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Springfield Little Theatre presents Seussical
June 13, 2008 - June 29, 2008
Where: Springfield Little Theatre
You will be delighted as all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life on stage. Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mazie and all of the Who’s of Whoville!
www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417-869-1334
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Star-Spangled Girl
June 06, 2008 - June 29, 2008
Where: Macon
June 6-8, 11, 14, 18, 20-21, 24-25, 28-29. Andy and Norman run a magazine that Sophie hates, which makes for the perfect Neil Simon comedy. Royal Theatre. 7:30 PM (2 PM matinees on specific days), $12-$22. 660-385-2924
Summer Breeze Concerts
June 07, 2008 - July 04, 2008
Where: Warrenton
June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 4, Warrenton. Bring your blankets, chairs, and cooler for a different concert each week. Farmhouse Field. 7:30 PM. Free. 636-456-3550
Sandcastle Beach IV
June 07, 2008 - August 05, 2008
Where: St. Louis
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is
building up tons of sand and excitement for the most “sandsational” exhibit
ever constructed at The Magic House. This summer you won’t have to go any
farther than The Magic House’s own backyard to experience a day at the
beach. We are “shore” the entire family will dig the return of Sandcastle
Beach, at The Magic House June 7 – August 5, 2007.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard is being
transformed once again into a beachfront park, complete with tons of sand,
hidden seashells, ocean misters, lifeguard stands and beach umbrellas.
At Sandcastle Beach, you can take a stroll along the boardwalk; search for
some seashells; feel the spray of the ocean on your face; and, build
along-side a world-champion sand sculptor as he sculpts a gigantic 75-ton
sandcastle along our shores! As a sand-artist-in-residence, June 7th
through June 24th, our sand artist will teach children how to sculpt their
own castles like a professional!
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with museum admission of $7.50/person for ages 1 and above
The Amazing Castle
June 02, 2008 - September 03, 2008
Where: St. Louis
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum brings
life to more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of The
Amazing Castle. Visitors to the exhibit are transported to a magical place
and time – inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little
community where every citizen has a special job to do.
While inside The Amazing Castle, children can try on costumes and engage in
role-play, by becoming lords and ladies, castle villagers, or even “HiJinx
the Jester.” After picking vegetables in the garden, friends and family can
take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a meal using wooden
bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace complete with a glowing fire, a spit
and a cauldron. Within the Tailor Shop, children and adults can try their
hand at repairing and making clothing for all the castle citizens then move
on to the Carpenter’s Shop where they can grab a work apron and build a
simple table or chair using mortise and tenon construction, and finally,
inside the Blacksmith Shop children can pretend to repair iron tools using a
stone forge with “glowing” coals, a water bucket, and Synge’s anvil.
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with regular Museum Admission of $7.50 ages 1 and above
Babler Bear Hillclimb
June 29, 2008
Where: Babler State Park Swimming Pool Parking Lot, 800 Guy Rd., Wildwood, Mo
http://www.moonlightramble.com/other_rides_08.htm
The closed course is four miles long, including a two-mile climb. Riders will ride against the clock. Times and age will be paired into two-person heats until a winner for each age group is declared. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded plus gift certificates. Challenge yourself and have fun doing it!
DIRECTIONS: I-40/64 WEST OF I-270 ABOUT 8 MILES. Long Rd exit, cross Chesterfield Airport Rd. straight on Long, right on Wild Horse Creek Rd., left on Hwy. 109/Eatherton, right on BA/Babler Park Rd., right into Park.
: $15 HI-USA members, $20 non-members. Registration/Sign-In: Between 6:00 and 8:00 AM.
Springfield Cardinals Baseball Game
June 29, 2008
Where: Hammons Field
Springfield Cardinals vs Frisco RoughRiders. Visit Hammons Field for Springfield Cardinals baseball, the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
For tickets: www.springfieldcardinals.com
417-863-2143
Wine, Cheese, and Wolf Howls
June 20, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Where: Eureka
Wine and cheese reception, informative program, 1/2-mile walk near the wolf enclosures where staff and guests attempt to get the wolves to howl followed by dessert and coffee. Wild Canid Center. $15 (21 years and older only). 636-938-5900
Star Spangled Girl
June 06, 2008 - June 29, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 6-29
This hilarious comedy follows Andy and Norman who are near starvation as they try to launch a “protest” magazine in 1966 San Francisco. When Norman falls in love with their new neighbor Sophie, a true-blue patriot from Arkansas, will the magazine – or Andy – survive? Love and politics blend delightfully in this Neil Simon classic.
6/6/08 at 7:30pm
6/7/08 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
6/8/08 at 2:00pm
6/11/08 at 2:00pm
6/14/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 7:30 pm
6/20/08 at 7:30pm
6/21/08 at 2:00pm
6/24/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 2:00pm
6/28/08 at 7:30pm
6/29/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385-2924 for more details.
Nunsense
June 11, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 11-July 6
What should five nuns do when they need to raise money in a hurry? Put on a variety show, of course. Singing. Tap-dancing. Sharing the secrets of convent life– you’ve never seen sisters like this before!
6/11/08 at 7:30pm
6/13/08 at 7:30pm
6/14/08 at 7:30pm
6/15/08 at 2:00pm
6/17/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 2:00pm
6/21/08 at 7:30pm
6/22/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 7:30pm
6/27/08 at 7:30pm
6/28/08 at 2:00pm
7/2/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 7:30pm
7/6/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Summer Breeze Concerts
June 07, 2008 - July 04, 2008
Where: Warrenton
June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 4, Warrenton. Bring your blankets, chairs, and cooler for a different concert each week. Farmhouse Field. 7:30 PM. Free. 636-456-3550
Sandcastle Beach IV
June 07, 2008 - August 05, 2008
Where: St. Louis
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is
building up tons of sand and excitement for the most “sandsational” exhibit
ever constructed at The Magic House. This summer you won’t have to go any
farther than The Magic House’s own backyard to experience a day at the
beach. We are “shore” the entire family will dig the return of Sandcastle
Beach, at The Magic House June 7 – August 5, 2007.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard is being
transformed once again into a beachfront park, complete with tons of sand,
hidden seashells, ocean misters, lifeguard stands and beach umbrellas.
At Sandcastle Beach, you can take a stroll along the boardwalk; search for
some seashells; feel the spray of the ocean on your face; and, build
along-side a world-champion sand sculptor as he sculpts a gigantic 75-ton
sandcastle along our shores! As a sand-artist-in-residence, June 7th
through June 24th, our sand artist will teach children how to sculpt their
own castles like a professional!
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with museum admission of $7.50/person for ages 1 and above
The Amazing Castle
June 02, 2008 - September 03, 2008
Where: St. Louis
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum brings
life to more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of The
Amazing Castle. Visitors to the exhibit are transported to a magical place
and time – inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little
community where every citizen has a special job to do.
While inside The Amazing Castle, children can try on costumes and engage in
role-play, by becoming lords and ladies, castle villagers, or even “HiJinx
the Jester.” After picking vegetables in the garden, friends and family can
take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a meal using wooden
bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace complete with a glowing fire, a spit
and a cauldron. Within the Tailor Shop, children and adults can try their
hand at repairing and making clothing for all the castle citizens then move
on to the Carpenter’s Shop where they can grab a work apron and build a
simple table or chair using mortise and tenon construction, and finally,
inside the Blacksmith Shop children can pretend to repair iron tools using a
stone forge with “glowing” coals, a water bucket, and Synge’s anvil.
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with regular Museum Admission of $7.50 ages 1 and above
Wine, Cheese, and Wolf Howls
June 20, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Where: Eureka
Wine and cheese reception, informative program, 1/2-mile walk near the wolf enclosures where staff and guests attempt to get the wolves to howl followed by dessert and coffee. Wild Canid Center. $15 (21 years and older only). 636-938-5900
Nunsense
June 11, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 11-July 6
What should five nuns do when they need to raise money in a hurry? Put on a variety show, of course. Singing. Tap-dancing. Sharing the secrets of convent life– you’ve never seen sisters like this before!
6/11/08 at 7:30pm
6/13/08 at 7:30pm
6/14/08 at 7:30pm
6/15/08 at 2:00pm
6/17/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 2:00pm
6/21/08 at 7:30pm
6/22/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 7:30pm
6/27/08 at 7:30pm
6/28/08 at 2:00pm
7/2/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 7:30pm
7/6/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Summer Breeze Concerts
June 07, 2008 - July 04, 2008
Where: Warrenton
June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 4, Warrenton. Bring your blankets, chairs, and cooler for a different concert each week. Farmhouse Field. 7:30 PM. Free. 636-456-3550
From Baden Powell to Now Boy Scout Display
July 01, 2008
Where: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 318 W. Pacific
A displayof Boy Scout memorabilia on exhibit all month at the historic home. Free with regular admission, $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $2 ages 6-16 and under 6 free. 816-461-3491 or www.bwestate.org.
Sandcastle Beach IV
June 07, 2008 - August 05, 2008
Where: St. Louis
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is
building up tons of sand and excitement for the most “sandsational” exhibit
ever constructed at The Magic House. This summer you won’t have to go any
farther than The Magic House’s own backyard to experience a day at the
beach. We are “shore” the entire family will dig the return of Sandcastle
Beach, at The Magic House June 7 – August 5, 2007.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard is being
transformed once again into a beachfront park, complete with tons of sand,
hidden seashells, ocean misters, lifeguard stands and beach umbrellas.
At Sandcastle Beach, you can take a stroll along the boardwalk; search for
some seashells; feel the spray of the ocean on your face; and, build
along-side a world-champion sand sculptor as he sculpts a gigantic 75-ton
sandcastle along our shores! As a sand-artist-in-residence, June 7th
through June 24th, our sand artist will teach children how to sculpt their
own castles like a professional!
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with museum admission of $7.50/person for ages 1 and above
The Amazing Castle
June 02, 2008 - September 03, 2008
Where: St. Louis
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum brings
life to more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of The
Amazing Castle. Visitors to the exhibit are transported to a magical place
and time – inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little
community where every citizen has a special job to do.
While inside The Amazing Castle, children can try on costumes and engage in
role-play, by becoming lords and ladies, castle villagers, or even “HiJinx
the Jester.” After picking vegetables in the garden, friends and family can
take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a meal using wooden
bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace complete with a glowing fire, a spit
and a cauldron. Within the Tailor Shop, children and adults can try their
hand at repairing and making clothing for all the castle citizens then move
on to the Carpenter’s Shop where they can grab a work apron and build a
simple table or chair using mortise and tenon construction, and finally,
inside the Blacksmith Shop children can pretend to repair iron tools using a
stone forge with “glowing” coals, a water bucket, and Synge’s anvil.
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with regular Museum Admission of $7.50 ages 1 and above
Springfield Cardinals Baseball Game
July 01, 2008
Where: Hammons Field
Springfield Cardinals vs Midland RockHounds. Visit Hammons Field for Springfield Cardinals baseball, the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
For tickets: www.springfieldcardinals.com
417-863-2143
Wine, Cheese, and Wolf Howls
June 20, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Where: Eureka
Wine and cheese reception, informative program, 1/2-mile walk near the wolf enclosures where staff and guests attempt to get the wolves to howl followed by dessert and coffee. Wild Canid Center. $15 (21 years and older only). 636-938-5900
Nunsense
June 11, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 11-July 6
What should five nuns do when they need to raise money in a hurry? Put on a variety show, of course. Singing. Tap-dancing. Sharing the secrets of convent life– you’ve never seen sisters like this before!
6/11/08 at 7:30pm
6/13/08 at 7:30pm
6/14/08 at 7:30pm
6/15/08 at 2:00pm
6/17/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 2:00pm
6/21/08 at 7:30pm
6/22/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 7:30pm
6/27/08 at 7:30pm
6/28/08 at 2:00pm
7/2/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 7:30pm
7/6/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Summer Breeze Concerts
June 07, 2008 - July 04, 2008
Where: Warrenton
June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 4, Warrenton. Bring your blankets, chairs, and cooler for a different concert each week. Farmhouse Field. 7:30 PM. Free. 636-456-3550
Tom Sawyer Days
July 02, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Hannibal
Local and state fence–painting competition, pet show, carnival, arts, crafts, boat parade, Star-Spangled Spectacular Parade, Tom and Becky contest, fireworks, and Hannibal Cannibal run. Throughout town. Free (except some special events). 573-221-1101
Sandcastle Beach IV
June 07, 2008 - August 05, 2008
Where: St. Louis
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is
building up tons of sand and excitement for the most “sandsational” exhibit
ever constructed at The Magic House. This summer you won’t have to go any
farther than The Magic House’s own backyard to experience a day at the
beach. We are “shore” the entire family will dig the return of Sandcastle
Beach, at The Magic House June 7 – August 5, 2007.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard is being
transformed once again into a beachfront park, complete with tons of sand,
hidden seashells, ocean misters, lifeguard stands and beach umbrellas.
At Sandcastle Beach, you can take a stroll along the boardwalk; search for
some seashells; feel the spray of the ocean on your face; and, build
along-side a world-champion sand sculptor as he sculpts a gigantic 75-ton
sandcastle along our shores! As a sand-artist-in-residence, June 7th
through June 24th, our sand artist will teach children how to sculpt their
own castles like a professional!
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with museum admission of $7.50/person for ages 1 and above
The Amazing Castle
June 02, 2008 - September 03, 2008
Where: St. Louis
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum brings
life to more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of The
Amazing Castle. Visitors to the exhibit are transported to a magical place
and time – inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little
community where every citizen has a special job to do.
While inside The Amazing Castle, children can try on costumes and engage in
role-play, by becoming lords and ladies, castle villagers, or even “HiJinx
the Jester.” After picking vegetables in the garden, friends and family can
take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a meal using wooden
bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace complete with a glowing fire, a spit
and a cauldron. Within the Tailor Shop, children and adults can try their
hand at repairing and making clothing for all the castle citizens then move
on to the Carpenter’s Shop where they can grab a work apron and build a
simple table or chair using mortise and tenon construction, and finally,
inside the Blacksmith Shop children can pretend to repair iron tools using a
stone forge with “glowing” coals, a water bucket, and Synge’s anvil.
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with regular Museum Admission of $7.50 ages 1 and above
Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
July 02, 2008
Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.
Join us every Wednesday in July at noon for live, local music and performing groups at Founders Park. Bring a sack lunch for an entertaining mid-week lunch break.
417-865-0450
www.springfieldmo.gov/founders
Wine, Cheese, and Wolf Howls
June 20, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Where: Eureka
Wine and cheese reception, informative program, 1/2-mile walk near the wolf enclosures where staff and guests attempt to get the wolves to howl followed by dessert and coffee. Wild Canid Center. $15 (21 years and older only). 636-938-5900
Nunsense
June 11, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 11-July 6
What should five nuns do when they need to raise money in a hurry? Put on a variety show, of course. Singing. Tap-dancing. Sharing the secrets of convent life– you’ve never seen sisters like this before!
6/11/08 at 7:30pm
6/13/08 at 7:30pm
6/14/08 at 7:30pm
6/15/08 at 2:00pm
6/17/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 2:00pm
6/21/08 at 7:30pm
6/22/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 7:30pm
6/27/08 at 7:30pm
6/28/08 at 2:00pm
7/2/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 7:30pm
7/6/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details
Blithe Spirit
July 02, 2008 - July 30, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
July 2- 30
Charles Condomine, a widower, invites an eccentric medium to give a séance as research for a novel he’s writing. No one at the party believed Madame Arcati’s séance could actually work – but when Charles’ first wife, selfish and spoiled Elvira, appears from “the other side” he has to scramble to explain the situation to his current wife, Ruth. Language and laughter take center stage in Noel Coward’s “improbable farce.”
7/2/08 at 7:30pm
7/4/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 2:00pm
7/9/08 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
7/12/08 at 7:30pm
7/13/08 at 2:00pm
7/15/08 at 2:00pm
7/19/08 at 2:00pm
7/23/08 at 7:30pm
7/25/08 at 7:30pm
7/26/08 at 2:00pm
7/27/08 at 2:00pm
7/29/08 at 2:00pm
7/30/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details!
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Summer Breeze Concerts
June 07, 2008 - July 04, 2008
Where: Warrenton
June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 4, Warrenton. Bring your blankets, chairs, and cooler for a different concert each week. Farmhouse Field. 7:30 PM. Free. 636-456-3550
Tom Sawyer Days
July 02, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Hannibal
Local and state fence–painting competition, pet show, carnival, arts, crafts, boat parade, Star-Spangled Spectacular Parade, Tom and Becky contest, fireworks, and Hannibal Cannibal run. Throughout town. Free (except some special events). 573-221-1101
Sandcastle Beach IV
June 07, 2008 - August 05, 2008
Where: St. Louis
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is
building up tons of sand and excitement for the most “sandsational” exhibit
ever constructed at The Magic House. This summer you won’t have to go any
farther than The Magic House’s own backyard to experience a day at the
beach. We are “shore” the entire family will dig the return of Sandcastle
Beach, at The Magic House June 7 – August 5, 2007.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard is being
transformed once again into a beachfront park, complete with tons of sand,
hidden seashells, ocean misters, lifeguard stands and beach umbrellas.
At Sandcastle Beach, you can take a stroll along the boardwalk; search for
some seashells; feel the spray of the ocean on your face; and, build
along-side a world-champion sand sculptor as he sculpts a gigantic 75-ton
sandcastle along our shores! As a sand-artist-in-residence, June 7th
through June 24th, our sand artist will teach children how to sculpt their
own castles like a professional!
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with museum admission of $7.50/person for ages 1 and above
The Amazing Castle
June 02, 2008 - September 03, 2008
Where: St. Louis
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum brings
life to more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of The
Amazing Castle. Visitors to the exhibit are transported to a magical place
and time – inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little
community where every citizen has a special job to do.
While inside The Amazing Castle, children can try on costumes and engage in
role-play, by becoming lords and ladies, castle villagers, or even “HiJinx
the Jester.” After picking vegetables in the garden, friends and family can
take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a meal using wooden
bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace complete with a glowing fire, a spit
and a cauldron. Within the Tailor Shop, children and adults can try their
hand at repairing and making clothing for all the castle citizens then move
on to the Carpenter’s Shop where they can grab a work apron and build a
simple table or chair using mortise and tenon construction, and finally,
inside the Blacksmith Shop children can pretend to repair iron tools using a
stone forge with “glowing” coals, a water bucket, and Synge’s anvil.
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with regular Museum Admission of $7.50 ages 1 and above
Wine, Cheese, and Wolf Howls
June 20, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Where: Eureka
Wine and cheese reception, informative program, 1/2-mile walk near the wolf enclosures where staff and guests attempt to get the wolves to howl followed by dessert and coffee. Wild Canid Center. $15 (21 years and older only). 636-938-5900
Nunsense
June 11, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 11-July 6
What should five nuns do when they need to raise money in a hurry? Put on a variety show, of course. Singing. Tap-dancing. Sharing the secrets of convent life– you’ve never seen sisters like this before!
6/11/08 at 7:30pm
6/13/08 at 7:30pm
6/14/08 at 7:30pm
6/15/08 at 2:00pm
6/17/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 2:00pm
6/21/08 at 7:30pm
6/22/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 7:30pm
6/27/08 at 7:30pm
6/28/08 at 2:00pm
7/2/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 7:30pm
7/6/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details
Blithe Spirit
July 02, 2008 - July 30, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
July 2- 30
Charles Condomine, a widower, invites an eccentric medium to give a séance as research for a novel he’s writing. No one at the party believed Madame Arcati’s séance could actually work – but when Charles’ first wife, selfish and spoiled Elvira, appears from “the other side” he has to scramble to explain the situation to his current wife, Ruth. Language and laughter take center stage in Noel Coward’s “improbable farce.”
7/2/08 at 7:30pm
7/4/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 2:00pm
7/9/08 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
7/12/08 at 7:30pm
7/13/08 at 2:00pm
7/15/08 at 2:00pm
7/19/08 at 2:00pm
7/23/08 at 7:30pm
7/25/08 at 7:30pm
7/26/08 at 2:00pm
7/27/08 at 2:00pm
7/29/08 at 2:00pm
7/30/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details!
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Summer Breeze Concerts
June 07, 2008 - July 04, 2008
Where: Warrenton
June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 4, Warrenton. Bring your blankets, chairs, and cooler for a different concert each week. Farmhouse Field. 7:30 PM. Free. 636-456-3550
Tom Sawyer Days
July 02, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Hannibal
Local and state fence–painting competition, pet show, carnival, arts, crafts, boat parade, Star-Spangled Spectacular Parade, Tom and Becky contest, fireworks, and Hannibal Cannibal run. Throughout town. Free (except some special events). 573-221-1101
Fort Osage Independence Day Celebration
July 04, 2008
Where: Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 107 Osage Street, Sibley, MO 64088
Celebrate American Independence 1812 style as the sounds of cannon and musket fire fill the air on this festive occasion. 107 Osage Street, Sibley, MO 64088—9-4:30 – (816) 503-4860
Songs of the Patriots
July 04, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Poplar Bluff
Exhibit of World War II cover art from sheet music from 1940-1945. Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Noon-4 pm Tues.-Fri.; 1-4 pm Sat.-Sun. Free. 573-686-8002
Independence Day Celebration
July 04, 2008
Where: Boone Home and Boonesfield Village - 1868 Hwy F, Defiance, MO 63341
Living History Village – interpreters will demonstrate daily life in 1821 with flag ceremony and speeches pro and con for Missouri statehood. Hours: 9-5 Call for admission prices & details: 636-798-2205
Celebrate Independence in Independence
July 04, 2008
Where: various venues around Independence
Begin your Fourth of July with a children’s patriotic parade up main street to the Square at 10 a.m., enjoy the new Lincoln, Civil war and Constitution exhibit at the Harry S Truman Library, 500 U. S. 24 Highway, with reduced admission on the 4th and special family historic activities and re-enactors of Lincoln’s era on the 5th, evening fireworks on the 4th at the Mormon Visitors Center, 937 W. Walnut. 816-325-7111 or www.visitindependence.com
Sandcastle Beach IV
June 07, 2008 - August 05, 2008
Where: St. Louis
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is
building up tons of sand and excitement for the most “sandsational” exhibit
ever constructed at The Magic House. This summer you won’t have to go any
farther than The Magic House’s own backyard to experience a day at the
beach. We are “shore” the entire family will dig the return of Sandcastle
Beach, at The Magic House June 7 – August 5, 2007.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard is being
transformed once again into a beachfront park, complete with tons of sand,
hidden seashells, ocean misters, lifeguard stands and beach umbrellas.
At Sandcastle Beach, you can take a stroll along the boardwalk; search for
some seashells; feel the spray of the ocean on your face; and, build
along-side a world-champion sand sculptor as he sculpts a gigantic 75-ton
sandcastle along our shores! As a sand-artist-in-residence, June 7th
through June 24th, our sand artist will teach children how to sculpt their
own castles like a professional!
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with museum admission of $7.50/person for ages 1 and above
The Amazing Castle
June 02, 2008 - September 03, 2008
Where: St. Louis
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum brings
life to more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of The
Amazing Castle. Visitors to the exhibit are transported to a magical place
and time – inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little
community where every citizen has a special job to do.
While inside The Amazing Castle, children can try on costumes and engage in
role-play, by becoming lords and ladies, castle villagers, or even “HiJinx
the Jester.” After picking vegetables in the garden, friends and family can
take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a meal using wooden
bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace complete with a glowing fire, a spit
and a cauldron. Within the Tailor Shop, children and adults can try their
hand at repairing and making clothing for all the castle citizens then move
on to the Carpenter’s Shop where they can grab a work apron and build a
simple table or chair using mortise and tenon construction, and finally,
inside the Blacksmith Shop children can pretend to repair iron tools using a
stone forge with “glowing” coals, a water bucket, and Synge’s anvil.
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with regular Museum Admission of $7.50 ages 1 and above
ABC 17 Fire in the Sky 2008
July 04, 2008
Where: University of Missouri Memorial Stadium at the corner of Stadium and Providence
The 57th annual celebration of an American Tradition. Gates open at 6:30 pm. Bands will perform at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Fireworks will begin shortly after 9:00 pm and will be choreographed with the music of the Missouri Symphony. The celebration is free and concessions will be available. Please do not bring any fireworks to the stadium. For more information call 874-7460 or visit www.fireinthesky.tv.
Wine, Cheese, and Wolf Howls
June 20, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Where: Eureka
Wine and cheese reception, informative program, 1/2-mile walk near the wolf enclosures where staff and guests attempt to get the wolves to howl followed by dessert and coffee. Wild Canid Center. $15 (21 years and older only). 636-938-5900
Nunsense
June 11, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 11-July 6
What should five nuns do when they need to raise money in a hurry? Put on a variety show, of course. Singing. Tap-dancing. Sharing the secrets of convent life– you’ve never seen sisters like this before!
6/11/08 at 7:30pm
6/13/08 at 7:30pm
6/14/08 at 7:30pm
6/15/08 at 2:00pm
6/17/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 2:00pm
6/21/08 at 7:30pm
6/22/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 7:30pm
6/27/08 at 7:30pm
6/28/08 at 2:00pm
7/2/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 7:30pm
7/6/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details
Blithe Spirit
July 02, 2008 - July 30, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
July 2- 30
Charles Condomine, a widower, invites an eccentric medium to give a séance as research for a novel he’s writing. No one at the party believed Madame Arcati’s séance could actually work – but when Charles’ first wife, selfish and spoiled Elvira, appears from “the other side” he has to scramble to explain the situation to his current wife, Ruth. Language and laughter take center stage in Noel Coward’s “improbable farce.”
7/2/08 at 7:30pm
7/4/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 2:00pm
7/9/08 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
7/12/08 at 7:30pm
7/13/08 at 2:00pm
7/15/08 at 2:00pm
7/19/08 at 2:00pm
7/23/08 at 7:30pm
7/25/08 at 7:30pm
7/26/08 at 2:00pm
7/27/08 at 2:00pm
7/29/08 at 2:00pm
7/30/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details!
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Tom Sawyer Days
July 02, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Hannibal
Local and state fence–painting competition, pet show, carnival, arts, crafts, boat parade, Star-Spangled Spectacular Parade, Tom and Becky contest, fireworks, and Hannibal Cannibal run. Throughout town. Free (except some special events). 573-221-1101
Songs of the Patriots
July 04, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Poplar Bluff
Exhibit of World War II cover art from sheet music from 1940-1945. Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Noon-4 pm Tues.-Fri.; 1-4 pm Sat.-Sun. Free. 573-686-8002
Sandcastle Beach IV
June 07, 2008 - August 05, 2008
Where: St. Louis
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is
building up tons of sand and excitement for the most “sandsational” exhibit
ever constructed at The Magic House. This summer you won’t have to go any
farther than The Magic House’s own backyard to experience a day at the
beach. We are “shore” the entire family will dig the return of Sandcastle
Beach, at The Magic House June 7 – August 5, 2007.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard is being
transformed once again into a beachfront park, complete with tons of sand,
hidden seashells, ocean misters, lifeguard stands and beach umbrellas.
At Sandcastle Beach, you can take a stroll along the boardwalk; search for
some seashells; feel the spray of the ocean on your face; and, build
along-side a world-champion sand sculptor as he sculpts a gigantic 75-ton
sandcastle along our shores! As a sand-artist-in-residence, June 7th
through June 24th, our sand artist will teach children how to sculpt their
own castles like a professional!
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with museum admission of $7.50/person for ages 1 and above
The Amazing Castle
June 02, 2008 - September 03, 2008
Where: St. Louis
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum brings
life to more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of The
Amazing Castle. Visitors to the exhibit are transported to a magical place
and time – inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little
community where every citizen has a special job to do.
While inside The Amazing Castle, children can try on costumes and engage in
role-play, by becoming lords and ladies, castle villagers, or even “HiJinx
the Jester.” After picking vegetables in the garden, friends and family can
take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a meal using wooden
bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace complete with a glowing fire, a spit
and a cauldron. Within the Tailor Shop, children and adults can try their
hand at repairing and making clothing for all the castle citizens then move
on to the Carpenter’s Shop where they can grab a work apron and build a
simple table or chair using mortise and tenon construction, and finally,
inside the Blacksmith Shop children can pretend to repair iron tools using a
stone forge with “glowing” coals, a water bucket, and Synge’s anvil.
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
TIMES: Regular Museum Hours
ADMISSION: with regular Museum Admission of $7.50 ages 1 and above
Wine, Cheese, and Wolf Howls
June 20, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Where: Eureka
Wine and cheese reception, informative program, 1/2-mile walk near the wolf enclosures where staff and guests attempt to get the wolves to howl followed by dessert and coffee. Wild Canid Center. $15 (21 years and older only). 636-938-5900
Nunsense
June 11, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
June 11-July 6
What should five nuns do when they need to raise money in a hurry? Put on a variety show, of course. Singing. Tap-dancing. Sharing the secrets of convent life– you’ve never seen sisters like this before!
6/11/08 at 7:30pm
6/13/08 at 7:30pm
6/14/08 at 7:30pm
6/15/08 at 2:00pm
6/17/08 at 2:00pm
6/18/08 at 2:00pm
6/21/08 at 7:30pm
6/22/08 at 2:00pm
6/25/08 at 7:30pm
6/27/08 at 7:30pm
6/28/08 at 2:00pm
7/2/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 7:30pm
7/6/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details
Blithe Spirit
July 02, 2008 - July 30, 2008
Where: Maples Repertory Theatre, Macon, MO
July 2- 30
Charles Condomine, a widower, invites an eccentric medium to give a séance as research for a novel he’s writing. No one at the party believed Madame Arcati’s séance could actually work – but when Charles’ first wife, selfish and spoiled Elvira, appears from “the other side” he has to scramble to explain the situation to his current wife, Ruth. Language and laughter take center stage in Noel Coward’s “improbable farce.”
7/2/08 at 7:30pm
7/4/08 at 2:00pm
7/5/08 at 2:00pm
7/9/08 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
7/12/08 at 7:30pm
7/13/08 at 2:00pm
7/15/08 at 2:00pm
7/19/08 at 2:00pm
7/23/08 at 7:30pm
7/25/08 at 7:30pm
7/26/08 at 2:00pm
7/27/08 at 2:00pm
7/29/08 at 2:00pm
7/30/08 at 2:00pm
See www.maplesrep.com or call (660) 385- 2924 for more details!
Annual Boonesboro Old Time Fiddle Contest
July 06, 2008
Where: Boonesboro
The first Sunday of July (every year) this year July 6th at 2;00pm
Boonesboro, Missouri – no address needed, you can’t miss it!
Very good prize money, 3 divisions, free ($2.00 parking)
Bring lawn chairs, everyone welcome!
Contact: Lynn Wells- 660-848-2881
Barbizon School and Nature of Landscape
June 01, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Where: St. Louis
Exhibit of landscape paintings from the French Barbizon school of painters. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 11 AM-6 PM Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.-Sun.; 11 AM-8 PM Fri. Free. 314-935-4523
Tom Sawyer Days
July 02, 2008 - July 06, 2008
Where: Hannibal
Local and state fence–painting competition, pet show, carnival, arts, crafts, boat parade, Star-Spangled Spectacular Parade, Tom and Becky contest, fireworks, and Hannibal Cannibal run. Throughout town. Free (except some special events). 573-221-1101
Songs of the Patriots
July 04, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Poplar Bluff
Exhibit of World War II cover art from sheet music from 1940-1945. Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Noon-4 pm Tues.-Fri.; 1-4 pm Sat.-Sun. Free. 573-686-8002
