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	Young Literati-Pride & Passion Exhibit Opening Reception Saturday, July 11, 1 - 2 p.m. St. Louis Public Library - 1301 Olive St. Please join us for the opening reception of "Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience." This exhibit tells the story of African Americans in baseball and is a fascinating slice of American history. It parallels the failures of the greater American society in solving the racial problems resulting from slavery, the Civil War, and the confusion of Reconstruction. This early baseball history will be both a revelation and a surprise to most viewers of the traveling exhibition. Th
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	Young Literati-Joe Posnanski discussion & booksigning Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m. St. Louis Public Library - 1301 Olive St. Ted Savage, former major league baseball player, will introduce Joe Posnanski who will discuss and sign The Soul of Baseball: A Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America. Books for sale courtesy of African American Book Consortium. When Legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked sports columnist Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, Posnanski had to think about it. From that question was born the idea behind The Soul of Baseball. Posnanski and the 94 year old O'Neil decided to spend
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	Missouri History Museum-History on the Side-The American Brew Tuesday, July 14, Noon to 1 p.m. AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room - Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, St. Louis Bring a bag lunch or order lunch from the Meriwether's restaurant and come watch this film that tells the story of America's favorite drink. This event is free.
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	Young Literati-If It Ain't Got That Swing Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m. St. Louis Public Library - 1301 Olive St. There’s no crying in baseball, but there is music. Historians Lawrence Hogan and Robert Cvornyek discuss the connection during their lecture, “If It Ain’t Got That Swing: Black Baseball and Music in the Jim Crow Era.”
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RSVP To This Event	Connect With-How To Start And Grow Your Young Professional Grou Monday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. Schlafly Bottleworks - One Schlafly Plaza Engaging young professionals now secures the future of your organization. And many in their 20s and 30s are looking for ways to become more involved in and give back to their community. Come learn more about how your organization can start or strengthen a program for young professionals. Topics include preparing your organization for young professional involvement, recruiting and engaging YPs, promoting the benefits of membership, events planning tips, retention, and leadership development.
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	International Institute-i-squared International Dinner Club Tuesday, July 21, 7:00pm Thai Gai Yang Café - 6250 Delmar Blvd i-squared, the Young Friends Network of the International Institute of St. Louis strives to raise awareness of the agency, its services and volunteer opportunities, among young St. Louisans. We are looking for young St. Louisans in their 20's - 30's - 40's to join us in our mission. Tell your friends! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month as we experience cuisines and cultures from around the world, educate ourselves about the families of the International Institute, and serve by makin
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	Missouri History Museum-Conversations in Black and White Wednesday, July 22, 5:30p.m. MacDermott Grand Hall - Lindell &Debaliviere, Forest Park, St.Louis, MO Join us for an evening of thought-provoking theatre exploring assumptions and identity. Performed by the museum's Teens Make History actors, these vignettes address an array of topics. Presented by the Missouri History Museum in conjunction with The St. Louis Beacon and KETC/Channel 9
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	Missouri History Museum-Parent and Me Series Friday, July 24, 11:30a.m.-1p.m. Throughout the Museum - Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, St. Louis Bring the little ones to thej Summer Fitness and Fun, day for families. Activities are appropriate for children ages 2-5. Reservations are required. Call (314)361-9017. $7 per class per family' $5 per class per family for members; $10 for two-class series for family; $7 for two-class series per family for members. Maximum of 15 participants.
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	Missouri History Museum-African American Genealogy Workshop Saturday, July 25, 1 p.m. -3p.m. AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room - Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, St. Louis On July 25, attend a special workshop with presenter Jaclyn Ostrowski, Archives Specialist at the National Archives, Military Personnel Records Center (MPRC). This event is free.
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	Missouri History Museum-Parent and Me Series Friday, July 31, 11:30a.m.-1p.m. Throughout the Museum - Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, St. Louis Bring your little ones to the Food and Fun event. Activities are appropriate for children ages 2-5. Reservations are required. Call (314)361-9017. $7 per class per family; $5 per class per family for members; $10 for two-class series for family; $7 for two-class series per family for members. Maximum of 15 participants.
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	Family Resource Center-Serving It Up for the Kids Sand Volleyball Tourny Saturday, August 8, 2:00pm - ? Bar 101 - 1724 S. Broadway in Soulard, 63104 Serving it Up for the Kids, 2nd annual Sand Volleyball Tournament. $30 per person - teams minimum $180. Standard co-ed rules apply (maximum 3 guys on the court at a time. ) Ticket includes beer, hot dogs, and hamburgers during tournament. Don't play volleyball? Come be a spectator! Tickets $20 in advance include beer, hot dogs and hamburgers. ($25 day of at door.) BAGS - Cash games of bags will be played throughout the day.
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	Missouri History Museum-Lindbergh Tuesday, August 11, Noon to 1p.m. AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room - Lindell &Debaliviere, Forest Park, St.Louis, MO Lindbergh was an enormously popular public figure who struggled all his life to protect himself from a hero-worshipping society and a voracious media. Come celebrate American Adventures Month with this candid biography. This event is Free.
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	Missouri History Museum-Clean Mic: Laughing Until it Hurts Thursday, August 20, 7p.m. Lee Auditorium - Lindell &Debaliviere, Forest Park, St.Louis, MO Clean Mic is an entertaining journey into the realities facing ethnic comedians performing in American comedy clubs. Social comedy veterans Dick Gregory and paul Mooney reflect on there own personal observations and experiences in stand up comedy. This event is Free. Presented by the Missouri History Museum in conjunction with The St. Louis Beacon and KETC/Channel 9/Featured in the University of Missouri-St. Louis Africa World Documentary
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	Missouri History Museum-African American Genealogy Workshop Saturday, August 22, 1p.m. to 3p.m. AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room - Lindell &Debaliviere, Forest Park, St.Louis, MO On August 22, join Dr. John Wright. During a long, illustrious career in education, Dr. Wright has authored more than six books on African American history.
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	Missouri History Museum-Twilight Tuesdays Tuesday, August 25, 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Missouri History Museum Front Lawn - Lindell &Debaliviere, Forest Park, St.Louis, MO Come listen to, Gumbohead. Gumbohead is a St. Louis-based collective of rhythmic rapscallions and tuneful tricknologists who find great joy playing music born an influenced by New Orleans and Southwest Louisiana. This event is Free,
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	Young Friends of the Saint Louis Art Museum-Curators and Cocktails Thursday, August 27, 6:00 - 8:30 pm Begins at Puck's Restaurant at the Art Museum - 1 Fine Arts Drive (in Forest Park) Young Friends Members are invited to join curator Judy Mann and guest conservator Mark Bockrath for a tour of "Reviving Antiquity," an exhibition that highlights the work of 18th and 19th century artists who were inspired by ancient Rome that also includes a painting conservation project unfolding live in the galleries. Before the tour, Members will meet in Puck's Restaurant for cocktails.
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	Missouri History Museum-House History Workshop Saturday, August 29, 9:30 a.m. Library and Research Center - 225 S. Skinker Blvd. St. Louis, MO The Library and Research Center holds many resources such as photographs and city directories to help you find out more about your homes past. Join Associate Archivist Dennis Northcott in a workshop to reveal all of the hidden treasures stored at the Library and Research Center and discover the secrets that your home may hold! This workshop is $10 per person; $7 for Genealogy Series cardholders; $5 for Missouri History Museum members. Reservations are required: call(314)361-9017
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	International Institute-i-squared International Dinner Club Tuesday, September 15, 7:00pm Everest Café & Bar - 4145 Manchester Rd i-squared, the Young Friends Network of the International Institute of St. Louis strives to raise awareness of the agency, its services and volunteer opportunities, among young St. Louisans. We are looking for young St. Louisans in their 20's - 30's - 40's to join us in our mission. Tell your friends! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month as we experience cuisines and cultures from around the world, educate ourselves about the families of the International Institute, and serve by makin
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	Young Friends of the Saint Louis Art Museum-Bacchus at the Basin: Wine Festival Preview Friday, October 2, 6:30 pm The Grand Basin - At the bottom of Art Hill in Forest Park Enjoy this special preview of the St. Louis Wine Festival. Sample regional wines and hors d'oeuvres from some of St. Louis' finest caterers and enjoy live music and festive entertainment at one of the most scenic spots in town. Tickets are $50 (Young Friends Members get a $10 discount) and are available at www.slam.org/youngfriends or by phone at 314.655.5416.
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	Missouri History Museum-Genealogy Workshop Saturday, October 10, 9:30 a.m. Library and Research Center - 225 S. Skinker Blvd. St. Louis, MO Learn about all of the amazing resources the Missour History Museums Library and Research Center holds. Associate Archivist Dennis Northcott will give an informational tour of the Library and Research Center to better help you research your family's past history! Workshops are $10 per person; $7 for Genealogy Series cardholders; $5 for Missour History Museum members. Reservations are required: call(314)361-9017. Maximum of 20 participants.
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	International Institute-i-squared International Dinner Club Tuesday, October 20, 7:00pm Grbic Restaurant - 4017 Keokuk St. i-squared, the Young Friends Network of the International Institute of St. Louis strives to raise awareness of the agency, its services and volunteer opportunities, among young St. Louisans. We are looking for young St. Louisans in their 20's - 30's - 40's to join us in our mission. Tell your friends! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month as we experience cuisines and cultures from around the world, educate ourselves about the families of the International Institute, and serve by makin
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	Missouri History Museum-Digging Up the Graves: Exploring Death Records Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. Missouri History Museum - Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, St. Louis The Genealogy and Local History Index contains references to hundreds of thousands of our St. Louis ancestors that appear in selected books, documents and photograph collections held at the Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center. Workshops are $10 per person; $7 for Genealogy Series cardholders; $5 for Missouri History Museum members. Reservations are required: call(314)361-9017. Maximum of 20 participants.
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	Missouri History Museum-House History Workshop Saturday, November 14, 9:30 a.m. Library and Research Center - 225 S. Skinker Blvd. St. Louis, MO The Library and Research Center holds many resources such as photographs and city directories to help you find out more about your homes past. Join Associate Archivist Dennis Northcott in a workshop to reveal all of the hidden treasures stored at the Library and Research Center and discover the secrets that your home may hold! This workshop is $10 per person; $7 for Genealogy Series cardholders; $5 for Missouri History Museum members. Reservations are required: call(314)361-9017
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	International Institute-Thanksgiving Dinner for New Americans Tuesday, November 24, 7:00pm International Institute - 3654 S. Grand
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