The Lafayette Park Conservancy

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July 2008

July 26 - Movies In The Park: The Wizard Of Oz
Bring the entire family and have a picnic while you watch this 1939 classic. Begins at dusk. "I'll get you, my pretty! Heh-heh-heh-heh!"
July 19 - Summer Concert In The Park: Wild, Cool & Swinging
Come join us for an evening of music. 6-9 PM.
July 11 and July 25 - Zenobia Unchained: The Life and Work of Harriet Hosmer
Enjoy this one-woman play by Elizabeth Pickard. Missouri History Museum at 2:00 PM
July 5 - Summer Concert In The Park: Power Play
Come join us for an evening of music. 6-9 PM.

June 2008

June 21 - Vintage Baseball: Saint Louis Perfectos vs. L.S. Imperfectos
Enjoy baseball played by 1860s rules. Can the neighborhood beat the "pros"?
June 21 - Summer Concert In The Park: Rich McDonough
Come join us for an evening of music. 6-9 PM.
June 18 - Gallery Talk: Works of Harriet Hosmer
This will be given at the Kemper Art Museum on Washington University's campus by Erin Sutherland, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Art History and Archaeology. Starts at 6 PM.
June 13-14 - Symposium: Life & Works of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer
Renowned sculptor Harriet Hosmer created the statue of Missouri's first senator, Thomas Hart Benton, that has graced Lafayette Park since 1868. This international celebration of her life and work will take place Friday evening and Saturday morning on the campuses of the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University. Registration is required. (Click heading for details.)
June 14 - Benton Statue Celebration
Commemorate Flag Day and the 140th anniversary of the original dedication of the Benton Monument in Lafayette Park. Enjoy patriotic music, food, speeches and carriage rides. The festivities begin at 4:30 PM. Renowned sculptor Gail Cassilly will also open her Lafayette Square studio for tours from 3:00-6:00 PM, at 1817 Hickory.
June 14 - "Hats Off To Hattie" Gala
This elegant evening, complete with dinner served under decorated tents on Benton Place, fine art and musicians, house and garden tours and a charity auction will raise funds to help restore the Benton monument. Make your reservations by clicking here or by calling the Lafayette Park Conservancy at (314) 772-5724.
June 7-8 - Lafayette Square House & Garden Tour
The Lafayette Square neighborhood opens its homes and gardens to thousands of delighted visitors, who can also enjoy St. Louis Perfectos vintage baseball, antique sales, wine tasting and more. Helps fund park improvements such as the recent Park House renovation. (Click heading for more information.)
June 7 - Summer Concert In The Park: Kim Massie
First concert of the summer season, 6-9 PM.

May 2008

May 3 - Vintage Baseball: Saint Louis Perfectos vs. New Baden Juniors
Enjoy baseball played by 1860s rules. You can cheer for the St. Louis Perfectos at their home field in the NW corner of Lafayette Park. Play begins at 1 PM.
May 2 to July 21 - Harriet Hosmer Exhibition
The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum showcases Hosmer works from the Washington University and St. Louis Art Museum collections.

April 2008

April 26 - Dining Around The Square
The Lafayette Square neighborhood invites you to participate in its fabulous "almost annual" progressive dinner. Money raised will be used to support the restoration of the historic Music Stand in the park. This event sells out quickly, so reserve your spot now. (Click heading for more information.)
April 12 - Operation Brightside "Blitz" Day
Come join us for a gardening day and work some of those winter kinks out of your body! We'll be in the park planting roses and mulching from 9 AM 'til noon. Meet at the Washington Statue if you'd like to get in on the fun.

February 2008

February 18 - President's Day Celebration
The Cornelia Greene chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution perform their annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Washington statue. A pre-ceremony reception will be held in the Park House, hosted by the Lafayette Park Conservancy.

December 2007

December 9 - Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour
Tour beautiful Victorian era houses all dressed up for the Christmas season at this annual neighborhood event. You can also take a carriage ride in the park or purchase a custom wreath of your very own!

October 2007

October 13 - Gala in the Grotto
Third Annual Conservancy fundraiser event honoring donors and volunteers contributing to the restoration of Lafayette Park. Join us for "An Evening of Elegance" enjoying dining, music and a fabulous silent auction amid the magical beauty of Lafayette Park at night.

September 2007

September 28 - Front Yard Features: Evita
Bring your picnic blanket and popcorn and enjoy a free movie outdoors in the Park, at the corner of Mississippi & Lafayette Avenue.