The document summarizes various events happening in and around St. Louis from May 18-20. It describes a beer festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden on May 18th, a George Michael tribute concert at Powell Symphony Hall also on the 18th, the annual Taste of Maplewood street festival on the 19th celebrating food and music, a 100th birthday celebration for the Muny theater on the 20th with food trucks and entertainment, a dessert sampling event at The Magic House on the 19th, and a pioneer camping experience at Faust Park on the 19th-20th.

1. August 4-6, 2017Fest-Of-Ale at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Fri. May 18, 6 pm-9 pm) — It’s the 11th annual festival at the
Garden, celebrating local beer with tastings from the region’s best microbreweries. Ticket price includes a commem-
orative tasting glass, beer sampling, and live music. Food available for purchase. Bring cash for the “Biggest Beer
Basket West of the Mississippi” raffle. Admission: Members $30, non-members $40, designated drivers $15; must
be 21 or older to attend. Go to: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.
Tribute to George Michael at Powell Symphony Hall (Fri. May 18, 7:30 pm) — Celebrate the life of one of
the best-selling music artists of all time when the SLSO pays tribute to George Michael. Go to: www.slso.org.
Taste of Maplewood at Sutton just south of Lindbergh Blvd. (Sat. May 19, 12 pm-8:00 pm) — For over the
past 10 years, the Taste of Maplewood street festival has been bringing together foodies, shoppers, and music lov-
ers to enjoy the bites, sights, and sounds of a city known for everything hip and happening. Event is free to attend.
The RetroNerds take the main stage at 2 p.m. followed by Johnny Rock-Itt at 5:30 p.m. Go to:
https:midcountychamber.org.
The Muny’s 100th Birthday Bash in Forest Park (Sun. May 20, 1 pm-5 pm) — Celebrate 100 years of Muny
magic during its Centennial Birthday Bash. This free musical-themed street fair features nearly 20 food trucks, local
craft beer, a Ferris wheel, live music, a petting zoo, backstage tours, reunion group photos and an abundance of
selfie opportunities. Use hashtag #Muny100 during the event to be featured in a photo mosaic of the theater’s logo.
Go to: www.muny.org.
Scoops of Fun at The Magic House in Kirkwood (Sat. May 19, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm) — A unique chance for
families to sample sweet treats from some of the best dessert and ice cream shops in St. Louis—all under one mag-
ical roof! In between dessert breaks, children and their parents will be free to play throughout The Magic House.
Face painting and other fun surprises will be waiting around every corner. Note: The Magic House will be closed to
public during event. Go to: www.magichouse.org.
A Rendezvous with the Past at Faust Park (Sat. May 19-Sun. May 20, Sat. 4 pm—Sun. 9 am) — Camp out
and explore the life of a pioneer before sleeping under the stars. $30 a person gets you dinner and breakfast, and a
walk on the Governor Bates Trail at night with a Park Ranger. Bring own camping gear. Adult to child ratio must be
one adult for every three children. Advanced reservations required. Call: 314-615-8328.
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4522
Linda Bersch
SCI’s ...
“Weekend Round-up”
May 18-20, 2018
In Theaters:
Deadpool 2
Book Club
Overboard
Show Dogs
At Home: Redbox Releases
Black Panther (PG-13)
Samson (PG-13)
10x10 (NR)
Fifty Shades Freed (R)
The Humanity Bureau (R)
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Screening Rooms
Friday Forecast:
Partly Cloudy
Low: 62°
High: 81°
Saturday Forecast:
PM Thunderstorms
Low: 68°
High: 88°
Sunday Forecast:
Partly Cloudy
Low: 66°
High: 88°
Green Acres
Mow the lawn when grass is dry. To
keep lawn healthy, cut only one
third off total grass height.
Cardinals vs. Phillies
at Busch Stadium
Thurs. May 17: 6:15 pm
Promotion: Theme ticket event:
Soccer Night
Fri. May 18: 7:15 pm
Promotion: Bob Gibson Pitching
Rubber
Sat. May 19: 1:15 pm
Promotion: 1968 Replica National
League Championship Ring
Sun. May 20: 1:15 pm
Promotion: Rawlings Kids Baseball
Glove
Go to: www.mlb.com/cardinals for
additional promotions.
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