Concerts in the Park FREE TO THE PUBLIC City Centre Amphitheatre
For a fourth consecutive year, the Concerts in the Park series is back at St. Peters’ scenic City Centre Park. This year come out, enjoy free music and Celebrate St. Peters and our 100th anniversary. (LEARN MORE ABOUT CELEBRATE ST. PETERS.) Bring your lawn chairs or your blankets, and bring your coolers* for an evening of live music the whole family can enjoy.
Concerts in the Park this year have moved to the City Centre amphitheatre beside the Rec-Plex South parking lot. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, the concert will be moved inside City Hall.
*PLEASE NOTE: For licensing reasons, alcohol is strictly prohibited from being brought into the amphitheater. You may bring in nonalcoholic beverages and food products if you wish. For your convenience, a concession stand will be available for purchase of beer, wine coolers, bottled water, soda and food items.
Mayor Len Pagano said, "Everyone in the City of St. Peters can come enjoy the sounds of these top-notch local musicians for free. What a great way to enjoy a relaxing evening of live entertainment."
2010 Schedule
> Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7 p.m.:Kelly Band (traditional and contemporary blend of Celtic music)
> Thursday, June 3, 2010, 7 p.m.: Trilogy (pop, rock and easy listening) > Thursday, July 1, 2010, 7 p.m.: Tom Christopher Band (Elvis impersonator Tom Christopher)
> Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 7 p.m.: Fanfare (Big Band music and Patsy Kline favorites)
> Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, 8 p.m.:Smash Band (a St. Louis favorite for parties)
As part of St. Peters' Anniversary Celebrations, the community is invited to City Centre Park's amphitheatre to watch FREE Movies in the Park. Each movie will begin at dusk (see times below). The amphitheatre is located behind City Hall beside the parking lot at Rec-Plex South.
For licensing reasons, alcohol is strictly prohibited from being brought into the amphitheater. You may bring in nonalcoholic beverages and food products if you wish.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, movie will be moved inside to City Hall auditorium. Please note: food or drinks are not allowed in the auditorium.
Schedule:
May 14, 2010, 8 p.m. - We will be showing the
Disney classic, Up. We had planned to show the family
favorite, Shrek, but due to licensing issues,
Shrek will not be shown.
June 25, 2010, 8:30 p.m. - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971 version)
July 23, 2010, 8:15 p.m.- E.T.: The Extraterrestrial
Aug. 13, 2010, 8 p.m. - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Tired of sitting home on Friday? Looking for a fun, wholesome time? Look no further than St. Peters City Centre, where City Hall comes alive one Friday a month with live performances of yesteryear’s hits.
City Centre Dances—formerly "Big Band Dances"—provide a fun atmosphere for mature people to get moving to a variety of favorite songs.It’s not just "big band music"—these bands play a variety of music ranging from the ‘40s and ‘50s through the ‘60s and even ‘70s. It’s music you know, but we mix up the bands for variety.
Dances are 7-10 p.m usually on the third Friday of every month. Snacks are provided, and sodas are available for purchase for 75 cents each. Advance tickets are available at City Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be purchased by sending a check and a list of names to: City of St. Peters, Attn: Big Band Dance, P.O. Box 9, St. Peters, MO 63376. Or, charge by phone (MC, Visa, or Discover) by calling 636.477.6600 or 636.278.2244, ext. 1266. We'll have the tickets waiting for you at the door!
TICKETS ARE $6.00/PERSON IN ADVANCE, $7.00/PERSON AT THE DOOR
DATES
BANDS
Dec 18, 2009
* North Couny Community Big Band
Jan 22, 2010
Two Star Final
Feb 12, 2010
The Alley Kats -- Sweetheart Dance!
Mar 19, 2010
Dynamic Combo
Apr 16, 2010
St. Charles Community Big Band
May 21, 2010
Nice & Easy
Jun 18, 2010
Silver Wings Band
July 16, 2010
The Alley Kats
Aug 20, 2010
Two Star Final
Sept 17, 2010
Dynamic Combo
Oct 15, 2010
Nice & Easy
Nov 19, 2010
Cancelled due to Construction
Dec 4, 2010 **
The Alley Kats
* Note change of band. ** Note: Day of the week has been changed to SATURDAY, date has been changed to December 4th!
Teen Dances at St. Peters Rec-Plex South The Teen dances are taking a break - they will not be held until January 2011 - check back in the fall for upcoming dates.
We appreciate your interest in our teen dance and hope to see you in the winter with all your friends! Have a great summer!
General Information: Newly reduced prices make Teen Dances more affordable than ever. For just $5 per ticket, teens ages 11-14 can enjoy a night of fun at the new St. Peters Rec-Plex South building.
Come hang out with friends, request favorite songs from our DJ, and enjoy refreshments. You might just win one of our door prizes, too.
Each Teen Dance is held from 7-10 p.m.
TICKET INFO: Tickets are $5 at the door. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the dance starts. Please make sure the dance is not sold out before leaving your teen.
DATES (check back for 2011 dates!) Check out DJ Skate at the Rec-Plex for another Friday evening of fun.
Bring your family and join us at the Rec-Plex North ice arena for DJ Skate! The lights turn down and the music turns up as DJ Funk Master plays the latest hits along with your special requests. We'll have games, prizes and fun for all ages. Cost: Rec-Plex admission (plus $3 skate rental, if needed). Be sure to bring a lock to lock up your belongings.
DJ SKATE DATES: - Jan. 8, 2010 - Feb. 12, 2010 - March 12, 2010 - April 9, 2010
The City offers a variety of day trips and tours throughout the year. Escorted trips include motorcoach transportation, admission to the scheduled activities and planned stops at restaurants or enroute snacks (dining may or may not be included in the fee). Some tours are narrated. All tours meet in the west parking lot at City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. Following is a list of upcoming motorcoach tours that the Rec-Plex has scheduled. For more information on current tours, call 636.939.2386, ext. 1400, or visit Rec-Connect and sign up now.
SPLENDORS OF THE VATICAN - SOLD OUT! Fri., July 16 9 AM-4 PM
Experience 2,000 years of Vatican art, artifacts and history by artists such as Michelangelo and Bernini during this narrated trip that includes the "Splendors of the Vatican" exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. The exhibit contains 170 rare pieces from the Vatican, most of which have never been allowed outside Rome, including Michelangelo's tools used in the Basilica and Sistine Chapel. St. Louis is one of only three American cities fortunate to be selected to host this magnificent exhibit. We'll also tour the masterful and inspirational religious art collection at the acclaimed St. Louis Art Museum, plus visit St. Agatha's Catholic Church and learn about its rich Polish heritage. Enjoy lunch at Favazza's on the Hill, where we'll be served chicken spedini, a side of pasta, salad, bread, beverage and a cannoli for dessert. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide (Linda Koenig), all admissions, lunch and all tips and gratuities. $79 per person
ST. LOUIE BREWS Sat., July 17 • 9:15 AM-4:15 PM Tues., Aug. 3 • 9:15 AM-4:15 PM
Spend the day touring St. Louis’ most famous brew houses! We start at Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company, watch custom coffee rosting and sample fine coffees; tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Clydesdale stables and the hospitality room; lunch at "The Stable" a new restaurant in the old Lemp Brewery. After lunch, tour the haunted Lemp Mansion, then enjoy a root beer float at Fitz’s in University City and watch root beer being processed on site. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, admissions, lunch, float and gratuities. $72 per person
THE "BIG HOUSE" TOUR: PROS AND CONS Wed., Sept. 8 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Recently opened to tours, the 1836 Missouri State Prison at Jefferson City, with its tiers of cells and wealth of stories, is as fascinating as it is foreboding. On our engaging tour, we will see the prison much as it was when the inmates and guards lived there. Lunch will be at a local favorite–Prison Brews. After lunch, we’ll tour the magnificent domed Missouri State Capitol. Before we head home, enjoy an ice cream treat at Central Dairy. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, admissions, lunch, and gratuities. $72 per person
NIBBLE & NOSH INTERNATIONAL Sat., Oct. 2 8:45 AM-4 PM
You don’t have to travel far to sample foods from across the globe! Try a wide variety of ethnic foods, including Persian, Italian, Greek, Thai, Bosnian and Ethopian delicacies, without leaving St. Louis. We stop at Olympia Kebab House, Grbic, Meskerem, Café Natasha’s, King and I and Gelateria del Leone. We’ll also have the opportunity to shop for international groceries and baked goods. The day also includes a surprise stop! Your tour fee covers motorcoach transportation, tour guide, lunch and gratuities. $63 per person
IN THE ARMY NOW Thur., Oct. 21 8 AM-5 PM
Travel I-44 to visit one of the most important Army bases in the U.S. Located in Missouri’s rolling hills, Fort Leonard Wood is home to training and education services and facilities vital to the safety and security of our country. Bonus is how beautifully the post is situated and landscaped. We’ll tour the post and the John B. Mahaffey Museum of Engineering, Military Police and Chemical Warfare School, see actual training sessions, and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the post’s dining facilities. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, lunch and gratuities. $58 per person
HAUTE HOSPITALITY: HISTORIC HOTELS OF ST. LOUIS Fri., Nov. 12 8:45 AM-4:15 PM
St. Louis has been home to many of the finest and largest hotels in America. On this tour, we will be welcomed into the Seven Gables, the Chase, the Coronado (we’ll lunch here as well), the Drury Plaza, the Renaissance and the Mayfair. The ballrooms, dining areas and lobbies of these historic hotels are magnificent. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, lunch and gratuities. $60 per person
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TOUR Sat., Dec. 4, 2010 8 AM-6:30 PM
Travel with tour guide Linda Koenig to a secret destination guaranteed to add merriment to your holiday season. Linda promises you a scenic drive, historic holiday decorated houses and mansion, a little history, a little culture, and a delicious dinner. Keeping our destination a secret adds even more to the total enjoyment of this festive trip. Please note: Some of these historic destinations require going up a small number of steps to enter and view the sights, and therefore are not very handicap-accessible. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, admissions, gratuities, and meal. $74 per person
TREE-MENDOUS HOLLY-DAY TOUR Fri., Dec. 17, 2010 12:30-8 PM
You'll want to sign up early to book your seat to this tour. Join guide Linda Koenig on a holiday journey that includes history, shopping, some of the Hill's best Italian food, and wonderful holiday displays. Visit the magnificent, holiday-decorated Campbell House on Lucas Place, and learn about this painstakingly restored mid-1800's Greek Revival townhouse. The Robert Campbell family and their 10 servants lived here among the Victorian furniture, stenciled ceilings and fine appointments. Come inside Walter Knoll's floral establishment on LaSalle Street for some bargains on holiday decorations, gifts and fresh plants. At the Missouri Botanical Garden's Ridgeway Center, view the gorgeous giant wreath display and stroll the magnificent annual floral display. The tour then heads to the Hill for shopping at Di Gregorio's Market and Missouri Baking Company, and a scrumptious meal at Zia's, where we'll be served chicken spedini, Zia's famous house salad, a side of pasta, bread and beverage. We'll cap off the evening with St. Louis County's biggest and best holiday lights display at Tilles Park. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide (Linda Koenig), all admissions, dinner, and all tips and gratuities. $71 per person
For more information on current tours call 636.939.2386, ext. 1400, or visit Rec-Connect and sign up now.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Tickets available at St. Peters Community & Arts Center or St. Peters City Hall. For more information on these performances, call 636.397.6903.
Field of Schemes Presented by the Bissell Players Dinner Theater April 23
$28.50 - Price includes entertainment plus three-course dinner. A cash bar will be available.
The St. Peters Community & Arts Center
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. First course served at 7 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
If you spoof it, they will come...to this hilarious take on a baseball cinema classic!
In a cornfield, in the middle of Iowa is a magical baseball field, owned by Farmer Ray Kindfella. Farmer Ray conjures up a game with the greatest baseball players from the past and present. But, tragedy strikes.
Join the Bissell Players for dinner at St. Peters' Community & Arts Center on Friday, April 23 as Ty Clodd, Stan "The Man" Musical, Sammy SoSo and other baseball greats team up with Iowa's greatest detective, Sam Spud, to solve this baseball-themed mystery.
Everyone in your party becomes part of the mystery with a new identity. Some audience members get the chance to deliver lines as part of the show while others may have to think up a quick alibi for the time of the murder. However, not everyone has to take an active part in the show. You decide how much you want to participate.
Schedule:
City Centre Dances
Teen Dances 
Day Trips and Tours