COMMUNITY & CULTURE
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
WHAT: Basie’s Birthday Bash with the Jazz St. Louis Big Band
WHEN: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., August 21 and 22
WHERE: Ferring Jazz Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
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In celebration of the great pianist and bandleader Count Basie on
his 111th birthday, the Jazz St. Louis Big Band will perform a mix
of favorites from the expansive Basie catalogue, including tunes
like “April in Paris,” “One O’clock Jump,” “Corner Pocket,” and
“Splanky.” Tickets - $25; $10 for students.
Visit www.jazzstl.org.
WHAT: St. Louis Symphony
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WHEN: 7 p.m., Sept. 11
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
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“The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” comes to life
in a concert presenting over 28 years of music from “The Legend of
Zelda” franchise. With the help of video projections, the St. Louis
Symphony will take you on a journey as thrilling as the legend itself.
Visit www.stlsymphony.org or call (314) 533-2500.
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WHAT: The Muny season 2015
WHEN: August dates
WHERE: The Muny in Forest Park, 1 Theatre Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
The season wraps up its 97th season with “Oklahoma,” August 10
to 16. For tickets or more information, visit www.muny.org.
For tickets or more information, visit www.muny.org.
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WHAT: Michael McDonald with guest Brian Owens C
WHEN: 8 p.m., Aug. 22
WHERE: The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
St. Louis native son Michael McDonald returns to his hometown in
a concert to benefit The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Abuse, a local nonprofit agency. Tickets are $79.
Visit www.thesheldon.org or call (314) 534-1111.
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