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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
St. Louis Storytelling Festival kicks off May 4
Tennessee storyteller Kenny Tedford, who is deaf, will be one of several featured performers at the 32nd annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival this week.
It’s easy to forget in our world of rapid communication and 24/7 technology, but once upon a time, storytelling was a very big deal. More than just a form of entertainment or a way to understand the trials of life, to many ancient cultures, it was literally the thread of wisdom connecting one generation to another. That’s why I think it’s pretty cool that St. Louis is about to host its 32nd annual storytelling festival, with dozens of regional and national storytellers coming together to celebrate this age-old art form.
Running May 4-7 at sites all over the metro area, the St. Louis Storytelling Festival is actually based here in North County, at UMSL, where the Touhill will serve as the location of the festival’s grand finale performance. Headliners include nationally known storytellers Kenny Tedford, Joseph & Jessie Bruchac, Marilyn Kinsella, Lyn Ford, Randel McGee, Motoko Dworkin and Kathy Schottel. Among the regional storytellers, NoCo is represented by Carole Shelton of Ferguson and Nina Wilson of St. Ann.
If you visit the festival website, you can find the full schedule of performances, some of which are even in St. Charles County. In the mean time, here’s what’s happening in our neck of the woods:
Storytelling for Children
grades K-4, featuring Shaaron Peters & Sandi Sylver
May 4, 2-3pm
Natural Bridge branch library, 7606 Natural Bridge Road, 63121
Travel Around the World Through Story
grades 1-3, featuring Bobby Norfolk
May 5, 10-11am
Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University Blvd, 63121
Folk Tales from Around the World
grades 3-5, featuring Bobby Norfolk
May 5, 11:30am-12:30pm
Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University Blvd, 63121
Native Tricksters & Changer Stories
grades 5-7, featuring Joe & Jessie Bruchac
May 6, 10-11am
Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University Blvd, 63121
Native Tricksters & Changer Stories
grades 6-8, featuring Joe & Jessie Bruchac
May 6, 11:30am-12:30pm
Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University Blvd, 63121
Storytelling for Children
grades K-4, featuring Jeanne Crews & Carole Shelton
May 6, 12:30-1:30pm
Florissant Valley branch library, 195 New Florissant Road, 63031
Saturday Night Storytelling Concert
featuring all eight of the headline performers
May 7, 7:30pm
Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University Blvd, 63121
Admission to the St. Louis Storytelling Festival is free and open to all. Get your tickets here. For more information, call (314) 516-6590.
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.
Vanguard Orchestra to headline StL Jazz Festival
The Grammy-winning Vanguard Jazz Orchestra from New York City will be featured at the St. Louis Jazz Festival - April 15 & 16 at the Touhill.
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk. If you can name a famous jazz musician, there’s a very good chance he played the Village Vanguard.
Opened in 1935, this tiny basement club in New York’s Greenwich Village has been a hotbed of American jazz for decades. And every Monday night since 1966, a 16-piece ensemble known as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has held court here as the club’s legendary house band.
The Wall Street Journal called the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra “the center of the known jazz universe,” and in 2009 the group received a Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. Now, lucky us, the VJO is coming to NoCo…
On April 15 & 16, the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival returns to the Touhill, offering classes and mentoring opportunities for local musicians during the daytime and public concerts in the evening. The Friday night show features the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. The Saturday night show features legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter along with pianist Mulgrew Miller and guitarist Russell Malone.
Tickets are $20 or $35 for a single performance, or attend both shows and pay just $25 or $50, depending on your seating choice. For more info, visit the festival website. Or to reserve your tickets, head on over to the Touhill or call (314) 516-4949.
The 2011 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival will take place April 15 &16, 8pm, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, One University Boulevard, 63121.
