STL Events Dec 15-17

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
“A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage” at the Peabody Opera House
(Fri. Dec. 15, 6:30 pm) — A new touring production featuring everyone’s favorite Peanuts
gang—Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown—as they
discover the true meaning of Christmas. In typical Charlie Brown fashion, things go awry,
and it’s up to Linus to save the day. Go to: www.peabodyoperahouse.com for tickets.
Gateway Dirt National at America’s Center & The Dome (Thur. Dec. 14-Sat. Dec.
16; check website for schedule) — In total, tentatively 13 competitors will take to the 1/5-
mile under the Dome for the first main event of the weekend, kicking off the second running
of the VP Racing Fuels Gateway Dirt Nationals. Main event is 20 laps. For tickets, competitors
and schedule, go to: www.gatewaydirt.com.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags (Fri. Dec. 15-Sun. Dec. 17; 5-10 pm) — It’s the most wonderful time of the
year as you’ll discover at the park, which features thrilling rides, tasty treats and exciting family entertainment
for the holiday season. Transformed into a winter wonderland with colorful lights, yuletide carolers, and meet-
and-greets with Santa and his helpers, you can enjoy all the wonderful aromas of the season while satisfying
your appetite and quenching your thirst with hot chocolate, cider, custom fudge, holiday-inspired funnel cake fla-
vors, and other traditional favorites. Go to: www.sixflags.com for tickets.
Winterfest at Kiener Plaza (Thursdays through Sundays until Jan. 1, 2018; open all week Dec. 24-Dec. 31.
Times: 2-9 pm ) — Lace up the skates and head out for a day of outdoor fun. Skaters can bring own ice skates.
Go to: www.archwinterfest.com to learn more.
Mercy Holiday Celebration at Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center (Fri. Dec. 15-Sun. Dec. 17.
Times: Fri. and Sat. 2 and 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm only) — Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with the STL Sym-
phony and Holiday Festival Chorus performing a concert full of timeless holiday classics. The music and smiles on
children’s faces when visiting with jolly St. Nick will leave you with a holiday feeling unlike any other. Experience
for yourself why thousands of St. Louisans make this their annual holiday tradition! Go to: www.slso.org.
The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station (Through Sat. Dec. 30; closed Christmas
Day. Times: Trains depart station at 4:30 pm, 6 pm, 7:15 pm and 8:30 pm ) — The magical story of a boy’s
search for the meaning of Christmas comes. Trains leave the station for a round-trip journey to the North Pole.
For tickets, go to: www.stlthepolarexpressride.com.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights & Biergarten (Through Sat. Dec. 30. Times: 5-10 pm Thursdays-
Sundays) — Enjoy a stroll through the beautifully illuminated campus, sample the company’s beers, purchase
food in the Biergarten, and get in your daily workout by lacing up your skates for a session on the 84-by-40-foot
ice rink. Go to: www.brewerylights.com.
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Open daily through Jan. 1, 2018) — Celebrate the sea-
son with over one million dazzling lights, fun new experiences and traditional favorites! Note: Closed on Christ-
mas Eve and Christmas Day. Go to: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.
Sporting News:
Sat. Dec. 16 —St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets, Scottrade Center, 6 pm
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4530
Steve Rymer
Around the TOWN
Star Wars:
The Last Jedi Coco Wonder Gotti Ferdinand
Redbox Releases
Atomic Blonde (R)
All Saints (PG)
Cops and Robbers (R)
Border Cross (NR)
The 13th Friday (NR)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Partly sunny 43°/33°
Saturday: Clear 58°/39°
Sunday: Cloudy 46°/42°
AT THE MOVIES
December 15-17, 2017