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WHAT: The Bodyguard
WHERE: The Fabulous Fox Theatre
WHEN: Various times through Oct. 15
The award-winning musical stars acclaimed R&B songstress Deborah Cox, who takes
on Whitney Houston’s iconic silver screen role from the ‘90s box office sensation.
“The Bodyguard” tells the story of a former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard
hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron, and features some of Houston’s most
memorable hits, including “Queen of the Night,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” and
one of the best-selling songs of all time, “I Will Always Love You.”
$35 to $105; fabulousfox.com
Artisans from St. Louis and across the state get an opportunity to showcase their
products, from locally sourced cured meats, to wine and baked goods, handcrafted
soaps, clothing, jewelry, pottery and more. The event, with more than 120 vendors,
live music and a kids’ corner, offers attendees plenty of ideas for home entertaining
and decorating, as well as an early start on their holiday shopping.
$15 ($7 for members), $7 per child (free for member children); mobot.org
WHAT: Zac Posen – St. Louis Jewish Book Festival
WHERE: The J, Staenberg Family Complex
WHEN: 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16
The celebrated fashion designer and judge on the Emmy Award-winning “Project
Runway” is bringing his passion for food front and center as a keynote speaker for
the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. Zac Posen’s new book, “Cooking with Zac,”
features beautifully plated dishes that stress the balance between healthy, fresh and
local ingredients, while showcasing some of his mouth-watering, decadent desserts.
$45(or included in $99 festival premier pass); stljewishbookfestival.org
WHAT: Katy Perry – The Witness Tour
WHERE: Scottrade Center
WHEN: 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22
The famed singer and songwriter brings her fourth concert tour to St. Louis to
promote her new album, “Witness.” Released this summer, “Witness” includes hits
“Chained to the Rhythm” and “Bon Appetit,” featuring Migos. Each ticket purchase
for the tour comes with a copy of the album, and $1 from every ticket sold will go to
the Boys & Girls Club of America.
$47.50 to $355+ (plus VIP packages); scottradecenter.com
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WHAT: Best of Missouri Market
WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden
WHEN: Various times, Oct. 6 to 8