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When I first came to St. Louis, I searched for some type of calendar that highlighted the types of events that I would be interested in attending.

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Best Of The Lou! September 15-21

1:15 PM Mon, Sep 15, 2008 |

September 15-21

Here is my weekly list of fun things to do in and around the St. Louis area.


There are lots more things to do listed here as well...get out there and take advantage of this last week of summer!

Tuesday 9/16:

River City Professional Happy Hour, 5:30 -9pm at AM Lounge at 4054 Choteau.

Wednesday 9/17:

Cocktails for a Cause: Presented by the Riverfront Times at Home Nightclub from 6-8pm. $10 at the door supports Stray Rescue.

Wednesday 9/17-Saturday 9/20:

DeFace The Nation-Live political satire. Second City Improv Masters performing at The Touhill Performing Arts. Tickets are $35. Tickets are available at 314.516.4949 and www.touhill.org.

Thursday 9/18:

Sounds at the Station - Union Station:5:00-8:30PM. Music: Britbeat

Parties at the Plaza, Westport Plaza from 5:00-8:00PM.

"B" Seen on the Boulevard, 5:30-8:30 PM, $10 suggested donation benefiting Rebuilding Together St. Louis.

Outdoor movie - Soulard Farmer's Market. Movie starts at sunset. Movie: Blazing Saddles.

The Black Dog Club Reunion at Throop Memorial Park from 6-8PM. Bring your pooch out for pet and people treats as well as pet contests, door prizes and raffles, and pet adoptions.

Friday 9/19:

Lafayette Square Community Happy hour from 4-7pm around Fountain Square. Food and drink, raffles and dogs for adoption. Proceeds benefit Stray Rescue.

Balloon Glow - Forest Park (Central Field) at 7PM.

Saturday 9/20:
Great Forest Park Balloon Race - Forest Park (Central Field).

3rd annual Grove Fest - Manchester Avenue between Sarah and Boyle from Noon to Midnight. This festival features live music, roller derby matches, food from area restaurants and beer and wine gardens.

One Grand Night-The Inaugural Gala of Craft Alliance in Grand Center. A roaring twenties evening and after dinner speakeasy party.

8th Annual Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival 12p-11p Free

St. Louis Magazine's annual FEVER Fall Fashion Show, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
555 Washington Ave, tickets start at $50. www.stlmag.com/events

Sunday 9/21:

3rd Annual Sushi Eating Contest. 3-8pm-Wasabi On Washington Ave (between Tucker & 13th St.)
visit www.wasabistl.com,




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