Historical April–May 2008 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Apr 18, 19, 25 & 26 @ 8 pm, and Apr 20 & 27 @ 2 pm., “The Lion and The Jewel”, Edison Theater, Washington University.
To order tickets call the Edison Theater box office at (314) 935-6543. Mention the article on page 9 and receive one ticket half price with the purchase of one full price ticket. April 27, 2008, Chancellor’s Concert at the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall in the 560 Building.
It is free to the public and will feature performances by St. Louis Symphony musicians. Loop restaurants are offering a package deal for the concert and dinner. May 3, Free Comic Book Day at Star Clipper, 6392 Delmar.
An international event with the only St. Louis location in our own Loop! Millions of new comic books are to be brought to the hands of readers of all ages at participating stores in the United States and more than other 30 countries. And, as the name of the event implies, the comics are FREE! Simply walk into Star Clipper on May 3 to pick up your free comic book – it’s that easy. More than 40 publishers are participating by releasing special edition comic books for Free Comic Book Day. For more information, visit www.freecomicbookday.com. Star Clipper’s phone is 314-725-9110. May 7 and 21, June 4 and 18: Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Housing Corporation, 6:00 p.m. 6008 Kingsbury May 10: Planting Day 08.
The 12th annual Skinker DeBaliviere Plant Exchange, 10 a.m.-Noon. Wood chips, flowers, grass seeds and more will be available for plantings in your tree lawn or other public planting areas, and exchange free plants from others’ gardens for your own. Hot dogs and sodas from 11:30-1:00 at the Four Corners, Des Peres and Kingsbury. May 12 and June 9: SDCC Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 6008 Kingsbury May 15, Washington University Graduation May 15, 28th Ward Regular Democrats meet at Town Hall, 665 So. Skinker. For more information, call Brad Weir, 863-7558. May 31: Photo Day for the Centennial, call Marj at 863-7558 for more information. June 14, the 10th Annual Breakfast Garden Tour
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2008.
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Archival transcription note: Calendar says June 14 garden tour while back page centennial calendar says June 7; source conflict retained.
Original source: SD_Times2008_04.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
