Hubble 7/1/2010
Now playing at the Saint Louis Science Center OMNIMAX Theater, audiences will blast off alongside the Atlantis STS-125 crew, witness up-close some of the most challenging spacewalks ever performed, and experience first-hand Hubble's awe-inspiring imagery. You'll travel from the heart of the Orion Nebula and the Milky Way to the edge of the observable universe.
 
Red White & Blue Magic Show 7/2/2010
Magician Eldon Roark celebrates Independence Day with a show full of comedy, audience participation, and magic, patriotic-style! St. Louis County Library - Tesson Ferry Branch 9920 Lin Ferry Drive St. Louis MO 63123
 
Zootenial Exhibits 7/2/2010
In honor of its centennial in 2010, the Zoo will celebrate 100 years of memories with a new exhibit developed in partnership with the Missouri History Museum. Zootennial, presented by First Bank will open on May 15, 2010 in Peabody Hall, a newly renovated exhibit gallery which was once the historic 1917 Elephant House next to the Bird House at the Zoo. Admission is free. With archived video, old photos, artifacts and fun interactive elements, the stunning Zootennial exhibit will reveal how the Zoo has changed in the past 100 years while its mission has remained the same. Some highlights include film footage from the elephant, lion and chimp shows, Wild Kingdom living room with clips from "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom," mount of Phil the gorilla, and a model of Siegfried the walrus which mists water just like Siegfried used to do. Plus, hundreds of personal memories and photos submitted by visitors, stories shared by Zoo staff, photo opportunities and much more. The Zootennial exhibit will be open daily, year round. Admission is free. The Zoo's spring hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 27, 2010. Beginning May 28 through September 6, 2010, the Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
 
St Charles Riverfest 7/3/2010
Celebrate Independence Day with the City of St. Charles' annual Riverfest at Frontier Park along the Missouri River. The event, July 3-4, features live entertainment, including Jake's Leg, HillBilly Authority, One Eyed Parrot and several other bands. On both days, carnival rides and games, vendor booths and food booths are open from noon to 11 p.m., and a free children's arts and crafts area is open from noon to 6 p.m. Fireworks shows begin both nights at 9:20 p.m. A parade is scheduled for July 3, beginning at 10 a.m. at Blanchette Park. More on the parade route at www.stcharlescitymo.gov. On July 4, be sure to check out the Pole Vault Explosion, where top U.S. vaulters will compete in a U.S. Track and Field sanctioned event. Location Frontier Park 500 S. Riverside Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 www.stcharlescitymo.gov
 
Real Pirates 7/6/2010
See the "Golden Age of Piracy" come to life in Real Pirates at the Saint Louis Science Center. The 16,000-square-foot, interactive exhibition unlocks the real world of pirates. Real Pirates tells the true story of the Whydah- a slave ship turned pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. At the core of the exhibition are artifacts painstakingly recovered from the ocean floor, including treasure chests of gold coins, jewelry and the most advanced weaponry of the time. • See more than 200 artifacts from the first fully-authenticated pirate ship ever discovered in U.S. waters. • See and touch real pirate treasure. • Go "below deck" of the Whydah in a life-size replica of the ship. • Experience the compelling true stories of members of the Whydah crew. St Louis Science Center
 
Take a shot! 7/10/2010
Youth Nature Photography Contest. Entries are being accepted through Jul. 16 at the Shaw Nature Reserve. The contest is cosponsored by the Shaw Nature Reserve and Missouri Nature and Environmental Photographers (MONEP). Children ages 14 and under are eligible to participate. Photos entered in the contest must be taken at the Shaw Nature Reserve between Apr.1 and July 15, 2010 and represent one of the following categories: •Flora – any plant found at the Reserve •Wildlife – amphibian, reptile, bird or mammal found at the Reserve •Miniature World – insects, spiders, mosses, fungi •Vistas – a long-distance view from anywhere within the Reserve A limit of four photographs per child can be submitted in any combination, such as one in each category or four in the same category. Photos must be 5–by-7 or 8-by-10 with no larger than a three-inch mat. They can be color or black and white, and may be cropped, but may not be digitally enhanced in any other way. The panel of expert judges will base their decisions on subject matter, composition, creativity and difficulty. Three prizes will be awarded in each category. The first place winner will receive $25 in cash and an award certificate. The second place winner will receive $15 in cash and an award certificate, and the third place winner with receive $10 in cash and an award certificate. Honorable Mention Certificates will be awarded in all categories. Judging will take place the week of Jul. 19 and winners will be notified by Aug. 1. Photographs will be on display in the Reserve’s Bascom House through Sept. 30. All photos must be student-only work. Entries submitted after 4 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010 will not be accepted. For a complete list of contest rules and guidelines visit www.shawnature.org/PhotoContest.aspx. There is no fee to enter the photo contest, but regular admission fees apply to shoot photographs at the Reserve. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. Missouri Botanical Garden members and Shaw Nature Reserve passholders are free.
 
Boat Rental 7/15/2010
Since 1876, boating in Forest Park has been a popular St. Louis tradition. This time-honored pastime has returned. Take a leisurely sentimental journey on Post-Dispatch Lake, where you are likely to encounter colonies of ducks, heron, geese, kingfishers, schools of fish and turtles. You will also come across some of the parks most treasured landmarks: The Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo, World's Fair Pavilion, Art Hill, Grand Basin and the Government Hill Fountain. Paddleboats and kayaks are available for rental at a cost of $15.00 per hour, and rowboats at a cost of $20.00 per hour. Paddleboats and rowboats can accommodate up to 4 adults. Life jackets are provided. Boat House Forest Park
 

Tony's on Main Street

$10 off the purchase of any 2 entrees.