Hoping the worst of winter is behind us… Here is what’s happening around St. Louis this week…. Tell me how you are doing? Have a great weekend!

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
St. Charles Missouri Kennel Club Dog Show at the National Equestrian Center
in Lake St. Louis (Sat. Jan. 27 & Sun. Jan. 28; 8 am-5 pm) — An event that’s fun for all ag-
es! Head out to the Equestrian Center to watch man’s (and woman’s) best friends compete in
the Breed Dog Show Obedience Trial and Rally Trial. Be amazed at their agility and spot-on
skills. The NEC provides indoor and outdoor space for a variety of equestrian events and dog
shows, and boasts spectator-friendly bleacher seating, concessions, restrooms, and lobby.
Admission: Adults $5, children $3. Go to: www.thenationalequestriancenter.com.
St. Louis Mardi Gras: Cajun Cook-Off in Soulard Market Park (Sat. Jan. 27, 12-4 pm) — Learn the
secrets of Cajun cooking from the best chefs in St. Louis at the Cajun Cook-Off in Soulard Market Park! Through-
out the day some of the best chefs from around the region and the country will show you how to prepare great,
authentic Cajun dishes at home. Enjoy a complimentary Cajun dish prepared by some of St. Louis’ finest chefs,
then grab a Hurricane or Bud Light and head to the dance floor to kick up your heels to the sounds of live music.
Go to: www.stlmardisgras.org to learn more. Tickets: $40 in advance; $45 at door.
2018 St. Louis Auto Show at America’s Center and The Dome (Thurs. Jan 25-Sun. Jan. 28. Times:
Thurs. 11 am-9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 9 am-10 pm, Sun. 9 am-5 pm) — The largest automobile event in the St. Louis ar-
ea, the Saint Louis Auto Show fueled by Phillips 66 features more than 500 new cars, trucks, SUVs and luxury
vehicles from over 25 manufacturers all under one roof. Auto Show goers can also enjoy Pistons & Pearls, Million
Dollar Mile, Kid Zone, Gateway Kartplex Go Karts and Live drift demos. Go to: www.saintlouisautoshow.com for
tickets, directions, discount schedule, and more.
5th Annual Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour in Historic Downtown Maplewood (Sun. Jan. 28;
12-5 pm) — Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings at this popular outdoor, self-guided culinary event (with an em-
phasis on the sweet, not the savory) that takes you to 15 locations including: Living Room, Encore Baking Co.,
Pie Oh My!, Strange Donuts, Traveling Tea, Great Harvest Bread Co., La Cosecha Coffee Roasters, Penzeys,
Boardwalk Waffles and Ice Cream, Vom Fass, Larder and Cupboard, Foundation Grounds, Mystic Valley, Kakao
Chocolate & Schlafly Bottleworks. Go to: www.mo-maplewood.civicplus.com for ticket purchase information.
Jorge Caballero Performs at the Ethical Society of St. Louis on Clayton Road (Sat. Jan. 27; 8 pm)
— Known for his dazzling virtuosity, his intense musicality and his spellbinding performances, Jorge Caballero is
widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists of his generation. Jon Pareles of The New York Times called him a
“masterly guitarist” and praised his “meticulous balance and chameleonic timbres.” Go to: www.guitarstlouis.net.
The St. Louis Wine & Food Experience at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel (Fri. Jan.
26 through Sun. Jan. 28. Times: Fri. 7-10 pm; Sat. & Sun. 12-5 pm) — Benefiting The Repertory Theatre of St.
Louis, this event is a showcase of the finest wines and foods offered by Schnucks. Choose from more than 900
wines to taste and enjoy treats around every corner. This is an event foodies and wine lovers do not want to
miss! For tickets, wine lists, additional details, go to: www.foodandwinestl.org.
Sporting News:
Sat. Jan. 27—Saint Louis University Men’s Basketball vs. Dayton, Chaifetz Arena, 3 pm
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4522
Michael Simmerman
Around the TOWN
Maze Runner:
Forever My Girl Den of Thieves 12 Strong The Death Cure Paddington 2
Redbox Releases
Blade Runner 2049 (R)
Jigsaw (R)
Thank You for Your Service (R)
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (R)
Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Partly cloudy 53°/48°
Saturday: Mostly sunny 57°/30°
Sunday: Mostly sunny 50°/23°
AT THE MOVIES
January 26-28, 2018