Metro-east calendar: Martin Luther King Jr. events take center stage in area

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Events

▪ Chair Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays. AgeSmart, 801 W. State St., O’Fallon. Classes are open to anyone who is interested. No yoga experience necessary. Instructor: Liana Ables. Cost: $5 per visit. No reservation required. 618-222-2561.

▪ Exhibition Opening Reception: Angel Brame and Joe Page — 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. The Schmidt Art Center, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville. swic.edu/theschmidt

▪ ‘Pictures: Worth 1,000 Words’ – A Panel Discussion with David Carson, J.B. Forbes and Dan Donovan — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. Join a panel of local photographers for a discussion about the strengths and limitations of photography as a storytelling device, and the role of the photographer as the storyteller. Moderated by Patty Wente. Presented with the St. Louis Press Club and the International Photography Hall of Fame. mohistory.org

▪ Brad Taylor: ‘Hunter Killer’ — 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. St. Louis County Library HQ, 1640 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis. St. Louis County Library presents Brad Taylor, who will be signing and discussing his book “Hunter Killer.” This event is presented by the St. Louis County Library. For more information, please call 314-994-3300. left-bank.com

▪ ‘Path of the Past’ Benefit Screening — 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Big Daddy’s Bar & Grill, 1000 Sidney St., Soulard, St. Louis. “Path of the Past” documentary tells the story of Sgt. Louis “Louch” Baczewski, who was part of a tank crew in the 3rd Armored Division (AD) that fought in all five major European campaigns, including the infamous Battle of the Bulge. Tickets are $10 and available at eventbrite.com. Proceeds from the screening benefit families dealing with deployment via the non-profit H.E.R.O.E.S. Care.

▪ Loop Ice Carnival — 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, through 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. The Delmar Loop, 5800 Delmar to 6600 Delmar, St. Louis. Embrace winter with outdoor activities throughout the Delmar Loop. Includes carnival rides, frozen turkey bowling, games, ice slides, zip line, bounce houses, ice sculpting demonstrations, food and drink, and much more. visittheloop.com or facebook.com/events/2473532082745480

▪ Book Sale — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18. Tri-Township Library, 209 S. Main St., Troy. Books, magazines, puzzles, games, DVD and CD donations accepted during regular library hours or on day of sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 618-667-2133.

▪ Belleville Flea Market — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt E., Belleville. Southern Illinois’ premier indoor/outdoor market. Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, merchandise – old and new. Free admission. bcfairgrounds.net

▪ 6th annual MLK Community Celebration — 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis. Celebrate and reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during this annual event. Programs and activities throughout the weekend. Family-friendly. See the full schedule online at mohistory.org/events/mlk-celebration.

▪ Gateway Spring Home Show — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Find loads of inspiration for your next home improvement project or as you prepare to build your dream home. Includes resources, expert advice, products and services in home improvement, landscaping and more. Admission is $10 at the door, or free with online registration at: gatewayhomeshow.com/free-pass

▪ One Nation Celebration — 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Kiener Plaza, Sixth and Market streets, St. Louis. Kick off the 2020 NHL All-Star Week festivities at this event. Celebrate the St. Louis Blues, Cardinals, Battlehawks and MLS4THELOU with alumni appearances, autograph signings and more. ArchPark.org/Winterfest

▪ Winnie the Pooh Party — 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Celebrate the silly ol’ bear and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods. There will be trivia, a movie, a scavenger hunt and a bouncing contest. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Anomaly: The Runway Fashion Experience and Mixer — 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. The Last Hotel, 1501 Washington Ave., St. Louis. An evening of premium fashion, models, premium cocktails and music ... presented by Remy Martin. Featuring Designs by J. Stocking, who is launching her winter collection designed for today’s modern woman. The 60-piece collection will feature couture, corporate, formal and modern-vintage fashions displayed by both established and emerging models. Tickets start at $25 and are available at eventbrite.com.

▪ Family Sunday: Unique Techniques — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis. A free, family-friendly afternoon of hands-on art activities and a lively, 30-minute family tour through the galleries. Examine unique techniques used by artists when creating extraordinary masterpieces. Inspired by the exhibition “Javanese Batik Textiles,” try out resist methods, pattern building and more. The family tour leaves at 2:30 p.m.; sign up is required and available only on-site beginning at 1 p.m. in Grigg Gallery. slam.org

▪ Winter Lecture Series: ‘Fluorite Workshops and Bead Making at Kincaid Mounds, Illinois’ — 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville. Presented by Paul Welch, Ph.D., Anthropology Chair, Southern Illinois University. Free and open to the public. cahokiamounds.org

▪ 23rd annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance and Awards Program — 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. New Shining Light Holiness Deliverance Outreach Ministry, 740 Broadway, Venice. Guest speaker: Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti.

▪ O’Fallon NAACP Branch annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Service — 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. New Life in Christ Church, 689 Scott Troy Road, Lebanon. Tickets are $10 each. 618-622-6721.

▪ 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration — 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Olive St., Edwardsville. Keynote speaker: Deserea Howard, a 2019 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee and head coach of the Alton High School Girls Basketball Team. Free and open to the public. 618-656-7219.

▪ MLK Day All Day Skate — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Fun Spot Skating, 1400 West Blvd., Belleville. All-you-can-eat pizza/soda, all-day fun, all day long. Cost: $12 admission plus skate rental, $6 non-skaters. No passes, coupons or Groupons. 618-234-4502.

▪ River Styx Reading Series Presents: Kathryn Davis, Alison C. Rollins, & Jeffrey Thomson — 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. High Low, 3301 Washington Ave., St. Louis. River Styx cultivates the literary arts in St. Louis and beyond through its magazine and community programs.The River Styx Reading Series is their main recurring event during the fall, winter, and spring, in which they invite both local and national acclaimed writers to read their work for a St. Louis audience. Readings start at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. $5 general admission. $4 students and seniors. This event is presented by River Styx. For more information, please visit riverstyx.org.

▪ Free Sunrise Yoga at the Gateway Arch — 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Gateway Arch Visitor Center, 11 N. Fourth St., St. Louis, located just inside the west entrance of the Arch facility. YogaBuzz instructors lead participants through a 45-minute class to relaxing music. All experience levels are welcome. Yoga is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. facebook.com/events/496774894500459

▪ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration — 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Kaskaskia College Jane Knight Auditorium, 27210 College Road, Centralia. Annual celebration honoring the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote speaker: Kaskaskia College professor, Dr. Scott Crothers, who teaches Dr. King’s writings to students in his philosophy classes. Entertainment from students and staff. Free and open to the public. 618-545-3182.

▪ Backyard Beekeeping — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. The class is for those considering beekeeping for the first time and want to learn more before bee season is in full swing. Presented by Bonnie Summers, Illinois Master Naturalist. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Southwestern Illinois Regional Apprenticeship Meeting — 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 23. Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. State, federal and regional workforce personnel will be on hand to discuss the opportunities and funding available for businesses to start an apprenticeship program. Featuring several presentations by community training providers, businesses already utilizing government programs to develop and grow apprenticeship programs, and individuals who have benefited from training as an apprentice. Panel discussions and Q&A sessions included. 618-825-3265.

▪ Gateway Wedding Show — 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Featuring many different vendors to help couples personalize and plan their wedding. Admission is $5 online or $7 at the door. gatewaycenter.com

▪ Jeanine Cummins: ‘American Dirt’ — 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis. Left Bank Books presents bestselling memoirist of “A Rip In Heaven,” Jeanine Cummins, who will sign and discuss her new novel, “American Dirt.” For readers of “There There” but with the emotional punch of “The Nightingale,” “American Dirt” is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope. Open to the public, but proof of purchase of “American Dirt” from Left Bank Books is required to enter the signing line. For tickets to the reading: left-bank.com

Club News

▪ Chicks with Sticks — 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Troy United Methodist Church, Room 241, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy. Knit and crochet items for different charities and for fellowship. 618-667-7501.

▪ Wood River Hoedowners Square Dance Club New Dancer Class — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Wood River Roundhouse, 633 Wood River Ave., Wood River. The first lesson is free. Parking in rear of building. For information: 618-288-9838.

▪ Stitchin’ in the Stacks — 2-4 p.m. Fridays. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. If you like to knit, crochet or embroider, gather and socialize with others who share your interest and pick up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations. Bring your supplies. Self-directed program; no instructor. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ St. Louis Astronomical Society — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. McDonnell Hall, Room 162, Washington University campus, St. Louis. Program: Exploring the Moon from Orbit: Paving the Way for Future Astronaut Explorers, presented by Dr. Ryan Watkins of the Planetary Science Institute. Free and open to the public. slasonline.org

▪ Dupo Coin Club — 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Sugar Loaf Township Community Building, 240 S. Fifth St., Dupo. Please use side entrance. Coffee and doughnuts served. Member auction. All are welcome. 618-407-1994.

▪ Optimist Club of Belleville — Noon Tuesdays. Bellecourt Place, 120 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Luncheon and program. Speaker: Samantha Allen, area Realtor. Guests and new members always welcome.

▪ GriefShare Seminar/Support Group — 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Conference Room, lower level, 1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville. GriefShare is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people grieving the death of a loved one. The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others who have experienced the death of a loved one. For information or registration: 618-344-3151 or lcookparishnurse@charter.net

▪ Parents Without Partners — 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Denny’s, 522 Ramada Blvd., Collinsville. General monthly meeting followed by orientation for prospective members at 6:30 p.m. 618-234-5937.

▪ Marine Unit of Home and Community Education — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Marine Senior Citizens building, 101 W. Silver St., Marine. Meeting for the Christmas party potluck that was canceled in December. If there is a change in the status of a reservation, call Priscilla at 618-654-3627. After dinner, there will be a lesson for living: “How Much Does That Interest Rate Matter” given by Eva Suhre and Donna Brendel. Short meeting to follow and end with entertainment and gift opening.

▪ O’Fallon Historical Society — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. O’Fallon Historical Society Museum, 101 W. State St., O’Fallon. Monthly meeting. Includes DRUM program by new member Richard Carson Jr. 618-624-8409.

▪ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Breese Activity Center, 419 S, Clinton St., Breese. The PAL group provides education, support and hope to family members and loved ones of someone who has an addiction of substance use disorder. 618-567-6095 or palgroup.org

▪ O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary Meeting — 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. O’Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon. ofallonsunriserotary.org

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Faith Lutheran Church, 520 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with mental illness. 301-919-7307.

Games

▪ Bridge — 11:45 a.m. Thursdays. Collinsville Senior Center, 420 E. Main St., Collinsville. To participate, must have played bridge before. 618-310-1289.

▪ Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Everyone welcome. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main, Smithton. Partner night. 618-233-3370.

▪ Columbia Music Boosters Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry St., Columbia. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cash bar, bring your own snacks. Cost is $100 per table, includes 10 mulligans. Up to eight players per table. To reserve a table: 618-281-3668.

▪ Metro East Humane Society Adult Spelling Bee — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Recess Brewing, 307 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Teams of four will compete for bragging rights at this fundraising event. Admission is $60 per team. Seating limited to 40 people, so purchase tickets asap. Must be 21 to play. For tickets and information: mehs.org

▪ OTHS GLax Trivia Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. KC Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Trivia night to fund raise for the O’Fallon Township High School Girls Lacrosse Team. Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, cash bar and more. Adults only. Cost is $100 per table of up to eight players. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. facebook.com/events/567132490756245

▪ Euchre Tournament — 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Highland VFW, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Admission is $5. Cash payout.

▪ Althoff Catholic Fathers & Friends’ Bingo — 7-10 p.m. Mondays. CK & L of I Country Club, 2800 N. Illinois St., Swansea.

▪ Bridge — 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Senior Center, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Sponsored by Caseyville Township. 618-310-1289.

▪ Cribbage Club — 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 1 Columbus Plaza, KC Club, Collinsville. Nine games played against nine different opponents. Yvonne Bright 618-344-1521 or John Bilski 618-398-1029.

▪ Euchre Tournament — 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Agriculture Building, Scheve Park, Sixth Street and Park Drive, Mascoutah. 618-401-8858.

▪ Monroe Actors Stage Company Benefit Trivia Night for the Ellis Family — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Waterloo VFW, 406 Veteran’s Drive, Waterloo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, mulligans. Bring your own snacks. No outside alcohol. Tables of eight are $80, or $10 per person. Pay at the door. To reserve a table, contact Marcia Braswell at marciabraswell@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit the family of Officer James “Mitch” Ellis. masctheatre.org

▪ Glo Bingo — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The Scottish Rite, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available by table of eight at $160 per table or individually at $20 per person or $25 per person at the door. Tickets include bingo cards, glow daubers and glow hats. Cash bar, bring your own snacks, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and more fun than you can handle. Must be at least 18 years of age. Benefits the Children’s Dyslexia Center - Southern Illinois. For tickets, call/text Dave at 618-670-9725 or email dcassonjr@yahoo.com.

▪ St. Stephen Catholic Church Men’s Club Trivia — 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Voigt Hall, 901 S. Main St., Caseyville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Maximum of eight players per table. Cost is $15 per person. Cash prizes, 50/50 drawings, mulligans. Free soft drinks and snacks. Draft beer available for purchase. You may bring your own food and beverages. For reservations or information: 618-604-0600 or stygar7@sbcglobal.net

▪ Trivia Night at The Sheldon — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle, mini games. Beer from Old Bakery Beer and Schlafly. Free beer, soda and water. Bring your own snacks. Cash bar available; no outside alcohol please. Cost: $250 per table of 10 or $30 per person. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs. For information or reservations, text “trivia night” to 314-582-8848 or online at TheSheldon.org

Theater/Concerts

▪ Singer/Songwriter Thursday at The Abbey — 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. The Abbey, 5801 W. Main St., Belleville. Enjoy live music at The Abbey every Thursday night. thebellevilleabbey.com

▪ The Trophy Mules — 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. The Abbey, 5801 W. Main St., Belleville. thebellevilleabbey.com

▪ ComedySportz Match — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18. CSz St. Louis, 524 S. Main St., St. Charles, Missouri. Outrageously funny improv played like a sport. A perfect combo of funny and sports creating an explosion of laughter and competition on stage. Tickets available at the door on online at cszstlouis.com/tickets. facebook.com/events/515189079346948

▪ The Gaslight Squares Jazz Band with T.J. Muller — 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 19. Moolah Shrine Center Oasis Room, 12545 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Members $15, non-members $20. Students free with valid ID. Snacks and beverages available. Free parking. All are welcome. 314-972-8298 or stlouisjazzclub.org

▪ One Sound Sunday — 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon. A Sensory Friendly concert for children and adults of all ages. Sensory Friendly is having the freedom to move about, sing, dance, or wander while enjoying the live musical concert. Cost: $5. For reservations: 618-235-5600 or bellevillephilharmonic.org

▪ Couts Music Series: Anita Jackson — 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Place, St. Louis. Anita Jackson will be joined by her trio of piano, bass and drums and perform music commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free and open to the public. secondchurch.net

▪ Special Blend: Mak Grgić with Chamber Music Society of St. Louis — 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, and Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Sheldon Ballroom, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Unique performance that will include a solo guitar recital followed by Grgić’s impressive program of chamber music featuring St. Louis musicians. Reception to follow each performance. Tickets are $38. 314-567-5566 or stlclassicalguitar.org

▪ $2 Movies at the Wildey: ‘Evita’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville. Lobby opens at 6 p.m. Tickets only available the day of the show starting at 5 p.m. Cash or check only. (Charge/Debit cards accepted for concessions) All seats general admission.

▪ ‘My Name is Asher Lev’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. New Jewish Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis. “My Name is Asher Lev” follows the journey of a young Jewish painter torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill he artistic promise. Tickets start at $49. For additional performance dates and ticket information: jccstl.com/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre/current-productions

▪ Max & Louie Productions presents ‘Songs for Nobodies’ — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Black Box Theatre at Kranzberg Arts Center, 801 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. This one-woman powerhouse performance, starring Debby Lennon, weaves the music of legendary divas Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, and Maria Callas throughout a mosaic of stories told by the everyday women who had unexpected life-changing encounters with these musical icons. For additional performance dates and ticket information: maxandlouie.com

▪ Spectrum 2020: A Festival of Short Plays — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25. The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy eight short plays in one evening. All plays run between 10 and 15 minutes and are all new plays by Midwest playwrights. Admission is $20. For additional performance dates and information: firstruntheatre.com

▪ ‘Wildfire’ by David Paquet — 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis. Six fates, three fables, one family. Claudette, Claudia, Claudine, Carol, Callum, and Caroline have more in common than names that begin with C – they are haunted by a family history of childhood trauma, which unfolds across three generations, and then loops back … to the future. They do what they can to survive. Sometimes by baking cookies, sometimes by playing fantasy games, and sometimes by smashing a hammer into a TV. Tickets start at $25. For tickets and additional performances: upstreamtheater.org

▪ The Lindenwood Theater Touring Series: ‘Finding Neverland’ — 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The Lindenwood Theater, 2300 W. Clay St., St. Charles, Missouri. “Finding Neverland” tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. Tickets start at $29.50. https://www.lindenwood.edu/j-scheidegger-center-for-the-arts/

▪ Janet Evra — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 Alton St., Lebanon. From Gloucester, England, Janet Evra is a jazz vocalist, bassist, and composer based in St. Louis. She blends traditional bossa nova, samba, and latin jazz with modern influences and an indie twist to produce a fresh sound. She has range, grace, and style ... the voice of an angel. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for McKendree students, faculty and staff. thehett.com

▪ Adam Maness Trio: ‘Celebrating Dave Brubeck’ — 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 29. The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz legend Dave Brubeck with performances of his popular “Take Five” and “Blue Rondo a la Turk,” and more great jazz, both old and new. Acclaimed pianist Adam Maness is joined by bassist Bob DeBoo and drummer Montez Coleman. Tickets start at $15. 314-533-9900 or TheSheldon.org

Food

▪ Pentecostals of Troy Fundraiser — Orders accepted through Sunday, Jan. 19. Pick-up begins at noon Saturday, Feb. 1. The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Route 162, Troy. Homemade authentic tamales and salsa. Tamales are chicken or pork, $15/dozen. Hot, medium or mild salsa available for $5/pint. To order: 618-667-6054 and leave a voicemail with your order, or revbb63@aol.com.

▪ Waterloo VFW Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. Metzger Crook Post 6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. Sold by the pound, sandwich or plate. Cod, catfish, walleye, salmon and shrimp. Carry-outs. 618-939-7999.

▪ Millstadt Fish Fry and Jam Session — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. 618-476-1180.

▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: fried chicken. 618-222-7171.

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays, Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. North Atlantic cod, whole catfish, sides, desserts. 618-345-2508.

▪ Caseyville Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Caseyville VFW Post 1117, 415 N. Long, Caseyville. Fish plates, desserts, sandwiches, burgers and more. Bingo at 7 p.m.

▪ Troy VFW Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp. Dine in or carry out. 618-667-8387.

▪ Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out. Fried/baked cod, catfish, sides. 618-345-1492.

▪ Friday Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Cod, shrimp, walleye, desserts. Carry-out available. 618-476-1891.

▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 618-654-6367.

▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Cod and tilapia, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks, pizza and additional side dishes. Eat in or carry out. Now accepting credit cards. 618-632-6229.

▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Fried and baked cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, sides. Eat in or carry out. 618-228-7311 or avistonlegion.com

▪ Scottish Rite Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Scottish Rite, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. Open to the public.

▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carry out. 618-566-2288.

▪ O’Fallon Fish and Chicken Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carry-outs available. 618-632-8879.

▪ Shiloh Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp, chicken wings. Eat in or carry out. Auxiliary bake sale for charity. 618-624-5412.

▪ Chicken Dinner — 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Albers American Legion, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, applesauce, cold macaroni salad, bread and butter, coffee, tea, dessert. Cost: $9 adults, $4 children ages 5-12, under 5 free. Bingo players eat for $5. Carry-out available. 618-248-5505.

▪ All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken — 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. 618-476-1180.

Reservations Required

▪ Medicare Q&A — 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. O’Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O’Fallon. Free informational, non-sales event to answer questions about Medicare. Presented by Jon Burgmann. Space is limited and registration is required. ofpl.info

▪ Mixed Media Art — 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Art workshop presented by Greta Pastorello. Participants need to bring Bristol paper/pad, size 12 paintbrush. Optional items: oil pastels. Library will provide some pastels, acrylic paint, pencils and erasers, scissors and glue. Limited to 12 participants. For ages 14 and older. Registration required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Saint Louis Zoo Community Input Sessions — 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Saint Louis Zoo North Campus, 12385 Larimore Road, St. Louis. The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking input on the future of the Zoo in Forest Park and the new Zoo North Campus in north St. Louis County. Topics include past experiences and experiences people would like to have on future visits, animals people would like to see, activities, and Zoo conservation efforts. RSVP required by Jan. 17. Time slots are one hour. 314-646-4639.

▪ Swing Dancing Lessons — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. Progressive format classes so you can get better each class. Taught by David Todd and Tammy Dolan. All experience levels invited. Ages 18 and up. Singles are welcome. Partners rotated frequently in class. Requires registration. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ Fielding Forward Crop Insurance Update — 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 22. Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon. Prepare for the next growing season with timely updates from industry experts on topics including crop marketing, risk management and managing weather risk. For information or to register, visit farmcreditil.com.

▪ Saint Louis Zoo Community Input Sessions — 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Saint Louis Zoo, the Living World building at the North Entrance, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking input on the future of the Zoo in Forest Park and the new Zoo North Campus in north St. Louis County. Topics include past experiences and experiences people would like to have on future visits, animals people would like to see, activities, and Zoo conservation efforts. RSVP required by Jan. 22. Time slots are one hour. 314-646-4639.

▪ Agribusiness Seminar — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. St. Clair County Farm Bureau, 1478 IL-15, Belleville. Registration opens and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Seminar to help better plan for the 2020 crop year. Guest speakers include: Doug Yoder, Crop Agency Manager, Country Financial; Dr. Gary Schnitkey, Soybean Industry Endowed Chair in Agricultural Strategy, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois. For information or to register: countrycrop.com

▪ Understanding Birth Class — 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, and Thursday, Jan. 30. Memorial Belleville Auditorium, Memorial Hospital, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville. The two-part class is designed to assist parents-to-be in the journey through pregnancy and birth. Cost is $30. Participants encouraged to register before fifth month of pregnancy. Attendance limited to those delivering at one of Memorial’s two Family Care Birthing Centers. Advance registration required. 618-767-3627 or mymemorialnetwork.com/events

▪ Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette — 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Pere Marquette State Park, 13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton. Informative programs about bald eagles. Learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. Reservations are required. 618-786-3323 or visitalton.com

▪ Genealogy 103 — 2-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon. The class will focus on utilizing FamilySearch.org. Presenter Beth Phillips will discuss ways to search for ancestors on this free, community-based tool. May bring own laptop – only eight laptops are available for classroom use. Please set up account on FamilySearch.org prior to class. Registration is required. 618-288-1212 or glencarbonlibrary.org

▪ 23rd annual Tour de Stooges — Saturday, May 2. Register early for this annual bike event for chances to win a case of Schlafly beer. Schlafly will be providing 12 cases of its local brew, with three cases to be awarded at the end of each month for those who pre-register. tourdestooges.org

Worth the Drive

▪ Alton Restaurant Week — Friday, Jan. 17, through Sunday, 26. Restaurants throughout the Alton area. Tempt your tastebuds, and your wallet, with fixed price lunch and dinner specials at more than 20 participating restaurants. Lunch specials are $10 per person and dinners are $25 per person and in some cases, two can dine for $25. For more information: 800-258-6645 or visitalton.com

▪ Eagle Meet and Greet — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton. Celebrate all things eagle related and see an American Bald Eagle up close and personal during a series of free meet and greet events every Saturday in January. Free admission. 800-258-6645 or visitalton.com

▪ Mississippi Meanderings 2020: The Vision Is Clear — 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. National Great Rivers Museum, Lock and Dam Way, Alton. River people need to get together, especially during the winter. What better opportunity than at the Mississippi River Water Trail Association’s January event where you and your friends can meet other paddlers and learn from some great river experts? For details and ticket information, visit brownpapertickets.com.