Entertainment events: Drive for a Cure Saturday, July 12, at Autohaus
Bingo hosted by Manchester American Legion Post 208 will take place at 6:45 p.m. every Thursday at 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road in Manchester. For more information, call (636) 391-9424.
The Fenton Garden club will sponsor a flower show from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Riverchase Community Center in Fenton. There will be flower arranging and a display of horticulture. Free admission. Call (636) 343-8622.A book signing by St. Louis author and chaplain Sherry Ann Blankenship for her new book, "Draw Near: One Pilgrim's Journey Through Grief," will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Family Christian Bookstore, 47 THF Blvd. in Chesterfield.
Autohaus BMW is hosting the 12th annual BMW Ultimate Drive for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the new Autohaus facility, 3015 S. Hanley Road in Maplewood. Experienced professional drivers will be on hand to guide volunteers through a variety of driving techniques designed to hone their abilities and make them safer, more confident drivers. For every mile you drive, BMW of North America will donate $1 to the Komen foundation. To register, call (314) 727-8877, ext. 2102, or e-mail darcy.lane@bmwautohaus.com.
"Walk Like an Egyptian" will take place from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 6800 Washington Ave. in University City. Hands-on projects and games will be combined to introduce a selection Egyptian artwork and explore the concepts of figure style and composition. Each child will complete an original work of art and take home another project to do just for fun. For ages 5-7. Cost is $15 per child, all materials included. Call to register (314) 779-9231.
A garage sale hosted by Living Word Church will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in the church parking lot, 17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood. Proceeds will support children and youth choir tours. Call (636) 821-2800.
June Mueller with Spot Savers Dalmatian Rescue Program and the Dalmatian Formation Drill Team will present Dan, Nell and Ami and will talk about the many interesting aspects of owning a Dalmatian, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the AKC Museum of the Dog in Queeny Park, 1721 S. Mason Road. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for seniors, $1 for children.
Twinkie Transformation & Oreo Art will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Eureka Hills Library, 103 Hilltop Village Center. Learn fun recipes and turn junk food into works of art. Enter your masterpieces in the contest and have a chance to win gift certificates and The Twinkies Cookbook. Registration required. Call (636) 938-4520.
The West County Democrats will present a candidate forum featuring Missouri treasurer candidates Andria Simkes, Charles Wheeler and Clint Zweifel from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, at the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 655, 300 Weidman Road in Ballwin. Call (314) 434-0330.
The Marine Corps League will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the American Legion Post 208, 225 Old Sulpher Spring Road in Manchester. All current and former Marines are welcome. Call (314) 236-8842.
Dogs & Duds, a celebrity fashion show benefit for animal shelters in the St. Louis area, will take place at 6:30 p.m. July 20 at the Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. The event is sponsored by the Companion Animal Alliance and ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation), in partnership with Purina and the One Hope Network. The fashion show and auction will be hosted by Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, with Elayne Boozler acting as master of ceremonies. Celebrity models will include Albert Pujols, Barrett Jackman, Mike Shannon, Mayor Francis Slay, Randy Grimm and other Rams, Blues and Cardinals players. Tickets are $75 or $125 for VIP tickets. Call (636) 938-1238 or visit http://www.dogsandduds.com
Concerts
Luke Bryan will be performing at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the VooDoo Lounge & Cafe-Harrahs in Maryland Heights. Must be 21 and older. Tickets are $21.31 and may be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Dangerous Kitchen, with their repertoire of funk and soul classics, will perform from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Brentwood Park, 9100 Russell Ave. Alma de Mexico, the Mexican folk dancer, will be the intermission act. All ages are invited to enjoy this evening of free entertainment. Refreshments will be available through the Lions Club. Bring your own seating. Visit http://www.brentwoodmo.org.
Summer Jazz Camp concerts will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Community Music School of Webster University Concert Hall, 535 Garden Ave. in Webster Groves. Free.
Sh-Boom will perform rock 'n' roll oldies from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Stacy Park, 9750 Old Bonhomme Ave. in Olivette. Free admission. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Parking is free. Pack your lawn chairs and blankets. Call (314) 991-1249.
Gladys Knight and Al Green will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Fox Theater. Tickets are $64.50, $54.50, $44.50 and $34.50. Call (314) 534-1111 or visit www.fabulousfox.com.
Scott Laytham and Karl "Trickee" Homes Duo will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, in Faust Park, 15185 Olive Blvd. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating purposes. Concessions available for purchase. Call (314) 615-4926.
Movies and Theater
"My Fair Lady" will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, through Sunday, July 13, at The Muny. Tickets range from $9 to $64. Coupons for $5 off Sunday performances are available at Schnucks. Visit http://www.muny.org.
"Footloose" will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, through Saturday, July 13, at the Kirkwood Lions' Amphitheater in Kirkwood Park at Geyer Road and Adams Avenue. Tickets can be purchased at Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road, for $5 a person. Call (314) 822-5855.
"Funny Girl" will be screened at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Grand Center. Low-back lawn chairs and blankets are recommended for seating. Ample parking will be available. Admission is free and open to the public. Concession stands will be open throughout the evening offering refreshments, including popcorn, sweets and non-alcoholic beverages. Visit http://www.grandcenter.org.
To submit an event for the West County Entertainment Calendar, send it to Calendar, 14522 S. Outer Forty Road, Town and Country, Mo. 63017 or e-mail to slang@yourjournal.com. Deadline is a week before the calendar comes out.
Items for the entertainment calendar must be submitted in writing. There is no cost to submit an entertainment item; however, no item is guaranteed to run.
For more calendar listings, check out the West County Entertainment Calendar at http://westcountyjournal.stltoday.com.
