Welcome to the St. Louis Christian Calendar Click here to submit your event free! Scroll down to view all events! 2008 SEPTEMBER 9/5/2008: FaithFest (Ends September 7) YMCA Trout Lodge 13528 State Hwy AA Potosi, MO 63664 314-241-9622 www.troutlodge.org/faithfest Julianne Smutz jsmutz@ymcastlouis.org Bring your family or your group to celebrate your faith at YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood's non-denominational FaithFest on September 5-7, 2008. Enjoy a concert by Avalon and Britt Nicole, Christian Clowning Ministry, speakers and dozens of fun recreational activities. To learn more about this special weekend, visit www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/faithfest or call 314-241-9622. 9/6/2008: Prosperity Plus! Workshop with Rev. Edwene Gaines 10am-12:30pm Unity Christ Church 33 North Skinker @ Forsyth St. Louis, MO 63105 314-727-6478 www.unitychristchurchstl.org/August2008/Flyer.pdf Judi Coleman officeucc@brick.net Prosperity Plus! will cover: Tithing, Goal Setting, Forgiveness, and Finding & Achieving Your Divine Purpose. Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, or non-beliefs, learn and practice the principles of true prosperity. This workshop will answer your questions and inspire you to act! Edwene guarantees that, "It will transform your life if you are teachable." No charge, a love offering will be accepted. Rev. Gaines, an ordained Unity minister, is author of the book The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance*, and owner-director of Rock Ridge Retreat Center in Valley Head, Alabama. She works with thousands of individuals each year and as president of The Masters' School, she has trained over 400 Master Prosperity Teachers, from all denominations. She was honored by the International New Thought Alliance Executive Board with the Torchbearer for New Thought Award and by the Association of Unity Churches International with the Light of God Expressing. Southern Gospel Concert 7- 9pm Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 618-259-0065 www.bethaltogospelsing.com Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com  This month's concert will feature "The Browns" from LaMars, IA (www.thebrownsmusic.com). This is a monthly concert series. We recommend that you come early for good seating. 9/8/2008: MRC Church Annual Golf Scramble 10:30am-8pm Legends Country Club Eureka, MO Hwy 109 & Legends Dr. Eureka, MO 63026 314-569-2233 www.mrc-stl.org info@miraclerevivalcenter.org Annual golf classic. Lot of prizes, auction, lunch and dinner included. See website or call for details. Calvary School of Ministry & Leadership (ends April 30, 2010) 6:30-9:30pm Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63106 Dr. Wilbert H. Goatley, Jr. 314-533-3482 Dr. Wilbert H. Goatley, Jr., Pastor hinton-ramey@sbcglobal.net Calvary's School of Ministry & Leadership is enrolling now for Fall 2008 classes. The curriculum includes a five-trimester training course guaranteed to assist you with identifying your role the ministry of Jesus Christ. Whether you serve in one or more of the five-fold ministries, or participate in one of your own church's ministries, instructors from the International School of Ministry will impart upon you spiritual revelations that you'll want to share with everyone within your reach. Classes meet weekly each Monday night beginning September 8, 2008. Registration begins now through August 25, 2008. For more information, call 314-533-3482. 9/9/2008: Prayer Meeting For City 7-9pm Rapha Temple Foursquare Gospel Church 3114 Paseo Blvd Kansas City, MO 64130 816-804-8283 www.freshwindfellowship.ws Solomon Buckley solomonbuckley@ihop.org Come and Pray with us!!! This is a Citywide Prayer Gathering. Our Focus is to Pray and Worship together in the Spirit. And to interceed for Revival. Our Prayer Meeting are interactive with Ministry Time for praying for the Sick at the end of the meeting. On September 9th,2008 @ 7pm.Worship Team will be: Minister Shelia Moppin and Torch and Sword Ministries Prayer Leader: Solomon Buckley. So Come and catch the fire!!!! 9/10/2008: Episcopal City Mission Moment-In-Time Gala 6-9:30pm Starlight Room of the Chase Park Plaza 212 N. Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63108 314-436-3545 www.ecitymission.org Mary Kay Digby info@ecitymission.org Come celebrate the ministry of the Episcopal City Mission, which provides chaplaincy for youth in detention, at the Moment-In-Time Gala in the beautiful Starlight Room of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel. Festivities start at 6:00 PM. Gerald Early, PhD., a noted author, essayist, and Director of the Center for Humanities at Washington University will provide words of inspiration. You can also count on great food and beverage, select auction items, and a opportunity to be with the community of people who believe in our mission. The Just in Time ensemble will provide music during the cocktail reception and pianist Roy Pennington will entertain us during dinner. Those who attended last year will remember that it was a very inspiring and entertaining evening. Tickets are available by calling ECM @ 314-436-3545 or at www.ecitymission.org. 9/12/2008: Prayer Summit (ends September 13) 8:30am - 1pm Twin Rivers Worship Center 10575 Tesson Ferry St. Louis, MO 63123 636-349-6881 Carol Piles cpiles@netscape.com Please join the Prayer Force in this Prayer Summit to learn about "Prayers That Move Mountains" Friday - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Saturday - 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Saturday Workshops include: What's the Big Deal? about Praying for Israel, What's the Big Deal? about Discerning the Voice of God, What's the Big Deal? about Intercession Light The Night Walk 5:30-10pm Forest Park Upper Muny Parking Lot St. Louis, MO 877--LTN-WALK or 618-259-0065 www.lightthenight.org Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com This event is to raise money for research to help find a cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma and other Blood Cancers. This event is Friday evening September 12, 2008 in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO. Please meet on the upper Muny Parking Lot. Registration begins at 5:30pm & the 2 mile walk starts at 7:30pm. I am organizing a team in memory of my daughter, Debra Ochs and would be honored to have you join me. The Team name is "Team Debbie Ochs". I am the team captain and my name is Sheron Cadle. I would love for you to join me in this walk for this cause. You can register and make donations online at www.lightthenight.org or you can register the night of the walk. Please be sure to register and donate to "Team Debbie Ochs". If you have any questions please contact me by email or phone. Thank you Gary Smalley "I Promise" Marriage Seminar (ends September 13) 7pm - 12:30pm Church On The Rock 900 Birdie Hills Road St. Peters, MO 63376 636-240-7775 events@cotr.org Connie Czuchna cczuchna@cotr.org September 12 - 13th.Time: Friday, September 12th 7-10pm, and Saturday, September 13th 8:30am- 12:30pm. Speakers Gary & Greg Smalley Cost: $35 per ticket $70 per couple. Tickets on sale at Church On The Rock 900 Birdie Hills Road St. Peters, MO 63376. Our phone number is 636-240-7775 9/13/2008: Debt Reduction Workshop 9am - 12pm Grace Church 2695 Creve Coeur Mill Rd Maryland Heights, MO 63043 www.gracebudgetministry.org April Schnardhorst What Will I Learn? This 3-hour class teaches biblical principles related to debt, provides the tools to develop a plan to get out of debt and the encouragement to do so. You will learn: Spiritual dangers of debt. What the Bible really says about debt. A practical solution for getting out of debt. A long-term plan for staying out of debt. To embrace your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God and steward of God\'s resources. Our course is from the Willow Creek Good Sense Ministry.  Cost: The class is free. Just download and print your participant's guide! Preparation In addition to your participant\'s guide, please gather the following information on each of your debts and bring it with you to the class: name of creditor total amount owed minimum monthly payment interest rate To help you gather this info, you can download a Pre-Work sheet. Also be sure to bring pencils and a calculator with you to the class. Download the Participant Guide here anytime. You might also want to look at our Resources page for downloads and more! Registration: You must submit a registration form online before the day of the class so we know how many participants to expect. If you have any difficulties with the online registration, contact us! Schedule: We offer this class three times a year the first weekend of March, June, and the second weekend of September. In 2008 the class dates are as follows: Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 9am to 12pm in B201. Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 9am to 12pm in B201. Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9am to 12pm in B201. Walk Through the Bible 9am-4pm Christ Memorial Lutheran Church 5252 S. Lindbergh St. Louis, MO 63126 314-631-0304 www.christmemorialstl.org Kristi Roegner kroegner@christmemorialstl.org Walk Thru the Old Testament and the Kids in the Book (for kids 1st - 6th grade) will help you understand the Old Testament more fully with interactive learning techniques, like hand signs, catch phrases, and group reviews to help absorb—and remember—the concepts of the Old Testament. $17/adult and $15/child. Child care 1- Kind. at no cost. International Adoption Workshop 9:30am-3:30 pm Holy Cross Lutheran Church 13014 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-576-4100 www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff DillonMO@dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff members will present information and answer questions on the licensed, non-profit agency's adoption programs in China, South Korea, Haiti, and India. The fee for the workshop is $100 per couple or $90 per single adult, and includes lunch and materials. Apologetix Concert 7-10pm Blue Ridge High School 411 N. John Farmer City, IL 61842 309-928-9400 www.apologrtix.com/concert Julie Glawe jglawe97@yahoo.com Biblical Parodies of Classic and Modern HitsKids bring your parents...parents bring your kids!   9/14/2008: Inner Circle Ministries Community Picnic 11am-3pm Moody Park (Longacre Park) 525 South Ruby Lane Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618-580-7322 or 618-222-0821 www.innercircleministries.com Pastor Karen Jethroe icmdir@aol.com Everyone is welcome to our Praising in the Park 3rd Annual Family and Friends picnic. We will enjoy a Word from the Lord, free food, entertainment, games and prizes for all ages. Family Sundays–Artful Puppets 1-4pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Finger puppets, shadow puppets, marionettes, and more! We’ll make puppets inspired by the works of art in the Museum’s collection every week in September. On September 14, Puppeteer Paul Vandivort and his menagerie of puppet pals will demonstrate the art of puppetry and perform a story or two while you work on puppets of your own. Sculpture Hall. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 9/16/2008: Gallery Talk–Recent Acquisitions in Decorative Arts and Design 11am - 12pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with David Conradsen, associate curator of Decorative Arts and Design. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 9/19/2008: Windermere 50th Anniversary 12pm Windermere Baptist Conference Center 1600 Koehler Drive / P. O. Box 458 Roach, MO 65787 573-346-5200 www.windermereusa.org Becky Powell bpowell@windermereusa.org Windermere Baptist Conference Center is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary. There will be live entertainment, food, water sports, fishing, Homecoming Memories, tours and Gift Shopping. Lodging and meals are available by calling 1-573-346-5200. A great opportunity to renew old friendships and meet new ones. Christian Paintball Players Association Missouri / Illinois Gathering (ends Sept. 21) 6pm Xtreme Paintball Park 3545 Douglass Road Millstadt, IL 62260 314-541-7429 or 314-452-8990 christianpaintball.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=3960 jubes56@gmail.com Lots of fun, fellowship, worship, and oh yeah, PAINTBALL!!! This is the event location; www.xtremepaintballpark.com No Mo Baggage 2008 7-10pm Holiday Inn Forest Park Hampton Ave & Hwy 44 St Louis, MO 63110 314-657-5439 www.jabezministriesstl.org Evangelist Alois Bell jabezministries@yahoo.com Jabez Ministries Presents: "No Mo Baggage Conference 2008" September 19, 2008, Holiday Inn Forest Park I-44 & Hampton; 5pm-10pm This is an open door Event Registration is required! For More information contact Evangelist Alois Bell: 314-657-5439 www.jabezministriesstl.org jabezministriesstl@yahoo.com Not Just Another Conference But a spiritual encounter. God is ready to deliver His people from the "Baggage" that they have been carrying around. Come expecting to be healed and delivered. CEC'S Harvestfest (Ends September 21, 2008) 7pm Christian Embassy Church Complex 13775 Old Jamestown Rd St. Louis, MO 63033 314-341-9075 or 314-741-4463 www.christianembassychurch.org Dawn Dahmer dls9994@msn.com Friday Sept. 19th - 11am to 3pm American Red Cross Blood drive 7pm. 'A Woman's Worth Play' free admission Saturday Sept. 20th - 7:30am. Heart 2 Heart Walkathon 10am to 8pm. Carnival with rides, games, food, musical concert, etc. Sun. Sept. 20th - 8am & 10:30am. Two worship services. Carnival tickets on sale now at Christian Embassy Church!!! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association!!! 9/20/2008: Caring for Kids bass tournament 6:30am-2:30pm Pomme De Terre Lake Harbor Lighthouse Marina Hermitage, MO 636-463-0830 www.Heavens-Anglers.org  Glenn Rosser Annual Bass tournament held for the purpose of providing money to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Tournament will be followed by bar-b-ques and presentation. Prizes will be given out and there will be raffles for items donated by supporters. Lodging is available at the Clear Light Hotel (Hermitage, MO) 417-745-2500. Parenting Conference 8:30am-3:30pm Appliet Scholastics 11755 Riverview Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 314-653-1500 www.fortresswc.org Irma Jenkins / Ernestine Edelmann frtrsirma@aol.com Encouraging and supportive conference to help parents better understand their children, their roles and responsibilities as parents and available community resources. 9/21/2008: Family Sundays–Artful Puppets 1-4pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Finger puppets, shadow puppets, marionettes, and more! We’ll make puppets inspired by the works of art in the Museum’s collection every week in September. Sculpture Hall. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 9/23/2008: Gallery Talk–Scrolls and Sea Creatures: Classicism in American Furniture 11am-12pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Ann Burroughs, educator. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 9/25/2008: Annual Nelson I. Wu Lecture–The Instability of Art: Architecture, Ornament, and an Island in Momoyama Japan 6-7pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Presented by Andrew M. Watsky, Professor, Department of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University. On the island of Chikubushima stands a small jewel-like building commissioned by a ruling warrior family during the Momoyama period. Originally constructed in Kyoto, where it stood for a decade, the building was relocated to the island, transforming its function and meaning. Richly ornamented with polychrome paintings, black-and-gold lacquer, relief wood carvings, and metalwork, the building comprises the most fully realized ensemble of decoration surviving from the period. The annual Nelson I. Wu lecture on Asian art and culture, which honors the memory of the late Dr. Wu, is jointly sponsored by the Saint Louis Art Museum and Washington University in St. Louis. Auditorium. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 9/26/2008: Ain't No Stopping Us Now Ladies Retreat (ends September 28) 4pm-2pm Doubletree Hotel 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 618-239-9103 or 618-580-7322 www.wivesministryonline.com/coming_up.html Karen Jethroe or Cora Brooks icmdir@aol.com Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now Inner Circle Ministries Presents: 10thAnnual Women’s 2008 Retreat, Fri. Sept. 26-28 Doubletree Hotel Chesterfield, MO: $265 includes 5 meals, hotel stay, and materials. Not to mention spiritual food and long lasting friendships. Calling all ladies. It’s time again for our annual women’s retreat. This year, it will feature guest speaker, Linnel Rucker and our favorite speakers, Pastor Karen and Pastor Cora. Games, skits, activities outside the hotel, spiritual breakthrough and many more things are planned for the weekend. Do not wait to register, sign up now. For more information, contact Pastor Karen at 618-222-0821,m 618-580-7322 or icmdir@aol.com. You can also contact Pastor Cora at 618-239-9103 or 618-530-5061 icmdir2@aol.com  Gallery Talk–Scrolls and Sea Creatures: Classicism in American Furniture 6-7pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Join us in the galleries each week for lively and informative discussion with Ann Burroughs, educator. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org. Art After 5–YIDN 7-8:30pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Klezmer music combines elements of Gypsy, Turkish, Greek, Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish music, as well as Jewish liturgical chants. Its infectious melodies and dance rhythms were played by “klezmorim,” a class of traveling musicians, at weddings and other celebrations throughout Eastern Europe. The accomplished musicians of YIDN will play their own interpretation of this traditional art form on clarinet, violin, mandolin, and bass. For your enjoyment, Puck’s will offer drinks and light fare during the performance. Grigg Gallery. Free. Seating is limited. For more information, please call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org. Southern Gospel Concert 7-10pm Nazarene Community Center 400 N. Central Ave (IL Rt. 111) Roxana, IL 62084 618-610-1100 or 618-254-0188 www.bethelfwbsroxana.org Mark Carmody mcarmody@hagerco.com Concert will feature The Collingsworth Family (www.thecollingsworthfamily.com). Also appearing is Rex Bullock & Richard Beckham, The Wanda, Mountain Boys, Sheron Cadle, Ross Wells, and a Special Guest. This is a free will offering concert for Bethel Christian Academy. Reserve seats are available in advance for a $5 fee. 9/27/2008: Organize to Simplify - Learn how to organize & simplify at the same time! 9am-12:30pm Economic Development Center 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr # 100 St. Peters, MO 63304 314-322-9364 www.simplyorganizedservices.com Erica Wise - Professional Organizer info@simplyorganizedservices.com Are you overwhelmed at the mere thought of getting organized? Would you like one system that works for all your projects? Would you like to know where to start, where to go, & how to keep it up? Then join us for this incredible workshop on the clear & simple System! Learn how the clear & simple system makes getting organized easy & fun, and how to apply this system to all areas of your life! *Advances registration required. Please call or email to learn more about this event or to register. Annual Gospelfest 2008 9am-10:30pm Litchfield Community Center South State St. Litchfield, IL 217-324-6206 Judy Plasters This event is an annual event that is an all day event that starts at 9am with a Gospelfest Craft Show and also flea market items. There will also be a jumping air house, dunking booth, cake walk, & prize walk for kids. Jerry Dowding will be sharing his music ministry featuring his handmade flutes during this time which ends at 2:30pm. There will also be concessions available. Beginning at 6pm there will be Southern Gospel music featuring "The Chosen Ones" From Manchester, IL, "Crimson Gold" from the St. Louis, MO area, "The Wanda Mountain Boys" from Roxana, IL., "The Patriot Quartet" From Kentucky. Also appearing will be "Sheron Cadle" . Concessions will also be available for the concert. There will be an offering taken. Please join us for this great night of Southern Gospel Music. For more information please call Judy At 217-324-6206 or Connie at 217-532-5465. ParkPalooza (ends September 28) 10am-4pm Gateway Arch 6 South Memorial Drive St. Louis, MO 63102 877-982-1410 www.parkpalooza.org Julie Northrip julie_northrip@nps.gov Come take a walk in the ParkPalooza at the Gateway Arch! Scale the rock climbing wall, discover how to set up a backcountry tent, learn how to fly fish, see live animals...all this and much more at the Gateway Arch. September 27: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. September 28: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Make your way to ParkPalooza for adventure and family fun! Spaghetti for the Soul 10am-5pm St. Matthew United Methodist Church 1200 Moreland Dr Belleville, IL 62223 618-397-5994 www.stmatthewumc.org An all day "live" women's conference with renowned singer and author Kathy Troccoli. She, along with Ellie Lofaro, also a renowned author and speaker, will share God's Love, Faith, and Hope in their messages and songs. They will Encourage, Equip, and Edify women in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Come join us for a fun filled day! Channel 9’s Arthur’s Picnic in the Park 11am-4pm Forest Park St. Louis, MO 314-512-9036 www.ketc.org Terri Gates tgates@ketc.org There’s a big surprise at KETC/Channel 9’s eighth annual Arthur’s Picnic in the Park—a new location! The free event for families takes place on Saturday, September 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., still in Forest Park but now at Central Field near the Jewel Box. PBS characters Arthur, Mr. McFeely, Walkaround Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street, Clifford, Curious George, Digit from Cyberchase, Maya & Miguel, Ruff Ruffman and Whyatt from Super WHY will be on hand to pose for photos with fans. There will also be stage shows, live performers, giant inflatable toys to play on and hands-on activities. A wide range of food will be available for purchase or families may bring their own lunch or snacks. Rain or shine, Arthur’s Picnic in the Park will go on! For more information visit www.ketc.org or call (314) 512-9021. Dancing in the Streets 12-9pm Grand Center, Arts and Entertainment District, North of SLU 634 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314-289-1507 or 314-367-7376 www.grandcenter.org Susan Wedemeyer susan@grandcenter.org Dancing will be taken to new heights on September 27 as Grand Center produces its second annual "Dancing in the Street" festival. Serving as a celebration for the opening of the fall arts season, Grand Center's "Dancing in the Street" festival will be filled with juried performances from approximately 45 dance companies consisting of more than 570 dancers performing throughout the district on four outdoor stages. In addition, the UK group "Neighbourhood Watch Stilts International" (NWSI) will headline. The event will take place from noon to 9 p.m. and is free to the public. In keeping with its goal to provide dazzling entertainment, Grand Center plans to introduce Neighbourhood Watch Stilts International (NWSI) from New Castle Upon Tyne, England - a first to St. Louis. NWIS's amazing stilt-walkers defy gravity as their all-enveloping textile costumes continually evolve into new shapes as they create a nonverbal sculptural ballet. In addition, NWSI is bringing five of their "Les Oiseaux de Lux" monochromatic bird costumes and stilt performers, who have dazzled audiences in more than 36 countries around the world. With their fantastic costumes and enchanting ever changing performances that defy description, NWSI performances have been described as "stunning spectators with their extraordinary explosion of color and movement." The entire Grand Center district will participate in the "Dancing in the Street" celebration of the opening of the arts season by offering open houses, tours, special exhibits and performances, gallery walks, the Earthways Energy Festival, and special offers from area restaurants. For more information on Grand Center's "Dancing in the Street" festival call 314-289-1591 or visit www.grandcenter.org. 9/28/2008: Family Film–The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Silent film with live musical accompaniment by Miles and Karina) 1-3pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Climb aboard a flying horse and fly away to the kaleidoscopic world of “The Arabian Nights.” This breathtaking animated film tells the story of an Arabian prince, an evil sorcerer, and a captured princess through shadow puppet techniques. Created in 1926 by a 23-year-old teacher in Germany, “Prince Achmed” is considered a masterpiece of early animated film. Recommended for children 7 and up. Auditorium. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. Family Sundays–Artful Puppets 1-4pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110  314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Finger puppets, shadow puppets, marionettes, and more! We’ll make puppets inspired by the works of art in the Museum’s collection every week in September. Sculpture Hall. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 9/30/2008: Gallery Talk–Transformations in Modern Sculpture 11am - 12pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Kendra Baker publicrelations@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Bradley Fratello, associate professor of arts, St. Louis Community College–Meramec. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org.   OCTOBER 10/4/2008: Southern Gospel Concert 7- 9pm Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 618-259-0065 www.bethaltogospelsing.com Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com  This month's concert will feature “The Churchmen” Bluegrass Gospel from Virginia (www.thechurchmen.com). This is a monthly concert series. We recommend that you come early for good seating. 10/5/2008: Family Sundays--Myth-Understanding 1-4pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org From Mount Olympus to the Egyptian underworld, from the wise dragons of China to animal tricksters of the Pacific Islands, the Museum is full of art that shows the myths and legends of many cultures. Join us every Sunday in October as we look and crate artworks featuring fascinating folklore. 10/7/2008: Gallery Talk--The Figure in the Ancient Americas 11am-12pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Shannon Bailey from the Contemporary Art Museum. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 10/10/2008: Gallery Talk--The Figure in the Ancient Americas 11am-12pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Shannon Bailey from the Contemporary Art Museum. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. Acquire the Fire- Here Comes Trouble (ends October 11) 7-10:30pm Life Christian Church 13001 Gravois Rd St. Louis, MO 63127 1-800-329-FIRE (3473) www.acquirethefire.com Teen Mania Ministries atfinfo@teenmania.org At this year's Acquire the Fire youth conference you'll go inside the minds of those who walked alongside the Son of God and relive the unforgettable moments that compelled them to believe. Experience a modern, firsthand portrayal of the life and death of Jesus.Date:10/10/08 - 7:00pm -10:30pm10/11/08 - 8:30am - 8:30pm. Speakers: Ron Luce, Joel Johnson, and Casey Johnson. Bands: Jeremy Camp, Everyday Sunday, and Unhindered (Worship). Tickets: $48-$78 10/11/2008:   Gateway Miniature Fair Show & Sale (Ends Oct.12) 10am-4pm Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314 261-7439 miniaturemuseum.org Fay C. Zerbolio FZerb@aol.com Dealers from across the country come to display and sell their miniature creations: dollhouses, room boxes, dollhouse furniture, dolls, food, landscaping and accessories of all kinds. This miniature show benefits the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis, 4746 Gravois, St. Louis, MO 63116.   Open House (ends October 12) 10-4pm World Bird Sanctuary 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd. Valley Park, MO 63088 636-225-4390 www.worldbirdsanctuary.org Laura MacLeod wbsevents@aol.com World Bird Sanctuary's Annual Fall Open House is a fun family event featuring a variety of bird, reptile, mammal species and of course Birds of Prey. See amazing Birds of Prey in flight. Many great photo opportunities, exclusive Behind-the-Scenes tours, fun animal programs, and delicious snacks. The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD: Salome 12-2pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org Join us for the Met's performance of Salome. Tickets are $22 ($15 Members of St. Louis Art Museum, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Metropolitan Opera, New York, and children 12 and under). Advance tickets are highly recommended and are available through MetroTix at www.metrotix.com and at 314.534.1111. Tickets are also available at the Museum. Tickets purchased through MetroTix will incur a $2.75 service fee per ticket; the service fee is waived for tickets purchased at the Museum. For more information, please call 314.721.0072. 10/12/2008: Family Sundays--Myth-Understanding 1-4pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org From Mount Olympus to the Egyptian underworld, from the wise dragons of China to animal tricksters of the Pacific Islands, the Museum is full of art that shows the myths and legends of many cultures. Join us every Sunday in October as we look at and create artworks featuring fascinating folklore. Sculpture Hall. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 10/14/2008:   Gallery Talk--Royalty, Reliquary, & Power: Highlights from African Art 11am-12:00pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Shannon Fitzgerald, independent curator. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org.   City Transformation Gathering 7-9pm Rapha Temple Foursquare Gospel Church 3114 Paseo Blvd Kansas City, MO 64109 816-804-8283 www.freshwindfellowship.ws Solomon Buckley solomonbuckley@ihop.org Come and Join us! As we worship Jesus and hear a word from the Lord concerning City Transformation. All are Welcome to come and worship and hear the teaching. Worship will be led by: Macy Bickle of Hope City. Ministry- Kansas City Teaching will be led by: Rhonda Hughey of International House Of Prayer - Kansas City.   10/17/2008: Gallery Talk--Royalty, Reliquary, & Power: Highlights from African Art 6-7pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Shannon Fitzgerald, independent curator. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 10/18/2008: Member Event–Art After Dark: Members Party and Open House 6:30-9pm  St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org Free for Members (Guests $15)Celebrate the opening of "Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning, and American Art, 1940–1976" before it opens to the public at this annual Members party. Enjoy an exhibition lecture by Charlotte Eyerman, curator of modern and contemporary art, as well as live music, dining in Puck’s Restaurant, shopping, docent tours, and light refreshments. Registration is required. Please visit www.slam.org/events or call 314.655.5381 to register or for more information. 10/19/2008: Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning, and American Art, 1940–1976 10am-5pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org Action/Abstraction" proposes a fresh look at the painting and sculpture that transformed the art world in the years following World War II––a period when abstraction emerged as a dominant means of artistic expression. Key works by such artists as Helen Frankenthaler, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, Hans Hofmann, Jasper Johns, Willem de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Norman Lewis, Barnett Newman, Jackson Pollock, Ad Reinhardt, David Smith, Frank Stella, and Clyfford still represent a carefully chosen group of 50 examples from major institutions and collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. Against a background of Cold War politics, rising mass culture, and growing consumerism, critic Harold Rosenberg championed the concept of action (the creative act of the artist) versus the ideal purity of a non-representational aesthetic defended by Clement Greenberg. "Action/Abstraction" re-examines how these critics' theories vied with each other and with the intentions of the artists––who nevertheless remained keenly aware of the critics' perspectives and were often influenced by them. Curated in St. Louis by Charlotte Eyerman, curator of modern and contemporary art, "Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning, and American Art, 1940–1976," has been organized by The Jewish Museum, New York in collaboration with the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo and the Saint Louis Art Museum. Leadership support has been provided by the Weissman Family Foundation, The National Endowment for the Humanities, a federal agency, and the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation. The exhibition is sponsored by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. "Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning, and American Art, 1940–1976" will be on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries. Admission to the exhibition is $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $4 for children 6 to 12, free for children younger than 6 and includes an iPod multimedia tour. The iPod multimedia tour is available to visitors 12 and older. A major credit card is required. The iPod tour is $2 on Fridays when the exhibition is free and free to members every day. Admission to the St. Louis Art Museum is free to all every day. For more information about the St. Louis Art Museum, call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. Family Sundays–Myth-Understanding 1-4pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org From Mount Olympus to the Egyptian underworld, from the wise dragons of China to animal tricksters of the Pacific Islands, the Museum is full of art that shows the myths and legends of many cultures. Join us every Sunday in October as we look at and create artworks featuring fascinating folklore. On October 26, we’ll be joined by storyteller Ron Adams as he tells tales of ancient Egyptians, Chinese dragons, and more. Sculpture Hall. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. Building 429 in Concert 7-9pm First Christian Church 2390 Patterson Rd Florissant, MO 800-965-9324 or 402-598-8368 www.psalm98.com Marty Shafer psalm98marty@gmail.com Christian rock concert starring: Building 429 with Addison Road and After Edmund 10/21/2008: Gallery Talk–Max Beckmann: Painting in Exile 11am-12pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Lynette Roth, Mellon Fellow in Modern Art. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 10/24/2008: Debt Reduction Workshop 9am - 12pm Grace Church 2695 Creve Coeur Mill Rd Maryland Heights, MO 63043 www.gracebudgetministry.org April Schnardhorst What Will I Learn? This 3-hour class teaches biblical principles related to debt, provides the tools to develop a plan to get out of debt and the encouragement to do so. You will learn: Spiritual dangers of debt. What the Bible really says about debt. A practical solution for getting out of debt. A long-term plan for staying out of debt. To embrace your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God and steward of God\'s resources. Our course is from the Willow Creek Good Sense Ministry.  Cost: The class is free. Just download and print your participant's guide! Preparation In addition to your participant\'s guide, please gather the following information on each of your debts and bring it with you to the class: name of creditor total amount owed minimum monthly payment interest rate To help you gather this info, you can download a Pre-Work sheet. Also be sure to bring pencils and a calculator with you to the class. Download the Participant Guide here anytime. You might also want to look at our Resources page for downloads and more! Registration: You must submit a registration form online before the day of the class so we know how many participants to expect. If you have any difficulties with the online registration, contact us! Schedule: We offer this class three times a year the first weekend of March, June, and the second weekend of September. In 2008 the class dates are as follows: Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 9am to 12pm in B201. Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 9am to 12pm in B201. Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9am to 12pm in B201 Gallery Talk–Max Beckmann: Painting in Exile 6-7pm  St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Lynette Roth, Mellon Fellow in Modern Art. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. Performance–Art After 5: Legacy Jazz Quintet 7-8pm  St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org The Abstract Expressionist artists Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and others were passionately devoted to jazz, often painting for days at a time in their studios while listening to the American jazz greats of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. This performance by the Legacy Jazz Quintet, led by pianist Phil Dunlap and featuring Nick Jost, Marty Morrison, Jason Swagler, and Anthony Wiggins, will include a selection of the bebop and hard bop jazz popular in postwar New York. For your enjoyment, Puck’s will offer drinks and light fare during the performance. Grigg Gallery. Free. Seating is limited. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 10/25/2008: Member Event–Young Friends Celebrate Action/Abstraction 6:30-9pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org Join the Young Friends for the opening of the exhibition "Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning, and American Art, 1940–1976" with an evening that includes live jazz, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and tours through the exhibition. $40 Young Friends Members ($50 non-Members). Please call 314.655.5350 or email youngfriends@slam.org for more information. 10/26/2008: Family Sundays–Myth-Understanding 1-4pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org From Mount Olympus to the Egyptian underworld, from the wise dragons of China to animal tricksters of the Pacific Islands, the Museum is full of art that shows the myths and legends of many cultures. Join us every Sunday in October as we look at and create artworks featuring fascinating folklore. On October 26, we’ll be joined by storyteller Ron Adams as he tells tales of ancient Egyptians, Chinese dragons, and more. Sculpture Hall. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 10/28/2008: Gallery Talk–The Problem of Sculpture in Abstract Expressionism 11am-12pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with John Klein, Associate Professor of Art History and Archaeology, Washington University in St. Louis. Gallery Talks in temporary exhibition galleries will be limited to 20 attendees. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. Lecture–Action/Abstraction 7-8pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org Norman L. Kleeblatt Susan & Elihu Rose Chief Curator, The Jewish Museum, New York Charlotte Eyerman Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, St. Louis Art Museum. Norman Kleeblatt, curator of Action/Abstraction, will discuss the origins of the exhibition’s ideas and the evolution of its presentation while emphasizing the exciting juxtapositions of art and the new insights about art history that resulted. Following the presentation, Kleeblatt will be joined on stage by Charlotte Eyerman for a discussion on the challenges of mounting an exhibition that explores the debates surrounding Abstract Expressionism and its influences. Auditorium. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. 10/31/2008: New Media Series: Bill Smith, "Loop Web" (Ends January 4, 2009) 10am-5pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Public Relations publicrelations@slam.org "Loop Web" combines choreographed sound; a fabricated, three-dimensional, multimedia structure; and a specifically targeted light-projection system that together create—in the artist’s words—"a unified experience of interconnectivity." Smith’s art aims to model the world’s structure, distilling it to the most essential and fundamental forms. The artist cites as inspiration the ancient philosopher Cicero’s dictum that, "Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature." Smith characterizes his work as a "metamorphic complex interaction model" such as an ecosystem or a mathematical equation. He clarifies, "I hope to attain a level of complexity that equates with that of worldly systems like the stock market, an ecosystem or a biological cell." The multimedia sculptural installation will be a network inspired by those that exist in the functioning world. The sculpture is based on the intracellular transport mechanism used by all cells. Its form resonates with the cell’s internal skeleton and evokes the dynamic movement of this fundamental building block of all life forms. Bill Smith’s installation lends a new dimension to the New Media Series, which has never before incorporated a three-dimensional installation. His installation extends the boundaries of traditional distinctions between sculpture and new media. Bill Smith lives and works in the St. Louis metropolitan area. "Loop Web" will be on view in Gallery 301 from October 31, 2008 through January 4, 2009. This installation of the New Media Series was curated by Charlotte Eyerman, curator of modern and contemporary art. Free. For more information, call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. Gallery Talk–The Problem of Sculpture in Abstract Expressionism 6-7pm St. Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Dr. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-721-0072 www.slam.org Stephanie Bishop stephanie.bishop@slam.org Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with John Klein, Associate Professor of Art History and Archaeology, Washington University in St. Louis. Gallery Talks in temporary exhibition galleries will be limited to 20 attendees. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org. NOVEMBER 11/1/2008: Grandma's Closet Collectibles and Crafts Fair 9am - 2pm Faith United Methodist Church 2950 Droste Road St. Charles, MO 63304 636-946-0498 www.faithumcstcharles.com Edith Grabbe agrabbe1284@charter.net Faith's Annual craft and collectibles fair, featuring home made crafts, antiques and collectibles. Also delicious bake sale and homemade soup with fresh baked bread. Southern Gospel Concert 7- 9pm Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 618-259-0065 www.bethaltogospelsing.com Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com  This month's concert will feature “Called Out” from Hendersonville, TN (www.calledoutquartet.com). This is a monthly concert series. We recommend that you come early for good seating. DECEMBER 12/6/2008: Southern Gospel Concert 7- 9pm Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 618-259-0065 www.bethaltogospelsing.com Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com  This month's concert will feature “Solid Gospel Praise” from Branson, MO. This is a monthly concert series. We recommend that you come early for good seating. 12/21/2008: "Winter Wonderland" starring Point of Grace 7-9pm First Christian Church 2390 Patterson Rd Florissant, MO 800-965-9324 402-598-8368 www.pointofgrace.net Marty Shafer psalm98marty@gmail.com Christmas concert for the entire family starring: Point of Grace and featuring Ronnie Freeman _________________________________________________________________________________   2009   JANUARY   1/3/2009:   Southern Gospel Concert 7- 9pm Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 618-259-0065 www.bethaltogospelsing.com Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com  This month's concert will feature “Spoken 4” from Branson, MO (www.spoken4qt.com). This is a monthly concert series. We recommend that you come early for good seating. FEBRUARY   2/7/2009:   Southern Gospel Concert 7- 9pm Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 618-259-0065 www.bethaltogospelsing.com Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com  This month's concert will feature “True Gospel” from Harrogate, TN (www.truegospelonline.com). This is a monthly concert series. We recommend that you come early for good seating.   MARCH 3/7/2009:   Southern Gospel Concert 7- 9pm Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 618-259-0065 www.bethaltogospelsing.com Sheron Cadle stcadle1@aol.com  This month's concert will feature “Golden Road” from Doniphan, MO (www.goldenroadqt.com) . This is a monthly concert series. We recommend that you come early for good seating. APRIL 4/24/2009:   Gateway Miniature Fair Show & Sale (ends April 26) 10am-4pm Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center Chesterfield, MO 63017 314 261-7439 or 314 832-7790 www.miniaturemuseum.org Fay Zerbolio FZerb@aol.com Dealers from across the country come to display and sell their miniature creations: dollhouses and roomboxes, dolls, furniture, landscaping, food, and accessories of all kinds.

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