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The Christmas Sweater

Date: 12/1/2008
Location: The Fox Theatre in Grand Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $48.00; $68.00
Tickets: (314) 534-1111
For more information call: (314) 534-1678
Website: www.fabulousfox.com

Filled with warmth and humor, The Christmas Sweater tells the story of real people as they come to terms with tragedy, family, redemption, love and the power of faith. The production will be presented as a “Living Movie,” including cinematic animation projections. The production will feature national television/radio personality Glenn Beck, a 10-piece orchestra and a Broadway gospel singer.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Young Adult Concert

Date: 12/2/2008
Location: Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Tickets: (314) 286-4156
Website: www.slso.org

For grades 7-12. The Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky visited an exhibition of paintings and was inspired to translate the paintings he had seen into sound. He wrote "Pictures at an Exhibition" for piano. Later, the French composer Maurice Ravel added to Mussorgsky's work to make it a composition for full orchestra. Both composers combined their senses-seeing and hearing-to create works of art. Can we see sound? Can we hear images?

25th Annual Judevine Festival of Trees Gala

Date: 12/3/2008
Location: Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $200.00
For more information call: (314) 432-6200
Website: www.judevine.org

Elegantly designed trees are auctioned to benefit the Judevine Center. Y98’s Guy Phillips and the Smash Band will headline and entertain. An exclusive VIP cocktail reception will be held prior to the event. All VIP attendees will enjoy champagne, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a goody-bag and the opportunity to preview and pre bid/purchase auction items. Cost to the VIP event is an additional $50.00 per ticket.

St. Louis Historic Holiday Candlelight Tour

Date: 12/4/2008
Location: Campbell House Museum, DeMenil Mansion, The Historic Samuel Cupples House, The Eugene Field House, Scott Joplin State Historic Site and The Old Courthouse
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 in advance by calling The Eugene Field House at (314) 421-4689; $25.00 day of event; $5.00 children 12 and under
For more information call: (314) 421-4689
Website: www.campbellhouse.org

The subtle charm, warm ambiance and festive décor of six of St. Louis’ most treasured historical attractions will be showcased. Shuttle buses will provide transportation to each venue with parking available at The Campbell House and The Eugene Field House. A buffet dinner will be served from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Café DeMenil. Cost is $9.95 and is not included in the ticket price. Please call (314) 771-5828 for reservations.

Die! Mommie! Die!

Date: 12/4/2008 - 12/20/2008
Location: Stray Dog Theatre, Tower Grove Abbey
Time: 8:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday; 2:00 p.m. (20)
Cost: $20.00 adults; $18.00 students & seniors
Tickets: (314) 865-1995
Website: www.straydogtheatre.org

A campy melodrama evoking the 1960’s B-movie thrillers that featured aging cinematic icons like Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Lana Turner. Faded pop singer Angela Arden is trapped in a corrosive marriage to film producer Sol Sussman. In pursuit of happiness with her young employed T.V. star lover, Angela schemes to murder her husband. A resentful daughter, an emotionally disturbed son, and a botched acid trip eventually expose all of Angela’s dark secrets.

Augusta Candlelight Christmas Walk

Date: 12/5/2008
Location: Augusta, Missouri
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
For more information call: (636) 228-4005
Website: www.augusta-missouri.com

Luminaries line the streets as shops and homes of this quaint Missouri wine country town are adorned with Christmas decorations.Christmas caroling and a visit from Santa Claus add to the festivities.

Beer 101

Date: 11/14/2008
Location: Anheuser-Busch Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
For more information call: (636) 349-3725
Website: www.ABconference.com

Learn the basics of beer along with the brewing process as presented by a certified Anheuser-Busch Brewmaster. World-Famous Clydesdale, beer-infused cuisine and specialty beers included. Must be 21 or older.

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestral Program: Beat Movement

Date: 11/14/2008 - 11/15/2008
Location: Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: (314) 534-1700 or (314) 534-1111
For more information call: (800) 232-1880
Website: www.slso.org

Maestro Robertson, violinist Leila Josefowica, electric bass and electric bass guitar John Patitucci and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra present Turnage’s “A Prayer Out of Stillness,” Mackey’s “Violin Concerto” (US Premiere) and Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring.”

Storytelling in the History Museum Galleries - Feel the Rhythm

Date: 11/14/2008 - 11/15/2008
Location: The History Museum in Forest Park
Time: 10:30 a.m. (14) for ages 2-6; 1:00 p.m. (15) for ages 10 and under
Cost: Free
For more information call: (314) 746-4599
Website: www.mohistory.org

Join us for stories about making music. Children will enjoy seeing and touching musical instruments and making one of their own. An adult must accompany children.

Romeo & Juliet

Date: 11/14/2008 - 11/16/2008
Location: St. Louis Shakespeare, Third Baptist Church Johnson Hall
Time: 8:00 p.m. (14-15); 2:00 p.m. (16)
Cost: $10.00 - $22.00
Tickets: (314) 534-1111
For more information call: (314) 361-5664
Website: www.stlshakespeare.org

They love each other passionately as only teenagers can - while their families, addicted to hatred, embrace a culture of endless violence. To be united with her Romeo, Juliet dares to face the terrors of the tomb - but not even the best of plans can change the inevitable course of disaster.

Sweeney Todd

Date: 11/14/2008 - 11/16/2008
Location: The Fox Theatre in Grand Center
Tickets: (314) 534-1111
For more information call: (314) 534-1678
Website: www.fabulousfox.com

The ingenious tale of the demon barber bent on revenge.

Tickets Available Online - MetroTix

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: The Christmas Killer

Date: 11/14/2008 - 1/3/2009
Location: The Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn
Time: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $48.95
For more information call: (314) 664-8024
Website: www.lempmansion.com

Santa's Magical Kingdom

Date: 11/14/2008 - 1/5/2009
Location: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
For more information call: (636) 938-5925
Website: www.eurekachamber.us

Experience this holiday light display featuring over 2 million shimmering lights and state of the art custom lighting animation.

2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars

Date: 11/15/2008
Location: Scottrade Center
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $29.50; $39.50; $49.50; $79.00
Tickets: (314) 241-1888
For more information call: (314) 531-7887
Website: www.scottradecenter.net

Direct from Beijing, the 2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars features the reigning world champion Shawn Johnson, Olympic Champion Paul Hamm and 9 time World medalist Nastia Liukin plus the men and women of Team USA gymnastics team.

Tickets Available Online - TicketMaster

ZOOTINI 2008 Stayin' Alive presented by Macy's

Date: 11/15/2008
Location: The Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $40.00; $35.00 members in advance; $45.00; $40.00 members at the door
Tickets: (314) 646-4771
Website: www.stlzoo.org

The Young Zoo Friends' party in The Living World includes live music, "ZOOTINI" martinis, hors d'oeuvres and more. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Zoo. Ages 21 and up.

What can you do if your credit report contains false, misleading, or incomplete information?

Guest Blog by Lori Isaacson-Credit Restoration Consultants

Part 1

Each and every consumer has a right to know and understand what is on their credit report. It is very important to check all three credit reporting agencies (Equifax and Experian, and Trans Union) at least twice a year. Different options are available to consumers when ordering their credit report.

First and foremost, each and every consumer is entitled to one free report per year under the annual credit reporting provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The central source for the Annual Credit Report is www.AnnualCreditReport.com.

You are also entitled to a free credit report if you have been denied credit, goods, benefits, services and/or employment within the last 60 days by contacting the credit reporting agencies directly at: Equifax (800) 685-1111; Experian (888) 397-3742; and Trans Union (800) 916-8800.

When prompted, remember to say that you have been denied credit, goods, benefits and/or services in order to qualify for a free report.

Once received, analyze your credit report and make sure the entries are correct. If errors exist, you have the right to dispute them. You have the option to dispute the item in writing, electronically or verbally. It takes time, patience, persistence and knowledge to correct errors.

Be persistent, keep good records and have proof of the disputes you are making. Understand the rights you have as a consumer. There are laws the credit reporting agencies must follow in respect to disputes. Go online and learn those laws.

If you have collection activity on your credit report, go to our website at www.TalkAboutCredit.com and obtain a sample Cease and Desist letter in our inactive Forum. Please make sure you understand the proper use of the letters.

What can you do if your credit report contains false, misleading, or incomplete information?

Thanks for the opportunity to share this information. If you have any specific questions regarding credit repair, credit restoration or any credit related issues including identity theft feel free to call or e-mail me.

Lori Isaacson

Credit Restoration Consultants

954-449-9987 Direct Line

Lori@talkaboutcredit.com

Thanksgiving has always been a big holiday for my family. We love to get together and cook and watch movies. Experimenting in the kitchen has always been something we look forward too. Not drastic experimenting of course! We do want to have edible food on said day.

We are an adventurous family, but on Thanksgiving we remain sticklers for tradition. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, apple pie, pumpkin pie, homemade mac and cheese, dinner rolls, homemade noodles, baked brussel sprouts, ( we don’t drown sprouts in this family!) cranberry sauce, and ham. There must always be a relish tray and cheese and crackers to nibble on while making the main feast.

That may not be traditional foods for some of you, but we have been eating those same foods at Thanksgiving for as far back as I can remember. Some recipes are family made and will not be divulged here. It’s difficult for us to write down recipes anyways. They are in our heads and the amounts we use in recipes are based on how they feel in our hands. This makes it difficult to pass recipes along unless we teach the person whilst in the kitchen.

I encourage you to make your own traditions this year if you haven’t already. I will not be listing my own recipes, but sending you to another website that has a large amount of them. Pick the ones that call to you the most and start making your family favorites now.

http://www.epicurious.com/

Adults Halloween Party

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: Central West End neighborhood
Time: 8:00 p.m.
For more information call: (314) 361-2850
Website: www.thecwe.com

Children’s Halloween Parade

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: Central West End neighborhood
Time: 11:00 a.m.
For more information call: (314) 367-2220
Website: www.centralwestend.org

The parade takes place along Euclid Avenue between Maryland and McPherson in the Central West End Neighborhood. Goody bags for all provided and prizes for best costumes with trick-or-treating at participating businesses.

Dog Costume Parade

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: Central West End neighborhood
Time: 1:00 p.m.
For more information call: (314) 367-2220
Website: www.centralwestend.org

The dog contest and parade takes place along Euclid Avenue between Maryland and McPherson in the Central West End Neighborhood. Treats for all and prizes for best costume.

Halloween: Ghosts of The Past

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: Historic Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $7.50 adults; $5.00 children
For more information call: (636) 798-2005
Website: www.lindenwood.edu/boone

Come to Boonesfield Village for an evening of good old fashioned fun. Music and tales will enchant you to the flicker of candles and campfires.

Lemp Mansion Halloween Party

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: The Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Cost: $45.00 in advance; $50.00 at the door
For more information call: (314) 664-8024
Website: www.lempmansion.com

Spend the evening with ghosts at the Lemp Mansion. There will be three live bands, costume contest with cash prizes, open bar, food and more

Metropolitan St. Louis African Violet Council Fall Sale

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: Missouri Botanical Garden Ridgway Center
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $8.00 adults 13 and up; 12 and under Free
For more information call: (636) 789-3604
Website: www.mobot.org

New and old varieties of African Violets, Streptocarpus and Gesneriads, along with potting soil developed especially for these plants. Growers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.

St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: The Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information call: (314) 781-0900
Website: www.stlzoo.org

Mummies and daddies are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins for safe and free trick-or-treating. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating along the Pumpkin Trail from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Throughout the afternoon kids can make crafts and play games and join in a costume parade at 4:00 p.m.

Un-Haunted Halloween

Date: 10/25/2008
Location: Shaw Nature Reserve
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $7.00
For more information call: (636) 451-3512 Registration required
Website: www.shawnature.org

Don your costume and explore the Halloween Village and the surrounding forest and prairie.

Apple Butter Festival

Date: 10/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
Location: Kimmswick, Missouri
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more information call: (636) 464-6464
Website: www.visitkimmswick.com

Vendor booths fill the city park and line the streets of Kimmswick selling a variety of crafts and food items. Live entertainment also be provided by the city of Kimmswick and Kimmswick Merchants.

Costume Carnival

Date: 10/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
Location: Eckert’s Country Store & Farms - Millstadt and Grafton Farms
For more information call: (618) 233-0513
Website: www.eckerts.com

Put on your costumes and come out to the farm for a real fall treat. Anyone with a costume on will receive FREE admission to our entertainment farm. There will be a costume parade at 2pm each day and plenty of fall fun. Be sure to bring something to gather goodies in as we will have trick or treating available for the children both days!

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