Photography by Matthew Murphy
Kerstin Anderson as 'Maria Rainer' and the von Trapp children From left: Svea Johnson (Brigitta), Audrey Bennett (Gretl), QuinnErickson (Kurt), Mackenzie Currie (Marta), Maria Knasel (Louisa), Erich Schuett (Friedrich), Paige Silvester (Liesl)
April 26–May 8: The Sound of Music
A new production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Sound of Music takes a fresh look at the most successful movie musical in history. $30–$88. See website for times. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, fabulousfox.com.
April 30: Paint Webster Free Art Events
Local artist and Kansas City Art Institute graduate Allen Kriegshauser teaches a "plein air" (outdoor painting) event, presented by Webster Arts. Free. 10–11:30 a.m. demonstration, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. high school acrylic painting workshop, 1:30–3 p.m. children's workshop. Ivory Crockett Park, Webster Groves. To register, call 314-918-2671 or visit webster-arts.org.
April 30: Mother-Daughter Tea
At this mother-daughter tea party, guests can paint ceramic teacups and saucer planters, then take home their creations with flower seeds. Naturally, tea and pastries will be served, too. Call 314-645-2386 to register. $20 a person, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. 2732 Sutton, onceuponabash.com.
April 30: Saturday Morning Wheel Throwing
Children ages 8 and older are invited to throw clay on a pottery wheel at Grand Studios with Craft Alliance artist-in-residence Virginia Eckinger. $30. 10 a.m.–noon. 501 N. Grand, 314-725-1177, craftalliance.org.
May 1: Roller Coaster Race
Runners and roller coaster riders alike can participate in a 5K at Six Flags this Sunday. Both a 5K run/walk and 10K start at 7:30 a.m., with refreshments, a DJ, and awards afterward. (Not to mention an hour of exclusive ride time, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.) Throughout the day, visitors can also ride roller coasters to complete a total of 5K—16,405 feet, or about seven rides—and receive a custom medal. See website for details. Six Flags St. Louis, 4900 Six Flags, rollercoasterrace.com.
