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Area Christmas Events and Programs

 

I have, again,  put this year's Christmas activities on the website. It has grown to 44 pages, and made for a long email.

 

The Christmas activities are grouped by activity type, such as nativities and reenactments, performances, such as theatre and concert venues, light displays, caroling events, ongoing holiday programs, festivals, Santa programs…

 

Many require reservations and have a fee for the event.

 

 

If you know of any other Christmas programs that have not been included, please send them to us and we will pass them along. Have a safe and blessed Christmas season,

 

Laura Kostial

 

 

 

 

 

Live nativities and reenactments
Candlelight walks and tour events
Holiday Outdoor Skating
Breakfast with Santa
Festivals and special programs
Other - teas, candy cane hunts, parades, ginger bread house making
Theatrical performances
Concerts
On going general programs

Light Displays

 

 

 

 

 

Return to Bethlehem at Lord of Life Lutheran Church
December 4-6th, 2009

 

In 2009, tour the City of Bethlehem in our Fellowship Hall. This is an inside tour so do not let the rain or snow stop you. Hear costumed, live actors tell the story of the night Jesus was born. Take the 12 minute walking tour that ends at the manger; see Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph and even the live donkey. This is our 16th year for this production which is our gift to the community.

Times:

December 4th  (Friday) from 6 to 8 pm.
December 5th and 6th (Saturday and Sunday) from 2 pm to 5 pm.

 

For more information go to:  http://www.forministry.com/57

 

15750 Baxter Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
For more information call 636-532-0400 .

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Las Posadas
Saturday December 5th - Start Time: 6:00 PM

Historic St Charles, Boone's Lick Rd & South Main Street to Frontier Park
in St Charles MO.

 

Age: all
Cost: free
Registration: no

Candlelight procession as Mary and Joseph search for room at the "inn" by knocking on doors of various businesses. Ends at Frontier Park - Christmas story, the St. Charles Christmas Tree is lit and carols are sung around the yule-log bonfire. Photographs allowed with the living nativity scene. For more information call 800-366-2427.

For more information go to http://www.stcharleschristmas.com/lasposadas.htm .
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Journey to Bethlehem
December 10 to 13, 2009

 

Thursday & Friday 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 5:30 to 9 p.m.

 

Harvester Christian Church
2950 Kings Crossing
St. Charles, MO 63303

Age: all
Cost: free
Registration: no

 

Experience the people, places & circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ. Start inside the church with a production, then outdoors as guides lead you from Nazareth to Bethlehem as you encounter animals, marketplace, Roman guards, shepherds and more. Free hot cocoa and Cookies at the end of the evening , Harvester Christian Church has presented Journey to Bethlehem, the live reenactment of the true story and meaning of Christmas, to the community since 1992. For more information call 636-928-7651.

 

For more information visit www.harvestercc.org

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Dec. 13-14, 2009 from 6-9 p.m. 

 

A drive-through living nativity will take place at Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Highway Z. There will be six scenes, actors and live animals. After listening to the Christmas story in your car, stop inside for cookies and hot drinks. Free. 636-327-6622.

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"A WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM" at Morse Mill Baptist Church
6955 State Road B, Dittmer, MO 63023

December 11-13, 2009

 

Featuring live animals and our church family depicting the biblical characters from the time of Jesus' birth and telling the Christmas Story .

 

The 2009 Schedule:

Friday, December 11th - 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Saturday, December 12th - 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm
Sunday, December 13th - 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm

 

Morse Mill Baptist Church is located at the junction of Highway B & EE in Dittmer.
For more information: http://www.mmbc.net/wtb.htm or phone 636-285-2411

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December 19, 2009 at 3:00pm

 

Zion Lutheran Church & School will present a Living Nativity from 3:00 to 6:00pm on Dec. 19 on the north side of the church building. The church's youth will portray the characters from the story of Christ's birth. Live animals will be part of the display. Visitors may drive through and view it, or park and walk up to it. Weather permitting, refreshments will be served outside.

 

Zion Lutheran Church & School
625 Church Drive
Bethalto, IL 62010

Carla Dubbelde
Email
(314) 996-1234
www.zionbethalto.orgl

 

 

 

 

 

There will be fun for the entire family at Downtown Kirkwood's Holiday Walk in downtown Kirkwood Saturday, November 21 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Preview fabulous finds for the holidays and share some holiday cheer too! If you need fresh decorating, gift giving and entertaining inspiration this season, Downtown Kirkwood has everything you need. Whether it's a special holiday theme for your table, a new twist on trimming your tree or great food for your party-you'll find it here. Plus, you'll also find lots of ideas to help you look and feel your best this season.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Babaloo will entertain the children. Adults will want to get their first look at holiday gifts offered by Downtown Kirkwood's specialty stores-many of which will feature free refreshments and special offers. A holiday wreath on the door is a sign a merchant is offering something special for the event. Connecting the activities will be the Holiday Trolley which will offer free rides around historic Downtown Kirkwood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Headquarters for children's activities will be the Kirkwood Train Station, 110 E. Argonne where Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in downtown Kirkwood at 10 a.m. Santa will greet his admirers and letters to Santa will be accepted from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Babaloo will delight the children with his musical talents at 10:15 a.m. Mrs. Claus will captivate young listeners with her holiday stories beginning at 11:00 a.m. If parents desire a photo souvenir, Santa will pose for photos with children taken by members of the Kirkwood Police Explorer Scouts for a $5.00 donation to the Scouts. The Lucille Rapp Tumblers and Dancers and The Statesmen Singers will also perform during the event.

During the Downtown Kirkwood Holiday Walk, Youth in Action (YIA) a nonprofit community service organization, will be accepting donations for Nurses for Newborns and Make-A-Wish Foundation at the train station. Canned food, baby food and cash donations will be collected. Free coffee, from Kaldi's Coffeehouse, cookies from McArthur's Bakery and hot chocolate will also be available. Kirkwood Kiwanis will also be offering free grilled hot dogs near the historic Kirkwood Train Station.

Enter to win round-trip tickets on Amtrak's Missouri River Runner at the Kirkwood Train Station. First prize is four round-trip tickets. Second prize is two round-trip tickets.
http://www.downtownkirkwood.com/Holiday-walk-event-schedule.asp

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Winter Wonderland Walk in Tilles Park
November 22nd, 2009

 

Families can be among the first to walk through the Holiday light display of Winter Wonderland. Advanced registration is required.

For more information contact 314.615.8343 or dwhite@stlouisco.com

 

Ages: All Ages
Time: 5:30-7pm (families with children); Ages 18 & older 7:30-9pm
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November 28th, starting at 10:00 am

 

Santa arrives Saturday November 28th, after tree lighting is 6:00. There will also be live music and Christmas carols and children’s activities to follow.

 

Call 636-938-7667 for more information or go to http://www.eureka.mo.us/EVENTS.HTM
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Friday,  December 4th from 6-8 at Fountain Plaza at Wildwood Town Center.

 

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A Capitol by Candlelight tour takes place from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3, 5, 10 and 12 at the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, 200 S. Main St., St. Charles. $2.50 adults, $1.50 children (6-12), free to children under age 6. Reservations required. 636-940-3322.

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December 4 & December 5, 2009
December 11 & December 12, 2009

Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Highway F , Defiance, MO

 

Usher in the holiday season with a visit to the Boone Home & Boonesfield Village. Each building is decorated in 19th century fashion and illuminated by thousands of candles, bonfires and starlight. Period music will echo through the valley offering a simpler, more delightful holiday experience. For more information call 636-798-2005

 

Candlelight Tour @ Daniel Boone Home • 636.798.2005 http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/special_events.asp

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Ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2009 at City Hall.

 

The event will include a countdown to the tree lighting; music from the St. Peters Choral Society, St. Peters Piano and Voice Lab and Fort Zumwalt East Orchestra; a visit from Santa (cameras welcome); and a free showing of the live-action movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

 

The city of St. Peters also will host several other holiday events:

 

- Santa will be at the log cabin in Old Town St. Peters from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 5. Parents should bring a camera with a flash.

 

- A music class for children ages 1½-5 and a parent from 10:15-11 a.m. Dec. 8 and 15. Sing songs about Santa and his reindeer, Christmas cookies and elves. Children will play instruments, use props and learn movements with songs. Costs $25. Call Laurie Strickland at 636-928-2004 to register.

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Friday,  November 27th, 2009 and Friday, December 4th, 2009 5 pm - 10 pm

 

Luminaries line the streets as you stroll through historic Augusta. The walk showcases shops, wineries, churches and the brewery. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, a bonfire, music, the decor of the season and the spirit of Christmas. Free. For more information call 636-228-4005 or visit www.augusta-missouri.org .

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Friday,  November 27th, 2009 thru Sunday November 19th , 2009 from  10 am to 8 pm

 

Beautiful event sponsored by Kimmswick Historical Society. Carolers, horse drawn carriages, atomosphere to remind us all of what Christmas is about. All shops open.

Stores and restaurants decorated for the season. For more information http://www.kimmswick.com/   or Phone : 636-464-6464

 

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Loop Holiday Walk
Saturday December 5th, 2009

Location: University City Loop
Time: noon -4pm

 

All day family fun: arts, crafts, children’s area, food, music, entertainment, more.

Santa arrives at noon. Children can have their pictures taken with him at the Tivoli Theatre, 6350 Delmar. Pictures are free with a donation of nonperishable food or personal care item to Operation Food Search, a University City based food pantry. Without food or personal care item, the cost is $1.00, which is donated to the food pantry. After giving Santa their Christmas list, children 12 and younger can go for a ride with him in a horse drawn carriage. The rides are free from 2 to 4 p.m.

 

For more information: www.visittheloop.com or call 314-727-8000
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Date: 12/5/2009 - 12/6/2009

Location: Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Cost: Free

For more information call: (800) 373-7007
Website: www.saintegenevievetourism.org

Strolling carolers, Ste Genevieve Art Guild Show & Sale, open house at Guibourd and Linden historic sites, entertainment, tree lighting and much more. Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5.

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December 5 and 6, 2009

 

This traditional German holiday event will feature the Strehly House decorated with seven different styles of German Christmas trees. German treats such as springerle cookies, heidesand, stollen, zimtsterne and more will be served. The event is Dec. 6 and 7 -- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

 

For more information call 573-486-2200 or go to
http://www.mostateparks.com/deutschheim.htm , http://www.mostateparks.com/new.htm .

 

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Historic Belleville's Eighth Annual Gingerbread Walk
11/18/2009 - 1/2/2010
Location: Belleville, Illinois

Enjoy a "funtastical" self-guided walk past shop windows filled with gingerbread houses and other creations. Stroll by "The Secret Lives of Teddy Bears" exhibit or enroll in the "Make-and-Take" gingerbread house classes.
For more information call: (800) 677-WALK

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Candlelight Tours at the General Bissell House
Saturday December, 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

All ages, visitors will enjoy a tour of this grand old 19th century mansion lit by candlelight and decorated for the holidays. Begin the evening with hot apple cider and cookies and then enjoy the tour presented by costumed interpreters. For more information: call 314-544-6224 or e-mail mkollbaum@stlouisco.com .

 

Admission: $7; younger than 6, free. Please call 314-544-6224 for exact tour times and reservations.

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Ragtime Candlelight Christmas Party and Historic Holiday Candlelight Tour
December 9th, 2009

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, St. Louis. The historic site is participating in this six-stop holiday tour, which takes Dec. 9 -- place from 3 to 8 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 314-421-4689. For more information go to: 314-340-5790 or http://www.mostateparks.com/new.htm

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Holiday Skate in Frontier Park 2009

 

An outdoor ice rink will be open at Frontier Park, on the Missouri riverfront in St. Charles. Hours are noon-9 p.m. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5, 12-23, 26-30 and Jan. 1-4; 4-9 p.m. Dec. 2-4 and 9-10; noon-5:30 p.m. Dec. 6; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 24; and noon-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31.

 

Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Group rates available for 15 or more people. Skate rental is $3 or bring your own. Concessions available.

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Skate with Santa at Kennedy Ice Rink
Dec. 13 Sunday  from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

 

Wayne C. Kennedy Park, 6050 Wells Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
314-615-5KRC (5572) or
800-735-2966
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Breakfast  with Santa in Wentzville
Saturday, December 5th at 9:00am

Wentzville, MO in Progress Park

For more information go to http://www.active.com/asset-recware-activities/wentzville-mo/breakfast-with-santa-2009
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Brunch with Santa at Eckerts 2009
November 28th and 29th December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20

Eckert's Country Store & Farms - Belleville Farm

Saturdays only; Seatings at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
$12.99 child; $8.99 adult

Reservations required, call (618) 233-0513 http://www.eckerts.com/santa.htm
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Breakfast with Santa at American Legion Post 208
December 5th, 2009, at 8:30 and 9:30

225 Old Sulphurs Springs Road

$2 per child, $3 per adult, additional $1 each for non residents
Call for reservations at 636-391-6326 ext 400.
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Breakfast with Santa at Ellisville Community Park Center in Bluebird Park
December 5th, 2009, at 9:30 and 10:30

$3.00 per person, children under two admitted free.
Call for reservations at 636-227-7508.
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Cookies with Santa Claus at the Des Peres Lodge
December 5th, 2009, from 9:00 to noon.

Event is free
Call for reservations at (314) 835-6150

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Breakfast with Santa at the Magic House
December 6, 2009
 
We are ho-ho, hosting a Pancake Breakfast with Santa, and you're invited! Join us on Rise and shine! We are ho ho hosting a Pancake Breakfast with Santa, and you’re invited! Join us on Sunday, December 7 at 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am or 5:00 pm (for you non-morning people) for our 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa! Make your morning (or evening) sizzle with a yummy pancake breakfast cooked by a pancake flipper extraordinaire, a special photo with Santa Claus, a fun holiday craft to take home and admission to The Magic House. It’s sure to stack up to your expectations!

 

Tickets are $15 per person for members and $18 per person for non-members and are nonrefundable. Space is limited and tickets are sure to sell like hot cakes. So, please call (314) 822-8900 or go to http://www.magichouse.org/events.htm
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Dec. 6, 2009 from 9-11 a.m. at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park, St. Charles. $8. 636-949-3372. www.stcharlesparks.com.

 

Breakfast with Santa will be served from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at New Life Church, 1083 Cool Springs Industrial Drive, O'Fallon. Reservations due by Dec. 3 by calling 636-240-3567. www.nlchurch.org.

 

Breakfast with Santa will be served from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 and 13 at Antiques & Tea Room, 3611 Schutzen, New Melle. 636-398-4155.

 

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Breakfast with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park
December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20

Tickets: 314-768-5413 Pre-paid reservations required
www.stlzoo.org
http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/index.php?mo=12&yr=2009

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Weekends - December 5 & 6; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm; no reservations required
Weekdays - December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; must have reservations.

Located at 7801 Genesta St. Louis MO. 63123. Children's puppet shows, visits and pictures with Santa, and complimentary cookies (baked by Mrs. Claus).

 

This is the 32nd year that the wonderful ladies and gentlemen of the Afton Historical Society (some in their 90's!) have run SANTA'S HOUSE. Visit includes a live holiday puppet show, Christmas storytime with the “story lady”, optional chat and pictures with Santa (you bring your own camera and take pictures), homemade cookies from Mrs. Claus's kitchen, free handmade ornament, and more.

 

All takes place in the beautifully decorated Oakland House, located at 7801 Genesta St. Louis MO. 63123. Cost is $3 per person. Reservations required on week days because of school groups. Cal Adeline Brundick at 314-351-2652 or Barbara Brown at 314-353-2636 for more information or to make a reservation or http://www.afftonoaklandhouse.com/page6.html.

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Dec. 13, 2009

 

At the St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road. 636-939-2386. www.stpetersmo.net.

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Santa at Westport at the Westport Plaza Indoor Pavilion
December 12, 2009 at 11am – 1pm

Free picture with Santa and goodie bag. Cookies and hot cocoa provided!

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9th Annual Celebration of Trees Gala
Hosted by Habitat for Humanity - Sponsored by Saint Charles Magazine

Thursday, November 12, 2009 Time:
6:00pm - 11:00pm Location:
Ameristar Discovery Ballroom

\Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County will be presenting their 9th Annual Celebration of Trees event in partnership with General Motors Wentzville Assembly Plant’s Women in Manufacturing, which will be held November 12, 2009 at Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa’s Discovery Ballroom in St. Charles, Missouri at 6pm.

Other exclusive event sponsors include Bill Davis, Inc. and American Sewing Machine Company. This year’s Celebration of Trees will be a dinner gala event that showcases over 20 beautifully decorated trees, a live and silent auction, as well as live entertainment. The event will also have a volunteer and sponsor recognition presentation. Proceeds from the event will help build one home for a deserving family in St. Charles County, which cost approximately $65,000.

 

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http://www.visitstpeters.com/Main/festivaloftrees.htm
There is no admission charge, but a donation to the silver collection is appreciated.

Decorate a Christmas tree in the theme of your choice. Please limit tree size (real or artificial) to approximately 2 meters (6 ft.) in diameter.

 

Entry fee is a non-perishable item for the Food Bank.

 

Each participant is also asked to donate one item (a decoration from their tree, or an item of choice) for a silent auction. Proceeds are donated to charity.

 

Set up for tree decorating will be Friday, November 20 in St. Peter's Lions Hall, beginning at 1:00pm. Electrical hook-ups will be provided.

 

Light lunches will be available on Saturday and Sunday. Trees must remain in place until after presentation of awards.

 

Subject to change
(All events held at the St. Peter's Lions Hall)

Saturday, November 21 2009
Family Pancake Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Time: 9:00 - 10:30am
Picture Taking with Santa
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am
Cost: $5.00/picture
Santa's Corner with crafts, coloring contest, and Santa's wishlist
Time: 10:00 - 12:30pm
Christmas Family Movie (TBA)
Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Christmas Open Mic
Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Official Tree Lighting
Time: 6:00pm
Santa's Workshop Milk & Cookies
The Night Before Christmas read by Mrs. Claus
Time: 6:00pm
Musical Entertainment (Any artists interested in performing please contact us at 535-2590)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Hot Mulled Cider and Christmas Treats
Time: Following Entertainment

Things to do and see all day:
- View display of Christmas trees
- Vote for your favourite tree
- Make a Christmas craft
- Have tea/lunch with friends
- Pick up a 'new-to-you' ornament
- Participate in a silent auction

 

Sunday, November 22 2009
View Christmas Trees, Vote for Your Favourite Tree, Silent Auction Continues
Time: 12:00am - 3:00pm
Picture Taking with Santa and Musical Entertainment
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Professional Face Painting by TLC
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Price: $10/child
Voting Finishes
Time: 2:00pm
Silent Auction Awarded
Time: 2:30pm
Announcement of Winners and Presentations
Time: 3:00pm

To volunteer as an entertainer or for entertainment information call Ann Marie Sampson at 535-2590
All other inquiries email: festivaloftrees@visitstpeters.com

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St. Louis Holiday Magic
December 4-6, 2009

Friday, December 4, 12:00 Noon to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

There’s a NEW holiday tradition being added to St. Louis’s social calendar this year! “Holiday Magic” comes to America’s Center, December 4-6, and it promises to be an exciting and entertaining event for families and shoppers. Enjoy wood carving demonstrations and hands-on crafts, a dazzling light show with over 40,000 holiday lights choreographed to holiday music, and a full-scale indoor carnival, a variety of unique gifts for the whole family, including books signed in person by their local authors.

 

Complete events schedule of choirs, bands, puppet shows, jugglers, circus performers,drummers, story telling, ..etc.  can be found at: http://www.stlholidaymagic.com/public/main_stage_events.asp

The Culinary Stage will feature hourly cooking demos, chef competitions, and ice carving demos. It will also serve as the awards platform for the first annual Gingerbread House contest.

Continuous live entertainment on our main stage will include performances by Christmas carolers, a cappella groups, an exciting drumline, acrobats, bell ringers and many more family-friendly entertainers.

 

The Purina Pet Pole U.S.A. brings adoptable pets that need a home and will bring out the animal-lover in you with The Incredible Dog performance team, a World Bird Raptor show, a pet parade and plenty of shopping for your furry friends.

Don’t miss the fun of … HOLIDAY MAGIC!

Where
America’s Center, Downtown St. Louis, 8th & Washington

 

Tickets
$10 for adults
$6 for children ages 5-12
Free admission for children under 5
Senior Discount: $6 for adults age 55 years old and over – Friday, December 4, 2009 from Noon – 5pm only

Carnival rides and all scheduled entertainment are included in ticket price

 

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Date: 12/3/2009 - 12/6/2009

 

Location: The Historic Samuel Cupples House, located on the campus of Saint Louis University

Time: Previed (3); 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (4); 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (5); 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (6)

 

Cost: Free

For more information call: (314) 977-2666

Website: cupples.slu.edu

 

Members of the St. Louis Florists Network will "deck the halls," of St. Louis' only Richardsonian mansion with floral works of art that feature the crimsons, evergreens and winter whites of the holiday season. The event begins with the lighting of the Cupples House Christmas tree on Thursday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. with carolers from the SLU music program performing songs of the season followed by a preview reception of Holiday Rooms in Bloom. In the spirit of giving visitors are encouraged to donate either a new or gently used clothing item to benefit the St. Francis Xavier parish help center.

 

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Christmas Family Night
December 3; 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM
We want to invite you join us for an evening of cookies, hot chocolate, coffee and Christmas carols. This evening will be a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please call today and let us know if you coming. Cookies are appreciated!

Christmas Children's Story Hour
December 18; 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM
The Family Vision will present another popular Children's Story Hour. The topic will be about Christmas. This will be a wonderful time of Celebrating the birth of our Saviour Jesus. There will be healthy snacks for everyone. Please call to sign up and reserve your seat. This is for all ages but best suited for children up to age 10.

Family Vision Library
516 South Fifth Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
www.thefamilyvision .org/
Ph: (636) 669-0111
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM - 8PM, Fridays 9AM – 5PM
Closed on the Saturday and Sunday

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Lewis & Clark National Heritage Christmas Event
Dec. 5th, 2009
 
      The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles (America’s Premiere Lewis & Clark Re-enactors) will be hosting a Christmas Celebration in Hermann, Missouri on December 5th at the Festhalle in Hermann Mo.  The schedule of activities are open to the public and includes:
 
Schedule of Events:
12:00-4:00    1804 Lewis & Clark period campsite on tour, Hofgarten location
Period Demonstrations and Exhibits of the 1803-06 Lewis & Clark Expedition
      Blacksmithing with a portable forge
      Medicine & medical procedures of their era
      Weapons and demonstrations of the early 1800’s,
      Uniforms & clothing of the era
      Women’s clothing of the early 1800’s
      Primitive firestarting & much more.

1:00     Black powder shoot & Demonstration
3:00 Period dance workshop
5:00     Twilight Lantern Parade the “March to Ol’ Glory” downtown Hermann
5:30     Retiring the Colors @ the Hofgarten
6:00 Silent Auction 6- 9:00 p.m. Lewis & Clark memorabilia
6:30 Banquet Feast
8:00 Military Ball—Music by “Booneslick Strings” period dancing
 
      Your best holiday pre-1865 period attire is encouraged but not required.
Tickets for dinner and dance are $28/person in advance by 11/28/08. Tickets for the 
dance only are available at the door for $5.  To get tickets by 11/28/08 or for more call 
information about this event, call 314-275-8155 or visit www.LewisandClark.net.
 
 
Our Abbreviated Bio:

 

Teaching Heritage Through Living History 

 

The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles consists of volunteers, like their predecessors, sail separated from swift waters and eternity only by thin-but-sturdy layers of wood. Whether in buckskins or uniforms, their clothing accurately re-creates the dress of 1804. Their weapons are firelocks. They cook over campfires. They sleep under canvas. They know their history, and they teach. The Discovery Expedition is the only living history group who have crafted replica boats for the longest reenactment journey ever attempted…and successful completed.

 

By bringing Lewis and Clark to life on the banks of rivers—and in classrooms and gyms— the Discovery Expedition re-enactors have helped tens of thousands of school children see their teachers as storytellers and know that history is high adventure.

 

What’s more, over 800,000+ visitors—some avid students of history, some newly curious—have come to the riverbanks to inspect the boats, experience the period campsites, enjoy demonstrations of technology and events described in journals from almost 200 years ago, and share Discovery.

Uniquely Qualified to Recapture Adventure 

Each reenactment, each voyage of rediscovery proves out the boats, recruits new re-enactors to the modern Corps of Discovery (as Thomas Jefferson dubbed the original band of United States Army recruits), and adds to our understanding of what our predecessors achieved.
In their years of reenacting, thousands of river-miles, and hundreds of campsites along the Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, from Pennsylvania to South Dakota, the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles has brought adventure to large cities like Pittsburgh, Louisville and Kansas City as well as towns who count their souls in scores instead of thousands: Lupus, Mo.; Rabbit Hash, Ky.

The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, Mo., with its corps of more than 200 re-enactors, have developed the necessary contacts, unique preparation and credibility required to assume the flagship role of the recent Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemoration just completed, ...reenacting in 2003 to 2006 their journey on the Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, across the Great Rocky Mountains down the Columbia to the Pacific and back again.  They were continually featured by their knowledge, craft, and skills in the “Tent of Many Voices” presented on tour across the country by the National Parks Department.  They have truly proven themselves with many others of their kind to be a Living National Treasure.  The Final Journey of Meriwether Lewis in October of this year has truly been an event to remember as we memorialize the fallen hero so often overlook.  The Discovery Expedition was there at the National Landmark with 1500 others, and was without a doubt likely considered their finest moment in tribute to the famed explorer and the Legend of Lewis & Clark.

 

Living History Interpreters of Our National Heritage,

 

      If you have that passion to recreate this adventure for yourself, the Discovery Expedition maybe your trail to living history.  Contact www.LewisandClark.net

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Candy Cane Lane Christmas Walk, Parade and Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5th, 2009 1:30-6:30pm

 

Old Town Florissant

Christmas Walk - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Parade - 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Lighting - 6 p.m.

 

Numerous entertainment venues and activities throughout the afternoon, including Barbershoppers, Bell Ringers, Bread Baking, Christmas Tree Display, St. Ferdinand Shrine Tours & St. Stanislaus Museum, Trolley Rides, Organ Grnder, Balladeers, Marshmallow Roast, Pictures, Gingerbread House Display, Ice Sculpture, Santa Claus and more. Call  314-837-0033 or 314.831.3500 or go to http://www.florissantoldtown.com/christmaslighting.shtml  for more information including specific event times.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 10 am - 6 pm

St. James Parish Hall, 405 W. Madison Street Celebrate a German Christmas with an arts & crafts fair, favorite German foods, a holiday Cookie Walk, and German folk music. St. Nicholas arrives in the parade at noon.

Free
For more information call 618-476-1812

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American Czech Educational Center Children’s Party - St. Nicholas Day
Sunday, December 6, 2009

4690 Lansdowne Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116
314-752-8168

For more information call 314-752-8168 or go to http://www.geocities.com/~acec-stl/events.htm
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English Christmas carol that describes the ancient tradition of sacrificing a boar and presenting its head at a Yuletide feast.

 

25th year of the the Boar's Head Festival begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-12 and at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 115 S. Sixth St., St Charles. 636-724-0661.

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Missouri Botanical Garden's Christmas Carols in the Garden.
Dec. 12th and 13th, 2009

 

"Christmas Carols in the Garden." Holiday carols, Santa in his sleigh, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a gingerbread house display, and the "Gardenland Express" holiday flower and train show. Don't miss the 15-foot balsam fir decorated with gourds in the Kemper Center for Home Gardening; and Tower Grove House, Henry Shaw's country home, decorated in Victorian holiday style. Food and drink for purchase. Don’t miss this year’s special display of gingerbread houses. Garden Gate Shop open for shopping. 1 to 5 p.m.

 

Tis the season for carolers, chestnuts, cider and Santa! Bundle up your brood
for a visit to the Missouri Botanical Garden on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. for Christmas Carols in the Garden. You’ll get toasty-warm indoors as you listen to
traditional tunes, both secular and sacred, performed by area caroling parties and musicians. The event is included with Garden admission.

 

This year’s lineup includes five choirs, a brass ensemble, a jazz combo and a harpist,
performing inside the Ridgway Visitor Center and at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening. On Saturday, enjoy the musical styling of The Caroling Party, Gateway Brass Quintet, The Gateway Singers, Terri Langerak and The Statesmen Singers. Sunday’s performers include the St. Louis Harmony Chorus, Terri Langerak, St. Margaret’s Youth Choir, Rosati-Kain Voices, SIU-Edwardsville Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Mardra and Reggie Thomas.

 

Santa Claus will make his annual stop at the Garden to listen to the Christmas wishes of
youngsters. Look for his sleigh in the middle level of the Kemper Center, where you can also treat yourself to mulled cider, hot chocolate and cookies available for purchase.

Back in the Ridgway Visitor Center, a gingerbread house display by the St. Louis
Metropolitan Sugar Art Guild will showcase sweet creations. The aroma of chestnuts roasting on an open fire may tempt you to head outside to Spoehrer Plaza for a sample. Listen for the cheerful tunes of a hurdy-gurdy man strolling the grounds with his stringed instrument. Keep your eyes peeled for a special red-nosed reindeer, also roaming the grounds!

 

Special event admission rates apply after noon: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children and Garden members (members' children age 12 and under free).

http://www.mobot.org/events/Assets/09175ChristmasCarols.pdf

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Children's Christmas Festival At Manchester United Methodist Church.
Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 8:00am - NOON

 

Tickets: $5.00 each for children 2 & older

FREE for parents & children under 2

 

Tickets can be purchased for one hour time slots( 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, or 11-12) at the Welcome Desk in the Children's Department each Sunday leading up to the 12th. This event includes breakfast, crafts, storytelling, and a picture with Santa!

 

Questions? Email Olivia at oliviacrook@gmail.com !

Location: Manchester United Methodist Church 129 Woods Mill Road Manchester, MO 63011
Contact: (636) 200-4728 http://www.manchesterumc.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14

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Herman Kristkindl Markt 2009
Saturday, December 5th and 6th, 2009

Time: Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a fun day of holiday shopping in the style of the Christmas markets in Europe, make plans to attend the annual Kristkindl Markt at the historic Hermannhof Festhalle in Hermann, Missouri.

 

The unique shopping experience with traditional German foods, talented artisans, and musical performances makes this Winter Holiday Market the perfect event to share with family and friends.

 

Now in its 5th year at the Hermannhof Festhalle, the market has expanded to include the newly constructed "Garten" buildings which will feature Best of Missouri Hands artists, Agri-Missouri members as well as hands on crafts for children and art demonstrations.

 

Price: free admission. For more information contact 573-486-2221 ext. 22
Or http://www.missouriwinecountry.com/events/event.php?eventID=439
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Santa Lucia Festival presented by the Swedish Council of St. Louis
December 12th, 2009 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

 

The Kirkwood Community Theater at 111 S. Geyer Road in Kirkwood

 

On December 12, one of the shortest days of winter, girls in Sweden dress up as Santa Lucia wearing a white dress and a crown of candles, introducing the Christmas season. The pageant includes Nordic folk dancing, singing, colorful costumes, Swedish elves called tomtes, gingerbread men, and many familiar Christian Christmas songs sung in Swedish (and sometimes followed by stanzas in English).

 

Admission is $3.00 at the door. Children under 5 are free.
Come early for best seats.

For more information, call 636-394-3802

 

The Swedish Boutique opens at 2:00 p.m. It will feature items that are Swedish in nature (written in English)--like Pippi Longstocking and Swedish cookbooks, etc., Swedish foods (lingonberry jam, Swedish meatball seasoning mix, Swedish candy suitable for stuffing stockings, etc.), and many unique and beautiful gift items perfect for Christmas gifts. Many people will be in traditional Scandinavian and Norwegian costumes, and are more than happy to answer questions about the history of their costumes.

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Executive chefs from local restaurants, bakeries, and universities showcase their amazing edible architecture - handmade gingerbread interpretations of "Holiday Season in St. Louis." Plaza Frontenac serves as the setting for the display, and judging takes place December 4. Proceeds benefit Lydia's House.

 

Ongoing Daily 11/21/09 - 12/11/09; check with location for exceptions.

 

Ages: All Ages
Time: During business hours
Cost: Free

 

Plaza Frontenac and Landmark Cinemas

210 Plaza Frontenac Plaza Frontenac Shopping Center
Saint Louis, MO63131

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Saturday December 5th adn 12th from 12pm to 3 pm each day at teh Town and Country store.

 

For morei nformation or to register cal 636-527-1160

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Gingerbread House Workshop Eckert's
November 21st, 22nd 28th and 29th December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 2009
Start Time: 10:00 AM

 

Event Category: Just for Kids
Gingerbread House Workshop Eckert's

951 S. Green Mount Road
Belleville, IL 62220

Age: all

Cost: 12.00 per house

Registration: Call  for reservations (618) 233-0513

Want to build a special treat for the holiday. Supplies provided. Fun time for the young and old . For more information http://www.eckerts.com/santa.htm
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Christmas Is For The Birds Wild Bird Sanctuary
Date: First Saturday in December (December 5th, 2009)

Reservations Required!
Time: 9am-3pm

 

Cost: $20 per child (Fee includes photo, cookies/milk, craft & all programs.) $25 at the door.

A fun and exciting holiday event. Each child gets his/her photo with our special "wilderness" Santa who holds a live raptor! Avoid standing in long lines, holiday crafts and entertainment will keep little visitors on Santa's "nice" list! Registration discount deadline is 11/30 (per child cost after 12/1 is $25). Call for more information or reservations 636.225.4390.

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Candy Cane Hunt - Faust Park Carousel
Saturday December 5th, 2009 at 10:00 AM

 

at 15189 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017

$5.00 per person ages 2-10

 

Candy canes have been hidden in Faust Park by the Carousel Reindeer for children to find. Some candy canes will have special prizes attached! Pre registration is required. Candy Cane Hunt begins promptly at 10am. Tickets must be purchased in person at the St. Louis Carousel Gift Shop.

For more information call: 636-537-0222 or go to: http://www.stlouisco.com

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Dec. 19, 2009 from  2-4 p.m.

 

At Progress - Football Field - Progress Park (968 Meyer Road)
Registration Closing Date Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 10:00 PM

Ages 11 years - 14 years

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 Dec. 5, 2009 from  9-10 a.m. at Medium Room Civic Park Complex

 

For children ages 2-12

 

Are candy canes your favorite treat during the holidays? Join us for a wacky good time while we hunt for candy canes in Civic Park. Yes, that's right, outdoors. So grab your hat and gloves and race on out to the park for a memorable time. After the hunt, we will go inside, have hot chocolate, sing carols, and visit Santa! New this year will be fun games and activities for the "good little children". Plus, look for Santa's reindeer! The hunt will start promptly at 9:00 AM, in the upper park, don't be late!

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All That Glitters - Clayton’s Holiday Celebration
Friday December 4th, 2009  6-8 pm

Downtown Clayton

Age: all
Cost: no
Registration: no

 

Start Time: 6:00 PM . Come and enjoy carolers, horse drawn carriage rides and chestnuts roasting on open fire and the finale — a fireworks display at 8 p.m. For more information call 314-290-8508.

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Snowflake Festival
Friday, December 4, 2009  6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Glazebrook Park
1401 Stamper Lane
Godfrey, IL 62035

Celebrate the holiday season at Glazebrook Park! Santa Claus will listen to the wishes of area children and pictures will be taken for a donation of a non-perishable food item to the food pantry. Horse-drawn carraige rides, hot cocoa, cookies and carolers make this free event extra special for the holidays. For more information, call (618) 466-1483.

Or go to http://www.godfreyil.org .

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Saturday, December 19, 2009, at 1pm
Sunday, December 20, 2009, at 1pm

 

Lee Theater

 

The Sugar Plum Fairy extends a personal invitation, in particular to the children, to attend Saint Louis Ballet's Sugar Plum Fairy Tea and Luncheon for an enchanting afternoon full of sugar and spice in "The Land of Sweets." Children can meet their favorite Nutcracker characters while enjoying a delicious lunch, plenty of sweets, holiday music, a special take home memory book, and lots of autograph and picture opportunities with "The Nutcracker" characters in a beautiful holiday setting.

 

 

 

Sun November, 29th, 2009

 

Carolers, carriage and hay rides, refreshments, crafts for the kids. 4:00pm-6:00pm. Sunday after Thanksgiving.

 

Address : Washington Farmers' Market Facility
Phone : 636-239-2715 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : tourism@washmo.org

Admission Fee : Free

 

November 29th from 6-7 pm

Downtown Washington Missouri

Age: all
Cost: free
Registration: no

 

Wonderful parade of over 50 floats with holiday theme. For more information call 636-239-1743.

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Saturday, December 4

Old Town Florissant
Christmas Parade - 5:30 p.m.
314-837-0033 or 314.831.3500

Numerous entertainment venues and activies throughout the afternoon, including Barbershoppers, Bell Ringers, Bread Baking, Christmas Tree Display, St. Ferdinand Shrine Tours & St. Stanislaus Museum, Trolley Rides, Organ Grnder, Balladeers, Marshmallow Roast, Pictures, Gingerbread House Display, Ice Sculpture, Santa Claus and more. Go to http://www.florissantoldtown.com/Events/christmaswalk.shtml for more information including specific event times.

 

 

 

 

What: The only thing little Ralph Parker hopes to find under the tree is a Daisy Brand Red Ryder BB rifle. He doesn’t simply want it, he’s consumed with an aching desire for it. A deceptively dangerous playground dare, an unforgettable visit with a department store Santa and a bizarre, gaudy radio contest prize are among the vivid childhood memories told with warmth and a sleigh-load of laughs. Bring the whole family for a nostalgic, heartwarming kid’s-eye-view of the holidays.

 

Date: December 2–27, 2009

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.; Selected Wednesday matinees, 1:30 pm; Wednesday-Friday, 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.; Selected Saturday evenings, 9:00 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 2:00 p.m.; Selected Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Added performance on Monday, December 21 at 8pm. There will be no performances on Thursday, December 24 or Friday, December 25.

 

Location: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts 130 Edgar Rd. Webster Groves, MO 63119 Cost: Single ticket prices starting at $15.00 Contact: (314) 968-4925

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What: This Rep favorite and Kevin Kline Award winner is back by popular demand! Mr. Scrooge throws his TV remote at ghosts while Bob Cratchit works inside the ATM in a hilarious update of the beloved holiday classic. Travel with the three spirits on a journey through past, present and future as old Ebenezer learns the joys of kindness and giving. Can Christmas be saved for the Cratchits? You’ll find out in this musical romp that is sure to put a smile on the “Scroogiest” of faces!

 

Date: December 19, 22 & 23, 2009 Time: Saturday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. Location: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119 Cost: Ticket prices are $6 per person. All seating is general admission. Contact: (314) 968-4925

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With the Ballet Orchestra of St. Louis December 3-6, 2009 Dance St. Louis has once again secured the magnificent Joffrey Ballet with Robert Joffrey's sumptous storybook production for the Nutcracker. It's one of the world's great Nutcrackers, with the Joffrey's virtuoso dancers, a full orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's music, more than 160 young St. Louis-area dancers and singers, plus lavish Victorian sets and costumes - all gift-wrapped in the fantasy of the Fox. Gather your family and friends for the ultimate holiday entertainment! Everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age

December 10-13, 2009 A St. Louis tradition, Charles Dickens’ classic tale brings the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas to the Fox with this inspiring story and heartwarming treat for the whole family. Journey to Victorian London and the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, the tight-fisted merchant who learns that giving brings greater happiness than receiving. Everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age.

For more information on all three shows go to www.fabulousfox.com or for tickets go to www.metrotix.com or call 314-534-1111.

 

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

December 15-27, 2009 Get ready to discover a delightful new show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! The classic holiday tradition Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS comes to the stage at last, as a brand new Irving Berlin musical direct from Broadway to the Fox Theatre for the first time. Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family! Everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age.

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Dec. 4, 2009 

Comedy Production  of Santa on trial

 

Comedy Time Productions will present "Miracle on Mid Rivers Mall Drive" Dec. 4, 2009 at St. Peters Community & Arts Center.

 

In this spoof, Kris Kringle is falsely accused of not being Santa Claus. He's up against a well-known prosecutor, Dewey Cheatem, who has never lost a case.

Several audience members will become characters in the show as the court decides whether there is a Santa Claus.

 

Tickets cost $22 and include three courses of appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available. The first appetizer will be served at 7 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Purchase tickets in advance at St. Peters City Hall, 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd., or St. Peters Community & Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters-Howell Road.

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"Scrooge - The Musical" begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 W. Clay St., St. Charles. $20, $15, $12, $10. 636-949-4433. www.lindenwoodcenter.com.

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Christmas Program Performances at St. Louis Family Church in Chesterfield Valley
Christmas Production
"The Story"
Dec. 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 PM
Special Matinee:  Saturday, Dec. 12 • 2:00 PM

Back By Popular Demand! Our original Christmas musical shows a fresh and honest perspective of the Christmas story. If you saw it last year, you know that this is a great way to enjoy the Christmas season! And this year, we have added more shows for you (and friends and family) to attend! Childcare will be available for ages birth-4 years at all performances.

 

Before and after the show, go outside to make s'mores, drink hot chocolate, and even ride a camel! (Cost applies.)

 

(636) 532-3446
17458 Chesterfield Airport Road
Chesterfield, MO 63005
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Saturday, December 5th 2009  at 2:00PM, 4:30PM, and 7:00PM

 

Adults: $15, Children 12 and under: $10
(Special group rate: $13 for groups of 10 or more)

The Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center
(1 College Park Dr., St. Louis, MO 63141)

To order tickets, mail check payable to:
Broadway on the Driveway, P.O. Box 1079, Ballwin, MO 63022
Email: broadwaydriveway@prodigy.net
Web: www.broadwayOnTheDriveway.com
Phone: (636) 541-2813

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Messiah Sing-a-long
December 6, 2009 3:00-5:00 pm

Graham Chapel at Washington University - sponsored by the Music Arts Department

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Fee Fee Baptist Church
Bridgeton, MO
314-739-1525

Musical Christmas Presentation
Free
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Dickens Tweaked a Bit - the Musical
Wednesday, December 10, 7pm
Thursday, December 11, 7pm

 

Gateway Christian Church 1951 Des Peres Road Town and Country, MO 63131 Cost: FREE Contact: (314) 821-2156 Call for times. For more information, call (314) 821-2156 or visit www.gccstl.org

 

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December 11th and 12th at 8:00 pm and December 13th at 3 pm

at Union Avenue Christian Church

733 North Union Blvd.

For more informaiton call 314-361-2881 or www.unionavenueopera.org

 

 

 

 

December 11th-13th

 

7 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 5 p.m. on Dec. 12

 

At the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Skaters dress in costumes and perform seasonal classics on ice. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 55 and older for Rec-Plex passholders; and $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under and seniors 55 and older for general public.

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"A Christmas Carol" at Francis Howell Central High School
December 17th-20th, 2009

 

Liberty Productions announces its performance of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" on December 17th, 2009 at 7:00 pm, December 18th, at 7:00 pm, and December 19th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Francis Howell Central High School in St. Charles, Missouri. All performances are FREE! This is a great opportunity for your family and friends to hear the good news of Jesus Christ as we will give a brief Gospel message at the end of the production. This is Liberty Productions' seventh season of performing community outreach productions. Francis Howell Central is at 5199 Highway N, St. Charles, Mo., 63304. The school is on the north side of Highway N. When you drive onto campus, go straight until you see the high school on the right. Park by the main entrance. The theater is just inside the main entrance. For more information, go to www.libertyproductions.org or contact the Wilsons at 636-734-7870 or 314-581-1382.

 

5199 Highway N
St. Charles, MO 63304
Call 314-581-1382
www.libertyproductions.org
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Screened at the OMNIMAX Theater, a lovable Snowman discovers Santa's Village and decides to challenge Santa and his elf army for the rights to the worldwide gift delivery franchise. Check website for schedules.
314.289.4400
http://www.slsc.org

Ongoing Daily 11/20/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions.

 

Ages: 5-18
Time: Check website
Cost: Adults $8; Children & Seniors $7

Saint Louis Science Center

5050 Oakland Avenue
Saint Louis, MO63110
 
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Missouri Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
December 18th, 2009 at 7:30, Saturday December 19th at 2:30 and 7:30 pm and Sunday December 20th at 2:30 pm

Edison Theatre, 6445 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis , MO

The Nutcracker is a holiday classic that continues to delight audiences - but never like this! SLB's production is set in the St. Louis 1904 World's Fair era. Join us in the Land of Sweets, watch snow fall, and witness the battle between the Nutcracker and Mouse King. Treat you family to this magical fairy tale by St. Louis' reigning professional ballet company.
For more information: Telephone: 6369356543 or go to http://www.stlouisballet.org
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December 3 - 5, 2009 / 7:30 PM
December 6, 2009 / 2:00 PM

 

Ebenezer Scrooge is a penny-pinching miser in the first degree. He cares nothing for the people around him and mankind exists only for the money that can be made through exploitation and intimidation. He particularly detests Christmas which he views as 'a time for finding yourself a year older, and not an hour richer'. Scrooge is visited, on Christmas Eve, by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley who died seven Christmas Eves ago.

 

Marley, a miser from the same mold as Scrooge, is suffering the consequences in the afterlife and hopes to help Scrooge avoid his fate. He tells Scrooge that he will be haunted by three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.

 

Ticket Prices

Platinum $18.00 Orchestra $15.00 Parterre $12.00 Balcony $10.00

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NUTCRACKER ON ICE
December 5th and 6th 2009

 

www.nutcrackeronice.org

Presented by Metro Edge Figure Skating Club
Tickets : $7 in advance, $10 at the door

Webster Groves Ice Arena
33 E. Glendale Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-963-5678

 

Performance Dates:
Saturday, December 5, 2:00pm and 5:00pm
Sunday, December 6 2:00pm and 5:00pm

 

Bring a food pantry donation to the show for a free entry into a “Nutcracker Holiday Raffle Basket”
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The Nutcracker
December 18th - 22nd, 2009

 

St. Louis Ballet debuts The Nutcracker at the Touhill December 18th - 22nd. Top that off with celebrity ballerina Miyako Yoshida of England’s Royal Ballet who will join us for two memorable performances. Whether it’s a cherished tradition or a first experience, discover why people fall in love with The Nutcracker. The curtain rises and immediately you’re in a delightful place filled with sparkling snowflakes and charming children. There is plenty of marching and dancing for everyone; the tree is amazing and the mice are naughty.

 

Date: December 18-22 Time: Friday at 7 p.m. Satuday at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 3 and 7 p.m. Location: The Touhill Performing Arts Center One University Blvd St. Louis, MO 63121 Cost:

 

Tickets range from $25 to $47.

 

Visit www.touhill.org for more details.

Contact: (314) 516-4949

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“Scrooge, the Stingiest Man in Town" Presented by the Young People's Theatre
7 p.m. Dec. 18th-19th
2 p.m. Dec. 19th-20TH

St. Charles Community College Performances

Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol comes to life in a charming and poignant musical reminder of what is most important in life.

 

St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 and phone, 636-922-8000 http://www.stchas.edu/events/upcomypt.shtml
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November 19th AT 2:30 pm and November 20th at 8 pm, Cathedral Basillica

 

A St. Louis Cathedral Concerts’ audience favorite, the Vienna Boys Choir returns for their annual visit to the Cathedral Basilica. Start you holiday season early with these talented and charming young performers in concert, who represent over 500 years of choral tradition!
http://cathedralconcerts.org/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55

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Peter Mayer Stars and Promises 2009 Concert
Sunday, November 29, 2009 at  pm

Jazz Holiday Concert
Monday, November 30, 2009, at 7:30pm

 

Presented by UMSL Department of Music

The University of Missouri-St. Louis present the Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Point together again for the 3rd Annual Jazz Holiday Concert, one of the most popular and entertaining musical treats on campus. You wont want to miss your favorite holiday tunes swung as only the Jazz Band and Vocal Point can do it. Under the direction of Jim Widner and Jim Henry.

 

This is a free non-ticketed event.
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St. Charles Borromeo Log Church Holiday Concert
Friday, December 4, 2009

Concert held at ‘The Conservatory’
1001 South Main St.
St. Charles, MO 63301

Doors open at 6:00 pm - Concert 7:00 pm
Ticket price - $15 per person
 
For information and reservations, call Carolyn at 636-940-8099
(Pay and pick up tickets at door.)
 
All proceeds go to the Historic 1791 Borromeo Log Church Fund: a project of
the JQH Historic Preservation for Education, a non-profit Missouri corporation.
Come early to bid on the Silent Auction and purchase Homemade Baked Goods

 
Concert Information:
 
Early 19th century music for guitar and fiddle by recording artists Thom Howard & Tom Verdot
Play Pretty Productions, Columbia, MO

 

Tom Verdot's inventive sparkling lead fiddle, accompanied by Thom Howard's energetic fingerstyle guitar forms the basis of their concerts. They have been known to include vintage banjos and mandolins as well. In other venues, Thom and Tom  perform swing concerts and dances, living history events and traditional American fiddle music for dances, re-enactments, and historic commemoration events.  They've taken their music to Brussels for a concert of early swing fiddle at the national Musical Instruments Museum, and they perform around the US and in Europe as a duo and with the classic string band The Skirtlifters.

 

The Historic 1791 Borromeo Log Church is a volunteer reconstruction of the original Borromeo parish church built of vertically placed cedar logs. Funds are needed for landscaping, which will include native MO plants, a stone wall and a cedar fence. Funds are also needed for display cases inside the church and two permanent signs outside the church. Tickets are $15 per person. The church is located in the 400 block of the South Main Historic District in St. Charles, MO. The log church is a project of the JQH Preservation for education, a non-profit Missouri corporation.
 

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Christmas at the Cathedral
Friday, December 4, 2009 8pm
Sunday, December 6, 2009 2:30 pm

 

A new St. Louis tradition, the Fifth Annual Christmas at the Cathedral concert with the 150-voice Archdiocesan Adult Choir, 20-piece Orchestra, 70-voice Children’s Choir, and 5-octave Handbell Choir all in the sonic splendor of the Cathedral Basilica. This concert is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. The program features Gloria by John Rutter.

 

For more information go to http://cathedralconcerts.org/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57
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Missouri Baptist University Fine Arts Department Christmas Concert
Friday, December 4, 2009 7:30 p.m.

Pillsbury Chapel & Dale Williams Fine Arts Center
Admission is free

 

Where: MBU's Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center, located a quarter mile west of the intersection of highways 270 and 40. 314-392-2345

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St. Louis Women's Chorale's An American Christmas
December 5th 8 pm and December 6th at 3 pm

Christmas Concert, Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
For more infor on tickets call 314-768-0949 or go to www.stlwomenschorale.org

 

 

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This December, celebrate the season at Powell Symphony Hall! Scheduled St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performances include:

 

December  4th

 

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St. Louis Children's Choirs presents the Annual Holiday Concert
 - Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2pm

 

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 December 11th and 12th at 8:00 pm and December 13th at 3 pm

 

The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived.

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A Gospel Christmas HOLIDAY CONCERT

 

- Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7:30pm

Robert Ray, conductor
Take 6, vocalists
Saint Louis Symphony IN UNISON® Chorus
Robert Ray, director

 

A night of soul-stirring Gospel music with the Saint Louis Symphony IN UNISON® Chorus, the SLSO, conductor Robert Ray, and Grammy Award-winning guest artists Take 6 performing Little Drummer Boy, Sweet Little Jesus, Joy to the World, What A Wonderful Child and more.

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SLSO Holiday Celebration
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Presented by Scottrade and the Monsanto Fund

- Friday, December 18, 2009 at 2pm
- Friday, December 18, 2009 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2pm

Ward Stare, conductor
Lisa Vroman, vocalist
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Barbara Berner, artistic directo

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Celebrate the spectacle of the season with favorite carols and holiday classics, including O Holy Night, Carol of the Bells and Sleigh Ride. Broadway vocalist Lisa Vroman and The St. Louis Children’s Choirs join the SLSO. And you’ll find egg nog, hot chocolate and Santa in the foyer!

 

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Bach Society of St. Louis Christmas Candlelight Concert
- Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:30pm
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Dec. 13, 2009 at 2 pm at the Fort Zumwalt South High School Auditorium, 8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters. The chorus will be accompanied by a brass quintet. The Alegria Sextet and the St. Peters Choral Society Chamber Choir will also perform. Free. 636-447-5341.

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St. Louis Brass Band Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 2:30 and 4:30 pm

 

Features holiday favorites, audience sing-a-longs, and perhaps a special visitor for the children.$7/adults $5 students & seniors for tickets call (314) 753-5438

 

Florissant Civic Center
Parker Rd & Waterford Dr.
Florissant, MO
314-921-5678
http://www.florissantmo.com

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The college choir from Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Highway Z. An English handbell choir will open the program followed by a nine-voice ensemble singing Christmas selections. The second half of the program will be a musical drama adapted from "Festival of the King." Free. 636-327-6622.

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WIL Jinglefest  at St Charles Family Arena
December 8, 2009

 

This holiday season, 92.3 WIL, U.S. Cellular, Shop 'n Save, Farmer-Owned Prairie Farms, 8th Continent Soymilk, Stremick's Heritage Foods Organic Milk and MERS Goodwill would like to thank our listeners and customers by presenting our annual holiday concert, JingleFest 2009!

JingleFest will be held on December 8th at The Family Arena in St. Charles, featuring Luke Bryan, Justin Moore, Love & Theft and Trailer Choir! See the dates/times below for the opportunity to score free tickets at select Shop 'n Save, U.S. Cellular or MERS Goodwill locations. Tickets available at each ticket blast while supplies last. Limit one pair of tickets per person. You must be 16 or older to receive a pair of tickets to JingleFest 2009.

Yes, Jinglefest is still a FREE concert. Close to 7,000 general admission tickets will be given away during our presenting sponsors' ticket blasts. In past years, the floor seats were given away via on-air, contests, text-to-win, winner's weekend, etc. They will still be given away in such a manner, however, we are making a very limited number of reserved seats on the floor available for purchase. This limited number of tickets available for purchase will include a guaranteed seat, early entry into the venue day of concert and a special pre-show sound check!

 

Tom O'Keefe
Marketing Manager
Family Arena
Direct Line: 636-896-4289
Fax: 636-896-4205
www.familyarena.com

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Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert 3 –“ Christmas Wonders” and Christmas Carol sing–a-long

December 13, 2009 at St.Lukes Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m.

Hodie Christus Natus………………………Healey Willan
Wachet auf ………………………..Johann Sebastian Bach
Brass Ensemble Music TBA
Christmas Cantata….…………….…….....Daniel Pinkham
Bogoroditse Devo………….……….Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Holiday Brass Concert - Cathedral Basilica
December 15, 2009 Time: 2:15 and 8 p.m.

 
Organized by Susan Slaughter, Principal Trumpet of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, the concerts feature traditional holiday favorites. Two concerts only will be performed in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Boulevard. The Cathedral, known for its beautiful and the largest array of mosaics in any one building in the world, is an ideal setting for this annual holiday celebration.

 

Location: Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4431 Lindell Boulevard

Cost: Tickets may be purchased for $19 (students/seniors $17). Groups of 20 or more $16 each.

 

Call 314-533-7662 to order tickets

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Christmas Concert by Providence Fine Arts Center
Friday, December  4th, at Ferguson Baptist Church of Ferguson 
For more information contact them at http://www.providencefac.org/ or providencefineartscenter@gmail.com

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Merry Tuba Christmas at the St. Louis Galleria
December 12, 2009

Celebrate the season with nearly 100 tuba, sousaphone, baritone horn and euphonium players at this annual musical extravaganza. Dr. Gregory Fox leads local tubists of all ages in this international holiday tradition. First level near Macy's, 12/12/2009 from 2 -3 p.m. Free. For more information, call (314) 863-5500.

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Dec. 13, 2009 2 pm  at the C.H. Jones Auditorium, Wentzville. The concert will include the "Gospel Mass" by Robert Ray performed by the symphony orchestra and the St. Charles County Christian Home Educators Concert Choir. Cadenza Orchestra and Primo Strings also will perform a selection of pieces for the Christmas season. $3 adult, $1 children 5-13, 5 and younger free. 636-916-0515 or e-mail sccyo@sccyo.org.

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Town & Country Symphony Holiday Concert
Sunday , December 13, 2009, 2:30 pm

 

This is a non ticked free event.

Ridgway Auditorium at The Principia
13201 Clayton Rd.
Town & Country, MO 63131

The Town & Country Symphony Orchestra will present a traditional Holiday Concert.
Featuring Marlissa Hudson, Lyric Coloratura Soprano back by popular demand!
Also performing: Schubert: Ave Maria, Yon: Gesu Bambino, Irving Berlin: White Christmas, Traditional: O Holy Night,  Also presenting:  Korngold: The Snowman, Alfred Reed: Russian , Christmas Music,  Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride,  as well as other Holiday Favorites

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Christmas with the Clarion Brass
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 10:00 AM

The Coffee Concert subscription includes the Tuesday performance.

Celebrate the classic songs of Christmas with the Clarion Brass! The group is composed of some of the best brass players St. Louis has to offer, and they perform repertoire that spans more than five centuries - from Greensleeves and the Nutcracker Suite to your favorite Christmas carols. Don't miss this glorious holiday treat!

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St. Louis Harmony Chorus
Harmonize the Holidays
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 7:30 PM

 

The St. Louis Harmony Chorus is ranked among the top 20 women's a cappella choruses in the world! The award-winning community chorus is committed to advancing the musical art form of a cappella harmony in the barbershop style through education and performance.
For more information, email tenor_harmony@hotmail.com.

 

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Go Tell it on the Mountain: The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM

 

One of today's most celebrated gospel groups, the Blind Boys of Alabama have spread the spirit and energy of pure soul gospel music for over 60 years, ever since the original group formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939. The group has reached an unprecedented level of mainstream popularity, thanks in part to their collaborations with artists such as Ben Harper,

Lou Reed and Bonnie Raitt.

 

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The Sheldon Chorale
Yuletide Reflections
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM

 

You are invited to celebrate the Christmas season with carols from around the world. The concert also features Vivaldi's Gloria, one of his most popular works that is a favorite of music lovers everywhere.

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St. Louis Irish Arts
Irish Holiday Celebration
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM

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Maryland Heights Holiday Concert 
Date: 12/14/2009 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Maryland Heights Centre
2344 McKelvey Rd
Maryland Heights , Missouri 63043

Come celebrate the holiday season with the Maryland Heights Community Chorus as they host their annual holiday concert.  Enjoy the music and songs of the season along with refreshments that will be served after the show.  Bring along your singing voice for a holiday sing-a-long. 

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Dec. 18, 2009 at 7 pm

 

At the Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center, St. Charles. Free. 636-255-0270. www.foundryartcentre.org.

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A candlelight concert at the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, 200 S. Main St. in St. Charles, will examine the history of Christmas music.

 

"Papa" and Jackie Wright will narrate and perform "The History of Christmas Music" Dec. 19.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m.

 

Lit entirely by candles, the concert will be in the legislative chambers. The Wrights incorporate marimbas, drums and various instruments.

 

Tickets cost $6 and go on sale Nov. 27. at the First State Capitol Interpretive Center. Limit of 10 tickets per person.

 

For more information, call 636-940-3322.   Or go to http://www.mostateparks.com/firstcapitol.htm or http://www.mostateparks.com/new.htm

 

Victoria Love, Site Administrator
First Missouri State Capitol SHS
200 S. Main Street
St. Charles, MO  63301
636-940-3323
vicky.love@dnr.mo.gov
http://www.mostateparks.com/firstcapitol.htm

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Time: Saturday,December 19, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
Time: Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 3:00 PM and 7:00 pm

 

St. John's Lutheran Church
3517 Jeffco Boulevard
Arnold, MO 63010

 

The concert is an excellent way to experience the true meaning of Christmas through beautiful music! This eighth annual concert has quickly become one of the most anticipated Christmas events in northeast Jefferson County.

 

Tickets for the concert are available beginning Monday, November 16, 2009. Free Tickets (white section) are available for each concert. You may upgrade your tickets.

 

Membership to the Festival Choir is open to the public. For more information, refer to the St. John’s website or call Director of Music Ministry Burnell Hackman at the church. St. John’s is located east of I-55 near exit 190.
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National Lutheran Choir's Christmas Festival
4:00pm Saturday, December 19, 2009
7:30pm Saturday, December 19, 2009

 

All creation joins the song of the angels greeting the birth of Christ. Not just in memory of an event more than two-thousand years ago, but every day, every place, at all times. Our annual Christmas festival is a seamless flow combining beautiful choral music of the season, poetry and carol singing in two of this country's most awe-inspiring spaces. This year's festival includes a brand-new work by John Tavener, Ex Maria Virgine, many portions of which have not yet been performed in the United States. Hear additional music by Glinka, Rachmaninoff, Ahlen, Tiefenbach, Carter, Thorson, and others.

 

Christ Church Cathedral
1210 Locust Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103

 

$20 general admission. Tickets on sale November 1st. Call 1-888-747-4589 or click on the "add ticket" links above to order tickets. Tickets ordered by Dec. 12 will be mailed. Orders after Dec. 12 will be held at the door.

 

The choir's appearance in St. Louis is sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, KFUO-850 AM and KFUO-FM / CLASSIC99, Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis, as well as the contributions of scores of individual St. Louis supporters.
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Manchester United Methodist’s Sing Christmas! Ring Christmas!
December 19th and 20th, 2009

 

We celebrate the holidays with spectacular music of the season, complete with “The Many Moods of Christmas” and Chancel Choir, Vesper Bell Choir and Orchestra.

For more information go to; http://www.classic99.com/events.htm
 
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Here is a listing of various holiday concerts from the Bach Society.
http://bachsociety.org/choral_calendar

Below are additional concerts by location. There may be some overlap.

December 2009

 

4 Fri 7:30 St. Louis Concert Choir
Just Say…Merry Christmas, Raymond E. Maritz Theatre, Fenton
4 Fri 7:30 Bel Canto Chorus
Holiday Concert, venue TBA
4 Fri 8:00 St. Louis Archdiocesan Choir
Christmas at the Cathedral, Cathedral Basilica
5 Sat 2:00 St. Louis Children's Choirs
Holiday Concert, Powell Hall
5 Sat 3:00 St. Louis Concert Choir
Just Say…Merry Christmas, Raymond E. Maritz Theatre, Fenton
5 Sat 7:00 St. Louis Concert Choir
Just Say…Merry Christmas, Raymond E. Maritz Theatre, Fenton
5 Sat 7:30 Missouri Choral Society
Christmas Concert, St. Richard Catholic Church, Creve Coeur
5 Sat 7:30 Great Rivers Choral Society
Carols with the Bells, Cornerstone Church, Bethalto, IL
5 Sat 8:00 St. Louis Women's Chorale
Christmas Concert, Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
6 Sun 2:00 Washington Civic Chorus
Christmas in Washington, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Washington
6 Sun 2:30 St. Louis Archdiocesan Choir
Christmas at the Cathedral, Cathedral Basilica
6 Sun 2:30 Missouri Choral Society
Christmas Concert, First Methodist Church, St. Charles
6 Sun 3:00 St. Louis Concert Choir
Just Say…Merry Christmas, Ramond E. Maritz Theatre, Fenton
6 Sun 3:00 St. Louis Metro Singers
Christmas Concert, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
6 Sun 3:00 St. Louis Women's Chorale
Christmas Concert, Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
6 Sun 3:00 Bel Canto Chorus
Holiday Concert, venue TBA
6 Sun 4:00 Washington Civic Chorus
Christmas in Washington, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Washington
7 Mon 7:00 Washington Civic Chorus
Christmas in Washington, Gray Summit Baptist Church, Gray Summit
8 Tue 7:30 St. Louis Harmony Chorus
Holiday Traditions, Sheldon Concert Hall
10 Thu 8:00 St. Louis County Community Chorus
Songs of Peace and Joy, Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church
11 Fri 8:00 St. Louis County Community Chorus
Songs of Peace and Joy, Kirkwood High School
11 Fri 8:00 SLSO Chorus
Handel: Messiah, Powell Hall
11 Fri 8:00 Gateway Men's Chorus
Holiday Hit Parade, Edison Theatre, Washington University
11 Fri 8:00 Ambassadors of Harmony
Sounds of the Season, Touhill PAC, UM-SL12 Sat 11:30 City Voices Chorus
Holiday Luncheon, Calvary Church, St. Peters
12 Sat 2:00 Ambassadors of Harmony
Sounds of the Season, Touhill PAC, UM-SL
12 Sat 8:00 SLSO Chorus
Handel: Messiah, Powell Hall
12 Sat 8:00 Gateway Men's Chorus
Holiday Hit Parade, Edison Theatre, Washington University
12 Sat 8:00 Ambassadors of Harmony
Sounds of the Season, Touhill PAC, UM-SL
13 Sun 2:00 Ambassadors of Harmony
Sounds of the Season, Touhill PAC, UM-SL
13 Sun 2:00 St. Peters Choral Society
Christmas Concert, Fort Zumwalt South H.S. Auditorium, St. Peters
13 Sun 3:00 SLSO Chorus
Handel: Messiah, Powell Hall
13 Sun 3:00 American Kantorei
Bach Christmas Oratorio parts I, II, VI, Concordia Seminary Chapel
13 Sun 3:00 Belleville Philharmonic Chorale
Christmas Wonders, St. Luke's Catholic Church, Belleville
13 Sun 7:00 Ambassadors of Harmony
Sounds of the Season, Touhill PAC, UM-SL
13 Sun 7:00 Masterworks Chorale
A Masterworks Christmas, St. Clare Catholic Church, Shiloh, IL
14 Mon 8:00 The Sheldon Chorale
Yuletide Reflections, Sheldon Concert Hall
15 Tue 2:15 Susan Slaughter and Friends
Holiday Brass, St. Louis Cathedral Basilica
15 Tue 8:00 Susan Slaughter and Friends
Holiday Brass, St. Louis Cathedral Basilica
17 Thu 8:00 IN UNISON Chorus
A Gospel Christmas, Powell Hall
18 Fri 2:00 St. Louis Children's Choirs
St. Louis Symphony Holiday Concerts, Powell Hall
18 Fri 8:00 IN UNISON Chorus
A Gospel Christmas, Powell Hall
19 Sat 2:00 St. Louis Children's Choirs
St. Louis Symphony Holiday Concerts, Powell Hall
19 Sat 7:00 St. Louis Children's Choirs
St. Louis Symphony Holiday Concerts, Powell Hall
19 Sat 8:00 American Chamber Chorale
Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester
20 Sun 2:00 St. Louis Children's Choirs
St. Louis Symphony Holiday Concerts, Powell Hall
20 Sun 3:00 St. Louis Chamber Chorus
A New World Christmas, St. Louis Cathedral Basilica
20 Sun 3:00 Metro East Community Chorale
Christmas Concert, Our Lady of the Snows Church
21 Mon 7:30 Bach Society of Saint Louis
Christmas Candlelight Concert, Powell Symphony Hall

 

 

 

 

Executive chefs from local restaurants, bakeries, and universities showcase their amazing edible architecture - handmade gingerbread interpretations of "Holiday Season in St. Louis." Plaza Frontenac serves as the setting for the display, and judging takes place December 4. Proceeds benefit Lydia's House.

 

Ongoing Daily 11/21/09 - 12/11/09; check with location for exceptions.

 

Ages: All Ages

Time: During business hours

Cost: Free

 

Plaza Frontenac and Landmark Cinemas

210 Plaza Frontenac Plaza Frontenac Shopping Center
Saint Louis, MO63131

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Christmas Traditions on Historic St. Charles Downtown District
November 27 - December 24, 2009

 

Historic St. Charles Downtown District

St. Charles celebrates the holidays with festivities that include caroling, chestnut roasting, authentically costumed Santas from around the world, and a Santa Parade each weekend. Visitors will find candlelight shopping and dining Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings as the shops and restaurants on South Main Street stay open until 9pm as well as special activities beginning at 6:30.

Free generally, though some activities charge a fee For more information call 1-800-366-2427 or http://www.greatriverroad.com/stcharles/cityevents.htm
or visit www.stcharleschristmas.com
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Trains on Main runs through Dec. 21, 2009 - Noon-9 p.m. opening day; 5-9 p.m. Fridays (Dec. 5-19); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays (Nov. 29-Dec. 20); noon-5 p.m. Sundays (Nov. 30-Dec. 21).

Trains on Main features Santa's Train Land (a division of Trains Across America) in this interactive, 0-27 model train layout featuring animated figures. Children will receive a Trains on Main sleigh bell (while supplies last) if "they truly believe", as described in the children's book,

The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

 

Free, Free, donation requested for Believer's Bell

For more information call 1-800-366-2427
http://www.greatriverroad.com/stcharles/cityevents.htm

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Garden Express at the Botanical Gardens
November 25th 2009 thru Jan 3rd  2010  from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

Holiday flower and train show. Admission is $3.00 plus regular admission fee.
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Jewell Box Poinsetta Display
November 27th to December 27th

 

The Jewel Box is open: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $1 but it is free from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Tuesday.

For more information - call 314 289-5389 or 314 531-0080. __________________________________________________________________________

 

What: The new St. Louis Children’s Illustrated Art Museum (www.stlciam.org), one of a few museums in the country to showcase the original artwork in children’s books, will be bringing the Mary Engelbreit® Christmas Experience to ArtSpace at Crestwood Court. The exhibit will feature a walk-though experience of the children’s holiday classic ‘Twas the Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, illustrated by St. Louis native and internationally known artist Mary Engelbreit (www.maryengelbreit.com). The exhibit is free and open to the public, although donations to support the non-profit museum are welcomed. Mary Engelbreit Christmas Experience opens on Friday, November 27. Schools and other children’s organizations may schedule private tours through the exhibit by calling 314-941-2097. Date: Friday, November 27 through Sunday, January 10. Time: Current hours of operation are 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Location: Crestwood Court is located at 109 Crestwood Plaza, just east of I-270 and I-44 on Watson Road. Cost: Free with donations accepted Contact: (314) 941-2097

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Our Lady of the Snows Way of Lights Christmas Celebration
November 20 th 2009- January 3 rd , 2010

5 - 9 P.M. - Indoor Activities
5 - 10 P.M. - Outdoor Lights

On Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve/Day the activities will be closed but please enjoy a drive through the light display.

 

The winter holiday season is exceptional at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Drive through 1 1/2 miles of breathtaking displays of over one million lights which focuses on the birth of Christ, the one true light of the world. Through sparkling lights, electro-art sculptures and creative displays, the Shrine celebrates the birth of our Savior.

 

Each year the Shrine grounds are illuminated with over one million lights. The "Journey to Bethlehem" is told through a mile-and-a-half route. As visitors drive into this fantasy of lights, they wind past electro-art sculptures and life-size figures depicting the Christmas story.

Festivities continue indoors. In the Visitors & Conference Center view an elegant display of decorated Christmas trees. Join in the fun activities in the Christmas Village, where puppet shows and storytelling are presented. Caroling and other seasonal programs are also featured, making a holiday visit to the Shrine a memorable event. Admission Free.
(Donations are appreciated.)

 

Families visiting the Shrine during the Way of Lights will be especially fond of the outdoor live-animal corral where they can pet and interact with a variety of live animals.

Christmas Concert, Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville
21 Sun 3:00 Saint Louis Chamber Chorus

 

Laser Light Show: The Birth of Jesus
Experience the story of the birth of Jesus through this amazing spectacle of light and sound. This unique laser show, written and produced specifically for the Way of Lights, will thrill visitors of all ages.

Camel Rides And Petting Zoo.  Make a truly unique memory and take a camel ride
Heavenly Photos Visitors of all ages can don angel attire and have a picture taken amidst a shimmery cloud background.

 

Inside the Shrine's Visitors & Conference Center:

 

Christmas Tree Display 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Christmas Eve

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Visitors will enjoy Christmas trees decorated by area designers from throughout the St. Louis and Metro East Area. View a list of the various tree decorators here.

 

Wreath Display - View a variety of wreaths created by florists & designers from the St. Louis/Metro East Area will be on display throughout the Visitors Center. Silent Auction bids will be taken throughout the season with proceeds assisting in the on-going work of the Missionary Oblates throughout the world.

 

Interactive Children's Village & Puppet Show. Children of all ages will delight in learning about the birth of Jesus in this "sparkling" Lil' Angels' Classroom, filled with an interactive puppet show and a variety of free, hands-on activities.

 

Heavenly Photos - Visitors of all ages can dress in angel attire and have a picture taken amidst a shimmery cloud background.

 

Shrine Restaurant Way of Lights Buffet 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
(The Shrine Restaurant is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and closes Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. )

Shrine Gift Shop and Bookstore
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Christmas Eve
8 a.m. - 9 p.m . - New Year's Day

 

Christmas Schedule & Hours:

Community Choir Stage - Nightly, area choirs take the stage to share the sounds of the season.
Although there is a small fee for some activities, admission to the Way of Lights is free. Donations are appreciated to help the Missionary Oblates continue to serve the world's poor. For more information, contact the Shrine at 618 397-6700, or from St. Louis, 314 241-3400.

 

442 S DeMazenod Dr
Belleville, IL 62223-1023
618-397-6700
800-682-2879
www.snows.org/wol

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Holiday Decoration Display at the Old Courthouse

 

The Old Courthouse is decked in period Victorian-era holiday decor and museum galleries depict holiday celebrations during the city's history.  Annual observance of the holiday season as it was celebrated in the 19th century will be held at the Historic Old Courthouse. Period decorations will include a 25-foot Christmas tree. There will also be FREE concerts and special programs open to the public. Grand illumination of the tree will be held on November 28th from noon to 2 pm.

314.655.1700
http://www.nps.gov/jeff
Ongoing Daily 11/27/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions.

 

Ages: All Ages

Time: During museum hours

Cost: Free

 

Old Courthouse

11 North 4th Street
Saint Louis, MO63102

The Old Courthouse is FREE and open to the public daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. For a free calendar of holiday activities call (314) 655-1600, or Voice/TTY Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1, or visit us at www.nps.gov/jeff

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Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop 2009

 

Bass Pro Shops' Santa's Wonderland - A Classic Christmas event will be on display through Dec. 24 at the store, 1365 S. Fifth St. in St. Charles.

 

It has animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer and more characters; an old-time model train area; remote-control cars; laser arcade; fishing game; and activity tables.

Santa will be in residence throughout the season. Visit www.basspro.com/santa for hours.

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November 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-30 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets to Wild Lights will be sold until 8:15 p.m. each night. Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo's enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy thousands of colorful lights, animated light displays and seasonal sounds.

 

Light Displays - Nearly a half-million bulbs light up the Zoo!

Penguins in paradise
Flamingo lagoon and butterfly garden
Shooting stars and candy cane lane
Elephant atop the Z-O-O pylon
Colorful leaping fish, shooting stars and sparkling snowflake tree
Singing bullfrogs that croak "Jingle Bells"
Numerous trees and plantings ablaze in lights

Free Activities & Attractions
Go nose-to-beak with the birds at Penguin & Puffin Coast
Fireside storytelling by Tundra Tom, Arctic Annie, Yukon Kate, the Snow Princess and friends.

Make your own winter ornament at the St. Louis Children's Hospital Craft Corner
Costumed characters will make appearances
Hear live performances by local choirs on select nights

Rides
Experience "Glacier Run," an animated motion simulator ride ($3/person)
Climb aboard your favorite animal on the Conservation Carousel ($2/person, weather permitting)

Receive admission to both attractions by purchasing the bundled attraction package ($3/person)

Food & Shopping
Hot chocolate, dinner and snacks will be available for purchase at Lakeside Cafe.
Shop Holiday Zootique during Wild Lights and receive 10% off any purchase; Zoo Friends members receive a 20% discount.

Visit Build-A-Bear Workshop® At The Zoo to purchase an exclusive Wild Lights Tiny Tee for your furry friends (while supplies last)

 

Admission & Parking
$4 Friends members (no passes)
$5 general public

Free for children under two

Online ticket orders

You may order Wild Lights tickets online for any night of the event. There are no extra fees for online orders, however a $10 minimum is required. Orders must be made before 3 p.m. on the day you plan to attend.

 

You must print your confirmation e-mail and present it to a volunteer at the South entrance, along with ID. (Please note, tickets will not be mailed.)

For more information contact: www.stlzoo.org or
http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/index.php?mo=12&yr=2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The City of O'Fallon presents the 17th Annual Celebration of Lights opening on Wednesday Nov 18th , 2009

 

Address : Municipal Center, 100 North Main Street
Phone : 636-379-5502 (Always call and confirm events.)
Admission Fee : Free Admission

The display will be closed on December 24 and 25. Carriage and Train rides are available on Monday evenings and must be booked in advance. The Celebration of Lights will be hosted by Fort Zumwalt Park, Veterans Memorial Parkway in O'Fallon. For more information call 636-379-5574.

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The St. Louis County Park's Winter Wonderland is a St. Louis tradition among the lighted holiday displays in the metro area. This year, the display opens on Wednesday, Nov. 25th, and will run through Jan. 3rd, 2010. Closed December 24th and December 31st.

Over a million lights and over 100 displays will line the mile-long route inside 75 acres of Tilles Park Families drive through the display on Sunday through Friday. Saturdays are reserved for horse-drawn carriages only. For reservations, call (314) 534-1111 or buy tickets at www.metrotix.com . (for carriages only)

Cost is $9.00 per car, $10.00 per limousine, $30 for commercial van, and $75.00 per tour bus.

 

 

 

Families can be among the first to walk through the Holiday light display of Winter Wonderland. Advanced registration is required.

314.615.8343
dwhite@stlouisco.com

 

Ages: All Ages
Time: 5:30-7pm (families with children); Ages 18 & older 7:30-9pm

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Boasting 2 million shimmering lights and state-of-the-art lighting animation, Santa's Magical Kingdom at Jellystone Park is a Clark W. Griswold-style holiday light show. Mischievous elves, flying reindeer and two drive-through tunnels of lights make this worth the drive.

 

Where: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Eureka

When: November 20th 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through Jan. 2. Open Christmas Eve, Christmas night and New Year's Eve.

 

Cost is $18.00 per car and $30 for commercial vans and limousines and small buses. Includes price of child's picture with Santa.

 

For more information and pricing 636-938-5925 or www.eurekajellystone.com/santa/

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The City of Wentzville Parks and Recreation Dept. will present the 14th Annual Holiday Night Lights at Rotary Park. This year, the one-mile drive will feature many exciting displays.

Friday, November 22nd 2009 and go through Sunday, December 31st. (Not open Christmas, December 25).

 

Wentzville's 15th annual Holiday Night Lights display in Rotary Park, 2577 W. Meyer Road, will be open 6-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 22-Dec. 31, and daily the week of Dec. 28th, excluding Christmas Day.

 

A walk-through of the display will be from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 14. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in the Kolb Building and visit with Santa afterward. Cost is $3 per person, free to children 5 and under.

 

The drive through displays will be open Thursday - Sunday 6pm-10pm .Rotary Park, 2577 West Meyer Rd., Foristell, MO 63348 Hwy 70 to Exit 208 Wentzville Parkway Exit. Go North, past Walmart and St. Joseph's Health Center. Turn left on W. Meyer Rd. go approx. 2 1/2 miles, park is on the right. Price: $8 per car $1 per person per bus or van over 7 people. For more information call 636-332-9236.

 

http://www.westplextoday.com/artman/publish/Just%20For%20You/The_Holiday_Night_Lights_in_Wentzville.shtml

 

Are you looking for something to do outdoors when the weather gets a little cooler? One special night a year Wentzville Parks and Recreation reserves the Holiday Night Lights display for those who would like to enjoy the lights at a slower pace. Participants will walk through the displays and enjoy refreshments in the Kolb building. Santa Claus will also be stopping by so don’t forget to bring the little ones and a camera for a photo opportunity.

 

Date: Monday, December 14
(alternate bad weather date, December 21)
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Fee: $3.00 (under 6 is free)

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The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate invite you to Journey to Bethlehem at the Annual Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, November 20th , 2009 - January 3rd  , 2010, 5 - 10 p.m., nightly. Since its beginning in 1970, the Way of Lights is the longest running Christmas light display in the St. Louis area. With over one million lights, this display focuses on the birth of Christ, the true Christmas story. The lights are illuminated each evening at 5 p.m.

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Anheuser-Busch Brewery Christmas Lights Display
11/25th/2009- 1/3/2010

Location: Anheuser-Busch Brewery
For more information call: (314) 577-2000
The display features over 800,000 lights that adorn a magnificent tree, the Bevo Plant and Pestalozzi Street.

 

 

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