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“Huck Finn” comes to the Flo Valley Theatre
FROM THE NEWS WIRE:
“Huck Finn,” by Mark Twain takes the stage at St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley’s Terry M. Fischer Theatre at 7 p.m. Nov. 11, and Nov. 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. The campus is located at 3400 Pershall Road in Ferguson.
Huck and his pal Tom Sawyer just can’t stop getting into mischief. And when it turns out to be profitable, Huck’s Pa wants in on the action. So much so that he locks Huck in a shed. Managing to escape the makeshift prison, Huck decides he would be better off floating down the river away from home. Along the way, he comes across Jim, a slave escaped from Huck’s aunt’s place. Opening Huck’s mind to the reality of slavery, the journey downriver with Jim is a real education for Huck. The play is directed by Chris Stevens.
“Huck Finn” was adapted for the stage by Greg Banks. The play is a Florissant Valley Children’s Theatre class production and is produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences, a partnership of Seattle Children’s Theatre and Children’s Theatre Company – Minneapolis. The Nov. 11 performance will be sign interpreted.
For more information, call 314-513-4488.
Got fun? There’s lots to do in NoCo this weekend…
Inspired by "cycle-in cinemas" that are popping up all over England, Live Well Ferguson is hosting its own bike-in movie this Friday night. Photo: magnificentrevolution.org
Let’s all cross our fingers for some gorgeous autumn weather, because this weekend is jam-packed with fun events. Which one sounds good to you?
Cycling Cinema – October 21, 6:30 – 9pm
Ride your bike to an outdoor movie at Live Well Ferguson’s first ever Cycling Cinema. Admission is free. Non-glass containers are welcome. And food will be available for purchase. Legally, I can’t tell you what the movie is, but if you’re looking to “break away” for a few hours, this little shindig across from the Ferguson Brewhouse is sure to offer a good time. Plaza at 501, 501 S. Florissant, 63135
St. Ann Garage Sale – October 22: 8am – 2pm, October 23: 9am – 1pm
An annual tradition for ten years, the St. Ann Garage Sale in Normandy is a two-day junkers’ delight where you’ll find clothing, furniture, toys and all kids of gently used goodies. Proceeds benefit St. Ann School and the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. Prices are half-off on Sunday. You can also fill a bag for $1 after noon. St. Ann Parish Center, 7530 Natural Bridge, 63121
Arts for Life Musical Revue – October 22: 2pm & 7:30pm, October 23: 2pm
As you’ve probably noticed, there are quite a few people in North County who still haven’t fully recovered from the April tornado. The nonprofit group Arts for Life noticed this too and decided to host a benefit show, with all proceeds going to help tornado survivors in NoCo and Joplin. The performance, entitled “Love Lift Us Up,” will feature 25 songs and more than 100 singers, dancers, actors and musicians. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here. Bayless High School (in South County), 4530 Weber Rd, 63123
Ferguson Farmers Market – October 22, 8am – noon
There are only two Saturdays left in the market’s 2011 outdoor season, so don’t miss your chance to shop! The Northern Arts Council will be on hand from 9-11am with pumpkin decorating for kids. You can also get your bicycle cleaned and checked for safety from 8-12, and enjoy live music from the always entertaining Boeing Jazz Band (9-11am). 20 S. Florissant Rd, 63135
Trinity Treasures Dinner Auction – October 22, 5:30pm
If you’re an alum of Rosary/Trinity High School in Spanish Lake, here’s your opportunity to show your support. The school is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year this Saturday – a dinner auction just bursting with things to buy! There will be silent and live auctions, raffles and an open bar. The cost is $50 including dinner. To make a reservation, call Dan Grumich at 314-741-1333, ext: 223. 1720 Redman Rd, 63138
Variety Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz – Oct0ber 21: 10am & 7:30pm, October 22: 1:30 & 7pm, October 23: 1:30pm
The magical land of Oz comes to life this weekend at the Touhill, featuring 17 local children who all happen to have a physical disability. This is the third annual show put on by the Variety Children’s Theatre, which seeks to showcase kids of all abilities, and it looks to be a real heart-warmer. Tickets range from $15 to $35 and you can purchase them on the Touhill’s website. Show up in a Wizard of Oz costume and you’ll get a free scoop of ice cream! 1 University Blvd, 63121
Guy Fieri brings some sizzle to the Touhill
You can hardly flip through the channels these days and not find something with Guy Fieri. The Food Network reality star known for his spiky hair and bold personality has become one of the most recognizable chefs in America, appearing in commercials and headlining no fewer than four TV shows, including Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and the game show Minute to Win It on NBC.
The co-owner of five popular restaurants in northern California, Fieri began his food career at the age of ten, selling soft pretzels off the back of a bicycle. Today he’s reaching a much wider audience, hosting his second cross-country food tour in as many years. On May 29, it comes to the Touhill.
Described as a cross between “a live cooking show, a variety revue and a rock concert,” the tour sold out in 21 cities last year and received rave reviews. High-energy and packed with fun surprises, it features Fieri in his full, unscripted glory and also includes some audience participation….if you’re willing to fork over the extra dough.
Standard admission is $35 or $55, but if you want a chance to meet Fieri, you’ll need to choose between two VIP packages. The “Off Da Hook” package, for ages 21 and up, is $250 and includes onstage seating, a pre-show meet and greet, a copy of Guy Fieri Food and a chance to sample Fieri’s cooking. The “Kulinary Krew” package is $150 and includes all of the above, except the food sampling.
For tickets and more info, visit Touhill.org or call (314) 516-4949. The Guy Fieri Food Tour will take place Sunday, May 29, 8pm, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, One University Blvd, 63121.
The (condensed) Marriage of Figaro comes to UMSL
FROM THE NEWS WIRE…
Does your heart burn for a Mozart opera without all the trimmings? Do you find all the recitatives just a bit too much to digest?
Then join the University of Missouri–St. Louis Opera Theatre as they dish up a deliciously slenderized evening of one of opera’s tastiest morsels, “The Marriage of Figaro.” The comic opera classic is about a count, a countess, their two soon-to-be married servants and the count’s efforts to delay the wedding in his lust for the bride-to-be.
UMSL’s rendition, “The Marriage of Figaro – Sliced & Diced,” begins at 7:30pm on March 11 and 12 and 3pm on March 13 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. A preshow talk will be given at 2pm on March 13. The performances are free and open to the public.
“The Marriage of Figaro – Sliced & Diced” is directed by Stella Markou, director of vocal studies at UMSL. She has sung throughout the world and locally with the Ambassadors of Harmony and Arianna String Quartet. She has performed roles from “Die Zauberflote,” “The Turn of the Screw” and “The Mikado.”
The Touhill is on the North Campus at UMSL, 1 University Blvd., 63121. Visit touhill.org or call 314-516-4949 for more information.
P.S. Remember the beautiful song played over the loudspeaker in The Shawshank Redemption? That is from “The Marriage of Figaro.”
