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WHAT: Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club’s A
Sheer Elegance No.27 Fashion Show
WHEN: 11 a.m., Sat., Dec. 12
WHERE: Chase Park Plaza, 212 N. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63108
Get ready for Mathews-Dickey Sheer Elegance No.27 Fashion Show,
”Fashiontron,” with its video game theme, bringing to life virtual reality
fun, featuring “Project Runway” alumni and teaching young women how to
succeed at the game of life. “St. Louis Post-Dispatch” fashion editor Debra Bass
and KMOX “Total Information” co-host Debbie Monterrey preside over the
festivities, and KTVI Fox 2’s Bonita Cornute announces door prizes. For ticket
prices and information, visit www.mathews-dickey.com or call Ty Howard at
(314) 679-5232 or Bill Fronczak at (314) 679-5228.
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WHAT: A Gospel Christmas with Thomas Young
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 17
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
Grammy Award-winning tenor Thomas Young joins the STL Symphony and IN
UNISON Chorus led by Kevin McBeth for a night of soul-stirring Gospel music
to celebrate the most joyous of seasons. Visit www.stlsymphony.org or call (314)
533-2500.
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WHAT: Saint Louis Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” C
WHEN: Dec. 18 to 23
WHERE: Touhill Performing Arts Center
One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121
Horiuchi’s version of “The Nutcracker” on the vast Touhill stage, incorporates
spectacular effects such as glitter, smoke and pyrotechnics as well as new
effects and choreography to make it fresh and new. This magical adventure,
appropriate for all ages, features the professional company along with students
from the Saint Louis Ballet School – and special surprise guests in the comic
role of Mother Ginger. Ticket prices range from $32 to $55 (students $22 to
$42). Sugar Plum Fairy luncheon Dec. 19 and 20. For more information and to
purchase tickets, visit www.stlouisballet.org or www.touhill.org.
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WHAT: Holiday Wreath Auction D
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sun., Jan. 3
WHERE: Missouri Botanical Gardens
This exhibit features unique creations by some of the area’s finest floral
designers. All wreaths are sold by silent auction bidding with proceeds
benefiting the Missouri Botanical Garden. Closed Christmas Day. For more
information, visit www.missouribotanicalgarden.org or call (314) 577-9400.
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WHAT: Tom Chapin E
WHEN: 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22
WHERE: The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
Tom Chapin has been called “one of the great personalities in contemporary
folk music” by “The New York Times,” a claim supported by a career that spans
five decades, over 20 albums and three Grammy Awards. A creative and diverse
singer/songwriter hailing from the musically prominent Chapin family that
includes late brother, Harry, and father, Jim, Tom Chapin brings an evening of
heartfelt, insightful folk music. Ticket prices are $35 to $40. Visit thesheldon.org.