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Free: Docent-Led Tours of Laumeier Sculpture Park

Laumeier County Park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills, offers free tours a couple of times a month from May to October.

The last tour of the season is Sunday, Oct. 16.

The theme of the tour is “Ecology: Reuse, Recycle and Biodegrade.”

Meet at 2 p.m. at the Museum Shop to join the tour.

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Free: Docent-Led Tours of Laumeier Sculpture Park

Laumeier County Park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills, offers free tours a couple of times a month from May to October.

The last tour of the season is Sunday, Oct. 16.

The theme of the tour is “Ecology: Reuse, Recycle and Biodegrade.”

Meet at 2 p.m. at the Museum Shop to join the tour.

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Free: Docent-Led Tours of Laumeier Sculpture Park

Laumeier County Park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills, offers free tours a couple of times a month from May to October.

The last tour of the season is Sunday, Oct. 16.

The theme of the tour is “Ecology: Reuse, Recycle and Biodegrade.”

Meet at 2 p.m. at the Museum Shop to join the tour.

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Free: Docent-Led Tours of Laumeier Sculpture Park

Meet in front of the Museum Shop at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2 for a free, one-hour guided tour of Laumeier’s outdoor collection.  Laumeier County Park is at 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills.

While you’re at the park, check out “Dog Days of Summer,” an exhibition that explores the relationship between man and his “best friend.” The work of 10 artists spanning nearly three centuries is featured. Highlight of the exhibit is a dog trail by Finnish artist Tea Mäkipää. It’s a multisensory experience for both canine and human visitors along Laumeier’s Nature Trail. The exhibit ends Sunday.

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Free: Yappy Hour At Laumeier Sculpture Park

Bring your pooch to “Yappy Hour” at Laumeier County Park from 5-8 p.m. today for an evening of fun.

You can purchase dinner and refreshments from vendors and enjoy a variety of activities, demonstrations and competitions for you and your canine buddy.

You both can enjoy a dog trail by Finnish artist Tea Mäkipää that’s a multisensory experience for both canine and human visitors along Laumeier’s Nature Trail.  Pet sitters will be on hand so you can enjoy “Dog Days of Summer,” an indoor exhibit.

Laumeier County Park is at 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills.

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St. Louis On The Cheap Guide To Things To Do This Weekend In St. Louis 6/17-6/19/11

Looking for something to do this weekend?  There’s plenty to choose from.

The events listed here are free!

 

Tonight:

Free Movie and Music at Gazebo Park in Webster Groves on Friday night.

Sheldon Galleries Plans Free Reception Tonight.

Old Orchard Gallery slates reception for exhibit tonight.

Foundry Art Center plans free reception tonight.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Winds Up This Weekend.

Wine tastings from Adam Puchta Winery.

Free admission to St. Louis’ Magic House tonight.

Cinema On The Plaza in downtown St. Louis tonight.

Third Degree Glass Factory Offers Activities at free open house tonight.

No Jungle Boogie or late night hours at the St. Louis Zoo today.

Free: Movies and Music at Laumeier County Park.

 

Saturday:

Free Bike Rodeo and Safety Day at Simpson County Park on Saturday.

Wine tastings from Adam Puchta Winery.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Winds Up This Weekend.

Free music at Stone Hill Winery in Hermann on Saturday.

Free Preschool Dance Party At St. Louis County Library on Saturday.

Free Nature Photography Workshop at the Arch on Saturday.

Free music at Montelle Winery in Augusta this weekend.

KMOX sponsors St. Louis Uncorked in downtown St. Louis on Saturday.

 

Sunday:

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Winds Up This Weekend.

Dads get into the Magic House Free on Father’s Day (Sunday).

Free music at Montelle Winery in Augusta this weekend.

 

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Free: Laumeier's Music and Movies Tonight in Sunset Hills

It’s Free Family Night with art activities for all ages in Laumeier’s Music and Movies series.

The park’s website has this to say about the art activities: “Participants will reveal their inner critter with projects such as Madagascar masquerade or handcrafted sculptures of their favorite furry Fido.”

The art activity event takes place from 6-8 p.m. tonight.

The musical entertainment starts at 7 p.m. with the movies following at dusk, typically around 8:30-8:45 p.m.

Laumeier’s Music and Movies series combines music and movies in the  relaxed atmosphere of an open-air amphitheatre amid large-scale sculptures.

Tonight the music is by Pay the Cobra (acoustic rock) and the movie is Annie (1982), Rated G.

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Free: Family Night At Laumeier County Park's Music And Movies Series

Tonight is Free Family Night with art activities for all ages in  Laumeier’s Music and Movies series.

The park’s website has this to say about the art activities:  “Participants will reveal their inner critter with projects such as Madagascar masquerade or handcrafted sculptures of their favorite furry Fido.”

The art activity event takes place from 6-8 p.m. tonight.

The musical entertainment starts at 7 p.m. with the movies following at dusk, typically around 8:30-8:45 p.m.

Laumeier’s Music and Movies series combines music and movies in the  relaxed atmosphere of an open-air amphitheatre amid large-scale sculptures.

Tonight the music is by Samba Bom (world rhythms) and the movie is Madagascar.

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Cheapskate's Guide To Free St. Louis Weekend 6/3-6/5/11

 

 

Calling all Cheapskates!

Looking for something fun and free to do this weekend? If you’re in St. Louis, you’re in luck!  Few places in the entire have as many free events as The Lou.

(Check stlouisonthecheap.com frequently–we’re adding new posts all the time.)

This weekend you can attend a free photo workshop at the Arch, take in a Shakespeare play in Forest Park, partake in the Horseradish Festival in Collinsville and attend a celebration to America’s iconic Route 66 on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. You might still be able to pick up a free donut today to celebrate National Donut Day.

 

Check out this sampling of what’s happening this weekend that you can do without spending a penny:

 

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Free: Movies & Music At Laumeier County Park Tonight 6/3/11

Here’s an interesting event, a double feature, of sorts–and it’s free! 

LOMA (Laumeier Outdoor Music Amphitheatre) combines movies and music Music and Movies for a great night of entertainment. The event pairs local musicians and family-friendly movies under the stars at the Laumeier Outdoor Music Amphitheatre in Laumeier County Park.   The setting is an open-air amphitheatre amid large-scale sculptures. The music starts at 7 p.m. with the movies at dusk, typically around 8:30-8:45 p.m.

Food, snacks, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase from Cha Cha Chow food truck but guests are welcome to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers are permitted, but glass bottles aren’t. No pets are allowed for special events at Laumeier.

This week’s music is Flaming Pie (British invasion covers) and the movie is The Goonies (1985), Rated TV-14

 

 

 

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