K Date: Thu, Nov 26
Straight No Chaser
Celebration of Lights Fort Zumwalt Park O’Fallon Nov 27- Dec 30 Sun, Tue - Thu 6-9 pm Fri & Sat 6-10 pm
U.S. Bank Wild Lights Date: Fri, Nov 27-Wed, Dec 30 Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm on various nights Location: St. Louis Zoo Cost: Admission cost; kids 2 and under, free Contact: 314-646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org Walk through the Zoo's holiday wonderland.
Date: Fri, Nov 27 Time: 5pm Location: S. Main & 1st Capitol Cost: Free Contact: www.historicstcharles.com Annual lighting of St. Charles Christmas tree.
Date: Thu, Nov 26 Time: 8:45am Location: Downtown St. Louis Cost: Free Contact: www.christmasinstlouis.org Floats, bands, storybook characters, carriages, equestrian units and Santa Claus.
Business
Date: Fri, Nov 27-Sun, Dec 13 Time: 6pm-9:30pm Location: Rotary Park, Wentzville Cost: $8 up to 6, $1 additional person Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Annual lights display in Wentzville. Also, Dec 17-30. Sleigh Hayrides available on some days.
Date: Fri, Nov 27-Wed, Dec 23 Time: Every Sun, Wed, Fri & Sat Location: Historic Main Street, St. Charles Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-946-7776 or www.historicstcharles.com Find the warm tradition of Christmas at this annual celebration in St. Charles.
29th Annual Guns & Hoses
Seniors
Holiday Night Lights
Christmas Traditions
St. Charles Tree Lighting
Time: 7:30am Location: Union Station, St. Louis
Date: Fri, Nov 27-Sun, Nov 29 Time: Fri & Sat, 8pm: Sun, 3pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $31.50-$82 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Enjoy this classic at Powell.
Date: Thu, Nov 26 Time: 8:30am, Kids: 9:30am Location: Chesterfield Ampthitheater Cost: $10-$39 Contact: 636-812-9500 or http://www.brrm.com/chesterfieldturkeytrot 5K run and 1K Kids Fun Run. Annual tradition in Chesterfield; great family activity.
Date: Tue, Nov 24 Time: 6pm & 7pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $14-$17 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 5-8 and 9-13 can make turkey snacks to take home.
Health
Cost: $34.50-$59.50 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com “The New Old Fashioned Tour” by this modern a cappella group.
Cost: $37-$42: ages 12 and under free w/adult Contact: 636-394-5500 or www.thehungryturkey.com Annual holiday race to benefit Operation Food Search.
Turkey Toss Disc Golf Tournament
Sports & Outdoors
St. Dominic Joe Haug “Give Thanks” 5K Date: Sat, Nov 28 Time: 9:30am Location: O’Fallon Cost: $20-$25: Canned food drive Contact: www.stdominichs.org Race in honor of Joe at this annual event.
O’Fallon Out Loud Date: Sat, Nov 28 Time: 8:30pm Location: Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar Cost: $15-$21 Contact: 636-474-2732 or www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com Enjoy comedy at Rendezvous.
Michael McDonald Date: Sat, Nov 28 Time: 8pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $35-$125 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com See Michael McDonald in concert at the Fox.
Date: Fri, Nov 27 Time: 7:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox
Week of Nov 29-30 The Festival of Praise Tour Date: Sun, Nov 29 Time: 7pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $48-$98 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Multiple Grammy, Stellar, BET Award Winning Artists Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell and Israel Houghton.
Ambush Schedule Sat, 11/14 Chicago Mustangs at 4:35 pm Fri, 11/27 Missouri Comets at 7:05 pm Sat, 12/12 Tacoma Stars at 7:05 pm Sun, 12/27 Milwaukee Wave at 5:35 pm 16
Enjoy a drive though by car, a carriage ride, sleigh ride or segway tour. There will even be an old fashioned holiday stroll on Tue, Dec 8 from 6- 9 pm. Chanukah: Festival of Lights Date: Sun, Nov 29 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Holiday celebration with Israeli music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony and Chanukah merchandise for sale.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Mon, Nov 30 Time: 7pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $31-$125 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com The sweetest Christmas celebration of the season.
Intermediate Flat Ground Tricks Date: Mon, Nov 30-Mon, Dec 14 Time: All Day Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $55 Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Sign up early for the extreme skateboarder classes.
Frozen Treats Date: Mon, Nov 30 Time: 6pm & 7:15pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $15-$18 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 1-4 and 5-10 can build snowman, make frozen treats and party. Parents must attend early class.
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TimeOff Treasure Hunt
December Arts & Culture
Community Events
Kids & Teens
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
Health
Seniors
Business
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 So You Think You Can Dance Date: Wed, Dec 2 Time: 7:30pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $39.50-$59.50 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Top 10 finalists from the TV show perform.
A Christmas Carol
Week of Dec 1-5 Heart in Concert Date: Tue, Dec 1 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $35-$125 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.kidsrockcancer.org Kids Rock Cancer and Fox present this benefit concert featuring Heart.
Sleigh Rides in Fort Zumwalt Park Date: Tue, Dec 1 Time: 6pm, 7pm Location: Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon Cost: $100 groups of up to 25 Contact: www.ofallon.mo.us : Must reserve Take a tractor pulled wagon ride through Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park. Various nights in December.
Dinner and Lights Tour Date: Tue, Dec 1 Time: 3:30pm-9:30pm Location: Leave from Dardenne Prairie Shop N Save Cost: $50: Reservations Contact: 636-755-5308 or www.dardenneprairie.org Trip to Our Lady of the Snows for buffet dinner and lights tour.
Christmas Traditions Date: Wed, Dec 2-Wed, Dec 23 Time: Every Sun, Wed, Fri & Sat Location: Historic Main Street, St. Charles Cost: Free to visit Contact: 636-946-7776 or www.historicstcharles.com Find the warm tradition of Christmas at this annual celebration in St. Charles.
Date: Thu, Dec 3-Sat, Dec 5 Time: 7:30pm Location: The Lindenwood Theater Cost: $10-$18 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.luboxoffice.com Enjoy a performance of the classic “A Christmas Carol” at Scheidegger.
A visit with Santa at the tree lighting ceremony in St. Peters
Handel’s Messiah Date: Thu, Dec 3-Sun, Dec 6 Time: 8pm: Sun, 3pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $31.50-$82 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Holiday classic at Powell Hall.
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!
DJ Skate Date: Fri, Dec 4 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Contact: 636-939-2386 or www.stpetersmo.net Skate to music with your family.
Location: Historic Daniel Boone Home Cost: $10 child, $15 adult, Ages under 4: free: Register Contact: 636-798-2005 • danielboonehome.com Step back to the 19th century and witness Christmas as it was celebrated in the past.
Location: Augusta Cost: Free to visit: shopping Contact: 636-228-4005 or www.augusta-chamber.org Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with all the trimmings, Shopping and dining available. Also Dec 11.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Holiday Concert & Our Lady of the Snows Shrine
Date: Fri, Dec 4-Sun, Dec 6 Time: Fri, 7:30pm: Sat, 2pm & 7:30pm: Sun, 1pm & 6pm Location: Fabulous Fox Cost: $25-$75 Contact: 314-534-1111 or www.fabulousfox.com Newest holiday stage spectacular from Cirque. Kid’s Night Friday.
Spirit of Christmas Dinner and Dance Date: Fri, Dec 4 Time: 5:30pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $17-$21 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 50+. Dinner, music, dancing and door prizes. Photo with Santa.
Sophomore Recital Date: Fri, Dec 4 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or www.stchas.edu No reservations required at this free performance.
Christmas Candlelight Tour
Free Carriage Rides
Santa Paws
Date: Fri, Dec 4 & Sat, Dec 5 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: www.westportstl.com Free carriage rides Fridays and Saturdays; enjoy dinner and entertainment while you’re there.
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: Noon Location: Progress Park Cost: $8-$15 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Bring your dog to visit Santa. Must register. Cost is per dog.
33rd Annual Candlelight Christmas Walk
Trivia Night
Date: Fri, Dec 4 Time: 5 pm-10 pm
Date: Fri, Dec 4 & Sat, Dec 5: Dec 11 & 12 Time: 6pm-10:30pm
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Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 1:30pm-8:30pm Location: Leave from St. Peters City Hall Cost: $102 Contact: 636-397-6903or www.stpetersmo.net St. Louis Concert Choir and Lady of the Snows Shrine.
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 7pm Location: Progress Park
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Cost: $160 table of 8 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Trivia and snacks to benefit Friends of Wentzville Park.
Contact: 636-530-0076 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org See Santa, have pasta, make crafts. Reservations required. Each Sat and Sun in Dec until Christmas.
Pancakes with Santa
DJ Skate
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 9am Location: Progress Park Cost: $5-$12 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 2 and up can eat and visit Santa. Crafts and games; register.
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 7pm Location: CenturyTel Ice Arena Cost: $7 Contact: 636-332-4600 or www.wentzvilleicearena.com Skate the night away with your family. Every Saturday in December.
Santa Claus at Westport Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 10am-Noon Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: www.westportstl.com Santa, face painting, balloon sculptures. Ends promptly at noon.
Santa Party
Las Posadas
Candy Cane Hunt
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 6:30pm Location: St. Charles Historic Main Street Cost: Free Contact: 636-395-0115 or www.historicstcharles.com Re-enactment of the Spanish Tradition of "Las Posadas". Celebration following.
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 9 am-10:30am Location: Renaud Spirit Center Cost: $8-$10 Contact: 636-474-2REC or renaudspiritcenter.com Cane hunt, holiday activities, Santa. Must register by Nov. 30.
Supper with Santa Date: Sat, Dec 5 & Sun, Dec 6 Time: 4:30pm-7pm Location: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Cost: $15-$20, Ages 12 months and under, free
Candlelit Tours of the Daniel Boone Home
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 9am-10am & 10:30am-11:30am Location: Youth Activity Park Cost: $10: Register by 11/6 for a Santa Letter Contact: 636-949-7535 to register All ages welcome, See Santa, crafts, games, treats.
Santa at the Old Town Log Cabin Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 1 pm Location: St. Peters Old Town Log Cabin Cost: Free Contact: www.stpetersmo.net Horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, cookies and SANTA! See Advertorial On Page 5
Christmas in Cottleville Date: Sat, Dec 5-Sun, Dec 6 Time: Daily Location: Old Town Cottleville Cost: Free to visit Contact: www.cityofcottleville.com Shop and eat in Historic Old Town Cottleville. See website for updated info.
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Stone in Love: A Tribute to Journey
Fri, Dec 4 & Sat, Dec 5 Fri, Dec 11 & Sat Dec 12 6 pm-10:30 pm $10 child, $15 adult, Ages under 4: free: Please register in advance although walk ins welcome 636-798-2005 danielboonehome.com Step back to the 19th century and witness Christmas as it was celebrated in the past. This is a wonderful family event to commemorate the holidays and get into the Christmas spirit!
Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 7pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $10 Contact: 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com See Stone in Love’s tribute concert to Journey.
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Faculty Recital Date: Sat, Dec 5 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or www.stchas.edu No reservations required at this free performance.
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Ceremony marking the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Date: Mon, Dec 7 Time: 6pm & 7:15pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $15-$18 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 4-7 and 8-12 can make fun holiday treats. Register.
Week of Dec 6-12 Breakfast with Santa Date: Sun, Dec 6 and Sun, Dec 13 Time: 8:30am-9:45am-11am-5pm Location: Magic House Cost: $15-$20 Contact: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse.org Pancakes and fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Craft.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Date: Sun, Dec 6 Time: 1pm-2pm Location: O’Fallon Municipal Center Cost: Free Contact: www.ofallon.mo.us
Health
Location: St. Joseph’s Chapel, St. Charles Cost: Free Contact: email rcarlson@nationalshare.org Hosted by Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support.
Holiday Cooking
Location: Francis Howell Middle School Cost: Free Contact: www.fhhsmb.org Annual arts and crafts show and sale.
Sports & Outdoors
Seniors
Business
Cost: $80-$88: Register by 11/20 Contact: 636-474-2FUN or www.ofallon.mo.us Travel to National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Missouri Botanical Garden. See show, shop, eat buffet, more.
Christmas Lights and Dinner Date: Tue, Dec 8 Time: 4:30pm Location: Leave from Progress Park Cost: $55-$65 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages 50+. Dinner, Tilles Park trip, Fort Zumwalt lights, Anheuser Busch lights.
SCC Concert Band & Jazz Band Concert
Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll
Date: Mon, Dec 7 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or www.stchas.edu No reservations required at this free performance.
Date: Tue, Dec 8 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Fort Zumwalt Park Cost: $3 ages 3 and up Contact: 636-379-5614 or www.ofallon.mo.us Stroll through lights, fireworks, carolers. Santa, vendors and fun. Free parking and shuttle.
Holiday Night Lights Walk-Thru Date: Mon, Dec 7 Time: 6pm Location: Rotary Park Cost: $3-$5 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Walk-thru event. Refreshments with Santa.
SCC Singers & Chamber Choir
Light of Hope: Candlelight Service
Date: Tue, Dec 8 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or www.stchas.edu No reservations required at this free performance.
Date: Tue, Dec 8 Time: 7pm-8pm
Deck the Halls Date: Wed, Dec 9 Time: 6pm & 7pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $15-$18 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Make 4 ornaments; one to decorate town tree and three to take home. Ages 2-5 and 6-11.
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SCC Orchestra Date: Thu, Dec 10 Time: 7:30pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: Free Contact: 636-922-8399 or www.stchas.edu No reservations required at this free performance.
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Jinglefest 2015 Date: Thu, Dec 10 Time: Doors 5:30pm Location: St. Charles Family Arena Cost: $35-$50 Contact: www.metrotix.com Some free seats, others for sale. Performers TBA, presented by WIL 92.3FM.
Tree-Rific Holiday Tour Date: Thu, Dec 10 Time: 2:30-9:30 pm Location: Leave from Civic Park
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Community Blood Drive Date: Thu, Dec 10 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospital Cost: Free Contact: 636-916-9650 or www.bjcstcharlescounty.org Appointments not required but speeds up process and more convenient for you. Give blood.
A Classic Las Vegas Christmas Show Starring Dean Christopher & Band Date: Fri, Dec 11 Time: 7pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Center Cost: $13 advance, $18 door Contact: 636-397-6903 x 1624 or www.stpetersmo.net Enjoy a Vegas-Style Christmas show.
Winter Wonderland Ice Show Date: Fri, Dec 11 & Sat, Dec 12 Time: Fri, 7pm, Sat, 5pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Solo and team synchronized skaters perform at this holiday-themed program.
Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Date: Fri, Dec 11 Time: 7pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $30-$75 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Celebrate Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith at Scottrade Center.
Sounds of the Season Date: Fri, Dec 11-Sun, Dec 13 Time: Fri, 8pm: Sat, 2pm & 8pm: Sun, 2pm & 7pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $28-$38 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Hear the Ambassadors of Harmony at Touhill.
Caroline Close Stuart DAR Chapter Meeting Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 10:30am-1pm Location: Trigg Banquet Center, O’Fallon Cost: $18 for lunch; or program, free Contact: http://www.mssdar.org/ccstuart/ Holiday Event: Members collect and send snacks and candy to Ft. Leonard Wood.
Saturday with Santa: Christmas Carols in the Garden Christmas Carols in the Garden Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 1pm-4pm
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Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org See Santa and Rudolf, listen to carols and enjoy a free ride to see holiday decor at the Tower Grove House and Kemper Center.
Who Dung it? Date: Thu, Dec 12 Time: 10am Location: Quail Ridge Park Cost: $3: Register Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Ages 7-11 can search for scat and learn how to identify tracks, signs and markings.
Breakfast with Santa Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 8:30am-10:30am Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: $11 child, $5.50 adult Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Santa has breakfast and visits with all good boys and girls ages 2-8. Must register.
Free Electronics and Appliance Recycling Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 8am-Noon Location: West Parking Lot T.R. Hughes Ballpark Cost: Free Contact: 636-240-2000 or www.ofallon.mo.us
Santa’s North Pole Dash and Kids’ Snowman Shuffle Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 8:30am Location: Historic Main Street, St. Charles Cost: $35-$40 Contact: 636-946-0633 or www.SantasNorthPoleDash.com 5th Annual race. Post-race party and breakfast.
An Evening with Natalie Cole Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $59.50-$89.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or www.lindenwoodcenter.com Natalie Cole will introduce a new generation of fans to a collection of Latin music's most beloved standards.
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Pizza with Santa
The Nutcracker
Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 11am-12:30pm Location: O’Fallon Civic Annex Cost: $10-$12 Contact: www.ofallon.mo.us Register by Dec 5 for this event. Pizza, Santa, games and fun.
Date: Thu, Dec 17-Wed, Dec 23 Time: 7:30pm & 2:30pm on various days Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $32-$61 Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org See this holiday tradition by Saint Louis Ballet.
Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 9am, 9:45am and 10:30am Location: O’Fallon Civic Annex Cost: $10-$12 Contact: 636-474-2REC or www.renaudspiritcenter.com Make something with Santa. Register.
Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 9am Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $10, ages 3 & up Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Have breakfast with the big guy and make a craft.
Date: Thu, Dec 17-Wed, Dec 30 Time: 6pm-9:30pm Location: Rotary Park, Wentzville Cost: $8 up to 6, $1 additional person Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Annual lights display in Wentzville. Sleigh Hayrides available on some days.
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Macy’s Holiday Celebration
Date: Sat, Dec 12 Time: 10am-3pm Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $20, ages 5-14 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com A day of fun while parents shop, bake or relax. Movies, pizza, snacks and activities.
Date: Fri, Dec 18-Sun, Dec 20 Time: Fri & Sat, 2pm & 7pm: Sun, 2pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $30-$65 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Traditional Holiday performance with Santa visit.
Date: Sat, Dec 12 & Sun, Dec 13 Time: Sat, 8pm-Sun, 2pm Location: Cathedral Basilica Cost: $24-$40 Contact: 314-533-7662www.cathedralconcerts.org Sonos Handbell Ensemble and Frederica von Stade and St. Louis Archdiocesan Choirs perform.
Holiday Concert Date: Sat, Dec 19 Time: 7pm Location: St. Peters Cultural Arts Center Cost: $10 Contact: www.sccsymphony.us St. Charles Symphony Society will perform.
Frank Sinatra, Jr. Date: Sat, Dec 19 Time: 8pm Location: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Cost: $59.50-$89.50 Contact: 636-949-4433 or lindenwoodcenter.com See Frank Sinatra, Jr. in concert in St. Charles.
“Scrooge” Date: Fri, Dec 18-Sun, Dec 20 Time: Fri, 7pm: Sat, 7pm & 2pm: Sun, 2pm Location: St. Charles Community College Cost: $10 Contact: 636-922-8233 or www.stchas.edu Young People’s Theatre production of this holiday classic.
Week of Dec 13-19 Sounds of the Season Date: Sun, Dec 13 Time: 1:30pm Location: St. Charles County Heritage Museum Cost: Free Contact: 636-9497535 or www.stccparks.org Music, hot cider and train display.
Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon Date: Sat, Dec 19 & Sun, Dec 20 Time: 12:30pm Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center Cost: $36: Reservations Contact: 314-516-4949 or www.touhill.org Have lunch with Nutcracker characters. Presented by Saint Louis Ballet. continued on next page
Christmas Lunch & Bingo Date: Wed, Dec 16 Time: Noon Location: Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $20 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Holiday food, entertainment and bingo.
Shhh…It’s a Secret Date: Wed, Dec 16 & Thu, Dec 17 Time: 6pm & 7:15pm Location: Progress Park Cost: $17-$22 Contact: 636-332-9236 or www.wentzvillemo.org Ages walking-5 and 6-11 can make gifts for family and friends. Register.
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A Gospel Christmas Christmas at the Cathedral
Date: Fri, Dec 18 Time: 1pm-8:30pm Location: Leave from Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park Cost: $105 Contact: 636-949-3372 or www.stcharlesparks.com Buffet dinner, music, lights tour. Register by Nov20
Holiday Night Lights Breakfast with Santa
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Christmas Celebration at Powell Hall
Date: Thu, Dec 17 Time: 7:30pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $32.75-$62.75 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Grammy® Award-winning Thomas Young joins Symphony and IN UNISON Chorus.
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Kwanzaa-Festival of First Fruits Date: Wed, Dec 30 Time: Noon-3pm Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Cost: Garden Admission Contact: 314-577-5100 or www.mobot.org Ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, African drumming and musical performances.
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Date: Sat, Dec 26-Sun, Dec 27 Time: 3pm & 7:30pm both days Location: Peabody Opera House Cost: $30-$82 Contact: www.ticketmaster.com See this family show at the Peabody.
Week of Dec 27-31 Raja’s 23rd Birthday Date: Sun, Dec 27 Time: 11am-1pm Location: St. Louis Zoo Cost: Free Contact: 314-871-0900 or www.stlzoo.org Celebrate Raja’s birthday with us at the zoo!
Moonlight Mountain Bike Ride Date: Sun, Dec 27 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Location: Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife Area Cost: Free Contact: 636-949-7535 or www.stccparks.org Join SLAMB and GORC for bike ride. Helmets and lights required; register.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Date: Sun, Dec 27 Time: 3pm & 7:30pm Location: Scottrade Center Cost: $36-$72 Contact: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Live debut of “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” featured at this holiday concert.
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Date: Thurs, Dec 31 Time: 7pm Location: St. Peters Rec-Plex Cost: TBA Contact: 636-939-2FUN or www.stpetersmo.net Ages 8-13 can spend the night at the Rec-Plex. Many activities and supervision.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display Date: Thu, Dec 31 Time: 6pm Location: Westport Plaza Cost: Free Contact: www.westportstl.com Fireworks display at 6pm and free carriage rides from 6:30pm- 9:30pm.
Noontime New Year’s Eve Date: Thu, Dec 31 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Magic House Cost: Museum admission Contact: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse.org Make wish wands and noise makers and enjoy Magic House.
BMO Private Bank New Year’s Eve Celebration Date: Thu, Dec 31 Time: 7:30pm Location: Powell Symphony Hall Cost: $40-$125 Contact: 314-534-1700 or www.stlsymphony.org Music and festive surprises to ring in the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Bollywood Night Date: Thu, Dec 31 Time: 9:30pm-12:30am Location: St. Louis Marriot West, Chesterfield Cost: $15-$55 Contact: 636-795-8895 or www.djsamhifi.com Dancing, entertainment, snacks, music, kid-friendly
Gateway Arch Riverboat New Year’s Eve Cruise Date: Thu, Dec 31 Location: St. Louis Riverfront Cost: $85 person; ages 21+ only Contact: 877-982-1410 or ticketforthearch.com Champagne, open bar, dinner and cruise to ring in New Year.
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Passing the Platter Some Holiday Treasures Travel in Cardboard Boxes
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he turkey platter is nothing to brag about. It was my Aunt Laura’s, and was passed down to me by default. Mom had it, stacked inside a hard-to-reach cabinet space above her toaster; the cabinet where seldom used and often forgotten kitchen wares shared space. I don’t remember having seen it more than once or twice; maybe it was covered with turkey or maybe it was just too much trouble to haul out for a oncea-year feast for kids who would eat turkey off paper plates and never notice.
But when Mom grew older and began the ritual of parceling out her possessions, I was the logical choice for receiving the platter. I was the only daughter and knew I would be the keeper of all things kitchen. The platter was chipped on one corner and was only “vintage” in the “used” sense of the word. A crudely painted, garish turkey sprawled across the length of the plate and knife marks etched crazy patterns along its surface. I tossed it in a box with old cups and knick knacks that meant little to me other than that they meant something to Mom.
For the next thirty years, I’ve used that platter for Thanksgiving family dinners. Not because it held memories, necessarily, but because it was there, in my own hard-to-reach cabinet. Once the holidays were over it was shoved back into hiding and forgotten. by Robin Garrison Leach
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Buy or Make Special Pieces that Showcase your Style...
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t’s time to Deck the Halls with Silver Bells and spread some Joy to the World with everyone who enters your home this holiday season. No matter or how tight the budget, you can transform your home into a Winter Wonderland with a bit of imagination, an eye for just the right color scheme and a desire to make this a Holly Jolly Christmas for your family and guests. Holiday decorating trends come and go; how you choose to accessorize your home will be determined by your memories of Christmases past, your family’s style and your personal comfort level. You don’t have to spend a lot of cash to create a festive atmosphere. You can go for new items or check resale and consignment shops for great options. Try these ideas and I guarantee you will Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
Color Your Holiday World Red and green and silver and gold may be this season’s staple colors, but nothing says you can’t try a different color scheme that suits your home and your style. Rich burgundies, hunter greens, bolder gold and dark cranberry can add an air of sophistication. Focus on one color as
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your main theme, or mix any or all to create a more subdued palette. Incorporate your colors with slipcovers for the dining chairs; fill glass bowls with ornaments in the shades you’ve chosen. Silk flowers used sparingly for a pop of color can enhance a side table or bathroom vanity without overpowering the smaller area. Consider ivory and grays to bring a soft feel into the mix; tie accent pillows with ribbons to complement your choices. New towels with seasonal trim or festive colors will give your bathroom a holiday touch.
Go Traditional Let the wonder of the holidays inspire you to create a traditional setting for your home décor. Your childhood memories of simpler Christmas decorations can be the starting point for a homemade holiday feel. Incorporate handed-down ornaments and holiday items to your living room in creative ways; string them onto garland along the mantel. They will bring back memories and encourage stories to share throughout the season. Bring fresh greenery indoors and drape along door frames. String cranberries and popcorn to wrap around the tree or around a mirror. Fill a bowl with pinecones, cinnamon sticks and tinsel for a natural, home-y look indoors. And don’t forget the candy canes!
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Get the kids involved in the decorating; let the glue sticks and glitter fly. Or take them shopping with you at a local holiday store and help them choose that special item for a great memory. Consider using costume jewelry or other items from passed loved ones to decorate your tree and keep their memory alive in a touching, unique way. And don’t forget you Elf on the Shelf, Santa figures and Angels! One Word: WREATHS! The best way to make your home holiday-ready is with an awesome wreath. Or two or three. Your front door isn’t the only place that will look great with a wreath. There are as many sizes and designs of wreaths as your imagination and color scheme demands. Buy a bare wreath and decorate with your way; with ribbon, beads, candy or ornaments. Make one from scratch with a wire form and mesh. Spray a willow wreath white or bring branches inside and spray with snow. Add lights and you’re set. Add a wreath to unexpected places; atop a doorway, inside the coat closet (to surprise guests!) and, of course, above a mantle or piano or other focal point. Let the kids make tiny wreaths as gifts to send home with guests and family members. Provide supplies and let them go.
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Twinkling Lights With all the varieties of holiday lights available, your home can glow with dazzling sparkle in every room. Don’t stop with the tree: holiday lights can border windows, fill jars and champagne flutes along the mantle, glow from baskets of greenery in the entryway and enhance the look of your dining area. Choose a color theme for each area or use clear lights for a cleaner look. Find unique ways to incorporate splashes of light that will surprise your guests and add a cheery look to your home without spending a lot of money. And while we’re talking lights, you may opt to use the softer touch of candlelight to give a more intimate feel to your home. Choose holiday colors and/or scented candles and arrange them in clusters or as a single focal point.
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Music No home is fully decorated for the holidays without a cache of holiday music to be added to the mix. Play your favorite holiday songs in the background, and create a display of treasured sheet music and song books. Take a few moments to listen and discuss the memories the music brings to your family and friends. The joy of the holidays can be heard in each note.
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THE MUSIC SCENE
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ROCK ‘n connection ROLL © Michael Grafman 2015. All rights reserved • mrginvests@gmail.com Rich Dalton and Katy Kruze
had a day long promotion with us (Spirit Of St. Charles Riverboat), inviting listeners to spend a part of their 4th of July on the Riverboat for a Cruise. (Ironic isn't it). Michael: What is your connection to St. Louis, in your words, with the people, the industry, and our city?
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hen I think of the '80s, I can't help but think of “Katy's '80s” rock segment! Katy Kruze has been in the rock scene here in the St. Louis area for just about 25 years. I sat down with the lovely Katy Kruze over lunch and chatted with her about about life and work. I also asked her some questions via email about her rock n roll connection to St. Louis.
Michael: Katy, how did you got started in broadcasting? Katy: I was very fortunate with regard to my start in broadcast. Although I knew since the 2nd Grade that radio was a passion, I had not pursued it as a career until I was "discovered" by some folks at Frishling Broadcasting while I was narrating guided tours on a Riverboat. A "Hits" station back in 1989 called Hot 97,
Katy: I'm an Air Force Brat, I was born in San Antonio Texas, and lived in New York, Germany, back to New York, Arizona, and back to Texas all before the 3rd Grade. When I was 11 my Father was transferred to Scott Air Force Base, and St. Louis/St. Peters, has been home every since. I have had such an amazing run in broadcast here, the friends, experiences, and memories I have been given by virtue of broadcast, are remarkable. It is a testimony to people that are here. I am sometimes in awe of how warmly I have been welcomed into their lives, homes, businesses! I hope they feel I have welcomed them equally!
Michael: What is your most memorable broadcasting experience in St. Louis? Katy: Hahahaha, this not a cop out, but there are truly so many! Meeting and interviewing the Rock Stars of course is always a thrill. To say that I am on a first name basis with people like Bret Michaels, Tommy Shaw, Paul Stanley or all my buddies in Night Ranger, is still so crazy to me, but there have been so many Charitable causes I've been able to contribute to along the way as well. There's nothing like really making a difference in someones life. Radio has allowed me so many of those opportunities!! Michael: Who was most instrumental in St. Louis in helping you build your career? Katy: I would be hard pressed to come up with a single "who,” as there were many "pivotal" people that were "instrumental" in my broadcast career. Huge Thanks go to those who gave me an opportunity! Steve Kaspar at 99.9 KFAV for my real "first shot" in the industry as a real live DJ. Joyce Pavia, who was
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instrumental in getting me in the"KSHE front door.", Jim Owen for hiring me at KSHE, Al Hofer for taking me under his wing and teaching me so much, David Glover for the seat on his show for 10 years, and Rick Balis for always moving me up the KSHE management ranks. Michael: You're now doing MMA promotions and other events. Tell us more about that and what you have goin' on in your life. Katy: Even though it's the first time in 25 years I have not been heavily involved in radio, life remains a fast paced adventure. Any single mom reading this knows, that in itself keeps me busy enough, but outside of being mom to my son Jagger and daughter Gabrielle, I am the VP of Operations for Fight Hard MMA. We produce, promote, and present large scale, family friendly, 'Mixed
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Martial Arts' events at The Family Arena in St. Charles several times a year. Just imagine putting on a party for 9000 people 6 or 7 times a year, that's my job, and I love it!! The world of MMA is exploding, and to be involved on this scale is really exciting. One of the coolest parts of the job is related to our "business model.” You see, we "gift" our tickets to the community. A ticket to a 'Fight Hard' event is FREE, with that, we are able to provide a night of entertainment for entire families, regardless of that families income or budget. Michael: Your views on radio today and where its heading? Katy: There is no doubt that radio has changed drastically over the past two decades, and no one with working ears will deny that corporate radio, with regards to a music format, has become more and more restricted with regards to
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“Encore Promos” "tighter" play lists, jock banter, etc. Like everything else it has had to evolve with a changing society. Long gone are the days of the "relaxed listening" styles of the 70's or the all out "party atmosphere" of the 80's, and we as listeners, and lovers of radio, understand change, however, what I think people miss most about their music radio the most is the stripping away of uniqueness or personality to a large degree. The "Corporation" of radio, especially with regard to "rock radio formats" is an interesting dilemma. The more "pop" or "wide appeal" music bands like Journey, Styx, and REO Speedwagon, were churning out in the early to mid 80's gave them the title "Corporate Rock". A title they despised, but these bands were HOT, in a "turning tide" of radio, when corporate America saw that there was a real opportunity to make big money with the industry. Thank you Katy for being our featured guest! To connect with Katy, mail her at: katy@fighthardmma.com For our next guest, well, keep it here to find out!
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Who’s Who In St. Charles County Get to know the people who make St. Charles County happen... from retailers, to doctors, to owners, to managers
Kevin O. Anderson College Funding Coach Exodus College Planning
Peter Dahlheimer Owner Minuteman Press, St Charles
Carol Turpin Executive Director Meadowlands Assisted Living
Scott Nyberg Owner The Nyberg Group
DeDe Stewart AFAA Certified Fitness Instructor Owner, Fitness Fusion
Dr. Bill Wright Associate Bryan Road Animal Hospital
Jim Donovan Senior Mortgage Consultant GSF Mortgage
Will Polazzo Agent Advocate Weight Loss Fitness
Rachel Lloyd Procurement Specialist Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Russ Lake CBPA Business Performance Advisor, Insperity
Scott Sacco Sales Associate Scott Sacco Real Estate Team
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