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Everybody Cut Footloose: Sole Mates Party
Plaza Frontenac
September 20, 6pm-8pm
Get the first look at Fall’s highest heels, flattest flats and sexiest boots from stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton and J. Crew at the Sole Mates party. Come sample wine from Fleming’s while listening to live music. For more info, visit www.buildanest.com.
Plaza Frontenac
www.plazafrontenac.com
97 Plaza Frontenac
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-6760
Grand Opening of Jive & Wail
Jive & Wail Dueling Pianos
Sept. 20, 5pm-1:30am
Your search for the perfect entertainment destination has come to an end. Join in on the fun as Jive & Wail Dueling Pianos opens its doors to the public this Thursday night. Jive & Wail offers live, upbeat music in a fun, interactive atmosphere. Each week they present new and talented dueling piano players from around the country to keep the party fresh. All they need is you to keep the joint jumpin’.
Jive & Wail Dueling Pianos
www.jiveandwail.com
7376 Manchester Rd.
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314) 781-7000
Unwind
The Westin
Sept. 25, 5pm-7pm
Celebrate the end of a grueling workday, at the Westin downtown, in the Clark Street Grill. A monthly ritual with the ALIVE Magazine crowd, Unwind includes two hours of tempting the taste buds and seducing your senses with appetizers, cocktails, and live music.
The Westin St. Louis
www.clarkstreetgrill.com
811 Spruce Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 552-5850
Stray Rescue Cocktail Party
Frazer’s
Sept. 25, 5pm
In celebration of Stray Rescue’s 10th anniversary, (a non-profit organization, which fights for the lives of stray animals in the St. Louis area), Frazer’s is hosting a cocktail party which includes a gourmet buffet, oyster bar, live music, and an open bar. For more information visit www.strayrescue.org. Tickets are available by calling Frazer’s, (314) 773-8646 or Stray Rescue of St. Louis, (314) 771-6121.
Frazer’s Restaurant & Lounge
www.frazergoodeats.com
1811 Pestalozzi St.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Rhythm & Blues: A Rock N Roll Denim Show
Saint Louis Galleria
Sept. 26, 6pm-8pm
Join Macy’s and ALIVE for “Rhythm & Blues”, a rock n’ roll denim fashion show featuring fall’s hottest denim looks by Lucky Brand Jeans, Paper Denim & Cloth and Calvin Klein, plus music by DJ Dead As Disco. Enjoy appetizers by Lucas School House and drinks by Anheuser-Busch.
Saint Louis Galleria
www.saintlouisgalleria.com
1155 Saint Louis Galleria
St. Louis, MO 63117
(314) 863-5500
Rock For a Cause
Lucas School House
Sept. 27, 8pm-12am
Helping others never sounded so good. Come rock out at Dr. Matthew German’s Friends for Life Music Festival. Enjoy some of St. Louis’ hottest up-and-coming bands and indulge in cocktails, mouth-watering cuisine and the edgy environment of Lucas School House. Tickets range from $25-$100. For ticket info, visit www.foodoutreach.org or call (314) 652-3663.
Lucas School House
www.lucasevents.com
1220 Allen Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 621-6565
Music:
Edwin McCain
The Pageant
Sept. 21- 8pm
We all know him as the singer/songwriter that brought us the famous ballad “I’ll Be” that has swooned even the most skeptical of hearts. Edwin McCain has been rocking the underground rock stage since the early nineties and with him has brought quite the following. Singing such songs as “Lost in America” and “Beautiful Life”, Edwin is known for his satirical rock songs, which make fun of corporate America. His tenderhearted lyrics and fantastic guitar riffs leave his audience craving more. Tickets are $20 and on sale at www.ticketmaster.com.
The Pageant
www.thepageant.com
6161 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-6161
Performing Arts:
Boesman and Lena
Edison Theatre at Washington University
Sept. 12-23- Wed. & Thurs., 7pm; Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sat. & Sun., 3pm
From the banks of the river Swartkops in South Africa, activist Athol Fugard teaches us the lessons of humanity in this powerful performance. Revolving around two ragged wanderers who have once again been evicted from their home and forced to find food and shelter in a world of chaos and prejudice, the audience is left feeling nothing but sympathy for Fugard’s heroes, who when times are rough can only rely on each
other for strength. Tickets are $50 and are available at metrotix.com
Edison Theatre at Washington University
www.theblackrep.org
6445 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 534-3810
Altar Boyz
Grandel Theatre
Sept. 19-Oct. 7- Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm & 7pm
Disciple-inspired pop stars Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham get the chance to hit the big scene as they come off their “Raise the Praise” tour, entertaining church folk during rousing games of bingo and pancake potlucks. Audience members are in for a heavenly treat with lyrics like “Jesus called me on my cell phone” and “Girl, you make me wanna wait.” Tickets are $15-$45 and are on sale at www.repstl.org or by calling (314) 968-4925.
Grandel Theatre
www.repstl.org
3610 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 968-4925
Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
New Line Theatre
Starting Sept. 27- Thurs.-Sat., 8pm
Leave the kids at home—New Line Theatre opens its 17th season with an exploration of
some of the most taboo topics in American culture, from pornography to morphine abuse, featuring familiar songs from Hair, Rent and Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets are $10-$15 and are on sale at www.metrotix.com or by calling (314) 534-1111.
The Ivory Theatre
www.geocities.com/newlinetheatre/
7622 Michigan
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 534-1111
Festivals:
Taste of St. Louis
8th & Market St., Downtown, St. Louis
Sept. 21-23, Fri., 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9pm.
Sample the city at the Taste of St. Louis, presented by U.S. Cellular. Catch “Iron Chef”-style competitions on the Bread Co. Culinary Championship stage or saunter down Macy’s Restaurant Row, where 30 of St. Louis' best bistros, burger joints, cafÈs, pubs and pizzerias will serve their finest dishes. Once you’ve indulged in those culinary cravings, you can wet your artistic appetite with a stroll through the ArtDimensions’ Village, touting 100 area artists. Open to the public. For more info visit www.tastestl.com.
Taste of St. Louis
www.tastestl.com
8th & Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 995-1202
Surrounding Area Events:
Skinny Improv Shakespeare Festival
The Skinny Improv Comedy Theatre
Sept. 22, 7:30pm
Known for its improvisational wit, The Skinny Improv's fearless leader, Jeff Jenkins, has taken on scripted material and organized Springfield's first annual Shakespeare Festival. Jenkins' Upside Down Creative Group will present a western-adapted version of William Shakespeare’s, “As You Like It.” Admission is free. For more information visit www.theskinnyimprov.com.
Skinny Improv Comedy Theatre
www.theskinnyimprov.com
301 Park Central East
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 831-5233
The Second City Touring Company
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Sep 27, 7:30pm
The touring troupe from Chicago's premiere theatre of improv comedy has one goal for this show: to push the hot buttons of current events for the sake of spoof and laughter. Translation? This one isn’t for the kids. Expect delicious jabs at the Bush Administration and the current crop of Democratic presidential candidates. Tickets are $13-$23 at the. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts box office. For more info visit www.hammonshall.com.
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
www.hammonshall.com
525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 836-7678
Uncle Kracker
The Horny Toad
Sept. 22
This rapper, turned downhearted country rockstar, knows what it means to please a crowd. With catchy tunes like “Follow Me” and “Drift Away”, Uncle Kracker will sure to draw a crowd. Check him out at Toad Cove in Lake of the Ozarks this weekend, down at the Horny Toad as the 2007 Summer Concert series comes to a close. Tickets are $35 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
The Horny Toad
www.toadcove.com
2325 Bittersweet
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5500
