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Taking bows after a Chamber Music Society of St. Louis performance.
David Barclay Moore will be at The Novel Neighbor Oct. 3 to discuss his novel "Holler of the Fireflies."
“’64 Cardinals: A Team, a Season, and a Showdown for the Ages’
By Robert L. Tiemann with Ron Jacober
Published by Reedy Press, 154 pages, $39.95
Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Sept. 30-Oct. 6.
When 8 p.m. Sept. 30 • Where The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard • How much Sold out • More info ticketmaster.com
Young singers such as Giveon are proving that R&B is not dead. “Heartbreak Anniversary,” from his 2020 EP "Take Time," was huge, and his gorgeous vocals are even more fully explored on his debut album, “Give or Take.” His tour also includes Jenevieve and RIMON. By Kevin C. Johnson
When 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 • Where Edwardsville City Park, 101 South Buchanan Street, Edwardsville • How much Free • More info operaedwardsville.org
Celebrating its fifth anniversary season, Opera Edwardsville returns to Edwardsville City Park for a free community concert. The program features Verdi’s “La Traviata,” Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore,” Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” and “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” Delibes’ “Lakmé,” Offenbach’s “Orphée aux enfers” and more. Performers include sopranos Emily Birsan and Sofia Troncoso, mezzo-soprano Emily Fons, tenors Eric Ferring and Matthew Newlin and baritone Robert Mellon and accompanist Joseph Welch. Look for a special appearance by OE Artistic Advisor Christine Brewer, accompanied by cellist Marie Brown. OE Founder and Artistic Director Chase Hopkins emcees the event. By Daniel Durchholz
When 8 p.m. Sept. 30 • Where River City Casino, 777 River City Casino Boulevard • How much $29-$65 • More info ticketmaster.com
Country music singer and comedian Rodney Carrington follows up his hit single “Let Me In” with a tour of the same name coming to River City Casino. His comedy is for mature audiences only, as his fans already understand. Carrington is known for his own sitcom “Rodney” along with albums such as “Laughter’s Good” and “Here Comes the Truth.” By Kevin C. Johnson
When 7 p.m. Sept. 30 • Where Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles • How much $22-$82 • More info ticketmaster.com
“Cherry Pie” band Warrant has been touring with Skid Row for their appropriately titled “Live to Rock” tour, but when Warrant comes to Family Arena this weekend, the band is headlining without Skid Row, carrying the show with Winger and Lita Ford. Warrant’s most recent album is “Louder Harder Faster." By Kevin C. Johnson
When Sept. 30-Oct. 23; performance times vary • Where Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA, 6880 Washington Avenue • How much $23-$92 • More info repstl.org
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Noel Coward's classic play about a divorced couple who reconnect in the most unlikely of circumstances. Meredith McDonough directs. By Calvin Wilson
Stavit Budin of Israel, competes with her dog Alexa in the freestyle flying disc portion of the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Championships qualifying round on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Purina Farms in Gray Summit. The Challenge, featuring competitions like Jack Russell racing, fly ball, dog diving and agility, attracted trainer and dog teams from as far away as South Korea and Israel. The finals will be Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
When Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 1 • Where Purina Farms, 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit • How much Free, parking $10 • More info purina.com/about-purina/purina-farms
The best canine competitors from 23 states and several dog breeds will compete in several challenges such as agility courses, a head-to-head 30-weave race, a dog diving event, a freestyle flying disc event and a Jack Russell terrier race. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are invited to attend and watch. In addition to the dog action, there will also be a biergarten, items for sale and appearances and giveaways from the St. Louis City SC soccer team. A portion of parking proceeds will go to the Purple Leash Project, an initiative to make pet-friendly domestic violence shelters. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
When 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; 8 p.m. Oct. 1 • Where Powell Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard • How much $15-$93 • More info 314-534-1700; slso.org
Is it a symphony, a song cycle or what? Mahler superstitiously avoided calling “Das Lied von der Erde” (“The Song of the Earth”) a symphony so as to avoid “the curse of the ninth” — the notion that no major composer since Beethoven had completed more than nine symphonies. Whatever its designation, the piece is one of Mahler’s greatest works, written during a time of great despair for the composer, yet containing great beauty. SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève conducts, and the two vocal parts are performed by mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor and tenor Clay Hilley. Also on the program are Tōru Takemitsu’s “Night Signal” and Qigang Chen’s “L’Éloignement.” By Daniel Durchholz
Em Piro, left, of St. Louis, navigates her way over a cord cover on stilts during the 8th Annual Grove Fest on Manchester Avenue in St. Louis on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle, scordle@post-dispatch.com
When 3-11 p.m. Oct. 1 • Where The Grove neighborhood, Manchester Avenue between Vandeventer Avenue and Kingshighway • How much Free, $5 suggested donation • More info thegrovestl.com
Grove Fest includes street performers, live entertainment on the main stage, a family area and a merchant village. This is the 16th year for the festival, presented by the Grove Community Improvement District. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
When Noon-10 p.m. Oct. 1 • Where West Main Street, Belleville • How much Free • More info metroeastpride.org
Metro East Pride celebrates diversity, equality and inclusion with Pride Fest in Belleville. Entertainment includes performances by the School of Rock, Band Together, DJ BReid, Kings on Main, Stompbox and the Mixtapes, and Champagne Fixx, with drag shows and a high-heel drag race. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
When 8 p.m. Oct. 1 • Where The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield • How much $31-$36 • More info ticketmaster.com
Wheeler Walker Jr. fans are in for a wild time when the satirical country singer hits the stage. His new album is “Sex, Drugs & Country Music.” “I haven’t become the hottest thing in Nashville because everybody else here sucks. They do, and that certainly helps. But I’ve become the biggest name in country music because I’m the best one doing it. I used to be the best, and now I’m even better. Which even I didn’t think was possible.” By Kevin C. Johnson
When 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 1-2 • Where Magic House, 516 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood • How much $15-$22; reservations required • More info magichouse.org
Get an up-close look at a crane, bucket truck, sleeper cab and other big vehicles. Your ticket includes a hot-dog lunch, a construction hat, private playtime in Trike Town and Magic House admission all day. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
When Oct. 1-31 • Where Eureka • How much Free • More info eurekascarecrowfestival.com
Hunt all around Eureka for scary and silly scarecrows, and vote for your favorites during the town’s Scarecrow Festival. Other fall events include Eureka Days (Sept. 30-Oct. 2), Small Business Week (Oct. 3-7), a golf cart parade (Oct. 7), Big Truck and Safety Day (Oct. 8) and a Little Monsters Parade (Oct. 29). By Valerie Schremp Hahn
When 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2 • Where Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 8001 Natural Bridge Road • How much $31-$79 • More info stlouisballet.org
Chamber Music Society of St. Louis and St. Louis Ballet join together to present the program “Of Note.” The featured work is “Within the Golden Hour” by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. The one-act ballet is set to music by Ezio Bosso and Antonio Vivaldi. Also being performed is “Romantique” by St. Louis Ballet Artistic Director Gen Horiuchi, set to Claude Bolling’s “Suite for Celo and Jazz Trio.” The musicians are cellist Davin Ruicz, bassist Carolyn White, pianist Brian Woods and drummer Tom Stubbs. By Daniel Durchholz and Calvin Wilson
Fredrik Backman will be at the Spencer Road library in St. Peters Oct. 1 to discuss his new book.
When 7 p.m. Oct. 1 • Where Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters • How much $32 includes book • More info mylibrary.org or thenovelneighbor.com
When 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 • Where Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market Street • How much $41.50-$68.50 • More info ticketmaster.com
Comedian Jo Koy is definitely riding high these days. Earlier this year he starred in “Easter Sunday,” a family-oriented comedy based on his life experiences and stand-up comedy (there was a whole routine set in a church). His new Netflix special “Jo Koy: Live From the Los Angeles Forum” is out. And he’s on tour with a show coming to Stifel Theatre this weekend. By Kevin C. Johnson
When 1-6 p.m. Oct. 2 • Where Metter Park, 124 South Metter Avenue, Columbia, Illinois • How much Free • More info columbiaillinois.com
Celebrate fall by browsing unique goods, listening to music by the Z Band, eating authentic German pancakes and letting the kids enjoy a giant kid zone. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
When 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2 • Where Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Boulevard • How much $19-$42 • More info cathedralconcerts.org; 314-533-7662
Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer performs the program “An Orchestra of Voices” at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Pieces scheduled for the performance date from an extraordinarily wide range of time. “In exitu Israel,” for example, was composed by Josquin des Prez, who lived from 1450-1521. Christopher H. Harris, the composer of “My Way Home,” on the other hand, was born in 1985. Other works will include “Recordare Jesu pie,” “The illusion of eternity,” and “Oh Daedalus, fly away home.” By Daniel Durchholz
When 3 p.m. Oct. 2 • Where Powell Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard • How much $35-$77 • More info 314-535-1700; slso.org
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Muny join together to celebrate the legacy and music of Stephen Sondheim. The composer and lyricist died at age 91 last November, leaving behind a legacy of profound and sophisticated works that transformed the American musical. Ben Whiteley conducts the orchestra while a cast that includes Ben Davis, Bryoinha Marie, Matthew Scott, Emily Skinner and Elizabeth Stanley present classic material from Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Company,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Into the Woods” and others. Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson hosts the program, which features a special appearance by Broadway veteran and St. Louis native Ken Page. By Daniel Durchholz
When Starting Oct. 2 • Where Various venues • How much $30-$40 • More info 636-458-4343; chamberchorus.org
St. Louis Chamber Chorus opens its new season with the program “Darkness to Light.” Appropriate to the concert’s location, St. Louis Abbey, the performance will include a Missa Brevis (short mass) written for the Chamber Chorus by rising composer Dobrinka Tabakova. Also featured are works by Edward Naylor, John Rutter and Steven Stucky. By Daniel Durchholz
When 8 p.m. Oct. 2 • Where The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard • How much $35-$50 • More info ticketmaster.com
In conjunction with the 30th anniversary deluxe reissue of its “Why Do Birds Sing?” album, the Femmes come to the Pageant. The band’s latest album is “Hotel Last Resort,” its 10th. By Kevin C. Johnson
When 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 • Where 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Avenue • How much $41 • More info 314-941-6309; chambermusicstl.org
The 14th season for the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis brings a change of venue. Its concerts will be held in the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall at 560 Music Center. The first show is themed “Some Royal Noise” and features music composed by and for the crowned heads. It includes works by Purcell, Mouret-Rondeau, Haydn and Beethoven. As before, Chamber Music Society’s concerts are recorded for online viewing; this one will be available Oct. 11. By Daniel Durchholz
When 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 Where The Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard How much Free More info thenovelneighbor.com
Native Missourian David Barclay Moore now lives in Brooklyn, where the hero of his new book, "Holler of the Fireflies," lives. A novel for readers 10 and up, "Fireflies" follows a boy who learns all sort of things at STEM camp in Appalachian West Virginia, where in addition to science and engineering there are lessons in racism and hidden agendas. But the boy, Javari, also learns about a different side of the holler. Moore is also the author of "The Stars Beneath Our Feet," which won the Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent. By Jane Henderson
When 6 p.m. Oct. 4 • Where Left Bank Books, 399 North Euclid Avenue • How much Free • More info left-bank.com
Adventure and fantasy novels for middle school readers come from two authors with strong local ties. Ridley Pearson, the author of more than 40 books, introduces "Disney Cautionary Tales," while George Jreije celebrates a new series, "Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria." Pearson lived in St. Louis when he wrote "Peter and the Starcatchers" with Dave Barry and several other series. Jreije, of Lebanese descent, grew up in Massachusetts but now lives in the Tower Grove area of St. Louis. Masks are required at the event. By Jane Henderson
When Oct. 6-22; performance times vary • Where Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Avenue • How much $25-$30 • More info straydogtheatre.org
Stray Dog Theatre presents “A Little Night Music,” the musical with a score by Stephen Sondheim and based on a film by Ingmar Bergman. It’s one of the composer’s more enduring and operatic works. Justin Been directs. By Calvin Wilson
When 7 p.m. Oct. 6 • Where Grant’s View library, 9700 Musick Road • How much Free • More info slcl.org
Kate Winkler Dawson's book, "All That Is Wicked," is subtitled "A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind." The crime historian and "Tenfold More Wicked" podcaster follows serial killer and robber Dr. Edward Rulloff, who was considered so smart that his brain must hold the key to understanding criminals. She'll talk about Rulloff and the evolution of criminal investigators. By Jane Henderson
When 7 p.m. Oct. 6 • Where Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1 Touhill Circle • How much $35, includes copy of book • More info left-bank.com
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., discusses her memoir, "The Forerunner," in which she recounts her happy girlhood in Northwoods, more turbulent teen and young adulthood, and then years as a nurse and activist after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Frank discussion of domestic abuse, sexual assault and abortion, followed by career and political success, may help others relate to her struggles, she writes. She'll talk about her life and book. By Jane Henderson
When 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 • Where Richmond Heights Memorial Library, 8001 Dale Avenue • How much Free • More info richmondheightslibrary.org
The Cardinals had an amazing season in 1964, surging in the final months to win the pennant and then upsetting the New York Yankees in the World Series. Robert Tiemann will talk about the exciting year and his book, "'64 Cardinals." Books will be for sale. By Jane Henderson
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Taking bows after a Chamber Music Society of St. Louis performance.
David Barclay Moore will be at The Novel Neighbor Oct. 3 to discuss his novel "Holler of the Fireflies."
“’64 Cardinals: A Team, a Season, and a Showdown for the Ages’
By Robert L. Tiemann with Ron Jacober
Published by Reedy Press, 154 pages, $39.95
Stavit Budin of Israel, competes with her dog Alexa in the freestyle flying disc portion of the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Championships qualifying round on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Purina Farms in Gray Summit. The Challenge, featuring competitions like Jack Russell racing, fly ball, dog diving and agility, attracted trainer and dog teams from as far away as South Korea and Israel. The finals will be Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Fredrik Backman will be at the Spencer Road library in St. Peters Oct. 1 to discuss his new book.
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