Segway rides . . . good food . . . the music of Downtime. . .
. There’s a blossoming of special events and activities at the 2008
Flower Festival, so drop by Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust St., on
Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. Sponsored by the Diocese of
Missouri, Missouri Botanical Garden and Christ Church Cathedral - and
presented in partnership with the Central Library’s “Central Goes
International!” - Flower Festival celebrates nature’s beautiful
abundance and our responsibility as stewards of the planet. On Saturday,
environmental activist Bonnie Anderson speaks at the 11am Worship
Service. At 12:30pm, enjoy food, arts and crafts, and family fun at the
annual Street Fair, which takes place rain or shine. At 7:30 that
evening, the renowned Collegium Vocale performs. Except for food and
goods sold by vendors, Saturday events are free. The last day of Flower
Festival begins with Sunday’s regular schedule of worship services at
8:00, 9:00, 9:30 and 11:15am; Bonnie Anderson is the guest speaker at
9:00 and 11:15am. There are classical music concerts at the Cathedral at
2:30pm, and at 5:00pm. Flower Festival concludes with Choral Evensong,
under the direction of organist and choirmaster William “Pat” Partridge.
Location:
Christ Church Cathedral
1210 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Everyone is invited to a concert by Parallax View at St. John’s
Lutheran Church 3517 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold on Friday, May 30 at 7:00pm,
Tickets are $5 at the door. Contact St. John’s for more information at
www.sjlcarnold.org
Location:
St. John's Lutheran Church
3517 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
This is an six-hour music event held at Sunset Park in Festus
directly behind the police station on Main Street in Festus, which is
about 30 minutes south of St. Louis on I-55. There will be a wide
variety of music ranging from southern gospel to contemporary Christian.
The concert is free, canned good donations accepted and a collection
will be taken to benefit the Jefferson County Rescue Mission.
Free admission for an outdoor concert and carnival. Grilled
hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, chips, and cookies for a very modest price.
Family event. Bring your lawn chairs and sit under the stars and listen
to the music while your children play at the carnival games.
Location:
Christ the King Lutheran
Church
414 S. Church St.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Faith's own Jubilant Jazz and company will share an evening of
good old fashion Christian fellowship. We will have solos, instrumentals
and sing-alongs. Come out for the fun and fellowship. After the concert,
we will continue in fellowship with an ice cream social.
Location:
Faith Lutheran Church
520 E. Hwy 50
O'Fallon, IL 62269
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St. Louis Area Christian Links in your church bulletin,
newsletter and on your web site. Any of the following addresses can be
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