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May 22nd, 2008 edition of The Daily Sauce: Entertainment. Visit Our Entertainment Archive.

Weekend Planner

Artful evening
What: Mixed-media event Spring into June and the fundraiser Money is Like Manure
Why: Savor the sights while drums, dance and performance art enhance the experience, then head to a reception meant to support future New Music Circle events.
When: Spring into June: Sun., May 25 – 5 to 7 p.m.; Money is Like Manure: 7 p.m.
Where: Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis
Cost: Spring into June: Free; Money is Like Manure: admission based on a sliding scale and ranges from $5 to $125
Info: www.newmusiccircle.org

Barbecue
What: Rib America
Why: A spicy tradition with sing-a-long songs from Cowboy Mouth, .38 Special, Night Ranger and more.
When: Fri., May 23 to Sun., May 25 – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Mon., May 26 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Soldiers Memorial Plaza, Market and Tucker streets, St. Louis
Cost: Free admission before 5 p.m. on Friday and before 1 p.m. the other days. Admission is otherwise $5. Children 12 and under are always free.
Info: www.ribamerica.com/stlouis.html

Exhibit
What: Things that Matter: Art by Children with Autism
Why: Help support these young artists by purchasing your favorite piece.
When: Fri., May 23 – noon to 5 p.m.; Sat., May 24 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (The exhibit runs through Sept. 13.)
Where: AT&T Gallery of Children’s Art, The Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis
Cost: Free
Info: 314.533.9900 or www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp

Festival
What: The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Wine & Arts Festival
Why: The trail’s 10 wineries, plus music, art and baseball to boot, make this a worthy weekend road trip.
When: Sat. and Sun., May 24 and 25 – noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park, Murphysboro
Cost: $15 general admission
Info: www.friendsofmurphysboro.com

Music
What: The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra launches Casual Classics concerts
Why: The summer series opens with the music of George Gershwin.
When: Fri., May 23 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis
Cost: $25 to $40
Info: 314.534.1700 or www.slso.org

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