Cahokia Mounds Historic Site will be hosting Archeology Day this Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Expert craftpersons will demonstrate ancient crafts including bow & arrow making, flintknapping, potterymaking, fingerweaving, bone-shell-gourd carving, and more. Archaeologists will explain scientific techniques, visitors can wash 1,000 year old artifacts, tour excavations and hear storytelling. Food & drinks will be available.
For more information, visit the Cahokia Mounds website or call 618-346-5160.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Live at the Levee--Aug 1
Lupe Fiasco, a Chicago native, has been gaining much-deserved accolades from top-level executives and industry experts since the release of his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. Until its release Lupe was relatively unknown in the public eye, but since then he has soared in popularity. His 2007 album The Cool was released to much acclaim and features the hit singles "Paris, Tokyo" and the radio staple "Superstar."
To see Lupe, head to the St. Louis Riverfront, Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and the grounds of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial under the Gateway Arch (get there early!!). Activities start at 6pm and include live music, fireworks and the AmerenUE/Schnucks K-Town Kids Zone, as well as other activities. The evening concludes with the star-spangled US Bank/Enterprise Rent-A-Car fireworks display at approximately 9:15 pm.
This is the last concert for Live at the Levee so if you haven't been out yet this is your last chance!
For more information call 314-434-3434 or visit the Celebrate St. Louis website.
To see Lupe, head to the St. Louis Riverfront, Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and the grounds of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial under the Gateway Arch (get there early!!). Activities start at 6pm and include live music, fireworks and the AmerenUE/Schnucks K-Town Kids Zone, as well as other activities. The evening concludes with the star-spangled US Bank/Enterprise Rent-A-Car fireworks display at approximately 9:15 pm.
This is the last concert for Live at the Levee so if you haven't been out yet this is your last chance!
For more information call 314-434-3434 or visit the Celebrate St. Louis website.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Disney's A Christmas Carol Train Tour--July 31-Aug 2
Head on down to St Louis Union Station for a little Christmas in July (and August)!
Amidst a winter wonderland with holiday décor and Christmas carolers, this free family event offers visitors an exclusive 3D sneak peak of “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” as well as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of the movie with artifacts and character designs housed in real train cars. Radio Disney invites kids to enter for a chance to become a Movie Surfer representing their hometown and get a chance to appear on Disney Channel by filming their very own Movie Surfer’s segment. Guests will also have a chance to win an HP TouchSmart PC and HP Photosmart wireless printer.
The tour will be open from 9am to 7pm on Friday and Saturday and from 9am to 4pm on Sunday. For more information, see the Disney Christmas Carol Train Tour website.
Amidst a winter wonderland with holiday décor and Christmas carolers, this free family event offers visitors an exclusive 3D sneak peak of “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” as well as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of the movie with artifacts and character designs housed in real train cars. Radio Disney invites kids to enter for a chance to become a Movie Surfer representing their hometown and get a chance to appear on Disney Channel by filming their very own Movie Surfer’s segment. Guests will also have a chance to win an HP TouchSmart PC and HP Photosmart wireless printer.
The tour will be open from 9am to 7pm on Friday and Saturday and from 9am to 4pm on Sunday. For more information, see the Disney Christmas Carol Train Tour website.
Live at the Levee--July 31
The acoustic rock band revered for its humor rolls into St. Louis for an energetic show on July 31. Known for its acoustic guitars and creative percussion, Guster will perform hits like "Satellite", featured in the film Martian Child, "Keep It Together" and "Fa Fa."
To see Guster, head to the St. Louis Riverfront, Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and the grounds of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial under the Gateway Arch (get there early!!). Activities start at 6pm and include live music, fireworks and the AmerenUE/Schnucks K-Town Kids Zone, as well as other activities. The evening concludes with the star-spangled US Bank/Enterprise Rent-A-Car fireworks display at approximately 9:15 pm.
For more information call 314-434-3434 or visit the Celebrate St. Louis website.
To see Guster, head to the St. Louis Riverfront, Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and the grounds of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial under the Gateway Arch (get there early!!). Activities start at 6pm and include live music, fireworks and the AmerenUE/Schnucks K-Town Kids Zone, as well as other activities. The evening concludes with the star-spangled US Bank/Enterprise Rent-A-Car fireworks display at approximately 9:15 pm.
For more information call 314-434-3434 or visit the Celebrate St. Louis website.
Jungle Boogie at the St Louis Zoo--July 31
"Splish splash" with the stingrays, "cha-cha" with the cheetahs, "salsa" with the sea lions or "two-step" with the tigers at Jungle Boogie, the Zoo's FREE Friday Night concert series for the whole family. This Friday night will be the rhythm and blues music of Bob Case.
5 p.m. - Outdoor Herpetarium keeper chat
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Children's activities
5:30 p.m. - Flamingo keeper chat
6 p.m. - Penguin enrichment
6:30 p.m. - Sea lion feeding
6:30 to 7 p.m. - Children's entertainment
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wehrenberg Family Summer Series--July 29 and 30
Wehrenberg Theatres are once again hosting their FREE summer movie series. There are numerous theatres throughout the St. Louis area participating and the movies vary from week to week depending on the theatre. For more information, see their website here:
Wehrenberg Family Summer Series
The movies to be shown are The Tale of Despereaux, Space Chimps, Open Season 2, Marley & Me, Madagascar 2, Kung Fu Panda, Hotel For Dogs, Coraline, Bee Movie, and Stuart Little 3.
Wehrenberg Family Summer Series
The movies to be shown are The Tale of Despereaux, Space Chimps, Open Season 2, Marley & Me, Madagascar 2, Kung Fu Panda, Hotel For Dogs, Coraline, Bee Movie, and Stuart Little 3.
Whitaker Music Festival--July 29
Birds singing in the warm, rose-scented evenings signal it’s time for the Whitaker Music Festival. Now in its 15th year, the open-air festival presents ten weeks of free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars. Enjoy the musical talents of many noted St. Louis-area performers and take advantage of the once-a-year opportunity to picnic on the Garden grounds. Click here to view this year's lineup.
Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets, or coolers. Picnic fare is also available for purchase on site, including brisket sandwiches, hot dogs, cheese and grape plates, sno-cones, chips, cookies, beer, wine, and soda. The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden also remains open late until 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, with free admission after 5 p.m.The festival is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity, and encourage vitality within the community.In case of rain, check the Garden’s website at http://www.mobot.org/ or tune in to radio station WSIE, 88.7 FM, for cancellation information.
Free admission to the Garden after 5 p.m.
Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
July 29
Ralph Butler
Public entertainer #1
Mr. Butler has been one of the most popular nightclub entertainers in St. Louis for over two decades. He returns to the Whitaker festival after a hiatus of several years to once more delight our loyal audience with his charming personality and a great evening of popular tunes.
Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets, or coolers. Picnic fare is also available for purchase on site, including brisket sandwiches, hot dogs, cheese and grape plates, sno-cones, chips, cookies, beer, wine, and soda. The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden also remains open late until 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, with free admission after 5 p.m.The festival is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity, and encourage vitality within the community.In case of rain, check the Garden’s website at http://www.mobot.org/ or tune in to radio station WSIE, 88.7 FM, for cancellation information.
Free admission to the Garden after 5 p.m.
Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
July 29
Ralph Butler
Public entertainer #1
Mr. Butler has been one of the most popular nightclub entertainers in St. Louis for over two decades. He returns to the Whitaker festival after a hiatus of several years to once more delight our loyal audience with his charming personality and a great evening of popular tunes.
Children's Concert Series--July 29
Wednesday mornings during the summer the Piper Palm House hosts children's concerts at 9:30 AM. All concerts are free and open to the public and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info call 314-771-4424.
The Piper Palm House is located on the north side of Tower Grove Park, close to the park entrance at Magnolia and Tower Grove Avenue.
7/29 - “The Bremen Town Musicians”
8/05 - “Peter and the Wolf”
8/12 - “Percussion Discussion”
8/19 - “The Bull and the Bee”
The Piper Palm House is located on the north side of Tower Grove Park, close to the park entrance at Magnolia and Tower Grove Avenue.
7/29 - “The Bremen Town Musicians”
8/05 - “Peter and the Wolf”
8/12 - “Percussion Discussion”
8/19 - “The Bull and the Bee”
Monday, July 27, 2009
Regal Free Family Film Festival--July 28 and 29
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.
Tickets for the 2009 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at the theatre box office on the day of the show.
The only St Louis area theatre participating in the Free Family Film Festival is the one at the St Louis Mills Stadium 18 (5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042).
Tickets for the 2009 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at the theatre box office on the day of the show.
The only St Louis area theatre participating in the Free Family Film Festival is the one at the St Louis Mills Stadium 18 (5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042).
| 07/28/2009-07/29/2009 | Space Chimps (G) |
| Hotel For Dogs (PG) | |
| 08/04/2009-08/05/2009 | The Tale Of Despereaux (G) |
| Kung Fu Panda (PG) |
U City Summer Concert Band--July 28
The University City Summer Concert Band hosts free outdoor concerts during the summer. All concerts start at 7pm and last about 60 minutes with a short intermission. You can come and go as you please. The concerts are held in the outdoor Market in the Loop Plaza, next to Racanelli's and across the street from St Louis Bread Co.
Bring a lawn chair, available seating is limited. And bring your children!
For the last piece each concert, the band plays "On the Mall." Children are invited to come up to the front and conduct the band and receive their very own UCity Summer Band pencil!
Even though it is summer, concerts are held in the shade between two buildings. There is no glaring sun and it's a wonderful way to end a hot summer day!
Program for July 28:
FANFARE & FLOURISHES
THE GLORY OF THE YANKEE NAVY
AMERICAN SAILING SONGS
OLD SCOTTISH MELODY
HANDEL IN THE STRAND – Casey Geisz, Guest Conductor
MARCHING DOWN BROADWAY
~ ~ INTERMISSION ~ ~
PROCESSION OF THE NOBLES
APPALACHIAN OVERTURE
MORE GAMES!
ON THE MALL
Bring a lawn chair, available seating is limited. And bring your children!
For the last piece each concert, the band plays "On the Mall." Children are invited to come up to the front and conduct the band and receive their very own UCity Summer Band pencil!
Even though it is summer, concerts are held in the shade between two buildings. There is no glaring sun and it's a wonderful way to end a hot summer day!
Program for July 28:
FANFARE & FLOURISHES
THE GLORY OF THE YANKEE NAVY
AMERICAN SAILING SONGS
OLD SCOTTISH MELODY
HANDEL IN THE STRAND – Casey Geisz, Guest Conductor
MARCHING DOWN BROADWAY
~ ~ INTERMISSION ~ ~
PROCESSION OF THE NOBLES
APPALACHIAN OVERTURE
MORE GAMES!
ON THE MALL
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