COMMUNITY & CULTURE
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
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WHAT: Whitaker Music Festival
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m., June 10, 17 and 24, and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
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 Erin Bode Group on July 8. 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.mobot.org/events/whitaker.
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WHAT: Media Persons of the Year Gala
WHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, June 11
WHERE: Edward Jones Corporate Headquarters
The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis presents its signature
fundraiser, honoring former KSDK-TV anchor Jennifer Blome, St.
Louis Public Radio host Don Marsh, and St. Louis American publisher
Dr. Donald Suggs. Former political correspondent and CNN host
Candy Crowley will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Evening
includes reception, dinner and program.
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For tickets, visit www.stlpressclub.org.
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WHAT: St. Louis Symphony Concerts
WHEN: Various dates in June
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Concerts that include the music of The Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel,
The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, and U2, the St. Louis Symphony fills
Powell Hall with music on several dates in June.
Visit www.stlsymphony.org or call (314) 533-2500.
WHAT: The Muny season 2015 C
WHEN: June through August
WHERE: The Muny in Forest Park, 1 Theatre Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
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The season kicks off June 15 to 21 with My Fair Lady, followed by
Hairspray from June 23 to 30; Holiday Inn, July 6 to 12; Buddy, the
Buddy Holly Story, July 13 to 19; Into the Woods, July 21 to 27; Beauty
and the Beast, July 29 to August 7, and Oklahoma, August 10 to 16.
Presenting its 97th season, The Muny is full of stunning shows and
performers, which this year includes Anthony Andrews, Alexandra Silber,
Heather Headley, Bryan Batt, Ken Page, Beth Leavel and many others.
For tickets or more information, visit www.muny.org.
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