Entertainment calendar events include sampling music, the release of "Breaking Dawn" and "Beer vs. Wine"
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.
Bingo hosted by the Ballwin VFW Post will take place every Wednesday starting at 6:45 p.m. and last until about 10 p.m. at 115 Mimosa Lane. Call (636) 527-9555.The Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel will be hosting its inaugural "Beer vs. Wine" Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Sheraton. Schlafly Beers and Majestic Wines will go head-to-head to see whether beers or wines pair up best with the specially prepared, five-course gourmet dinner. Tickets for the "Beer vs. Wine" Dinner are $75 and include a welcome reception prior to the dinner, commentary by experts and full descriptions of the wines and beers served, and the five-course gourmet dinner. Space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Call the Sheraton Clayton at (314) 719-4318 or visit www.starwoodhotels.com/Sheraton_Clayton.
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce will host a business after hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at CT-Innovations, 635 Trade Center Blvd. in Chesterfield. Free for members, $15 for non-members. No-shows will be billed $15. Call the Chamber office (636) 532-3399 for more information.
Area Borders stores will celebrate the release of "Breaking Dawn," the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer's bestselling "Twilight" series, with an in-store book release party beginning at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and culminating at midnight when the book officially goes on sale. Themed "From Twilight til Dawn: A Night with Bite," the parties will include costume contests, trivia contests, lively debates on themes from the book series and more. All Borders customers are encouraged to attend the free parties dressed as characters from the book series to participate in the costume contest. Throughout the parties, there will be prizes for contest winners, including special souvenirs and a chance to be the first in line at midnight to purchase the book. For information in Brentwood, call (314) 918-8189, in Creve Coeur (314) 432-3575, in Chesterfield (636) 536-1779, in Ballwin (636) 230-2992 and in Sunset Hills (314) 909-0300.
The St. Louis County Library will celebrate the newest installment in Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn," the fourth book in the "Twilight" series, with events at eight branches beginning Saturday, Aug. 2. The library's parties will feature Twilight trivia, costume contests, Twilight-related crafts, giveaways, food and more. Recommended for ages 13 through 18. Registration requested. For the South Lindbergh branch, call (314) 994-3300, for the Thornhill branch, call (314) 878-7730, and for the Grand Glaize branch, call (636) 225-6454.
Parents and their children ages 6 months to 8 years can discover the world of music by sampling Young Years music and piano activities during the Community Music School of Webster University's free Young Years Open House from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Community Music School of Webster University, 535 Garden Ave. Parents can speak with the Young Years teachers as well as join in musical activities representing the program's various curriculums with their children. Call (314) 968-5939 or visit http://www.webster.edu/cms/youngyears/index.shtml.
The Gateway Minature Schnauzer Club will sponsor Schnauzer Day from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the AKC Museum of the Dog, 1721 S. Mason Road in Queeny Park. General admission applies. Call (314) 821-3647.
Junior League of St. Louis will host a new member information session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the headquarters, 1630 Des Peres Road. All women interested in becoming members of the Junior League are invited to attend. Call (314) 822-2344.
Concerts
Living Word Church will host the Beth Moore Living Proof Live Simulcast from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, (doors open at 5:30) 8:30 to midnight Saturday, Aug. 2, (doors open at 7:30) at the church, 17315 Manchester Rd. in Wildwood. Tickets are $25 each. Call (636) 821-2800 or visit http://www.livingwordumc.org.
"Hot Summer Nights" featuring DJ Skribble, Jay E and DJ Curt Becker. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Lush, 3037 Olive Blvd. Admission is $20. Must be 21 or older. Visit http://www.thlistllc.com.
The St. Louis Classic Stompers will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members and free with student identification. Concessions available for purchase. Call (314) 837-4089 or visit http://stlouisjazzclub.org.
Trilogy will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Faust Estate in Faust Park, 15185 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free. Call (636) 532-3399,
Rough Ryders will perform from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road in Manchester. Free. Bring chairs or blankets for sitting. Coolers welcome. Refreshments are available for purchase. Call (636) 391-6326.
Movies and Theater
Bill Chott from "The Ringer" and "Saturday Night Live," along with improvisers from the Improv Trick, will present musical comedy and improvised Shakespeare at 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at The Playhouse at Westport. Admission is $15 and grants access to both shows. Visit http://www.theimprovtrick.com.
"My One and Only" will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 3, at The Muny. Tickets range from $9 to $64. Coupons for $5 off Sunday performances are available at Schnucks. Visit http://www.muny.org.
"Death by Fiat" by Richard La Violette will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, in the Hunter Theater at DeSmet Jesuit High School. Advanced admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. Admission at the door is $12 and $10, respectively. Visit http://www.firstruntheatre.com or call (314-) 352-5114.
Stages St. Louis will present "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" through Sunday, Aug. 17, at The Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood. Week-one performances are at 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Tuesday. The week-two schedule is at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Weeks three, four and five will have additional performances at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Week five will have an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $46. Call (314) 821-2407 or visit www.stagesstlouis.org.
Auditions
Audition applications are being accepted for the Community Music School of Webster University's Orchestras and Ensembles. Students ages 7 through high school are encouraged to audition for the school's Young People's Symphonic or Concert Orchestras, String Orchestra, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Lab Ensemble. Orchestras and ensembles rehearse weekly at the Community Music School's headquarters at 535 Garden Ave. in Webster Groves. Application deadlines begin as early as July 30. Applications and deadlines maybe found online at www.webster.edu/cms/orchestras/auditions.shtml or by calling (314) 968-5939.
COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica will host auditions from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave. No appointment is necessary, but dancers are required to attend a full session, showing up one-half hour early for sign-in. An opportunity to practice is provided at a free mock audition from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. Visit http://www.cocastl.org.
COCA Theatre Company and Allegro, the theater and singing company, will host auditions from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24. Interested parties should arrange an appointment by calling director of theater Brooke Edwards at (314) 725-6555, ext. 150.
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.
