Twilight Under the Train Shed--Sept 3

Union Station is hosting their Twilight Under the Train Shed series again this summer. Movies are the first Friday of every month and start at twilight (around 8-8:30pm) on the Lake Stage. Last one--does that mean summer is over already?

Sept 3: Top Gun

For more information visit the Twilight Under the Train Shed website or call 314-421-6655.

Twilight Under the Train Shed--August 6

Union Station is hosting their Twilight Under the Train Shed series again this summer. Movies are the first Friday of every month and start at twilight (around 8-8:30pm) on the Lake Stage. Only a couple of movies left!

August 6: Back to the Future
Sept 3: Top Gun

For more information visit the Twilight Under the Train Shed website or call 314-421-6655.

Twilight Under the Train Shed--July 2

Union Station is hosting their Twilight Under the Train Shed series again this summer. Movies are the first Friday of every month and start at twilight (around 8-8:30pm) on the Lake Stage.

July 2: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
August 6: Back to the Future
Sept 3: Top Gun

For more information visit the Twilight Under the Train Shed website or call 314-421-6655.

Twilight Under the Train Shed--June 4

Union Station is hosting their Twilight Under the Train Shed series again this summer. Movies are the first Friday of every month and start at twilight (around 8-8:30pm) on the Lake Stage.

June 4: Hoosiers
July 2: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
August 6: Back to the Future
Sept 3: Top Gun

For more information visit the Twilight Under the Train Shed website or call 314-421-6655.

Twilight Under the Train Shed--May 7

You know summer's getting close when all of the free movies start up again. Union Station is first out with their Twilight Under the Train Shed series. Movies are the first Friday of every month and start at twilight (around 8-8:30pm) on the Lake Stage.

May 7: Rocky Horror Picture Show
June 4: Hoosiers
July 2: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
August 6: Back to the Future
Sept 3: Top Gun

For more information visit the Twilight Under the Train Shed website or call 314-421-6655.

18th Annual St Louis International Film Festival--Nov 12-22

The 18th Annual St Louis International Film Festival will be held from Nov 12-22 at various theatres in the St Louis area. The festival features screenings of films, shorts, features, documentaries and independent features from all over the world, with special emphasis on American independents, world cinema and prize-winning short subjects. The festival has achieved an official designation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a sanctioned short subject qualification event.

While most of the St Louis International Film Festival screenings require paid tickets, there are several events and screenings that are free that might be of interest to film buffs out there.

The following events are free:

--"For the Love of Movies"/Film Criticism Seminar on Nov. 14 at Tivoli 3
--NFF Coffee With the Filmmakers on Nov. 15 at Tivoli 3
--"Ride With the Devil: Director's Cut" on Nov. 15 at Brown Hall
--Faruk Sabanovic Program on Nov. 17 at UM-St. Louis
--CinemaSpoke Reading: Broken Sinclair on Nov. 17 at Webster
--Edward Serotta Program on Nov. 18 at Fontbonne
--"Princess of Egypt" on Nov. 21 at Brown Hall
--"Tahaan" on Nov. 21 at Brown Hall
--"Egon & Donci" on Nov. 21 at Brown Hall
--"West of Pluto" on Nov. 21 at Brown Hall
--"The Hollywood Cartoon" on Nov. 21 at Brown Hall
--"Chops" on Nov. 22 at Webster
--Closing-Night Party and Award Presentation on Nov. 22 at the Moonrise Hotel

Greek Festival--Sept 25-27

If you were out of town over Labor Day and missed one Greek festival, you're in luck because there's another one this weekend!

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church will be hosting Greek Fest this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at their church in Town and Country. The festival runs from 11am to 9pm every day and promises to be packed with loads of fun activities and entertainment. There will be live Greek music and dancing, church tours, a movie about the history of Greece, and a kids' activity area. There will also be food available for purchase (my mouth is already watering for some amazing Greek pastries!) and vendors selling authentic Greek imports.

The church is easily accessible from I-270 and Highway 64/40.

Tower Grove Movie Nights--Sept 19

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, & bring the kids for a free fun movie in Tower Grove Park.
This week is "Lady and the Tramp" and it will be shown at Whitaker Theater at the Pool Pavilion. All of the movies start at dusk-around 8:30 PM.

Twilight Under the Train Shed--Sept 4

St Louis Union Station continues their Twilight Under the Train Shed series with the award-winning documentary "Standing in the Shadows of Motown". The documentary features the Funk Brothers, the unheralded studio musicians of Motown who played on more number one hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, and Elvis combined!

The movie will start around 8:30pm on the Lake Stage. In case of rain, the movie will be shown indoors.

Tower Grove Movie Nights--Aug 15

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, & bring the kids for a free fun movie in Tower Grove Park.
This week is "National Treasure" and it will be shown at Whitaker Theater at the Pool Pavilion. All of the movies start at dusk-around 8:30 PM.

Twilight Under the Train Shed--Aug 7

St Louis Union Station continues their Twilight Under the Train Shed series with the '80s hit movie "Goonies". Join Mikey and the gang as they search for hidden treasure and fight off the bad guys!

The movie will start around 8:30pm on the Lake Stage. In case of rain, the movie will be shown indoors.

G-Force--Aug 7

On Friday you can participate in a free private screening of G-Force at the Des Peres 14 Cine. The doors open at 9:15am to the first 80 people and those people will also enjoy a free lunch at the Des Peres Qdoba in honor of their new Des Peres location.

Thanks, STL Mommy!

Wehrenberg Family Summer Series--Aug 5 and 6

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.

Regal Free Family Film Festival--Aug 4 and 5

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).

08/04/2009-08/05/2009	The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
	Kung Fu Panda (PG)

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.

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.

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).

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)

Wehrenberg Family Summer Series--July 22 and 23

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.

Regal Free Family Film Festival--July 21 and 22

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).

07/21/2009-07/22/2009	Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
	Bee Movie (PG)
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)

Tower Grove Movie Nights--July 18

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, & bring the kids for a free fun movie in Tower Grove Park.
This week is "A League of Their Own" and it will be shown at Whitaker Theater at the Pool Pavilion. All of the movies start at dusk-around 8:30 PM.