Saturday, October 28, 2006

 

That's A Winner!

The Cardinals are World Series champs following some great games with the valiant Detroit Tigers.

Now it's time to celebrate.

Join the Cardinal Nation on Sunday, October 29 at 2 p.m. as Downtown St. Louis turns into a sea of red. The parade begins at 18th & Market and continues east on Market, turning onto Seventh Street and ending with a party inside Busch Stadium.

Get more details here.

Coming to St. Louis for the fun? Click here for hotel reservations.

Friday, October 27, 2006

 

Discount Tickets for Plays at the Roberts Orpheum

Explore St. Louis visitors are eligible for an exclusive discount for all tickets to Del Shores' The Official Tour taking place this weekend at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre.

Use the discount code "2FOR1" and you will receive 1/2 OFF (or 2 for 1) any ticket to Southern Baptist Sissies (Friday October 27th) and/or Sordid Lives (Sunday October 29th).

The twice Emmy-nominated Delta Burke ("Suzanne Sugarbaker" in Designing Women) plays the role of "Mothers" -- three different characters in the revival of Southern Baptist Sissies, GLAAD'S 2001 Best Production of the Year.

Leslie Jordan, having just won the Emmy Award for his role of "Beverley Leslie" on Will & Grace, plays the hysterical "Peanut LeRoy," a role for which he won every major Los Angeles theatre award. Dale Dickey (My Name Is Earl) and Newell Alexander (Sordid Lives) also star.

Reprising their roles from the cult film Sordid Lives will be Newell Alexander ("Wardell") Rosemary Alexander ("Dr. Eve"), Sarah Hunley ("Juanita") and Ann Walker ("LaVonda"). Also starring are Dale Dickey (My Name Is Earl) who plays "Sissy" along with Emmy-nominated Patrika Darbo (Days of Our Lives) who plays "Noleta," the role she created on stage that Burke portrayed in the film.

Use the code "2FOR1" and get 1/2 off any ticket through Ticketmaster.

VIP TICKETS: Get the best seats in the house and meet and greet Delta, Leslie, Del and all the actors after each show for photo ops and autographs. Use the code "2FOR1" and get 1/2 off any ticket through ticketmaster or any VIP ticket, available exclusively at THEOFFICIALTOUR.COM.

Monday, October 23, 2006

 

Rally 'Round the Cards


Pep rallies in support of the Boys of Summer (now the Boys of Fall) are on tap for Kiener Plaza in the heart of Downtown and on Clark Street outside Busch Stadium, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Events start at 4 p.m. each day and continue until 7 p.m., just before game time, with music, food, beverages and give-away items for the crowds. Wear your Cardinals red -- even the plaza's fountain is dressed in Redbird colors for the series.

Tonight (Monday) the Washington Avenue loft district celebrates the World Series with a Heat Up Red October rally until 10 p.m. Find the fun along Washington from Tucker to 14th Street. The Shrinking Violets provide the music.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

 

Happy Birthday, Chuck

Roll over, Beethoven, it's 80 candles for St. Louis' famous native son, Mr. Chuck Berry.

The rock 'n' roll icon celebrates his birthday Wednesday, October 18 at Blueberry Hill in the hip and happening Loop neighborhood where he still plays to packed houses once a month.

Berry created rock as we know it was was a major influence on The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and countless musicians. He brought the musical worlds of black and white America together and created some of the world's best-loved and unforgettable songs.

Inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, Berry also has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in the Loop neighborhood. His song Johnny B. Goode was sent into outer space on the Voyager, proving what everyone in St. Louis already knew, Chuck Berry is out of this world.

Many happy returns!

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