Around the Town

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race at Art Hill (Sept. 15 & 16—Fri. Sept.
15 balloon glow at 7 pm; Sat. race day opens at 12 pm with balloon launch at 4:30 pm)
— Celebrating its 45th year, the race is the oldest and most attended free hot-air balloon
race in the world. Go to www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com.
Taste of St. Louis at Chesterfield Amphitheater (Sept. 15-17—Fri. Sept. 15, 4-
10 pm; Sat. Sept. 16, 11 am-10 pm; Sun. Sept. 17, 11 am-7 pm) — Featuring the region’s
best restaurants, Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale culinary competition live cooking demos
and culinary showcases, free concerts, fashion shows, and much more. Go to:
www.tastestl.com.
St. Louis Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at Powell Symphony
Hall in Grand Center (Sept. 15-17; visit website for show times) — In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Se-
cret, cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious house pays Harry a visit to warn him of what lies ahead. This
film concert series will be conducted by its creator and producer, Justin Freer. Go to:
www.harrypotterinconcert.com for tickets and performance times.
Kirkwood Greentree Festival in Kirkwood Park (Sept. 15-17; Fri. 5-10 pm—no arts and crafts booths
open Fri. night; Sat. 9 am-6 pm; Sun. 10 am-5 pm) — This popular fall festival includes a parade, a book fair, a
classic car show, arts and crafts booths, and more. Kids’ fun includes a dog show, a canine frisbee contest and
cutest baby contest. Free. No dogs, bikes, rollerblades. Go to: www.kirkwoodmo.org.
HOP in the City Beer Festival at the Schlafly Tap Room (Sat. Sept. 16, 11 am-5 pm; tasting session
Noon-4 pm) — Every year, Schlafly Beer brews a ton of different beer styles and at this event, you can try out a
“mere” 40 of them! Purchase a “Tasting Ticket” to enjoy unlimited beer samples or purchase a “Lot Ticket” to
just come check out the bands. Go to: www.schlafly.com.
South Grand 4th Fall Fest (Sat. Sept. 16; 10 am-10 pm) — Local artists, musicians, dancers, vendors and
craft zone are highlights of this fourth annual event celebrating the best of this vibrant South Grand neighbor-
hood. Located on South Grand Boulevard, south of Arsenal Street. Go to: www.southgrand.org. Free.
Augusta’s 14th Annual Harvest Festival 2017 in Augusta, MO (Sept. 15 & 16—Fri. Sept. 15, event
opens 4 pm; Sat. Sept. 16, event opens 8 am) — This annual fall festival in Missouri’s wine country offers a har-
vest of fun! The festival attractions includes the chance to explore a day in the life of a German immigrant at the
town’s shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries, plus music and hayrides. For schedule and directions, go to:
www.augusta-mo.org.
St. Louis Renaissance Festival at Rotary Park in Wentzville, MO (Open Saturdays and Sundays be-
ginning Sat. Sept. 16 through Sun. Oct. 15; 10 am-6 pm) — Travel back in time and step into the beautifully
wooded, 16th century village called Petit Lyon. Live armored jousting, artisan shops, food, live entertainment,
crafts and more. Admission: $18.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors, $11.95 for ages 5-12, free children under 4.;
$15.95 in advance, $9.50 for children. To purchase tickets or find weekend themes, go to: www.sstlrenfest.com.
Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival in Webster Groves (Sat. Sept. 16, 12-11 pm) — It’s non-stop
jazz and blues from two stages at this family-friendly event. Features street entertainers, face-painting, juggling
and balloons. Food and drink available for purchase. Go to: www.oldwebsterjazzfestival.com.
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4512
Linda Bersch
Around the TOW
American Home
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Redbox Releases
It Comes at Night (R)
The Case for Christ (PG)
Beatriz at Dinner (R)
The Hatred (R)
Dead Again in Tombstone (R)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Sunny 91°/66°
Saturday: Sunny 91°/61°
Sunday: Partly cloudy 90°/68°
AT THE MOVIES
September 15-17, 2017