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It’s a once-a-year chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the World Bird Sanctuary’s breeding area and wildlife hospital. While at the Sanctuary, you can also take in a free flight bird show, enjoy a music concert and learn about birds during a keeper talk. The event is sponsored by Ameren Missouri. The World Bird Sanctuary is in Valley Park, a short drive west of St. Louis. 
Certfied instructors will be onhand to show you what’s new at your Michael’s store classroom. Plus, you get 50 percent off classes including a four-week Wilton class when you sign up Sept. 8.
From a free open house at Third Degree Glass Factory with a bevy of fun activities to an expo to help you plan your golf outings, there’s lots to do this weekend in St. Louis. Plus, the eagles are still hanging out! Here’s a sampling of cheap and free ways to spend your weekend:
From 6 – 10 p.m., you can enjoy glassblowing demonstrations. shop the HotShop Gift Gallery for unique items created by Third Degree glass artists, take in the art exhibits in the East gallery. be in awe of fire spinning in the courtyard and hear live music beginning at 8 p.m. If you’re so inclined, you can sign up at the front desk to work with staff instructors to make a paperweight, fused jewelry, a tile keepsake or beads for a small charge.
The event is free and open to the public. The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths will be bringing jewelry to the party with 32 outstanding metal artists showing and selling their “wears.” The jewelry ranges from high-karat gold, gemstones, and sterling silver to glass, enamel, beads, copper and brass creations. See glassblowers demonstrate their craft using ancient techniques, turning molten glowing glass into gorgeous art. “Tapas-style small plates at small prices” from My Chef Heidi will be available for purchase. Party-goers can get hands-on glass experience working with instructors. They can make a paperweight for $35, a fused glass pendant or earrings for $25 or the set for $35, a holiday tile for $25 or glass beads for $35. The age minimum is 10 and up to make paperweights and glass beads. Bring a regular-sized wine bottle minus the label and Third Degree artists will turn it into a glass platter for $15. Over-sized wine bottles are $25. Glass projects and glass platters must be picked up the following week, Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Singer/songwriter Ken Domash performs at 8 p.m. Fire Technicians will do fire spinning in the Courtyard. A new exhibit “Travel Souvenirs: Watercolors by Muriel Eulich” opens that night. For more information, go to the Third Degree website. It’s the third Friday of the month and that means it’s Open House time at Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis. The fun is from 6-10 p.m. and it’s free. Watch glassblowers take the heat create cool glass art and then get “hands on” glass and make something yourself. In addition to watching the demos, you can enjoy live music and discover art by local artists. Here’s what else is on tap tonight (from the Glass Factory’s website): Frostbite Gourmet Ice Cream. Mmmm. Free tastes begin at 6 p.m. Indulge and enjoy their delicious ice cream made the old-fashioned way with local ingredients and honey. Lactose-free. Vanilla, cinnamon, strawberry and a surprise flavor…maybe candied bacon? Dinner@Third Friday: Summer Lite dining with My Chef Heidi’s tapas-style small plates at small prices. Menu items range from $2 – $8 each. August’s menu: Ceasar Salad, Cheese Quesadilla with Homemade Salsa, Southwestern Chicken Skewer with Chipotle Mayo, Black Bean & Corn Salad, Watermelon, and Sweet Treat. No reservations needed. Eat in the gallery or al fresco in the courtyard. Get your hands-on glass. Work with instructors and make a paperweight $30; fused jewelry or summer tile $20; or torched beads $30. Third Friday tradition: Bring your fave regular-sized wine bottle – NO LABELS – and we’ll turn it into a glass platter for $10. Over-sized wine bottles are more. $20. Note: Must be age 10 and up for paperweights and glass beads. Glass projects and glass platters must be picked up the following week, Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Live at Third Degree…Opera! Union Avenue Opera performers treat us to a mini-preview of Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, performed for the first time in Missouri. An opera that the Associated Press regards as “the most compelling new American opera in decades.” This opera brings to stage the story of Sister Helen Prejean as she takes on the role of spiritual advisor to Joseph de Rocher, an inmate on Louisiana’s death row. 8 p.m. Fox Creek Band plays some mean, lean foot stompin’ blue grass. Fire Spinning. Fire Technicians Performance Troupe top off the night. Beginning at the magic hour of sun down they’ll spin, dance, and breathe the hot stuff through 9:45 p.m. Third Degree Glass Factory is located at 5200 Delmar Blvd in St. Louis. It’s the third Friday of the month and that means it’s Open House time at Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis. The fun is from 6-10 p.m. and it’s free Watch glassblowers take the heat create cool glass art and then get “hands on” glass and make something yourself. Maybe you’ll win one of the cool pieces created at the Glass Factory. In addition to watching the demos, you can enjoy live music and discover art by local artists. Here’s what else is going on tonight (from the Glass Factory’s website):
Third Friday tradition: Bring your fave bottle – NO LABELS – and we’ll turn it into a glass platter for $10. Note: Must be age 10 and up for paperweights and glass beads. Glass projects and glass platters must be picked up the following week, Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grab a light dinner at the factory with My Chef Heidi’s tapas-style small plates. Prices range from $2-$8 each. June’s menu: Summer Tossed Salad with Cilantro Ranch, Nachos with Chipolte Cheese Sauce, Authentic Mexican Tacos with Beef or Chicken, Guacamole with Chips, Sweet Treat.. No reservations needed. Eat in the gallery or al fresco in the courtyard. Try Frostbite Gourmet Ice Cream which uses local ingredients whenever possible. Instead of sugar, they use honey from farms in Missouri and the surrounding states. Third Degree Glass Factory is located at 5200 Delmar Blvd in St. Louis.
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