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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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Kristen's Kalendar April 20-26

1:39 PM Mon, Apr 20, 2009 |

Lots of good stuff to choose from this week! I plan on checking out Hairspray at the Fox Friday night so I'll let you know what I think. And don't forget about The St. Louis Earth Day Festival Sunday on the MUNY grounds! And I'm sure the parties being thrown by Keystone and Alive magazine will be a blast, they always are. Have fun this week!

Oh, one last thing, I added a (next) Monday event to this weeks calendar. It's a golf scramble and the next calendar wouldn't go up until next Monday afternoon. Let's hope the weather cooperates!

Tuesday April 21:

River City Professionals Happy Hour at Monarch (7401 Manchester) from 5:30-9pm.

Thursday April 23:

Women On The Move Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. The funds raised by this luncheon support programs and services for over 6,000 people in the Gateway Area affected by MS and contribute to research efforts that will one day lead to a world free of MS. I'll be emceeing and hope to see you there!

Steppin' Out MS Night Walk at Keiner Plaza. Registration at 5:00pm and start at 6:00pm.

Alive Magazine's 6th Anniversary Party, 9pm at Sol Lounge. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Enjoy St. Louis' hottest DJs, Blue Moon beer, cocktails by Pearl Vodka, appetizers by Onesto and a showcase of ALIVE's "favorite things." Ticket holders will be entered to win prizes at the door. A portion of proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

St. Louis Magazine's Spring FEVER Fashion Show from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Lumen, 2201 Locust. Advance tickets: $45 VIP, $30 Standing Room - At the door: $50 VIP, $35 Standing Room.

"Gild-A-Lily" at Neiman Marcus from 5:30-8pm. Wear a black dress (or one of your favorite outfits) and the Neiman Marcus stylists will accesorize it. Sip wine, nosh appetizers, have a blast and... get guilded. For tickets, call Yvette at (314) 395-8200 or yvette@gildasclubstl.org. Tickets $49.99 and up

Friday April 24:

Keystone Party at The Amsterdam Tavern (3175 Morganford) from 7-11pm. $25 at the door for all you can drink beer, wine & soda! Benefits South Side Day Nursery.

Night Of The Rising Stars-8pm at the Chase Park Plaza Zodiac Room and Starlight Roof. Step out in your cocktail attire and dance to the music of Pleasure Groove, enjoy hors d' oeuvres and bid on a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis. $45 in advance, $50 at the door.

Friday April 24-Sunday April 26:

Hairspray at the Fox Theatre. Tickets $28 and up.

Saturday April 25:

Cocktails and Clowns from 7-10 pm at Fifteen Restaurant and Lounge. Proceeds will benefit The Clown Docs Program at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Tickets are $30-$40 and include beer, wine, Pearl Vodka drinks and appetizers.

Angels' Arms Fashionista Event for fosters from 10a-2:30p at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel. A seated luncheon and fashion show.

Sunday April 26:

St. Louis Earth Day Festival at Forest Park on the MUNY grounds from 11 AM to 6 PM. This is the oldest and largest Earth Day celebration in the Midwest and draws more than 25,000 attendees and 250 vendors. Entertainment will be provided by performances on two stages and healthy and delicious foods will be served by local restaurants.

Fast and Furriest 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, 9am at Tower Grove Park. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.

Monday April 27:
Eagle Golf Scramble at Winghaven Country Club. Proceeds support Barat Academy. Lunch at 10:30am, shotgun start at 12p and dinner immediately following. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mary Jo O'Connell at 636-300-5573 or mjoconnell@baratacademy.org

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