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Pick Five Plus One in Frontenac and Ladue
So while Spring may, indeed, be here, her reluctance to show herself is getting real old. In the meantime, some interesting events are occurring this week, so pick one, or two, or five and ignore Spring's rudeness
Monday, March 28. From Monday through Sunday, April 3, Saks Fifth Avenue at Plaza Frontenac will offer 15 percent off prom gowns. In addition, the store will donate a portion of sales to Scholarship America, an organization that works to make education beyond high school possible for all students. Prom Focus Day will be Saturday, April 2, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., where participants can enter to win a Prom Package from Saks featuring flower, hair, makeup, dinner and more. For more information, please call 314-567-9200 ext. 5339.
Wednesday, March 30. Edgar award-winning suspense novelist, C.J. Box, will discuss and sign his new mystery, “Cold Wind,” at 7:00 p.m. at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Barnes & Noble. For more information, call 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
Wednesday, March 30. Mingle and shop from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Spring Fashion Soiree with “Alive” Magazine and the St. Louis Zoo. The first 200 guests will receive a gift bag and all guests will get a 15 percent discount good for purchases during the event. Appetizers and drinks provided by Brio Tuscan Grille, Pearl Sparkling Wines, Heineken, and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. A $15 donation to the St. Louis Zoo is suggested. RSVP to www.springfashion@alivemag.com.
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Wednesday, March 30. The Ladue High School will host a showing of “Race to Nowhere,” a documentary about the failure of some schools to prepare students for college and the work place. The showing will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ladue Performing Arts Center, 1201 S. Warson Rd. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information, call 314-993-6447 or visit www.ladue.k12.mo.us.For information about the film, visit www.racetonowhere.com.
Friday, April 1. If picking the correct wine is not hard enough, it seems there is an art to selecting the correct wine glass. There’s much more than knowing red wine glasses from white wine glasses, champagne flutes or coffee mugs. To find out the difference, Neiman Marcus St. Louis, Plaza Frontenac, is hosting the Riedel Wine Tasting Event. Riedel, the famous Austrian glassware company, will open the world of correct wine glasses. Cost is 65 per person and includes a 4-piece Riedel Vinum tasting set valued at $118. Appetizers and dessert are included. Call 314-994-5022 for reservations and information. www.neimanmarcus.com.
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Friday, April 1. Responsible Public Debate will debate the issue of should the country try to eat less meat in order to leave a smaller carbon footprint on the planet. Kerry Messer and Jim Rhodes will address the topic in a setting that allows rational, civil discussion. This free event will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Assembly Hall at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd. For more information, call 314-991-0955 or visit www.ethicalstl.org.