Promotional Events

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  Between the Folds - Missouri History Museum, Wednesday, November 11, 7pm. FREE.
  Missouri History Museum [Map]
  Wed., November 11
  This engaging documentary chronicles the stories of ten fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and scoffed at hard-earned graduate degrees - all to forge unconventional lives as modern-day paperfolders. As they converge on the unlikely medium of origami, these artists and scientists reinterpret the world in paper, and bring forth a bold mix of sensibilities toward art, expressiveness, creativity and meaning. For more information visit mohistory.org.
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  Bryan Adams Presents A Special Acoustic Evening
  Touhill Performing Arts Center [Map]
  Mon., December 7
  December 7, 2009 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center (UMSL Campus). Tickets on sale now! Purchase tickets at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket office or charge by phone at 314-516-4949/toll free at 866-516-4949. Order tickets online at www.touhill.org. Ladies night out or a romantic evening, this event showcasing Bryan Adams pure talent is one you won't want to miss!
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  Stranger than Fiction
  St. Louis Public Library, Central Branch [Map]
  Sat., November 14
  Get dressed up as your favorite literary character and join the St. Louis Public Library Foundation for crazy cocktails, inventive hors d’oeuvres, a behind-the-scenes scavenger hunt and prize giveaways at the first ever Stranger than Fiction friend- and fund-raiser! The event, complete with a DJ and dancing, kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and proceeds benefit the upcoming revitalization of the downtown St. Louis Public Library. Call 314-539-0359 to purchase your tickets for $75 each. Raffle tickets also are available for $25 for your chance to be named a character in an upcoming book by one of our best-selling authors. Valet parking provided. Find out more at www.librarystf.com.
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  Party With A Purpose
  Monarch [Map]
  Thu., November 12
  Party With A Purpose, November 12, 2009 5:30- 8:00 p.m. at Monarch Restaurant, 7401 Manchester Rd. RSVP to whatsnext@alivemag.com or http://ucollege.wustl.edu or call 314-935-6777 for more information. University College Preview Night December 10, 2009 doors open at 6 p.m., event is at 7 p.m. at Holmes Lounge (located on the Danforth Campus at Washington University.). Light refreshments will be served. RSVP krtruman@wustl.edu or call 314-935-6777 or go to http://ucollege.wustl.edu/preview_night
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  Stocking Stuffer
  Riverfront Times [Map]
  Sat., December 5
  From the red pumpkin creators, comes a holiday toy drive benefiting area kids and the marine corps’ Toys for Tots program. Hannah Games is happy to announce, Stocking Stuffer, a team scavenger hunt through St. Louis. Teams have 2 hours to fill their stockings with as many of the items on their list, as possible. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place cash prizes will be awarded! The hunt kicks off 10:00am on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Team registration only $10.00 and 1 new toy per player. Visit www.cityhunts.net for more information, to register, or tell us about a local family in need.
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  GALLERY RENTAL: Need a place for your HOLIDAY PARTY? ABSTRAKT GALLERY
  Abstrakt Art Gallery [Map]
  Thu., December 3
  [1900 Arsenal] offers a central STL location, lots of space, great art on the walls. Food & Beverage Service available (or bring your own). NOV & DEC DATES STILL AVAILABLE. CALL 314.577.0342. Mention you saw it on RFT and get 20% OFF your room rental. ABSTRAKT GALLERY CALENDAR: CULTURESURFER SHOW thru 11/12; IDSA “OBJECT ART” 11/15-11/21; Thomas Yanko/Eric Nichols OPEN 12/3; ART GALA 12/3. Visit http://abstraktgallery.com
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  SAINT LOUIS OLD SCHOOL TATTOO EXPO
  Holiday Inn Select-Convention Center [Map]
  Sun., November 15
  3 Days of Custom Tattooing from the Best Tattoo Artists from Around the World. 3 Days of Seminars, Presentations, Tattoo Contests, Unique Merchandise, Clothing, Body Jewelry & Piercing. Come meet Special Guest tattoo artist Corey Miller from the hit TV Series LA Ink. November 13, 14 & 15 at the Holiday Inn Select, 811 North 9th in downtown St. Louis. For more info visit www.oldschooltattooexpo.com