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Events on May 12, 2008

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OTSL: Spotlight Opera Lecture Series Webster University-Moore Auditorium	Mon., May 12	Webster Groves	Opera, Lectures
Someone we know — no names, please — was horribly embarrassed during an initial opera experience when this anonymous neophyte asked his neighbor, "So, when does Monsieur Butterfly show up?" Ah, the shame of that faux pas still stings. Learn from our — that is, his — mistake, and do a... More>>

Pierce Crask Frailey's	Every week Monday	Manchester/Ballwin
He doesn't play the piano or write soundtracks for Disney films, but Pierce Crask may be this town's Randy Newman. As the principal singer and lyricist for the Falling Martins, Crask spits satire with no shortage of venom in his husky croon, all cloaked in the guise of pleasing, country-flecked rock. On the... More>>

Dinoroarus Saint Louis Zoo	Daily from Fri., April 18 until Mon., September 1	St. Louis - Forest Park	Special Exhibitions
After being hunted into extinction by the caveman 65,000,000 year ago (just go with it), dinosaurs have existed only through their fossilized remains and our imaginations. But this Friday, April 18, the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park (314-781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org ) debuts its Dinoroarus exhibit,... More>>

The Garden at Night Missouri Botanical Garden	Daily from Fri., March 21 until Sun., May 18	St. Louis - Tower Grove	Home & Garden, Art Exhibits
During the hours of darkness, botanical gardens transform into tranquil acres of moonlit foliage and shadowy groves inaccessible to visitors. But now you can see this hidden world of soft, radiant flowers, trees and other late-night garden secrets, no trespassing necessary: Simply visit the Missouri... More>>

Master Kite-Maker Buteo Huang Saint Louis Science Center	Daily from Sat., May 3 until Sun., June 15	St. Louis - Forest Park	Special Exhibitions, Fairs & Festivals
Some joys of childhood never cease. Like licking a Bomb Pop — still tasty after all these years. And flying a kite — a definite good time. Although it's often difficult to schedule time to do the latter, the Saint Louis Science Center (5050 Oakland Avenue; 314-289-4400 or www.slsc.org ) is... More>>

Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures Washington University	Daily from Mon., April 21 until Fri., June 6	University City	Special Exhibitions
Everything is cuter in miniature: kittens, puppies, hamburgers (sliders, anyone?). A new exhibit at Washington University's Olin Library (Forsyth and Skinker boulevards; 314-935-5495 or library.wustl.edu ) proves that tiny chic extends to books, too. Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures is on... More>>

Missouri en Plein Air: Paintings by Billyo O'Donnell UM-St. Louis-Mercantile Library	Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from Thu., May 8 until Fri., August 1 (more dates/times)	North St. Louis County	Art Exhibits
It's happened to everyone: You're outside catching a particularly gorgeous sunset, and you want to snap a picture to remember the way the light is bouncing off the greenery — only to find that when the photo is printed, the camera couldn't exactly capture the magic. You can still see all of the beauty... More>>

Monarch's Wine Bar Monarch	Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday	Maplewood	Eat Me, Drink Me, See/Be Seen
Today's the big day: You're finally going out for drinks with that nice young lady from accounting. Nothing too fancy -- it's not a Saturday-night dinner, for crying out loud! -- but you want to make a good impression, so you're taking her to the wine bar at Monarch (7401 Manchester Road, Maplewood;... More>>

Niki Missouri Botanical Garden	Daily from Sun., April 27 until Fri., October 31	St. Louis - Tower Grove	Special Exhibitions, See/Be Seen, Home & Garden, Art Exhibits
Now that the Chihuly elation from the summer of '06 has finally fizzled out and the Chapungu exhibition of '07 has closed, St. Louisans are certainly ready for more artistic enchantment at the Missouri Botanical Garden (4344 Shaw Boulevard; 314-577-9400 or www.mobot.org ). So how do you think a funky Dr.... More>>

Scotch Tour The Scottish Arms	Daily	St. Louis - Central West End	Drink Me
To whom you're born, your resulting cultural heritage — there's no choice in that. It's happenstance. But some of us get lucky: We have the Scots blood running tartan-red, and we think it's cool. And St. Louisans with the Caledonian stuff can be damn happy about the Scottish Arms (6-10 South Sarah... More>>

St. Louis Munny Show 3.0 Star Clipper	Daily from Fri., April 18 until Fri., May 30	University City	Art Exhibits
Last year’s Munny Show at Star Clipper Comics (6392 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-725-9110) was a crowd-spilling-into-the-streets, DJ-shaking-the-walls affair that would be hard to top — except that this year’s Munny Show is also Star Clipper’s 20th anniversary party. So, yeah:... More>>

Sticking to the Roof of Your Eyeballs: Polish Posters from the collection of John Lesser Subterranean Books	Daily from Fri., May 2 until Sun., June 15	Delmar/The Loop	Art Exhibits
The universal problem of collectors is storage. Where do you keep it all? John Lesser, collector of opera posters, has developed an excellent solution: Loan them out to various public institutions and not only do you get to stop by and visit your collection, other people are able to enjoy it as well.... More>>

Tropical Moose Kirkwood Farmers' Market	Daily from Sat., May 10 until Mon., September 1	Kirkwood	Kidstuff, Farmers' Markets, Eat Me
Global warming is definitely a hot-button topic, and rarely do you ever hear any global-warming pros. Maybe it's the nature of heat — most people don't like to sweat. But there's one possible positive feature of the Earth's rising temperature: some cool-weather animals moving south. Now, we don't expect... More>>

White House Horses Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site	Daily from Mon., April 28 until Thu., May 15	Affton/Concord	Special Exhibitions, Attractions
If you grew up in the Reagan '80s, you're familiar with the sight of a president on horseback. More recent leaders of the free world haven't been as predisposed to be photographed while riding, which is a shame. Everyone looks more commanding atop a mighty steed. White House Horses , a traveling exhibit... More>>

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Child Mummy Saint Louis Science Center	Daily	St. Louis - Forest Park	Special Exhibitions, Film & Video

The City Museum's 1924 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ City Museum	Daily	St. Louis - Washington Avenue	Special Exhibitions

Pirate Night at the Delmar Restaurant & Lounge Delmar Restaurant & Lounge	Every week Monday	Delmar/The Loop	See/Be Seen, Drink Me

Wine Tastings at Saint Louis Cellars Saint Louis Cellars	Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday	Maplewood	Drink Me

Beau Shelby BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups	Mon., May 12, 11:00pm	St. Louis - Downtown

Kinsey Cruisin' Rte 66	Mon., May 12, 8:00pm	Webster Groves

Sessions Jazz Big Band BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups	Mon., May 12, 8:00pm	St. Louis - Downtown

3 Bridges Raft Rental 3 Bridges Raft Rental	Daily	Outstate MO	Sports, Float Trips

4-M Vineyard & Rosati Winery 4-M Vineyard & Rosati Winery	Daily	Outstate MO	Wineries, Drink Me

Aberdeen Golf Course Aberdeen Golf Course	Daily	Eureka	Sports, Golf Courses

Acorns Golf Links Acorns Golf Links	Daily	Outstate IL	Sports, Golf Courses