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Weekends On The Web: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7, 2010
Soulard Mardi Gras - Southern Comfort Taste of Soulard Date: 2/6/2010 - 2/7/2010 Location: Participating Soulard Establishments Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Website: www.stlmardigras.org Several of Soulard's fine establishments offer samples of their signature dishes in this unique, create your own experience event. Attendees are able to stroll through Soulard using the seven taste tickets from the ticket booklet to sample six signature dishes and one taste of Southern Comfort from the participating restaurants and pubs of Soulard. Attendees are welcome to use the free trolley service on Saturday or walk the
Silly Pet Tricks Date: 2/7/2010 Location: Soulard Neighborhood, corner of Russell & Menard Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., events begins at 1:45 p.m. Cost: $10.00 entry fee per event category; Free for observers Website: www.stlefa.org/calendar/2010/2 Presented by Joanie's Pizzeria and Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) â" a program of Saint Louis Effort for AIDS â" the contest includes five categories: Best Sit, Down, & Shake; Best Dressed; Best Trick; Best Catch; and Best Speak. Prizes will be awarded to first place finishers in each category.
Soulard Mardi Gras - 17th Annual Beggin' Pet Parade and "Tail"gate Party Date: 2/7/2010 Location: Historic Soulard Neighborhood, corner of Menard and Allen Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free for observers; $10.00 registration with all of the proceeds benefiting the Open Door Animal Sanctuary Website: www.begginpetparade.com Mardi Gras goes to the dogs... and cats, fish, livestock and many more animals as pet lovers bring their faithful companions to the annual celebration of pets. On-site registration begins at Clementine's at Menard and Allen in Soulard. Sponsored by Nestle Purina Beggin' Strips, the parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. from Clementine's and makes its way through Soulard concluding at Soulard Market Park. Animal participants are subject to the approval of Mardi Gras, Inc. and the St. Louis Department of Animal Control based on appropriateness, temperament and health.
Soulard Mardi Gras - PETsMART Wiener Dog Derby Date: 2/7/2010 Location: Soulard Market Park in the Historic Soulard Neighborhood AKA Wiener Stadium Cost: Free for observers; $10.00 per entrant Website: www.stlmardigras.org See some dashing daschunds during the annual Wiener Dog Derby. Registration is from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the park followed by a Yappy Hour from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. with the first heat taking place at 2:00 p.m. The dachunds race in three divisions based on age: Cocktail Wienies, Ballpark Franks and Hot Dogs. The finals are followed by the trophy presentation ceremony in the Wiener's Circle.
Monster Jam Date: 2/6/2010 Location: Edward Jones Dome Time: 7:00 p.m.; Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: Total Access Pass $125.00; Club & Extreme Seats $25.00 adults, $5.00 kids; SuperValue $20.00 adults; $5.00 kids Website: www.monsterjamonline.com Racing and freestyle competitions by monster trucks.
Saint Louis Symphony Premium Orchestral Program: The Mighty "Eroica" Symphony Date: 2/6/2010 Location: Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center Saturday Time: 8:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00pm Website: www.slso.org Maestro David Robertson, pianist Radu Lupu and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra present Beethoven's "Egmont Overture," "Piano Concerto No. 1," and "Symphony No. 3, Eroica."
St. Louis Blues Hockey Game Date: 2/6/2010 Location: Scottrade Center Time: 7:00 p.m. Website: www.stlouisblues.com St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks.
Weekends On The Web: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7, 2010
Soulard Mardi Gras - Southern Comfort Taste of Soulard Date: 2/6/2010 - 2/7/2010 Location: Participating Soulard Establishments Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Website: www.stlmardigras.org Several of Soulard's fine establishments offer samples of their signature dishes in this unique, create your own experience event. Attendees are able to stroll through Soulard using the seven taste tickets from the ticket booklet to sample six signature dishes and one taste of Southern Comfort from the participating restaurants and pubs of Soulard. Attendees are welcome to use the free trolley service on Saturday or walk the
Silly Pet Tricks Date: 2/7/2010 Location: Soulard Neighborhood, corner of Russell & Menard Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., events begins at 1:45 p.m. Cost: $10.00 entry fee per event category; Free for observers Website: www.stlefa.org/calendar/2010/2 Presented by Joanie's Pizzeria and Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) â" a program of Saint Louis Effort for AIDS â" the contest includes five categories: Best Sit, Down, & Shake; Best Dressed; Best Trick; Best Catch; and Best Speak. Prizes will be awarded to first place finishers in each category.
Soulard Mardi Gras - 17th Annual Beggin' Pet Parade and "Tail"gate Party Date: 2/7/2010 Location: Historic Soulard Neighborhood, corner of Menard and Allen Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free for observers; $10.00 registration with all of the proceeds benefiting the Open Door Animal Sanctuary Website: www.begginpetparade.com Mardi Gras goes to the dogs... and cats, fish, livestock and many more animals as pet lovers bring their faithful companions to the annual celebration of pets. On-site registration begins at Clementine's at Menard and Allen in Soulard. Sponsored by Nestle Purina Beggin' Strips, the parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. from Clementine's and makes its way through Soulard concluding at Soulard Market Park. Animal participants are subject to the approval of Mardi Gras, Inc. and the St. Louis Department of Animal Control based on appropriateness, temperament and health.
Soulard Mardi Gras - PETsMART Wiener Dog Derby Date: 2/7/2010 Location: Soulard Market Park in the Historic Soulard Neighborhood AKA Wiener Stadium Cost: Free for observers; $10.00 per entrant Website: www.stlmardigras.org See some dashing daschunds during the annual Wiener Dog Derby. Registration is from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the park followed by a Yappy Hour from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. with the first heat taking place at 2:00 p.m. The dachunds race in three divisions based on age: Cocktail Wienies, Ballpark Franks and Hot Dogs. The finals are followed by the trophy presentation ceremony in the Wiener's Circle.
Monster Jam Date: 2/6/2010 Location: Edward Jones Dome Time: 7:00 p.m.; Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: Total Access Pass $125.00; Club & Extreme Seats $25.00 adults, $5.00 kids; SuperValue $20.00 adults; $5.00 kids Website: www.monsterjamonline.com Racing and freestyle competitions by monster trucks.
Saint Louis Symphony Premium Orchestral Program: The Mighty "Eroica" Symphony Date: 2/6/2010 Location: Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center Saturday Time: 8:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00pm Website: www.slso.org Maestro David Robertson, pianist Radu Lupu and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra present Beethoven's "Egmont Overture," "Piano Concerto No. 1," and "Symphony No. 3, Eroica."
St. Louis Blues Hockey Game Date: 2/6/2010 Location: Scottrade Center Time: 7:00 p.m. Website: www.stlouisblues.com St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks.
