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10:00 - 2:00PM
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
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 in Kiener Plaza in the heart of downtown St. Louis with free refreshments, music, prizes and fun for everyone.
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34th Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival
Professional storytellers from across the nation tell many delightful tales.
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Art Exhibit: Opening Day
Art exhibit features works of McKendree University seniors, McKendree University Gallery of Art, 224 St. Louis St., downtown Lebanon, Ill.
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Annie Get Your Gun: Opening Performance
When feisty tomboy Annie Oakley enters Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show sharpshooting contest, she aims to win it and the affection of her competition, Frank Butler. Winning the contest and joining the show was easy. Getting Frank to see her as a woman he could marry could mean giving up her holster and gun for satin and lace. Irving Berlin’s memorable songs, including "There’s No Business Like Show Business" and "Anything You Can Do," have made this fun musical a perennial audience favorite.
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8:00PM
Arianna String Quartet: Voices of Spring
The evening begins with Mozart’s jubilant String Quartet in G Major, nicknamed "Spring,” and is followed by Henri Dutilleux’s challenging “Ainsi la nuit.” Robert Schumann’s String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3 is the closer.
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8:00PM
Christine Brewer
Full of exotic themes, heartfelt yearning and wild freedom, Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony receives its St. Louis Symphony premiere with soprano Christine Brewer and paired with the stunning melodies and warming glow of Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony.
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10:00 - 6:00PM
St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair
Artists demonstrations and lectures featured throughout the weekend.
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11:00 - 9:00AM
7th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
A celebration of the rich Hispanic culture within the Cherokee neighborhood and surrounding south St. Louis area. The festival will feature live music on three separate stages, an assortment of authenic Mexican refreshments and other ethnic food and drinks. There will also be live art demonstrations, street performers, and a People's Joy Parade at 1:11 p.m. The festival expands on the eastern corner of Cherokee Street and Iowa Street with the addition of a fourth stage.
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34th Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival (Closing Day)
Professional storytellers from across the nation tell many delightful tales.
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7:30PM
St. Louis Storytelling Festival Grand Finale
The Grand Finale of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival presents performances by the six featured storytellers. The event is for adults, but is family friendly.
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8:00PM
Christine Brewer
Full of exotic themes, heartfelt yearning and wild freedom, Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony receives its St. Louis Symphony premiere with soprano Christine Brewer and paired with the stunning melodies and warming glow of Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony.
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11:00 - 5:00PM
St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair
Artists demonstrations and lectures featured throughout the weekend.
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3:00PM
Christine Brewer
Full of exotic themes, heartfelt yearning and wild freedom, Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony receives its St. Louis Symphony premiere with soprano Christine Brewer and paired with the stunning melodies and warming glow of Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony.
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3:00PM
Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra at the Hett
Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra features nearly 100 of the region’s finest young musicians from 35 schools in greater St. Louis and beyond. Free.
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Million Dollar Quartet: Closing Performance
This musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time, brings the legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Great Balls of Fire," "I Walk the Line," and "Hound Dog. Performance times are Tuesday – Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m.
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8:00PM
Beethoven 9: Ode to Joy: Opening Performance
Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 9 is a truly inspirational piece celebrating the highest aspirations of humanity as a whole. Combining the forces of the STL Symphony and Chorus paired with vocal soloists under one baton, David Robertson leads this certain to be memorable season finale that crescendos into the magnificent choral finale, "Ode to Joy."
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Art Fair at Laumeier (Opening Day)
A nationally acclaimed fine art and crafts fair featuring national artists representing clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood with live music, entertainment, demonstrations, food, a beer and wine garden and more.
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8:00PM
Contemporary Ballet presented by Saint Louis Ballet
This mixed-bill lineup features world premieres by renowned artist Christopher d’Amboise and Artistic Director Gen Horiuchi and will highlight the dancers’ artistry and technique. The program also features a comedic duet to Rossini’s William Tell Overture choreographed by Dance St. Louis’ Michael Uthoff, and Reflections by The Joffrey Ballet co-founder Gerald Arpino.
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2:00PM
Contemporary Ballet presented by Saint Louis Ballet
This mixed-bill lineup features world premieres by renowned artist Christopher d’Amboise and Artistic Director Gen Horiuchi and will highlight the dancers’ artistry and technique. The program also features a comedic duet to Rossini’s William Tell Overture choreographed by Dance St. Louis’ Michael Uthoff, and Reflections by The Joffrey Ballet co-founder Gerald Arpino.
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8:00PM
Royal Comedy Tour
Featuring Sommore, DL Hughley, Bruce Bruce, Arnez J, and Tony Rock.
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Art Fair at Laumeier (Closing Day)
A nationally acclaimed fine art and crafts fair featuring national artists representing clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood with live music, entertainment, demonstrations, food, a beer and wine garden and more.
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3:00PM
Beethoven 9: Ode to Joy: Closing Performance
Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 9 is a truly inspirational piece celebrating the highest aspirations of humanity as a whole. Combining the forces of the STL Symphony and Chorus paired with vocal soloists under one baton, David Robertson leads this certain to be memorable season finale that crescendos into the magnificent choral finale, "Ode to Joy."
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7:30PM
Ultimate Mother's Day Concert
Featuring renowned R&B legends Eddie Levert, Keith Sweat & Johnny Gill!
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Meredith Foster Exhibit
Closing Day! This exhibit explores theMississippi delta and surrounding landscape, using materials sourced from the local ecosystem. The individual mixed media drawings merge to create a panoramic vista across the gallery walls, alongside topographies made from sifted charcoal, ash and stenciled maps, representing the Upper Mississippi region.
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Letters Home (Closing Performance)
This play focuses on soldier's communication with home and was written to accompany our Between Two Worlds: Veterans Journey Home exhibition. Performances times are Tuesday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in MacDermott Grand Hall.
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8:00PM
The Music of Whitney Houston
Celebrate the most award-winning female artist of all time and her extraordinary talent with The Music of Whitney Houston. Join the STL Symphony and conductor Brent Havens for an evening of chart-topping hits such as "Saving All My Love," "How Will I Know?," "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" and of course "I Will Always Love You."
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12th Annual Art on the Square
Art show with family entertainment, children's workshops and more. Friday, May 17, 2013 until Sunday, May 19, 2013. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (17), 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (18), 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (19)
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8:00PM
St. Louis Archdiocesan Choir & Orchestra
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12:00 - 4:00PM
11th Annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration
The Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration commemorates the 158th anniversary of the attempted escape by a small group of freedom seekers, including Mary Meachum, to cross the Mississippi River at St. Louis, to reach safety in Illinois. The Meachum site is the first nationally recognized Underground Railroad site in the state of Missouri. The program includes a fully costumed re-enactment at 3:00 p.m. of the original freedom crossing with the Mississippi River as the natural backdrop. To reach the event take Interstate 70 to Grand Avenue, go east on Grand toward the Mississippi River. Grand will curve left and becomes Hall Street. Continue on Hall Street ¼ mile to the next street (Prairie Avenue). Look for a Fire Department American flag and Riverfront Trail sign. Turn right to parking area.
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Tribute to Richard Hayman
Tribute to Richard Hayman-Break out your harmonicas for a tribute concert to St. Louis favorite Richard Hayman. Richard Kaufman lead a pops extravaganza showcasing music from Hayman’s legendary career with the STL Symphony, including “Moon River”, “Meet Me in St. Louis”, “Ruby” and more! Plus, every audience member will receive a free harmonica to join in with the orchestra and Harmonica player Mike Runyan!
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7:30 - 12:00AM
St. Louis Children's Hospital Make Tracks for the Zoo
A run/walk through Forest Park to benefit the Saint Louis Zoo. Reservations required.
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10:00 - 5:00PM
Chinese Culture Days
Saturday, May 18, 2013 until Sunday, May 19, 2013. A 70-foot dragon and lion dancers open this springtime celebration that includes a Grand Parade and acrobatics, theater, martial arts, Chinese calligraphy, painting and authentic regional cuisine. Enjoy t'ai chi and tea tasting in the Grigg Nanjin Friendship Garden, where specia tours focus on the symbolism of many plant species and architectural details.
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Smash/Hit! (Closing Performance)
An Iraqi War vet fights the battlefield behind, and makes his way to the treacherous world of Hip Hop.
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125th Annual Annie Malone May Day Parade and McDonald's™ May Day Blues Fest
This St. Louis tradition began over a century ago in the historic African-American Greater Ville Neighborhood when thousands of St. Louisans would gather to honor Annie Malone, the founder of Poro College and the noted children's home that carries her name. The Annie Malone May Day Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. and starts at 20th along Market Street, heading east to Broadway. Immediately follwing the parade is the McDonald's May Day Blues Fest in Kiener Plaza.
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Art Exhibit: Closing Day
Art exhibit features works of McKendree University seniors, McKendree University Gallery of Art, 224 St. Louis St., downtown Lebanon, Ill.
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Kids Rock Cancer Benefit Concert-Concert will feature Brian Owens, Erin Bode, and Peter Martin.
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Annie Get Your Gun: Closing Performance
When feisty tomboy Annie Oakley enters Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show sharpshooting contest, she aims to win it and the affection of her competition, Frank Butler. Winning the contest and joining the show was easy. Getting Frank to see her as a woman he could marry could mean giving up her holster and gun for satin and lace. Irving Berlin’s memorable songs, including "There’s No Business Like Show Business" and "Anything You Can Do," have made this fun musical a perennial audience favorite.
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8:00PM
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents Twelfth Night
Performances are May 24- June 16 at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park (excluded on Tuesdays). Performances are at 8 p.m., preview performances are held on May 22-23. The pre-show Festival activities will include a Green Show at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Open lawn seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rental chairs are available for $10 and $7 each.
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6th Annual Emerson Spring to Dance Festival presented by Dance St. Louis and the Touhill (Opening Day)
The festival provides a cornucopia of styles from ballet and contemporary dance to hip-hop and tap. Each evening is three shows in one, with informal interactive demonstrations in the Terrace Lobby by local arts organizations, a performance with first-come first-served seating in the intimate Lee Theater, and a reserved seat performance in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall.
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"Twelfth Night!," Shakespeare Festival St. Louis (Opening Performance)
See "Twelfth Night!," under the stars in beautiful Forest Park. Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Bring your own picnic or enjoy a box dinner from the on-site caterer. Come early for the traditional Green Show where dancers, musicians, jugglers and other entertainers interact with the audience. Thursday performances are signed for the hearing impaired. The site is wheelchair accessible. Green show 6:30 p.m.; Performance 8:00 p.m. (except Tuesdays)
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Interactive "Street" Art Exhibit (Opening Day)
St. Louis area muralists Nita Turnage and Hap Phillips, public artist Candy Chang and a new media artist explore the role of art in our increasingly public and social world. Exhibited are examples of three contemporary approaches of interactive art - mural/graffiti art, crowd-sourcing, and participatory new media art.
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5:00 - 8:00PM
Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series (Opening Day)
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6th Annual Emerson Spring to Dance Festival presented by Dance St. Louis and the Touhill (Closing Day)
The festival provides a cornucopia of styles from ballet and contemporary dance to hip-hop and tap. Each evening is three shows in one, with informal interactive demonstrations in the Terrace Lobby by local arts organizations, a performance with first-come first-served seating in the intimate Lee Theater, and a reserved seat performance in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall.
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.-Enjoy an evening of family friendly entertainment, with the Broadway musical hit, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., as performed by LifeLight Theatre on the campus of Westminister Christian Academy. Under the Sea parties take place either before or after select performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Guests enjoy story time with Ariel, delicious refreshments, fantastic decorations, a VIP tableside autograph/photo session with characters from Disney’s Little Mermaid, as well as a FREE pre-show reception on Friday with delicious food from over 20 participating restaurants.
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