Highland Around Town - Dec. 6 edition
Noon Friday, Dec. 8, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Submissions will be edited and appear in the week before the event date.
Send event info via email to lifestyle@bnd.com. Questions, call Jennifer Green at 618-239-2643.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
▪ Missouri Botanical Garden 11th annual Garden Glow — Hours vary nightly through Saturday, Jan. 6 (except Dec. 24-25.) Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Celebrate the holiday season at the most spectacular holiday lights experience in the St. Louis area. Featuring nearly two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments. Advance tickets encouraged. For hours and info: mobot.org
▪ U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. on select dates from through Saturday, Dec. 30. Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis. Escape to a wild wonderland with brand new twinkling light displays and festive family fun. For dates, tickets and other info, visit stlzoo.org/wildlights.
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group — 6:30-8 p.m. Online via Zoom. Free peer-to-peer support group for adults with a mental health condition working towards recovery. Every Wednesday. Open the Zoom app and enter 3914844542. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
Wednesday, Dec. 6 thru Saturday, Dec. 10
▪ Belleville Theatre Company presents ‘Little Women, The Broadway Musical’ — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 6-9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. SWIC Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. We hope you’ll join us as we present this beautiful story this holiday season. bellevilletheatrecompany.org
Thursday, Dec. 7
▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness: Family Support Group — 7-8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. The Family Support Meetings are for family members, significant others, and/or friends of persons with a mental health condition. First Thursday of every month. Facilitators will vary. For information: kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com or 618-798-9788.
Friday, Dec. 8
▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod (baked or fried), catfish, shrimp, hush puppies, chicken strips, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. 618-228-7311 or avistonlegion.com.
Saturday, Dec. 9 & Sunday, Dec. 10
▪ Heartland Community Chorus presents ‘A Hometown Christmas’ — 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. St. Paul Church, 1411 Main St., Highland. The program will get you right into that cozy holiday mood with many Christmas favorites. There will be two beautiful pieces for women’s choir and men’s choir with cello accompaniment, and much more. Your ticket grants you admission to either concert. $15 single tickets are now on sale at the website: heartlandcommunitychorus.org, or see a chorus member. Age 16 and under are free.
Sunday, Dec. 10
▪ Holiday Maker’s Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. High Low, 3301 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Blueprint Coffee proudly announces a holiday Makers Market pop-up at High Low, the literary arts cafe in partnership with the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, in the vibrant Grand Center Arts District, in collaboration with the Kranzberg Arts Foundation. Blueprint Coffee and the Kranzberg are thrilled to partner with local makers on the upcoming holiday market, offering coffee fans and holiday shoppers the opportunity to browse unique items created by local artisans. The Makers Market will offer a diverse selection of vendors, including vintage clothing, herbs & botanicals, jewelry, art and handcrafted goods and more. facebook.com/BlueprintCoffee
Monday, Dec. 11
▪ Cinema St. Louis Golden Anniversaries: ‘Cleopatra Jones’ with Novotny Lawrence — 7:30 p.m. Free livestream. During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs. Presented as part of Golden Anniversaries, a series that honors films celebrating their 50th year of release. Presented by Novotny Lawrence, associate professor at Iowa State University. cinemastlouis.org
Tuesday, Dec. 12
▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. Free and open to all. For info or to join the Zoom meeting, contact Craig at 618-567-6095. palgroup.org
Wednesday, Dec. 13
▪ National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Alvin G. Bohley Chapter 1019 — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. O’Town Food Hall and Tap House, 1214 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon. This is our Winter Luncheon; reservations are required. All active and retired federal and postal employees are welcome. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month except for May and December socials. NARFE remains the go-to resource for the federal community. For information, contact James at jbflat2021@gmail.com or call 618-795-5174.
Other area happenings
▪ Mercy Holiday Celebration at Stifel — 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St., St. Louis. Join the SLSO and conductor Stuart Malina for this cherished holiday tradition, full of favorite carols and sounds of the season. Even Santa makes time for this festive concert. slso.org
