Community Corner
Resurrection Runs, Mountain Bike Ride, Honoring Vincent Price
Celebratory and fun activities for you to consider this weekend.
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Where/When: , 20 Allen Ave., Webster Groves; 7 p.m. Friday.
Why Go: Keep it down-home-y with a fish buffet and the blues.
Pricing: $10, $5 students with ID, $7 buffet
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Where/When: , 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Why Go: Locals get freaked out when an undercover government agent shows up in their small town. A production by Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts.
Pricing: $12, $6 for senior adults and students
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Where/When: The Sheldon Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd., mid-town; opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, exhibit runs through August 6.
Why Go: What a man! He was born in St. Louis, even went to high school here. (I could tell you but go find out at the exhibit, his yearbook is featured) The exhibit includes a lot of memorabilia including a sympathy letter he wrote to Evie Karloff when his friend Boris Karloff died and a whole lot more.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 2720 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood; 8 p.m. Saturday.
Why Go: Larry Lee and Randle Chowning are singers/songwriters who were founding members of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, back in the day. This is their St. Louis debut. Emily Higgins opens.
Pricing: $17.50 advance, $20 at the door
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Where/When: St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr., Forest Park; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Why Go: A great opportunity to give a little TLC back to the zoo animals. After all they need another level of attention besides all the gawking and pointing!
Pricing: Free admission to the zoo, $4 admission to the children's zoo unless you get there the first hour it opens. Free for those younger than 2 and there is a $10 Safari pass available with lots of amenities including a free bag of candy, while supplies last.
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Where/When: , 105 E Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood; 6:30 p.m. buffet, 8 p.m. concert Saturday.
Why Go: Includes a tribute to the late Kirkwoodian, Mel Bay.
Pricing: $20 in advance at the Kirkwood Farmer's Market, $25 day of the show
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Where/When: , 754 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., Fenton; noon Saturday
Why Go: Listen to the renowned soprano Renee Fleming, also known as the 'people's diva' as she performs Strauss's Capriccio.
Pricing: $7.50
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Where/When: , 9916 E Watson Rd.; after the Easter sunrise service Sunday
Why Go: Do something good for your body and soul. The race is approximately 3.5 miles.
Pricing: $20
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Where/When: , 440 N Kirkwood Rd.; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Get trail-ready for different terrains and have fun. No rider left behind!
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 505 S Kirkwood Rd.; 7 a.m. Sunday
Why Go: The 5K run/walk is sponsored by the Senior Youth of Concordia to support the Senior Youth Servant events they do for high school students.
Pricing: $25 pre-registration, $30 day of the run