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St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs. 12:45 p.m. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp? , (314)345-9000
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Optional tour of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
The mother church of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is adorned with 41.5 million mosaic tiles, which cover 83,000 square feet of the basilica’s interior and make it one of the most breathtaking churches in North America.
Located four miles west of the Westin St. Louis, the basilica is open daily until 5 p.m. It anchors St. Louis’s lively Central West End district and is close to numerous charming shops and restaurants.
To join the optional tour with fellow ACP attendees, meet at the registration table 15 minutes after the conclusion of Friday’s lunchtime keynote address. The group will take light rail, taxis, or Uber. For more information phone or text Jay Blossom at 909-529-2567.
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Ladies’ Knight: A Female Perspective on Chess
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The exhibition presents works by artists Crystal Fischetti, Debbie Han, Barbara Kruger, Liliya Lifánova, Goshka Macuga, Sophie Matisse, Yoko Ono, Daniela Raytchev, Jennifer Shahade, Yuko Suga, Diana Thater, and Rachel Whiteread. Their diverse interpretations of the game range from the playful and feminine to the serious and encourage dialogue about subjects like crime, language, peace and conflict, and inequality.http://www.worldchesshof.org, (314) 367-9243
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Kings, Queens, and Castles
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An innovative exhibition which brings the chess board to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy. Commissioned by the World Chess Hall of Fame, the exhibition was developed in partnership with The Magic House. Following its debut at the World Chess Hall of Fame, it will travel to select Children’s Museums nationally. http://www.worldchesshof.org, (314) 367-9243
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A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs
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During the last decade the Saint Louis Art Museum acquired more than 700 prints, drawings, and photographs, yet only a small number of these have been on view. A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings and Photographs presents 62 of these works that date from the 15th century to the present and comprise a variety of themes and genres, including landscape, abstraction, and socially-engaged portraits. Notable among the artists’ works is Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother (1936), one of the most iconic images of Depression-era America. www.slam.org
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Her Turn: Revolutionary Women of Chess
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Her Turn: Revolutionary Women of Chess curated by Assistant Curator Emily Allred, celebrates the legacies of many of the game’s greatest female players. Highlights from the collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame and loans from the John G. White Chess Collection at the Cleveland Public Library and private collections provide insight into the careers of U.S. and World Women’s Chess Champions, writers, organizers, and other trailblazing women.
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Spies, Traitors, and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
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From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terrorism the exhibit provides an unprecedented perspective on terror and espionage on American soil. Created by the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, the exhibition uncovers the forgotten stories of domestic terrorists, foreign agents, militant radicals, and saboteurs who have threatened America’s sense of security over the past 200 years. It also explores the questions: How do we identify who the enemy is? And how do we keep the country safe without compromising the civil liberties upon which it was founded? http://www.mohistory.org, (314) 454-3199
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The Carpet and the Connoisseur: The James F. Ballard Collection of Oriental Rugs
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During the early 20th century, St. Louis businessman, and avid world traveler, James F. Ballard became one of the country’s top collectors of Oriental carpets. Ballard ultimately divided his collection of carpets between the Saint Louis Art Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1929 and 1930. As a result the Museum has amassed a collection of Oriental rugs recognized as one of the most significant collections in the world. The Carpet and the Connoisseur, on view March 6–May 8 in the Museum’s Special Exhibition galleries, will highlight 51 carpets from the Ballard collection as well as two 19th-century Persian pleasure tents that were used for outdoor gatherings. www.slam.org
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Camera Work (IPHF Exhibition)
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The International Photography Hall of Fame presents,”Camera Work”, Wednesday, March 16th – July 2nd, 2016.This exhibition presents a selection of plates from Camera Work, a quarterly journal illustrating fine photogravure reproductions. This exhibition highlights portraits, landscape studies and illustrations contained in editions of Camera Work issued from 1905-1913.At the close of the nineteenth century, artists using the photographic medium in America and Europe were seeking to create images that evoked both thought and heightened feeling within the viewer. The printing method by which the photograph was conveyed was of primary importance in this endeavor. The photogravure – a method by which an original image is transferred to a metal plate for printing – was also becoming widely used at this time, especially when limited edition rendering in toned inks or pigments was desired. www.iphf.org/
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Dark Matter: Terrence Boyd and Amanda McCavour
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http://www.craftalliance.org, (314) 725-1177
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Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!
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The Off-Broadway hit comedy is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up version of the #1 NY Times best-seller. The show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It’s a great recipe for a night out: a little storytelling blended with comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus. Tickets:www.metrotix.com/events/detail/mars-venus. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; 4 p.m. Saturday matinee and 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. No performance on April 8. www.marsvenuslive.com
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Little Black Dress: From Mourning to Night Exhibit
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Featuring more than 60 dresses from the Missouri History Museum’s world-renowned textile collection, this fun-but thought-provoking-exhibit will explore the subject of mourning, as well as the transition of black from a symbol of grief to a symbol of high fashion. The exhibit will also present fascinating artifacts-from hair jewelry to tear catchers-that were once a regular part of the mourning process. You will also have the chance to share your own memories of your favorite little black dress and even the opportunity to design your own dress. http://www.mohistory.org, (314) 746-4599
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The Bridges of Madison County
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The unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more. Performance times are 8:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. Sunday; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10; and 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14 http://www.fabulousfox.com/, (314) 534-1111 or (314) 534-1678
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Italian Film Festival USA of St. Louis (Dates Vary)
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Enjoy the local premiere of twelve recent Italian films shown in original language with English subtitles at three venues on the campus of Washington University: Steinberg Hall, Jerzewiak Family Auditorium Lab Sciences 300, and Brown Hall 100, and at the Missouri History Museum. The 2016 edition brings the best line-up of recent Italian cinema with films from award-winning directors, as well as highlighting debut films from exciting new talent.http://www.italianfilmfests.org/st_louis.html
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St. Louis Scott Gallager Spring Classic
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This Tournament is one of the area’s oldest Premier Outdoor Events. The 31st Annual Spring Classic will be April 16-17, 2016. This event has drawn as many as 285 teams from AR, IL, IN, MO, KS, WI, TN, KY, IA, NE and MN. www.slsgsoccer.com
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Beethoven’s New Groove (STL Symphony Family Concert)
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Learn about the beats in music and how different rhythms create different music styles with classical favorites, Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from Sleeping Beauty, selections from Beethoven’s Fifth & Ninth symphonies and more! 3:00 p.m. http://www.stlsymphony.org/, (314) 534-1700 or (800) 232-1880
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Bento Rakugo presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs
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Rakugo is a traditional Japanese comic storytelling where a performer sits on zabuton, a Japanese cushion, and tells a comic story using a sensu (fan), and a tenugi (towel). With Kabuki and Bunraku, Rakugo endures as one of the most popular forms of Japanese traditional theatre. Bento Rakugo, founded in 2011, is a dynamic group dedicated to honoring traditional Rakugo. The group creates a modern twist by performing stories in English, sharing the deep history of the art form. Following traditional Rakugo Yose style in Japan, a show contains a couple of Rakugo stories and an Iromono variety act performance, which varies from a lion dance to Japanese traditional juggling. This performance features a pre-show talk. Please arrive 50 minutes early for the pre-show discussion. 3:00 p.m. http://www.touhill.org, (314) 516-4949 or (866) 516-4949
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Gateway Arch Riverboat Sunday Brunch Cruise
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WHEN: March 27 (Easter), April 17, May 8 (Mother’s Day), June 19 (Father’s Day), July 17, August 7, August 28; 12:30-3 p.m. DETAILS: Celebrate your favorite springtime holiday, or any regular Sunday for that matter, with a midday getaway! Relax and rejuvenate aboard the cruise while enjoying upbeat sounds of live Dixieland music and feasting upon a delectable brunch buffet including French toast, cheese blintzes, eggs, prime rib, stuffed chicken breast, pasta, salad and more scrumptious fare. TICKETS: Reservations are required. $45/adults; $18/kids 3-12; children under age 3 are free. www.gatewayarch.com
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Jew Suss: Rise and Fall (Jud Suss: Film ohne Gewissen)
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Rosenberg Film Series | Holocaust Museum and Learning Center April 17 Directed by Oskar Roehler Germany, 2010, 114 minutes In German with English subtitles This historically based film dramatizes the production of the 1940 antisemitic Nazi propaganda film, Jud Süss. The film focuses on the dilemmas facing the lead actor, Ferdinand Marian, as his conflicts with Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels intensified. Introductory remarks and post screening discussion facilitated by Brad Prager, Professor of Film Studies and German at the University of Missouri. His research areas include Film History, Contemporary German Cinema and Holocaust Studies. His publications include the recent book After the Fact: The Holocaust in Twenty-First Century Documentary Film (2015) as well as a book on the German director Werner Herzog, and an edited volume entitled Visualizing the Holocaust: Documents, Aesthetics, Memory (2008). www.hmlc.org
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St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds. 1:15 p.m. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp? , (314)345-9000
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Ragtime
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The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold – set in turn-of-the-century New York – all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony Award®-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13 time Tony Award nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life – what it could and should be! 8:00 p.m. (18-19) http://www.peabodyoperahouse.com/, (800) 745-3000
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SIUE Concert Jazz Band & SIUE Alumni Jazz Band (Jazz at the Bistro Concert Series)
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The St. Louis area is home to many great university jazz programs. The Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville jazz department, now under the leadership of guitarist Rick Haydon, consistently produces swingin’ musicians. For this big band showcase, both the student Concert Jazz Band and a special, newly-formed SIUE Alumni Jazz Band will perform your favorite charts from Basie, Ellington, and beyond. 7:30 p.m. http://www.jazzstl.org/, (314) 571-6000
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St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs. 7:15 p.m. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp? , (314)345-9000
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Justin Bieber: Purpose World Tour
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The hype around Bieber’s new music continues with the smash successes of “Sorry” and “What Do You Mean?” which was crowned Justin’s first #1 on Billboard’s all-format airplay/sales/streaming-based Hot 100 the week of its release, selling over 335,000 units digitally in the U.S. that week. “What Do You Mean?” also went to #1 in Justin’s native Canada, and became his first #1 UK national chart hit. The song, which hit #1 at iTunes within five minutes of its release, and reached #1 at iTunes in more than 90 countries, went on to easily break the Weekly Global Spotify streaming record with over 41 million streams, reaching 100 million Global streams in less than one month out. Other tracks on this new studio album “Purpose” include “The Feeling” and “Love Yourself”; the former features indie breakout pop singer Halsey and the latter was co-written with Ed Sheeran. www.scottradecenter.com
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SHAKE 38
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In addition to dozens of performances throughout the city, SHAKE 38 will feature its first headlining event with Cry Havoc. Actor/veteran Stephan Wolfert leads audiences on an interactive journey to meet Shakespeare’s veterans, and confronts the difficulties today’s soldiers face in leaving military service to rejoin the civilian world. The powerful one-person play speaks to the impact of theater as a tool for social change and the way the themes of Shakespeare’s 400-year-old works resonate meaningfully in modern life. For a pay-what-you-will donation to the Festival, St. Louis will be invited to this performance on April 23. http://www.sfstl.com, (314) 531-9800
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St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs. 7:15 p.m. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp? , (314)345-9000
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Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
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See for yourself why St. Louis is such a great place to visit during the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission’s annual Be A Tourist In Your Own Town event. The region’s most popular attractions will exhibit with free refreshments, music, prizes and fun for everyone. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Pulitzer Arts Foundation Contemporary Concert Series
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Experience the power of art, architecture and modern compositions in the newly renovated space at The Pulitzer Arts Foundation featuring contemporary chamber music performed by musicians of the STL Symphony. 7:30 p.m. http://www.stlsymphony.org/en/tickets/pulitzer-arts-concert-series/
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St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs. 12:45 p.m. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp? , (314)345-9000
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The Black Rep 2015-16 ‘Edison Series’ presents “Twisted Melodies”
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The Black Rep 2015-16 ‘Edison Series’
Twisted Melodies is a fictionalized journey through the mind of musical genius Donny Hathaway. We see a man lost in space and time, battling schizophrenia and trying to come to terms with – everything. Join us for an experience that explores the psychology of a genius and his music as he deals with the extreme circumstances of mental illness. http://www.theblackrep.org
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14th Annual Augusta Plein Air Art Festival
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Come experience Springtime in Augusta, Missouri and watch the rich colors burst forth in nature … and on canvas at the 13 Annual Augusta Plein Air Art Festival. www.augusta-chamber.org
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Bill Burr: Third Party Tour
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Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation achieving success in TV and film as well as the live stage. Selling out theaters internationally, Bill is a regular with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon and his Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts on iTunes. Bill performed a sold out show at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2015 and on December 18 his animated Netflix series, F Is For Family, premiered featuring Bill, Laura Dern and Justin Long as the Murphy family. He was seen in the Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell film, Daddy’s Home, which premiered on December 25 and he co-stars opposite Kevin Costner in the indie film, Black or White, which premiered on January 30, 2015. http://www.fabulousfox.com/events/detail/bill-burr
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Bosnian/American
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Born in Bosnia and raised in St. Louis – painful history meets present reality in this collaboratively created script that celebrates the true stories of our neighbors. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. www.mustardseedtheatre.com, (314) 719-8060
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Dvorák 7 (STL Symphony Concert)
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Dvořák sought to create a work “capable of stirring the world” with the Seventh Symphony. Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša makes his STL Symphony debut leading this work by his beloved compatriot. 10:30 a.m. (22); 8:00 p.m. (23); 3:00 p.m. (24) http://www.stlsymphony.org/, (314) 534-1700 or (800) 232-1880
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Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival 2016
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The Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival features John Pizzarelli and the M.F. All Star Big Band celebrating the music of Manynard Ferguson. With opening act UMSL Jazz Ensemble directed by Jim Widner. Friday, April 22, at 8p.m. John Pizzarelli. Saturday, April 23, at 8 p.m. The M.F. All Star Big Band celebrating the music of Manynard Ferguson. www.touhill.org
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Symphony Where You Worship Concert Series
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Don’t miss violinist Jooyeon Kong, violists Chris Tantillo and Xi Zhang, and cellist Bjorn Ranheim performing Brahm’s String Quartet No. 1 in F major! Free and open to all. 7:00 p.m. https://www.stlsymphony.org/en/community/community_concerts/symphony-where-you-worship-series/
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Thornhill Open House
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Come visit the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in forming the state into what it is today. The house is partially furnished. Also open to tour are the 1820s and 1860s barns, the smokehouse, ice house, peach orchard and blacksmith shop. The estate also includes the family cemetery, burial site of the governor, his wife, Nancy, and two of their four children. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.www.stlouisco.com/parks/faust, (314) 615-8328
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27th Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival
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Learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses and organizations; meet area non-profits that share Earth Day values; catch local musical acts and performance art; participate in a number of hands-on educational activities; and enjoy diverse cuisine featuring local, organic, vegetarian and vegan options. This year’s event will also include special features, like yoga classes all day for both adults and children, a rock climbing wall, and a Metro Bus mural painting. The theme of the festival is a message of inclusion “Earth Day Every Day…for Everyone!”10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.http://www.stlouisearthday.org/events/festival/
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95.5 Spring Jam – Anthony Hamilton
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95.5 Spring Jam starring Anthony Hamilton with special guests Angie Stone and Lyfe Jennings is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Surviving the test of time, Anthony Hamilton will soon gift his fans with yet another compilation baring his heart and soul. Millions across the globe have bought his albums, falling deeply in love with raw, passionate notes that tell a story so familiar that it belongs to us all. His new album, “What I’m Feelin’,” merges a life-long journey with a musical evolution that never once sacrifices his roots. http://www.fabulousfox.com/events/detail/955-spring-jam
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Bill Maher
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For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last thirteen years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 34 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous,” directed by Larry Charles (“Borat”). The documentary has gone on to become the 8th Highest Grossing Documentary ever. Bill Maher will visit Peabody Opera House Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, January 8 at 10 a.m. and may be purchased at the Scottrade Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com. www.peabodyoperahouse.com
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