This document provides a summary of events happening in and around St. Louis, Missouri from March 17-19, 2017. It highlights the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dogtown on March 17th, the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships from March 16-18 at the Scottrade Center, and several volleyball tournaments from March 17-19 at the Capitol Sports Volleyball Center. It also lists performances of the Raiders of the Lost Ark film with a live orchestra at Powell Hall on March 17-19 and the annual Orchid Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden through March 26th.

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
March 17-19, 2017
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dogtown —(Fri. Mar. 17; parade begins at 12:30
pm) — The Ancient Order of Hibernians has sponsored this parade since 1984 – an event al-
ways held on St Patrick’s Day. The parade is a family-oriented tradition of honoring St. Patrick
that takes place in the Dogtown region of St. Louis City – with the majority of the parade route
being Tamm Avenue. Go to: www.stlhibernians.com.
NCAA Men’s Division 1 Wrestling Championships (Thur. Mar. 16-Sat. Mar.
18, 10 am-8 pm & Sun. Mar. 12, 10 am-5 pm.) — St. Louis is proud to welcome the return
of the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, held at the Scottrade Center. This will be
the eighth time since 2000 for the Gateway City to host the championships. Ticket costs be-
tween $30 and $100; go to: www.scottradecenter.com for ticket information and schedule.
2017 Capitol Sports Volleyball Mideast Qualifier (Fri. Mar. 17-Sun. Mar. 19;
schedule available online) — Within the MEQ there are numerous tournaments. These tour-
naments are the following divisions: Open, National (12 & Under Only), USA, & American. The
divisions are then divided into tournaments by age group (18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12). All tour-
naments are for girl’s teams. Go to: www.capitolsportscenter.com for schedule.
2017 NCAA’s Frozen Four at The Family Arena in St. Charles (Fri. Mar. 17, 5 pm and 8 pm semifinals
& Sun. Mar. 19; 2 pm final): The St. Louis Sports Commission and Lindenwood University are excited to co-host the 2017
NCAA Women's Frozen Four at The Family Arena. St. Louis has a tremendous history with the sport of hockey and has emerged
as a prime city for youth, amateur and professional development. Today, St. Louis is home to some of the Midwest’s best youth
hockey development programs with players funneling into the U.S. program, junior hockey and Division I hockey. As a hotbed
for the sport, our community is ready to produce a tremendous championship. Go to: www.familyarenacom.
STL Symphony Live at Powell Hall: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Fri. Mar. 17 and Sat. Mar. 18, 7-10 pm;
Sun. Mar. 19, 2-5 pm) — The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, archeologist Indiana Jones, is back
and better than ever before! Filled with epic twists and legendary adventures, relive the excitement of Raiders of the Lost
Ark on the big screen with the STL Symphony performing John Williams’ epic score live! Scott Terrell conducts. Limited seating.
Call 314-534-1700 to purchase tickets.
Orchid Show 2017 at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Through Mar. 26; 9 am-5 pm daily; closed Mon-
days) — The annual Orchid Show offers visitors a once-a-year opportunity to see a rotating display of hundreds of orchids
from the Garden’s permanent living collection amid a tropical oasis inside Orthwein Floral Display Hall. Admission free for Gar-
den members; additional $5 to regular admission price for non-members. Go to: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.
“March Spring Fever” with Family Sundays at the Saint Louis Art Museum: (Sun. Mar 19; 1-4 pm)
— You're invited to the Museum every Sunday afternoon for hands-on art activities and a lively 30-minute family tour through
the Galleries. Each month's family activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme. This month welcomes the advent of
Spring in all its colorful glory. Family Tour leaves at 2:30 pm. Sign up for the Family tour is required, and begins in the Grigg
Gallery at 1 pm. Go to: slam.org.
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Around the TOW
Kong:
Get Out Skull Island Logan Beauty & The Beast The Shack
Red Box Releases
The Edge of Seventeen (R)
Fences (PG-13)
Solace (R)
The Remains (NR)
Priceless (PG-13)
Bleed For This (R)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Partly Sunny 64°/51°
Saturday: Sunny 58°/33°
Sunday: Sunny 59°/43°
AT THE MOVIES