This weekend offers several events around St. Louis including "An Evening with the Cardinals" baseball fundraiser, the St. Louis Mardi Gras family carnival, and "Kegs for a Cause" beer tasting fundraiser. The Fabulous Fox Theatre continues showing "The School of Rock" musical and activities at Fort Belle Fontaine Park include an eagle watch and guided hike. Emerson Free Family Night provides free admission at the Magic House museum on Friday evening. The St. Louis Blues hockey game is also listed.

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
6th Annual “An Evening with the Cardinals” at St. Louis Union Station in
the Grand Ballroom (Sat. Jan. 20, 5-10 pm) — “An Evening with the Cardinals” has
become a celebrated event in St. Louis, allowing fans to hear treasured stories from for-
mer Hall-of-Fame Cardinals while supporting children with cancer. In the past five years,
the event has raised over $1 million for families battling childhood cancer. Join featured
guests Whitey Herzog, Willie McGee and Keith Hernandez as they reminisce about the
1982 World Series and share stories about their time with the Cardinals. Dan McLaughlin,
voice of the Cardinals, will host the event and moderate a question-and-answer session
with these baseball legends. Silent & live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind memorabilia. A
seated dinner will precede program. Tickets: $175. Go to: www.thenccs.org.
St. Louis Mardi Gras: Family Winter Carnival at Soulard Market Park (Sat.
Jan. 20, 12-4 pm) — This free, family-friendly event will keep the kids busy with bounce
houses, story time, fire trucks, and police vehicles. Kids can also check out fun interactive
displays provided by local artists and organizations. The whole family can pick out festive crowns, masquerade
masks, and face paint to get in the Mardi Gras spirit! Go to: www.stlmardigras.com to learn more.
Kegs for a Cause at the International Tap Room in Soulard (Sun. Jan. 21, 1-4 pm) — Come out and
support AmeriCorps St. Louis' Emergency Response Team by lifting some suds at ITAP in Soulard. ITAP's Kegs
for a Cause supports this organization by donating the profits from one beer of their choice on the day of event.
Proceeds from this event will go to ERT disaster deployments. Currently, AmeriCorps STL have teams serving in
Florida and Puerto Rico in response to the 2017 hurricanes. Go to: www.eventbrite.com.
“The School of Rock” at The Fabulous Fox Theatre (Through Sun. Jan. 28; check website for show
times and tickets) — Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star
posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping,
mind-blowing rock band. Go to: www.fabulousfox.com.
Eagle Watch and Trail Walk at Fort Belle Fontaine Park (Sat. Jan. 20, 10 am-2 pm) — Spend a day
observing the bald eagles along the Missouri River. A live eagle, several birds of prey, and a naturalist from the
World Bird Sanctuary will be on site from 11 am until 2 pm. A guided hike along the 3-mile trail begins at 11:30
am. Hikers and bikers welcome to take the trek on their own. Refreshments served. Dress for the weather and
meet at the Grand Staircase. Free. For more information, call Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park at 314-869-8251.
Emerson Free Family Night at the Magic House in Kirkwood (Friday, Jan. 19, 5:30-9 pm) — Enjoy
free family night, held every third Friday of the month, at this amazing museum, named one of the best in the
nation! This evening program allows families (no more than 2 adults and 4 of their own children) to enjoy more
than 100 hands-on exhibits at no charge. Call 314-822-8900 or go to: www.magichouse.org. Reservations are
not required, but due to capacity regulations, space is limited.
Sporting News:
Sat. Jan. 20—St. Louis Blues vs. Arizona Coyotes, Scottrade Center, 7 pm
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4530
Steve Rymer
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Redbox Releases
IT (R)
Happy Death Day (PG-13)
Victoria & Abdul (PG-13)
The Snowman (R)
9/11 (R)
Beyond Skyline (R)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Clear 50°/34°
Saturday: Mostly cloudy 49°/41°
Sunday: Mostly cloudy 57°/44°
AT THE MOVIES
January 19-21, 2018