This document provides information on various holiday events taking place in St. Louis from December 21-23, including performances of the Nutcracker by the Saint Louis Ballet, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Fox Theatre, and the annual Missouri vs. Illinois basketball game known as Braggin' Rights. It also lists recurring winter events at locations like the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, and the Arch grounds. Weekend weather is expected to be cloudy on Friday and mostly sunny on Saturday and Sunday.

1. August 4-6, 2017St. Louis Symphony—Mercy Holiday Celebration: Powell Symphony Hall (Fri. Dec 21—Sun. Dec
23) — Experience St. Louis’ favorite holiday tradition, sure to make your season merry and bright! Gath-
er together at Powell Hall for a performance filled with festive sounds of the season with the SLSO and
Santa Claus. Go to: www.slso.org
Next Generation Theatre Co.—It’s A Wonderful Life!: Florissant Civic Center Theater (Fri. Dec
21—Sun. Dec 23) — George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford
Falls. He is forced to face his own humanity and what things would have been like if he had never been
born. This family favorite will be brought to life! Go to: www.florissantmo.thundertix.com
The Nutcracker present by the Saint Louis Ballet: The Touhill Performing Arts Centers (Fri.
Dec 21– Sun. Dec 23) — The Nutcracker fills the mainstage at the Touhill with spectacular sets, cos-
tumes and a sizeable cast, helmed by the professional company of Saint Louis Ballet. Go to:
www.touhill.org
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Fabulous Fox Theatre (Sat. Dec 22—Sun. Dec 23) — The
beloved TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your fa-
vorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abomina-
ble Snow Monster, and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life Go to: www.fabulousfox.com
Bud Light Braggin’ Rights: Enterprise Center (Sun. Dec 23, 7pm) — We’re A heated rivalry steeped
in tradition, warm holiday spirit and loud, passionate fans holding the hottest tickets in town make the
annual Bud Light Braggin’ Rights the highlight of the basketball season. Watch the Missouri Tigers and
the Illinois Fighting Illini play in one of the best college rivalry games. Go to: www.enterprisecenter.com
Reoccurring Holiday Events for December
Winterfest Ice Rink at The Arch: Kiener Plaza Brewery Lights: Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Polar Express Train Ride: St. Louis Union Station Wild Lights: Saint Louis Zoo
Garden Glow: Missouri Botanical Garden Santa’s Magical Kingdom: Pacific, MO
15450 South Outer Rd.,
Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4530
Steve Rymer
In Theaters:
Aquaman
Welcome to Marwen
Bumblebee
Second Act
At Home: Redbox Releases
Venom (R)
A Simple Favor (R)
Fahrenheit 11/9 (PG-13)
SCI Investigates … What’s Going on in St. Louis This Weekend?
Screening Rooms
Friday Forecast:
Cloudy
Low: 27°
High: 39°
Saturday Forecast:
Mostly Sunny
Low: 31°
High: 52°
Sunday Forecast:
AM Showers
Low: 29°
High: 44°
December Fun Facts:
The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice is
one of the oldest winter celebrations in the
world. It celebrates the shortest day and
longest night of the year in the Northern
Hemisphere.
St. Louis Blues... Vs.
Calgary Flames
Scotiabank Saddle-
dome
Saturday December
22: 3:00pm CDT
Go to: www.nhl.com/blues for
additional information
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