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Late Summer, Early Fall Events
AUGUST
The J’s Summer Used Book Sale – August 25 – 29
Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission)
Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission)
Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission)
Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission)
Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!)
Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers, collectors and avid readers all anticipate this annual event. Thousands of titles will be available, including mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion, sports, cookbooks, history, animals, art, science, science fiction, business, women’s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, self-help, humor…the list goes on. Parents and educators will find a large selection of books for children and youth as well as educational materials for homeschoolers. Multiples of titles are available for book club reading along with miscellaneous videos, books on tape/CDs and DVDs.
Summer Sounds – August 28, 6p
Schroeder Park Amphitheater https://chamberprojectstl.org/season-17-20242025/parkconcert
Join CPSTL to kick-off their 17th Season with a free program of uplifting chamber music! Open seating for 80 will be available under the amphitheater pavilion with the ensemble. Picnic tables and lawn seating available to the sides. Bathrooms located in the pavilion
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Trayf – September 12 – 29
Regional premiere by Lindsay Joelle. It is the story of two young men excited to drive their first Chabad “Mitzvah Tank” around 1990s New York City and perform good deeds, but find their lives irrevocably changed by exposure to the secular world. “Zalmy lives a double life. By day, he drives a Chabad “Mitzvah Tank” through 1990s New York City, performing good deeds with his best friend Shmuel. By night, he sneaks out of his orthodox community to roller-skate and listen to rock and roll. But when a curious outsider offers him unfettered access to the secular world, is it worth jeopardizing everything he’s ever known? This road-trip bromance is a funny and heartwarming ode to the turbulence of youth, the universal suspicion that we don’t quite fit in, and the faith and friends that see us through.
Mr. Blue Sky – September 13 Chesterfield Amphitheater
Doors 6p, Show 7p; Special Guest Fine 2 Drive; All Ages;Mr. Blue Sky creates all the majestic splendor that is the music of Electric Light Orchestra. With a Focus on the band’s hits from the 70s, 80s and latest records, and mixing in selective deep cuts, MBS produces the ultimate ELO experience. Featuring a stellar light and multi-media stage show, MBS brings the complex classical string orchestration, and layered vocal harmonies essential to recreating the definitive ELO sound. This 10-piece band, comprised of seasoned musicians, including a 3-piece string section, puts a profound emphasis on delivering ELO’s music with extreme precision.
MO Book Fest – September 13- 14
Washington, MO
The Missouri Book Festival celebrates the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading. Events take place in Washington, the quintessential Missouri town. Here, books that feature stories on the Show-Me State come to life in food demonstrations, sports exhibitions, myriad forms of performance, and lively author talks and discussions.
Sababa: Jewish Arts and Culture Festival on Sunday, Sept 29. 10:30a-4pThe J’s Staenberg Family Complex
Sababa is St. Louis’ premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival. Sababa is an outdoor festival showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Jewish culture. The festival features local, regional and national visual art exhibitors, culinary experiences and musical performances, as well as activities from local Jewish organizations.
ONGOING
The Center’s Friday Night Open Studio – 1st & 3rd Fridays, 6-9pm
3701 Grandel Square, 1A
https://storystitchers.org/portfolio/upcoming/ Sep 6, 27; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15, 29 (NYE Party)
Open to 16-25 year olds Join Stitchers Youth Council (FREE) for access to The Center!
Stitchers Youth Council has performed over 400 times since 2014 throughout St. Louis in cultural venues, parks and at block parties.
The National Museum of Transportation –
Hours: Wed – Sun 9a-4p (last admission 1pm); https://tnmot.org/
Speaker Series – 9-10am, Free, reservations required:
September 12: Doug Schneider / Train Stations in the St. Louis Area
October 10: Katie Seale / Route 66 Material Digitization at Rolla Research Center
November 14: Dennis Brown / Voices on the River: 22 Days on the Delta Queen
Road to the Big Relaxation Raffle – Early bird monthly drawing – last one 9/1 https://tnmot.org/2024-road-to-the-big-relaxation-raffle/
Young Professionals Board Accepting Applications – https://tnmot.org/about-the-museum/
Gift a Moving Experience at The National Museum of Transportation
