COMMUNITY & CULTURE
WHAT: St. Louis Symphony Concerts
WHEN: Various dates in June
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
WHAT: 35th annual Fair St. Louis E
“America’s Biggest Birthday Party”
WHEN: July 2, 3 and 4
WHERE: Forest Park
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.
Thursday, July 2, Fair St. Louis opens at 5 p.m.; Friday, July 3, at noon
and Saturday, July 4 at noon. All days include family entertainment in the
Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone, the STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art and Math) exhibit, zip lining and fireworks.
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
Budweiser Main Stage performances include country artists Natalie
Stovall and the Drive, Parmalee and Chris Young on Thursday
evening; Blondie and Melissa Etheridge on Friday evening; and Morris
Day & the Time and Kool & the Gang on Saturday evening. Saturday
special events include Schnucks Freedom 4 Miler and Family Fun Run
at 7 a.m.; 133rd annual Veiled Prophet Parade at 9:45 a.m.
Free to the public. Visit www.fairsaintlouis.org.
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.
WHAT: ZOOFARI 2015 D
WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, June 19
WHERE: Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110
Kenny Loggins will headline this year’s ZOOFARI as it celebrates
its golden anniversary. Dine and dance under the stars at the zoo’s
biennial creative black-tie party. Formal wear can vary from coats
and ties, or get wildly creative with tails and claws, spots, stripes and
animal patterns of all kinds. “Graze” from over 60 area restaurants,
bars and caterers. The main stage will also feature the Charles Glenn
Duo and DJ Crucial. Also performing - Dirty Muggs, Miss Jubilee &
the Humdingers, North of the Quarter and DJ Needles. The evening
will also include a silent auction and raffle opportunities. Proceeds
from the fundraiser help the zoo in efforts to save endangered
species at home and around the world.
WHAT: MOVE Live On Tour, Derek Hough and Julianne Hough
WHEN: 8 p.m., July 24
WHERE: Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63103
Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough team up once again in a
brand new stage production to showcase the fresh, exciting and high
impact choreography spanning across a multitude of different dance
styles. The Houghs will be joined by the Move Company Dancers in
a fast-paced show, featuring live vocal performances from Julianne
and Derek with incredible costumes and staging.
Tickets are $42 to $99. Visit fabulousfox.com.
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For ticket prices and information, visit www.stlzoo.org or
call (314) 646-4771.
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