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August 27-September 2, 2009 • The Journal
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Thursday, August 27
• Belleville, Ill., astronaut Sandra Magnus visits the St. Louis Science Center at 1:30 p.m. Magnus, who recently completed a four-and-ahalf month trip on the International Space Station through Expedition 18, will present a post-flight presentation. She will also submit her handprint for the Science Center’s collection of bronze cast of astronauts who’ve visited the St. Louis attraction. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (314) 289-4400. • The Old Rock House presents Rockaroo 2009, a battle of the bands that will benefit the American Cancer Society. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $20 for the Rock-a-roo party or $10 for the BBQ pre-party. The event is sponsored by the Riverfront Times, New Belgium, 105.7 The Point and Talent Plus. For more information, call (314) 286-8182. • Visit the downtown riverfront for the Blues Cruise. Live blues music will be played by the Soulard Blues Band as guests ride down the Mississippi River. Boarding starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $18. For more information, call (877) 982-1410. • The Gallery Visio at the University of Missouri St. Louis presents the opening of Children of the Mesh, an exhibit featuring silk screen prints by local artist John Vogl of the Bungaloo, assistant professor of studio art at UMSL Jen McKnight and the Chicago collaborative Delicious Design League. The gallery is free and the opening reception is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (314) 516-7922.
Friday, August 28
• The St. Louis County Library presents the Estate Collection and New/Used Book Sale. The event features rare books from estate collections, books for all ages and a silent auction of rare, first edition and autographed books. All proceeds will benefit the St. Louis County Library Foundation and Ready Readers. Admission is free, and the sale continues Friday, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (314) 994-3300 ext. 2281 or visit www.slcl.org. • Mi-Kyoung Lee hosts the opening reception of her work at the Craft Alliance Grand Center. Lee, a fiber artist, will present a 19-gallery collaborative symposium featuring her contemporary fiber art. The
event is free and open to the public. Lee’s discussion begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call (314) 725-1177 or visit www.crafalliance.org. • St. Louis Flamenco guitarist and music director of Los Flamencos, Lliam Christy, performs traditional tablao style Flamenco guitar. The performance starts at 7 p.m. at the House of Savoy in Lumiere Place. For more information, call (314) 881-7777.
Saturday, August 29
• The top 10 finalists from “American Idol” make a stop at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis to perform live. Performers include Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Megan Joy, Michael Sarver and Scott MacIntyre. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets range from $37 to $66. For more information, call (314) 622-5635. • Norton, the North Star Frozen Treats penguin, will be at the Magic House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to help serve frozen novelties to kids of all ages at the Play Gardens. For more information, call (314) 822-8900. • St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall presents the Folk School of St. Louis Trivia Night. Admission for one table of up to eight people is $120. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Folk School of St. Louis, a not-for-profit music organization dedicated to preserving and promoting American fold traditions though classes, concerts, jam sessions and workshops for musicians. For more information, call (314) 781-2244 or visit www.folk-school.com.
Sunday, August 30
• The Metropolis Condo will host a summer pool party at the Waterman and Clara Pool at 2 p.m. Local businesses of DeBaliviere will be present
and live music will be provided by Live Feed, a not-forprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger in St. Louis. Food and drink will be provided. For more information or to make reservations, e-mail metropolis@ offcampusmedia.com. • Novak’s Bar and Grill presents a night of karaoke from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Admission to the bar is free, but karaokers must be 21 to enter. For more information, call (314) 531-3699.
Monday, August 31
• Whole Foods on S. Brentwood Boulevard celebrates National Trail Mix Day with makeyour-own trail mix. Between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the store will provide ingredients for guests to put together all of their favorite flavors to great the perfect healthy treat. The event is free to the public. For more information, call (314) 968-7744.
Tuesday, September 1
• The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is hosting auditions at Parkway North High School for the 2009-2010 year. Those auditioning should bring sections of two contrasting (fast and slow) character solo pieces. For more information, call (314) 567-9546.
Wednesday, September 2
• United States Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond will sponsor a Listening Post forum at the Webster Groves City Hall at 4 E. Lockwood Ave. at 11 a.m. St. Louisans can come to the meeting to discuss
concerns about the f e d e r a l policies and agencies. The senator’s staff, including Bond’s representative Lane Koch, will listen the audience’s concerns. For more information, visit www.bond.senate.gov.
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