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ESCAPE TO THE LOU for a day trip or a

long weekend, and youll never run out of

affordable attractionssome of them free!And dont just limit yourself to the Gateway

Arch. Yes, its a must-see, but youll find that

theres so much to explore when you meet in

St. Louis.

Free and Easy!To enjoy the city without putting a dent in

your wallet, head to Forest Park, the home of

the Saint Louis Zoo, where the admission is

free. The zoo is celebrating its 100th anniver-

sary with a specialZootennialexhibit in con-

Experiencethe ArtsMark your calendarsfor the American Arts

Experience (Oct. 117),a cultural arts festivalat venues across town.Dont miss perform-ances by Grammyaward winner ShawnColvin, jazz great DaveBrubeck, the HoustonBallet, a collaborationof contemporary indig-enous dance artists,and a folk art exhibi-tion. americanartsexperience.org

Play Discover why theres alwayssomething to do in The Lou.junction with the Missouri History Museum.

Then explore the Saint Louis Art Museum,

now in the midst of a $130 million expansion.Check out itsForm in Translation: Sculptors

Making Prints and Drawings through Sep-

tember 19. Last stop: the Saint Louis Science

Centers Life Science Lab, where kids love to

put on white coats and goggles and peer into

microscopes.

Forest Park is a regional gem that sprawls

over 1,293 acres, making it one of the large st

urban parks in the U.S.500 acres larger than

New Yorks Central Park. Once the site of the

1904 World Fair, today the park is not only

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home to the zoo and art museum,

it also boasts a history museum,

assorted monuments, lakes, bike


paths, golf course, tennis courts, and

The Muny, the nations oldest and

largest outdoor theater, which hosts

a popular summer concert series.

Just south of downtown, pop into

the Budweiser Clydesdale Stable

and then watch beer being brewed

at the Anheuser-Busch brewery

can you say free samples? Nearby,

the Soulard Market (and its famous

mini doughnuts) beckons with

Free is good, but visiting the Gateway Arch is

exhilarating. Topping out at 630 feet, the Arch

is the tallest national monument in the U.S.

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the promise of the freshest produce,

home-baked goods, and specialty

vendors selling sunglasses, T-shirts,

hats, jewelryyou name it! And it has

bragging rights: Soulard is the oldest

farmers market west of the Mississippi,

operating since 1838.

Finally, the whole family will enjoy

strolling through the new Citygarden

downtown, which blends sculpture

and landscaping with

high-rise build-

ings. Yes,

theyre all

free!

From Arch to ParksFree is good, but visiting the Gateway

Arch is ex hilarating. Topping out at

630 feet, the Arch is the talle st national

monument in the U.S. Ride in a tram

to the top, or stay on the ground and

crane your neck to admire the soar-ing, 17,246-ton stainless steel structure.

Then browse the Museum of Westward

Expansion below the Arch before

walking a few blocks to visit the Old

Courthouse, dating back to 1839 when

the first brick was laid. This experience

is all part of the Jefferson National

Expansion Memorial.

Tony Tassets fiberglass sculpture, Eye,2007, at Laumeier Sculpture Park

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Local all over, proud tocall St. Louis home.

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of electrical, communications,

networking and security solutions.

As an employee-owned company,

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Check out more history while get-

ting back to nature at the Missouri

Botanical Garden. Founded in 1859,

its the nations oldest public garden,

which now encompasses 79 acres of

horticultural displays. The Garden

also operates the more than 2,400-

acre Shaw Nature Reserve in nearby

Gray Summit. Be sure to check out

its Whitmire Wildflower Garden.

In Chesterfield, the Sophia M.

Sachs Butterfly House doesnt

disappoint with its 60 species of

butterflies, from the more com-

mon Orange Julias to the exotic

electric-blue Morphos from Central

and South America. While youre in

Chesterfield, dont miss the Kemp

Auto Museums collection of rare

European cars. Another must-Lou:

The Laumeier Sculpture Park in

south St. Louis County displays

80 contemporary sculptures on

105 acres of trees and fields.

Arts, Etc.Prefer your arts indoors? A restored

art deco gem, the fabulous Fox

Theatre hosts Broadway musicals

and special events (Wickedplays

through July 11). And the intimate,

763-seat Virginia Jackson Browning

Theatre is home base for the Reper-

tory Theatre of St. Louis, the regions

At the Sophia M. SachsButterfly House inChesterfield

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BLACKREP

premier live theater company since

1966. Established a decade later,

The Black Rep ranks as one of the

top African-American theater com-

panies in the countryand its also

the nations largest.

During the summer months,

spend an evening with St. L ouis

symphony and opera companies.

Enjoy a catered picnic and cocktails

during the Opera Theatre of St.

Louis Picnics, which are available

for any performance. Summertime

at the Symphony (the Saint Louis

Symphony Orchestra, of course)

is a casual a ffair, playing popular

orchestra pieces such as Bachs

Brandenburg Concertos . Touring

musicians voted the Sheldon Con-

cert Hall one of the top 10 in the U.S.

for its acoustics. And live blues and

jazz can be heard at small clubs all

over town, including the cobble-

stone streets of Lacledes Landing,

just north of the Arch.

Quirky has a home here, too. The

600,000-square-foot City Museum is

a playground for all ages, made from

recycled materials such as chim-

neys, bridges, and two airplanes.

Another playground for all ages?

Six Flags St. Louis, with eight roller

coasters and the Glow in the Park

Parade. A few miles west in Gray

Summit, spend a day with the kids at

Purina Farms. Everyone will love the

interactive exhibits in the barn (milk

a cow!), and dont miss the dogs and

cats that live at the farms Pet Center.

In Kirkwood, The Magic House

childrens museum amazes with its

hands-on exhibits such as the Bub-

ble Room, where kids can enclose

themselves in a giant bubble, or the

Star Spangled Center, where they

can sit at the presidents desk, sign

WHEN THE BODY IS IN BALANCE

IT CAN DO BEAUTIFUL THINGS.

At Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, our students share

our belief that bringing the body into balance is essential to good health

and fundamental to everything we teach in our rigorous, science-based

degree programs. If you have a calling to create balance within the body and

improve quality of life, discover an education that aligns with your goals.

To speak with a representative, call 1-800-533-9210 or visit www.logan.edu.

We offer:

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Accelerated Science Program

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Logan College of Chiropractic admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs,

and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and

athletic and other school-related programs.

The Black Rep ranks

as one of the top

African-American the-

ater companies in the

countryand its also

the nations largest.

Shakespeares Romeo and Julietat The Black Rep


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the Declaration of Independence, and

ring a replica of the Liberty Bell. And

if youve got the magic touch, play the

slots at numerous area casinos (River

City is the newest).

No doubt, theres always some-

thing to do in The Lou.

City Museum

The Magic House

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SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADAVID ROBERTSON, MUSIC DIRECTOR

Enriching Lives Through the Power of Music.

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts are your gateway to passion, discovery and joy.

With more than 75 performances each year, youll find dozens of opportunities to leave it

all behind and get lost in the music. Now when people speak about the handful of

exciting American orchestras, St. Louis is one of them. Los Angeles Times314-534-1700 SLSO.ORGPOWELLHALL718N. GRANDBOULEVARD

Dr. Peter RavenPRESIDENT,

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

Time magazine dubbed him a Hero for thePlanet in 1999 for his work to preservebiodiversity, but St. Louisans know Dr.Peter Raven as the genial president of theMissouri Botanical Garden. In the middleof St. Louis, we have an unexpected and

beautiful treasure, a place of considerablestature, Raven says.

Under his direction, the Garden focuses ondisplay, education, and research in an effortto document new species and preservebiodiversity. We conduct research in 36countries, Raven notes. Were fighting togain a solid knowledge base on pla nts whilewe still have time, in the hope of improving

the quality of human life.

A gift to the public in 1859 from merchantHenry Shaw, the Garden is the oldestbotanical garden in continuous operation inthe country. Dont miss the Japanese Gar-den, which features a lake and waterfalls,and the Climatron conservatory, a tropicalrainforest housed in a geodesic dome with1,400 species of tropical plants. mobot.org

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