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2017's Tribute Fashion Fest
St. Louis International Film Festival | November 1–11
The 27th year of the festival brings an array of international films, documentaries, American indies, and shorts to St. Louis viewers. Check out our picks of films to not miss. Bonus: Joe Edwards and John Goodman will received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Multiple venues. For more information, visit Cinema St. Louis' website.
Sarah Kendzior | November 3
As a part of this year's St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, the University City–based writer will be discussing her bestselling The View From Flyover Country. Ahead of her appearance, Kendzior spoke with SLM about how things have changed since publishing the book, and why she thinks her words have resonated with so many people. 7 p.m. St. Louis Jewish Community Center, Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus.
Tribute Fashion Fest | November 3
The seventh annual celebration is taking over The Big Top this Saturday. Mother Model Management—who once managed the likes of Karlie Kloss and Ashton Kutcher—is bringing many of its now-globally-recognized models back for the fashion show. $20 –$175. 8 p.m. The Big Top, 3401 Washington.
Into the Breeches! | October 28–November 18
SLM caught up with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' executive producer, Tom Ridgely, who says Into the Breeches!, along with the festival's other new works, keeps "theater rich and alive." And it shows—this is year 19 of the festival. Visit website for times and ticket information. The Grandel, 3610 Grandel.
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas | November 2
What better way to transition from Halloween to the winter holidays than with a tale that combines them all. Tim Burton’s classic will show as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs Danny Elfman’s score live. Jack Skellington would be pleased. 7 p.m. Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand.
