Out & About – November 2011

Now thru November 13 - In celebration of the 20th anniversary of MOBOT’s ever-popular Best of Missouri Market, the first-ever “Best of Missouri Painters” exhibit is included with admission, visit www.kodnergallery.com, www.mobot.org or call 314-993-4477 for more information.

Now thru November 16 - “God of Carnage” @ The Reperatory Theatre of St. Louis. To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925, or visit The Rep’s Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org.

Now thru November 19 - “Satellite to Earth” exhibit @ Gateway Gallery, 7921 Forsyth.

Now thru January 7 - The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Ralston Crawford and Jazz in the History of Jazz Gallery and Gallery of Photography.  Admission is free.  For more information on the exhibition, visit the galleries’ website at www.thesheldon.org/galleries.

Now thru January 15, The Saint Louis Art Museum, Focus on the Collection: Expressionist Landscape. The exhibition brings together a dozen German Expressionist drawings and prints from the Museum’s permanent collection. Visit http://www.slam.org/education/printstudy.php for more information.

November 1 thru 13 – “Billy Elliot ‘The Musical’” (won ten 2009 Tony Awards® including Best Musical) @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

November 2 - Estate Planning Myths-Why Most Estate Plans Fail and What to Do About It, 10:00 -11:30 am or 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Law Office of Purcell and Amen, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. 10805 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 6312. This is a free Seminar for the public. Please PSVP:314-966-8077.

November 2 - What’s Up Wednesdays - “Taking the Problem Out of Probate.” @ Villages of St. Peters, Speaker, Mary Wanner, Probate Paralegal, Purcell and Amen, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C - RSVP to Purcell and Amen @ 314-966-8077.

November 3 - The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Chapter 2071, will feature Liz Pruitt, Regional Manager, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, as guest speaker with a discussion on changes in benefits for 2012, 11:00 -12:30 pm., at Young's Ice Cream Parlor and Grill, 206 Meramec Station Road, Valley Park, MO.

November 4 – Find Out Fridays “Medicaid Maze” @ Tower Grove Manor on South Grand, Speaker, Charlie Amen, Attorney, Purcell and Amen, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C., 11:30 to 1 pm, RSVP to Purcell and Amen @ 314-966-8077.

November 4 - 28th Annual Elizabethan Holiday sponsored by St. Elizabeth's Hospital @ Fischer's Restaurant, 2100 West Main in Belleville, 10 am to 2 pm, for more information to to make a reservation, contact the volunteer office at ext. 1280.

November 4 - “An Evening with Motown” sponsored by Cardinal Ritter Senior Services @ Crowne Plaza in Clayton, silent auctions, a sit down dinner and entertainment from The Fabulous Motown Review. Tickets are $20 each or 6 tickets for $100. Raffle tickets will be available at each CRSS facility and program at the front desks, through the CRSS Development Office. For more information, please contact us at 314-961-8000 ext. 323.

November 4 and 5 - The Foundry Art Centre is proud to announce a two-night concert event – “A Salute to Sun Records” @ 7:30 pm, tickets are on sale NOW at the Foundry Art Centre for $20 per person. Members of the Foundry Art Center can buy tickets for $15 each. Contact the Foundry Art Centre at (636) 255-0270 for more information or to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased online through the Foundry Art Centre's website - www.foundryartcentre.org.

November 4 and 5 - “Rock It” - A Musical Production Produced by Star Enterprises, Inc, With a special Cast of Young Professional Theatrical Performers/Dancers and Vocal Ensembles at Pattonville Community Theatre @ 7:30 pm, 3:00 Matinee November 5, Call: 314-822-0286 to order tickets: Advance $12 at Door $15 Kids 12 and under FREE!!!

November 4,5,11,12,18 and 19 (8 pm) and additional late shows on 5,12 and 19 (10:30 pm) - Created in the style of the 1950’s movie musical Oklahoma!, Cannibal! Tickets: $15 General Admission, $10 for Students, Seniors and Groups (of 6 or more). Tickets on sale now: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/20348 or call 314-662-0097.

November 5 - “Slovak Festival” @ St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 7100 Morganford, 11 to 6 pm, for more information call 314-832-6429.

November 5 – Rummage Sale @ St. Vincent's Parish Hall, 1408 S. 10th, 9 to 11 am.

November 5 - “Texas Hold'em Tournament” @ The Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal, doors open @ 5:30 pm, sponsored by INEK.NET and Signature Touch Entertainment, $50 entry fee, for more information call 314-664-1008.

November 6 – Ben Folds to appear with the St. Louis Symphony @ Powell Hall, for more information visit  www.stlsymphony.org or by phone at 314-534-1700.

November 6 – 9th Annual Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisiana 2011 gala reception and dinner @ Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, for more information or questions, please call 314-726-0111.

November 6 - 33rd Annual Doll & Bear Show & Sale 10 am-3 pm (Early buyer 9 am $10) Columns Banquet Center, 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St. Charles Dealers with Antique & Collectible dolls, bears & Accessories – Adults-$5, Children under 12-Free, call Diana 314-780-7981 or Jeff 314-762-9224.

November 6 – Holy Ghost Harvest Service @ Christian Mission Church, 1726 Annie Malone, 7 pm, plenty of harvest treats will be provided, please bring a gab so you can take home your Harvest treats, for more information call 314-531-3302.

November 6 - The Vitali String Quartet will present a concert of Mexican music @ Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Place, St. Louis, 4 pm, the concert is free and open to the public, for further information, call 314-367-0366.

November 6 - Modern-day Renaissance man and legendary actor, director and producer Alan Arkin opens the 33rd Annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, the largest Jewish book festival in the United States, as keynote speaker at 7 pm at the Jewish Community Center – Staenberg Family Complex, #2 Millstone Drive in Creve Coeur. Tickets are available by phone at 314-442-3299 and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Visit www.stljewishbookfestival.org., for more information, ticket venues and a complete schedule of authors appearing at the 2011 festival.

November 6 - Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band at 3 pm in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall.

November 7 - Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, FREE for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, related dementia or memory problems, offering confidential gathering led by a trained professional or volunteer, 3 pm @ Adult Day Center at the J, located at 2 Millstone Campus Drive, Arts and Education Building, 63146. Please call Maggie Menesee 314-442-3245 or Patti Kirschbaum 314-442-3261 to confirm the meeting date and time and for more information about the care services provided for people with dementia during the meetings. For additional information about the disease, family support or research, visit the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter web site at www.alz.org/stl, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

November 8 - NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association) #112 monthly meeting at Miss Sheri's Cafeteria, 9967 Manchester Road. Lunch at 11:00 am. Meeting 12:00 pm - Alzheimer Disease awareness month program. For information contact: 314-843-5091 or email Lisenb6436@aol.com.

November 10 - Listen and sing-a-long while fifteen banjo players strum all of your Tin Pan Alley favorites at Concordia Turner Hall, 6432 Gravois at 7:30 pm, FREE, lively music played on "America's Fun Instrument." Contact us for further details. For more information, call 314-842-3185 or visit www.stlouisbanjoclub.org.

November 11 - “Darrell Scott” @ The Sheldon Concert Hall, 8 pm. Multi Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Darrell Scott has made a name for himself in Nashville and beyond with his soulful tunes and poignant lyrics. Scott's songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, the Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill and more, and he was recently featured on Robert Plant's album Band of Joy.

November 12 - “Paula Poundstone” @ The Sheldon Concert Hall, 8 pm.

November 12 - “Yes, You Do Need a Mammogram AGAIN!” @ Hampton Gardens Apartments, 3256 Suson Ct. on the parking lot, Have you had your 2011 mammogram? Missouri Baptist Medical Center's Digital Mammography Van is returning to Hampton Gardens Apartments for our annual mammography screening. The van provides convenient screening mammograms to women in South St. Louis City. Check with your insurance provider to verify benefits and eligibility. It only takes 10 minutes for the screening and you are worth it! Call today to make your appointment at 314-996-5170.

November 12 - Celebrate the Holidays, 11am-3pm, Free Admission, Kirkwood Community of Christ Church 830 N. Kirkwood Rd. Santa Claus display, bake sale & room of gifts (some handmade). Celebrating both Thanksgiving & Christmas,100% benefits Open Door Animal Sanctuary in House Springs, MO.

November 13 - “Rogers and Hammerstein” - As part of the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, nationally-renowned vocalist Erin Bode is performing with Concertmaster David Halen and musicians of the St. Louis Symphony in a collaborative tribute to the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The concert event takes place at 560 Music Center in the Delmar Loop starting at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased though stljewishbookfestival.org.

November 14 – The South County Older Residents Computer Club (SCORCC) monthly meeting @ St. Louis County Library, Tesson Ferry Branch, 1 to 3 pm, visit www.scorcc.org for more information.

November 15 - Grief and Loss Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital, is comprised of people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. There is no charge for this service. We invite you to join us in the Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Road. Rm. 2, at 11:30am. For more information please call 314-344-6873.

November 15 – The Amazing Paul Simon @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 8 pm.

Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111 or order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

November 15 and 16 - The Sheldon presents The Clarion Brass “Veteran’s Day Salute,” @ 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Complimentary coffee and pastries begin at 9 am in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room. This versatile group plays everything from Bach to The Beatles, The Wedding March to The Duke!

November 16 – “Tony Bennett” Live in Concert @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 8 pm.

November 16 - Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Eligibility: How to Pay for Long Term Care without Going Broke, 10:00 -11:30 am and 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Law Office of Purcell and Amen, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. 10805 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 6312. This is a free Seminar for the public. Please PSVP: 314-966-8077.

November 16 - Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, FREE for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, related dementia or memory problems, offering confidential gathering led by a trained professional or volunteer. The second meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 pm. at Adult Day Center at the J. Please call Maggie Menesee 314-442-3245 or Patti Kirschbaum 314-442-3261 before attending. For additional information about the disease, family support or research, visit the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter web site at www.alz.org/stl, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

November 16 - Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, Memory Loss, FREE for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, related dementia or memory problems, offering confidential gathering led by a trained professional or volunteer. The third is a memory loss group and meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 pm. at Adult Day Center at the J. located at 2 Millstone Campus Drive, Arts and Education Building, St. Louis, MO 63146. Please call Maggie Menesee 314-442-3245 or Patti Kirschbaum 314-442-3261 before attending. For additional information about the disease, family support or research, visit the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter web site at www.alz.org/stl, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

November 17 - “Kirk Franklin, Fearless The Tour” @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre with special guests Amber Bullock and Isaac Carree, 7:30 pm.

November 17 thru 19 - “The Outsiders” by Christopher Sergel @ West County Family YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place in Chesterfield, 7:30 pm.

November 18 - The holiday season begins in downtown St. Louis with the Macy’s Holiday Festival of Lights, Friday, November 18 in Kiener Plaza from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. with entertainment, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony followed by fireworks. www.christmasinstlouis.org.

November 18 – AARP University City/Clayton #4048 Chapter monthly meeting, U City Library, 6701 Delmar, 9:45 to 12.

November 19 - ARTSOUNDS GALA COMBINES MUSIC AND ART TO CELEBRATE NEW ORLEANS @ The Sheldon Concert Hall, concert begins @ 8 pm, tickets for the are available through MetroTix - 314-534-1111 or visit www.metrotix.com.

November 19 – SAJE Senior Ministry will be hosting a senior living options fair and fine arts show @ Sunset Hills Community Center, 3939 S. Lindbergh, 9 to noon for the housing fair and 9 to 5 for the art show, Free, for more information call 314-664-9700.

November 19 - St. Louis Diabetes Technology Expo. This free event, open to the public, will provide a look at how new technology is changing diabetes management. Health care professionals and researchers will present information about on-the-market advances in medication, blood glucose monitoring, and nutrition. Also featured will be a product showcase to allow attendees to test the latest products, $10 flu shots and on-site Esse Health professionals to provide mini health screenings. For more information, visit www.stldiabetesexpo.com. @ Ritz Carlton, 100 Ritz Carlton Drive, 9 to 12:30 pm.

November 19 - “StepUP! St. Louis will have its 2nd annual FUNdraising Trivia Night and Silent Auction @ Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 1408 S. 10th, doors open 6 pm, trivia starts 7 pm, for more information call Chelsey @ 573-270-0971, need to register by November 5th.

November 20 - “An Evening with FURTHER, featuring Phil Lesh & Bob Weir” @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 7:30 pm.

November 22 - Alzheimer’s Association Support Group is a FREE, confidential gathering led by a trained professional or volunteer. Attendees can also learn more about dementia, research and help that is available in their community @ Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, 7663 Watson, 63119, 1:30 pm, contact Cheryl Woodruff @ 314-962-7501. For additional information about the disease, family support or research, visit the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter web site at www.alz.org/stl, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

November 22 - Alzheimer’s Association Support Group is a FREE, confidential gathering led by a trained professional or volunteer. Attendees can also learn more about dementia, research and help that is available in their community @ Delmar Gardens South, 5300 Butler Hill Rd, 63128, 7 pm, contact Darlene Coats @ 314-842-0588. For additional information about the disease, family support or research, visit the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter web site at www.alz.org/stl, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

November 22 thru 27 – “Mamma Mia!” @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

November 23 thru January 2 - GARDENLAND EXPRESS HOLIDAY FLOWER AND TRAIN SHOW TO CELEBRATE ‘THE GIFTING TREE’ @ Missouri Botanical Garden, $5 (ages 3 and up), in addition to regular Garden admission ($8 adults; $4 St. Louis City/County residents; free children ages 12 and under). Free for Garden members. www.mobot.org; (314) 577-5100, closed Christmas Day)

November 24 - Celebrating its 27th year is the 2011 Ameren Missouri Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, November 24 at 8:45 am. from the corner of Washington Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown St. Louis proceeding south on Fourth Street to Market Street and west on Market Street concluding at 14th Street. www.christmasinstlouis.org.

November 25 - Soulard Blues Band 5th Annual St. Louis Blues & Soul Revue @ The Sheldon Concert Hall, 8 pm, Tickets: On sale Friday at 10 am ,$30 reserved table seating/ $15 general admission seating. Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit www.TheSheldon.org. For more information, call The Sheldon during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

November 25 thru December 25 - CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND, Rock Spring Park on College Avenue, Alton, Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 5 to 9 pm. See more than 2.5 million lights adorning trees and lighting displays throughout the park. For more information, call 1-800-258-6645 or (618) 465-6676.

November 25-26 - Bolero brings the music of Spain to St. Louis Thanksgiving weekend, tickets can be purchased online at www.stlsymphony.org, by calling (314) 534-1700, or in person at the Powell Hall Box Office (718 N. Grand Blvd.)

November 26 - Jim Brickman’s A Christmas Celebration hits the road for the holiday season with an evening of dazzling solo piano, vibrant vocals, and the warmth and humor that has made this concert a seasonal tradition for the past fifteen years. The five-time Platinum-selling pianist and songwriter, with his special guests, perform at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Touhill.org or by calling the box office at 314-516-4949.

November 27 - “St. Louis Comic Book Show” @ Shrewsbury American Legion Post, 7300 Lansdowne, 10:30 to 2 pm, admission $2, 314-544-2812.

November 28 - Alzheimer’s Association Support Group is a FREE, confidential gathering led by a trained professional or volunteer. Attendees can also learn more about dementia, research and help that is available in their community @ Alexian Brothers Sherbrooke Village, located at 4005 Ripa, 63125, 3 pm. contact Sandra Jones at 314-544-1111. For additional information about the disease, family support or research, visit the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter web site at www.alz.org/stl, or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

November 29 - ”Spiritual Alchemy and the Emerald Tablets” - A Path to Spiritual Development and Self-Mastery. St. Louis Lodge, Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, 3225 S. Brentwood Blvd., 2nd Floor. Webster Groves, 7:15 pm. Elevator for handicapped use. Free admission. Info call 314-338-4471 or email missouri @amorc.rosicrucian.org.

November 30 thru December 23 - “Adventures of Tom Sawyer” @ The Reperatory Theatre of St. Louis. To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925, or visit The Rep’s Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org.

December 1 thru 4 – “A Christmas Carol” @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

December 2 – Find Out Fridays “Update on Legislation Issues” @ Tower Grove Manor on South Grand, Speaker, Charlie Amen, Attorney, Purcell and Amen, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C., 8 to 9:30 am, RSVP to Purcell and Amen @ 314-966-8077.