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St. Louis Events
Annbriar Golf Course
1524 Birdie Lane - Waterloo, IL
(618) 939-4653 or (888) 939-5191
Come and play the majestic Annbriar Golf Course, which features a unique blend of open, links-style terrain on the scenic front nine and wooded rolling terrain on the back nine.
The Aquatic Center
670 Whitelaw Ave. - Wood River, IL
(618) 251-3110
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, The Aquatic Center water park has twin four story water slides, 50 meter pool, diving well with 1 and 3 meter boards, tot pool, observation deck and concessions.
Belk Park Golf Course
Wood River Parks and Recreation
633 Wood River Avenue - Wood River, IL
(618) 251-3130
Belk Park Golf Course is a championship 18-hole public facility located only 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Pro Shop, banquet facilities, new senior and ladies tees. Call (314) 355-1100 from Missouri.
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Columbia Bottom Road
(314) 441-4554
North of I-270 and Riverview Drive. 4,300-acre conservation area at the confluence of America's great rivers, the Missouri and Mississippi. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking. Open 6 am - 10 pm daily in summer; site closes at 7 pm in the fall and winter.
Missouri State Parks
(573) 751-2479
State parks and historic sites provide outstanding opportunities to camp, hike, picnic, swim, fish and relive Missouri history.
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Rd.
(314) 301-1500
open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; during daylight saving time; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Free Admission.
112 acres. Nature Center with exhibits and wildlife viewing area, Three nature trails.
Trailnet, Inc.
3900 Reavis Barracks Rd.
(314) 416-9930
Call for information on biking and hiking trails and greenways in the St. Louis area, including the Riverfront Trail, Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, and Grant's Trail.
Belle Casino
219 Piasa, Alton, IL800--336-7568
Ultra-modern gambling casino 20 miles north of the Arch and airport. Cruise every two hours from 7 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sun. - Thu.; until 5 a.m. Fri. & Sat. No loss limits. Free admission.
Casino Queen
200 S. Front St., E. St. Louis, IL618-874-5000 or 800-777-0777
Across from the Arch, with slots, video poker, keno, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and fine dining. 11 cruises daily from 9 a.m. - 7 a.m. $2 admission.
Harrah's Casino at Riverport Casino Center
777 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights770-8100 or 800-HARRAHS for hotel reservations
Hottest action in two elaborate casinos.
Players Island Casino at Riverport Casino Center
Riverport Casino Center, Maryland Heights 209-0777 or 800-599-6378
Opened in early 1997 with four casinos.
The President Casino on the Admiral
St. Louis Levee, below Gateway Arch622-3000 or 800-772-3647
Dockside casino with slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, live poker, restaurants. Free downtown shuttle, parking. Daily, 8 a.m. - 4 a.m. $2 admission.
Station Casino St. Charles
I-70 at the Missouri River 949-7777 or 800-325-7777
Slots, video poker, craps, blackjack, roulette, live poker, video keno and dining. Free parking and admission all day, every day.
The American Theater
416 N. Ninth St. at St. Charles St.
962-4000
The American offers an intimate nightclub atmosphere with top-name entertainment.
Edison Theatre
Skinker & Forsyth
(314) 935-6543
Presents dance, theatre and music. On the campus of Washington University.
Florissant Civic Center Theater
#1 Civic Center Dr., Florissant, MO921-5678
A wide variety of professionally staged productions including the St. Louis Family Theater Series, Florissant Fine Arts Council events, and concerts.
The Fox Theater
527 N. Grand Blvd.
Ticket Information: 534-1111
Tours Tue., Thu. & Sat., 10:30 a.m.
Opened in 1929 and today presents live entertainment with superstars, Broadway shows, family shows and concerts.
Grand Center Arts and Entertainment District
533-1884
Tours by appointment.
Home to the Symphony, Sheldon Concert Hall, Forum for Contemporary Art, Black Rep, Circus Flora, Dance St. Louis, The New Theater, Portfolio Gallery, The Fox, Vaughn Cultural Center, and the Grandel Theater.
Landmark's Tivoli Theatre
6350 Delmar
(314) 862-1100
Magnificently restored to its 1924 splendor. Elegant display cases are filled with movie memorabilia, golden-age movie posters and more. Three screens feature the best new independent films plus a classic cinema series.
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Loretto-Hilton Center at Webster University
Big Bend & Edgar Rd.
(314) 961-0644
"One of the country's most respected opera companies." Productions rotate in May and June.
Riverport Amphitheatre
14141 Riverport Dr.
(314) 298-9944
One mile west of Interstates 70 & 270. The state-of-the-art sound system and six video screens allow concert-goers to experience a front-row view.
St. Louis Black Repertory Company
Grandel Theatre in Grand Center
(314) 534-3810
Contemporary works by African-American playwrights. Jan. - June performances, Thu. - Sun., at the Grandel Theatre; showtimes vary.
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Powell Symphony Hall
718 North Grand Blvd.
(314) 534-1700
The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 121st season as the nation's second oldest orchestra. From Sept. - May it presents "Music for Everyone" including classical, pops, jazz, family and chamber orchestra concerts. Box office, Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm.
The Sheldon Concert Hall & Ballroom
3648 Washington Blvd.
533-9900
Office Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Built in 1912, the Sheldon hosts a wide variety of concerts. The 728-seat concert hall is renowned for perfect acoustics
Unity Theatre Ensemble
Greeley's 23rd Street Theatre
2240 St. Louis Ave.
(314) 355-3586
Presenting plays, musicals, and original works that express the African-American experience, examine issues and celebrate achievements.
St. Louis Ambush Soccer team begins season.
St. Louis Flower Show
The Soulard Mardi Gras ( 314-773-6767) is a street celebration in the Soulard neighborhood.
Chinese New Year celebration. For more information call 772-4640
Greater St. Louis Auto Show
Annual Orchid Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Winefest
Working Women's Survival Show
Missouri Valley Post Season Basketball Tournament
Greater St. Louis Home and Garden Show
Mid-American Jazz Festival
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Run
Missouri Spring Festival of Art
St. Louis Film Festival Spring Sampler
Greater St. Louis Kite Festival
Forest Park
314-997-0101
St. Louis Storytelling Festival
Annie Malone Parade sponsored by The Annie Malone Children's Home, founded by one of the first African-American millionaires in the nation, brings the community together each May to remember the founder's legacy and to celebrate neighborhood
spirit with a parade and a series of social events. For more information, call 534-8015
St. Louis Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony
Gypsy Caravan
University City Fair in the Square
Lafayette Square House and Garden Tour
For more information, call 772-5724.
The annual House & Garden
Tour and a Victorian Art Festival are held in June
Taste of Clayton food festival For more information, call 746-0473.
African Arts Festival
Fair Saint Louis
314-434-3434
attracts 1 million people to the riverfront for air shows, entertainment, educational exhibits, fireworks, and food and crafts booths.
Soulard Bastille Day Celebration
An annual Bastille Day celebration. 773-6767
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