Events around town: October

 

Author Events for Route 66: Faces & Places Along America’s Most Famous Road

 

Presentation & Book Signing Sunday, Oct. 25th, 2 pm – 3 pm at Betty’s Books (8772 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO 63119). Free and open to the public

Presentation & Book Signing Saturday, Nov. 7th, from 10 am – 12 pm at the Kirkwood Historical Society, Mudd’s Grove (302 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, MO 63122). It is free and open to the public.

Barak Benaryeh is a veterinarian and host of the podcast The Vet Off-Leash. His new book, The Vet Will See You Now: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know (but Doesn’t) is described as “Kitchen Confidential meets All Creatures Great and Small.” If you feel overwhelmed by all the advice and options on pet food, behavior, and veterinary care, come enjoy an entertaining evening with Dr. Benaryeh that will give you usable information on how to make better decisions for your pet.

 

 

Beyond Pink: A Morning of Exercise, Education & Wellness – October 25, 10am-1pm

 

The J, Creve Coeur, Staenberg Family Complex

 

 

The Hamsa Wellness Community at the J will host its annual Beyond Pink wellness and cancer education event. This free community event brings together movement, wellness, and education to help individuals learn about hereditary cancer risks, explore risk-reduction strategies, and take steps toward a healthier life

 

NJTea – October 25, 4:30p-6p

 

The J (Creve Coeur) The Staenberg Family Complex | Mirowitz Performing Arts & Banquet Center

 

 

Enjoy a cup of tea along with traditional sweet and savory delights, be entertained by past and present NJT stars, and raise money for the future of our theatre with a raffle and silent auction.

Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet will “spill the tea” by announcing our 2027 season!

Afternoon tea attire encouraged. | Prizes will be awarded for the best hats!

 

RSVP Required by Friday, Oct. 9

 

 

STL Jewish Book Festival Speaker: David Shlachter – October 26, 7pm

 

The J, Creve Coeur

 

 

David Shlachter is a Tel Aviv- and California-based portrait photographer whose work reveals the human stories behind contemporary Israel. His new book, Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million, combines striking photography with oral history, portraying 100 Israelis–Jewish and non-Jewish, religious and secular, and people of all ages–at the moment Israel’s population reached ten million.

 

 

Nosferatu Live “undead”– October 28

The Wildey Theater

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/877

 

A Halloween event featuring the classic horror movie with an original music soundtrack played live. The 1922 classic silent horror film “Nosferatu” as you’ve never seen or heard it before. This unique national touring show features a live performance of the full score played in sync with the movie, plus two additional LED screens for multimedia onstage guest performances from some of the biggest names in classic and progressive rock. The live band is joined by numerous special video guests, including Bumblefoot (Guns n’ Roses), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) and Arthur Brown (Crazy World of Arthur Brown) throughout the performance.