Weekend Events Include Joplin Fundraiser, Orchestra's Season Finale

If you're looking for something to do in or near Clayton and Richmond Heights this weekend, we've got the list for you. Check out these upcoming events, then tell us what you'll be doing by posting a comment to the article.


When/Where: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday in Richmond Heights
Why Go: Cheese expert Max McCalman will be signing copies of his latest book, Mastering Cheese: Lessons for Connoisseurship from a Maître Fromager. The book covers topics such as how to select cheese at the grocery store and how cheese is produced.
Pricing: The book retails at $40, but Schnucks will give those who attend the book signing a 25 percent discount.


When/Where: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd. in University City
Why Go: Photographs taken after the devastating tornado in Joplin, MO, will be displayed and sold in a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit relief efforts in the city.
Pricing: Free; donations suggested


When/Where: 9 a.m. Saturday at Powder Valley Conservation Center in St. Louis
Why Go: St. Louis journalist Don Corrigan will lead a nature hike as part of an event sponsored by the /KMOX Book Club.
Pricing: Free with a reservation. Call 314-444-1827 and mention the July book club to reserve a spot.


When/Where: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sheraton-St. Louis City Center, 400 S. 14th St. in St. Louis City
Why Go: If you're a kitchen legend looking to take your culinary prowess to the next level, take a trip this weekend to downtown St. Louis for your chance to become the next Food Network celebrity. And don't forget to share your experience and photos with Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch by emailing nate.birt@patch.com!
Pricing: Free


When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Sunday on the Brookings Quadrangle at Washington University, 1 Brookings Drive in St. Louis
Why Go: In "West by Northwest," the Gateway Festival Orchestra will wrap up its 48th season with selections such as Dvorak's "Symphony No. 8 in G Major" and Strauss' "On the Beautiful Blue Danube".
Pricing: Free