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Katherine Dunham: Beyond the Dance Exhibit

Date: 11/2/2008 - 2/28/2010
Location: The History Museum in Forest Park
Time: Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ; Tuesdays until 8:00 p.m.; Summer hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For more information call: (314) 746-4599
Website: www.mohistory.org

Katherine Dunham revolutionized modern dance, blending classical movement with African and Caribbean rhythms to create a new form, the renowned Dunham Technique. This exhibition will feature objects donated by Dunham to the Missouri Historical Museum collection in 1991 and will honor what would have been her 100th birthday.

Way of Lights Christmas Display

Date: 11/21/2008 - 1/4/2009
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information call: (618) 397-6700
Website: www.wayoflights.org

A drive through scenic fantasy of over one million lights that wind past electro-art sculptures, life-size figures and displays that depict the Christmas Story. A Christmas village, choirs, a Christmas Tree display and horse-drawn carriage rides add to the festivities.

First Night® St. Louis 2009: Kaleidoscope

Date: 12/31/2008
Location: Grand Center Arts & Entertainment District
Time: 5:30 p.m. - Midnight
For more information call: (314) 289-8121
Website: www.firstnightstl.org

Experience a winter celebration featuring visual and performing arts, musicians, storytellers, dancers, magicians, actors, puppeteers and visual and media artists. Festivities kick-off at 5:30 p.m. with a grand procession leading the way to the main stage, located at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Lindell Avenue, for the opening ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Children's fireworks at 9:00 p.m. and Grand Fireworks at midnight.

Black History Heritage Month at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

Date: 2/1/2009 - 2/28/2009
Location: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Old Courthouse and Gateway Arch)
For more information call: (314) 655-1700
Website: www.gatewayarch.com
A month-long program at the Old Courthouse and Gateway Arch Museum of Westward Expansion featuring historical character portrayals, storytellers, concerts, special films, Dred Scott Trial reenactments with visitor participants, Underground Railroad programs, ranger programs, education programs, and more.

Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis

Date: 2/6/2009 - 2/24/2009
Location: Historic Soulard Neighborhood
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Fun filled activities take place throughout St. Louis and the historic Soulard neighborhood. Events include a Southern Comfort Taste of Soulard (14-15), Beggin' Strips Barkus Pet Parade & PETsMART Wiener Dog Derby (15), Lumière Place Grand Parade (21) and Fat Tuesday Parade (24).