COMMUNITY & CULTURE
The Muny in Forest Park
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WHAT: Whitaker Music Festival
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m., June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20, 27, and Aug. 3
WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110,
Cohen Amphitheater lawn.
Free evening outdoor concerts featuring a variety of musical
performers, including The Feyza Eren Group on June 1. Lawn seating bring chairs or blanket. Picnicking is permitted after 5 p.m. or purchase
food and beverages on site. For a complete listing of performers, visit
www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.
WHAT: 2nd Thursdays
WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m., second Thursday of the month through Oct. 13.
WHERE: Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center, St. Charles, MO 63301
Foundry Art Centre and Saint Charles Riverfront Arts invite the public
to EAT, DRINK AND BE CREATIVE at their jointly hosted, familyfriendly community arts series. Free and open to the public, with nominal
fees for the food vendors. Visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
WHAT: St. Louis Symphony Concerts
WHEN: Various dates in June
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
Concerts include the music of Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, David Bowie, Elvis
Presley, and Paul McCartney, performed by the St. Louis Symphony on several
dates in June. On June 4, Grammy Award-winner Mary Chapin Carpenter will
perform with the symphony. Visit www.stlsymphony.org or call (314) 533-2500.
WHAT: Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon
WHEN: 11:15 a.m., Thurs., June 9
WHERE: World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63103
Presented by the women's committee of Forest Park Forever and co-chairs
Susan Stith and Sara Wade, the annual Hat Luncheon is the single largest
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fundraising event for Forest Park. Event includes lunch, cocktails, and the
hotly anticipated Stifel hat contest. Secret guest judges will rank the best hats
during the reception under the pavilion from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. KMOX news
anchor Carol Daniel will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Individual tickets
are $125. Table of 10 is $1,250. Visit www.forestparkforever.org.
WHAT: The Muny season
WHEN: June 13 through August 14
WHERE: The Muny in Forest Park, 1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112
The Muny’s 98th season includes “The Wizard of Oz,” “42nd Street,”
“The Music Man,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Mamma Mia!,” “Fiddler on the
Roof,” and “Aida.” For tickets or more information, visit www.muny.org.
WHAT: Veiled Prophet Parade
WHEN: 10 a.m., Sat., July 2
WHERE: Begins at 7th and Market streets, downtown St. Louis; ends at
Union Station.
The 130-unit Veiled Prophet Parade moves back to downtown with Jim
Hetlage as the 2016 Grand Marshal. This year’s theme is “Hats off to
Heroes,” and will celebrate all heroes, from military officers and veterans,
to first responders, blue collar workers, school teachers, parents and
everyone in-between. For parade route, visit vpparade.org.
WHAT: 36th annual Fair St. Louis – “America’s Biggest Birthday Party”
WHEN: July 2, 3 and 4
WHERE: Forest Park
The festival features a host of entertainment centered on Art Hill in
Forest Park, with family-friendly activities, live concerts, including Mo
Pitney, Lee Brice, Cowboy Mouth, Eddie Money, Sammy Hager and the
Circle, and Flo Rida, among others, refreshments, and great fireworks.
Free to the public. Visit www.fairsaintlouis.org.