Black Cat Theatre Moving From Maplewood

It was in the former Bettendorf's supermarket, on Sutton Boulevard.

Beginning in Oct., the Black Cat Theatre, in Maplewood, will be performing at the Mary Eliot Chapel at Mary Institute Country Day School, 101 North Warson Road. The St. Louis Post Dispatch reported the move on Sept. 14. The theater had been in operation for the past six years in what was originally Bettendorf's supermarket. Maplewood resident and Patch contributer Doug Houser blogged that Joe Bettendorf, who is credited with bringing the supermarket concept to the St. Louis area, opened the store in 1929. Read related in Patch:

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Doug Miner

9:00 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Luke - I'll check on it. I think I know who the owner is.   more ›

Meramec Lab Jazz Band Plays at Black Cat Tonight

The 20-piece big band has musicians of all ages from all over the region and will play at Black Cat Theatre on Tuesday.

The Meramec Lab Jazz Band is not a continuation of the school band experience for 20-somethings attending junior college. Instead, it involves 22 talented, seasoned musicians who pay $25 a semester for the opportunity to play big band jazz. For the last seven years, the band has been under the direction of Bob Boedges. The band has existed in one form or another since the 1970s. Currently, the band has six trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, a stand-up bass, piano, drums, guitar and a percussionist, not to mention two vocalists. This group has a big sound. It also has a favorite venue for performing, and that is in Maplewood at the Black Cat Theatre. The oldest member of the band is 83-year-old Bob Probst, a graduate of the old St. …

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Get Out: Chocolate and Wine Tasting at Stone Spiral

Here's a roundup of what's going in Brentwood and Maplewood this weekend.

It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Maplewood-Brentwood Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore. 1. ART BENEFIT FOR THE MOMS PROJECT Where/When: Schlafly Bottleworks, Friday, 7:30-11 p.m. Why Go: Support local artists completing an original video art installation of mothers talking to their children. Pricing: Free admission  2. ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN Where/When: Black Cat Theatre, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Why Go: Check out this English farce by Alan Ayckbourn, and enjoy a special Valentine VIP dessert and champagne. Pricing: $45 3. CHOCOLATE AND WINE TASTING Where/When: Stone Spiral Coffee and …

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Get Out: Open Bluegrass Pick, Free Tax Preparation

Here's a roundup of what's going in Brentwood and Maplewood this weekend.

It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Maplewood-Brentwood Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore. 1. TOM HALL AT FOCAL POINT Where/When: Focal Point, Friday, 8 p.m. Why Go? Listen to some great music by an acclaimed guitarist that the Missouri Historical Society has called “one of the best of Missouri’s blues performers.” Pricing: $10 2. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AT PIWACKET THEATRE FOR CHILDREN Where/When: Black Cat Theatre, Saturday, 11 a.m. Why Go? It’s not just fun and interactive, the show also incorporates a message about safety. Pricing: $12 regular ticket, $15 festival (includes games, …

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Ryan Martin

11:52 am on Saturday, February 5, 2011

You're right, Ellen, sorry about that. Our calendar editor, Sharon Fuller, just confirmed that the Bottleworks will actually close at 4 p.m. on Sunday because of the Super Bowl. I'm very sorry for the mistake.   more ›

Great Escape: Spend Valentine's Day Watching Theatre

Each week, Maplewood-Brentwood Patch will provide one guilt-free way for Mom to find time for herself. No kids allowed.

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the young children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It's your time. Take it. Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Visit Black Cat Theatre in Maplewood at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 for a special Valentine's Day show. The theatre will offer champagne and dessert while you watch Round and Round the Garden. VIP tickets are $45. Planning an evening to treat yourself may be a foreign concept, but Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to give it a try. Grab your hubby and take the night off to remember why you…

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Weekend in the 'Woods: Winter Beer Festival at Schlafly, Free Skating in Brentwood

Here's a roundup of what's going in Brentwood and Maplewood this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further than your own backyard. Here's a list of what's going on in Maplewood-Brentwood. Winter Cabaret Black Cat Theatre and Washington Avenue Players Project presents Winter Cabaret, a series of four shows with two playing this weekend: When: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Where: Black Cat Theatre Cost: $10 / $7 students Piwacket Theatre Presents: Snow White and the Eighth Dwarf This children's show is about a little girl who saves her town by outsmarting an evil new owner. The show highlights confidence, according to blackcattheatre.org. When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Where: Black Cat Theatre Cost: Free National Skating Month event The St. Louis Skating Club is running this free event at the …

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Photos From the Weekend

This weekend, Maplewood-Brentwood Patch stopped by Black Cat Theatre, Focal Point, Post Sports Bar and Grill and Stone Spiral Coffee and Curios to shoot photos of this weekend's happenings. Do you have any photos from this weekend? Share them with the community by clicking the "Add" button next to the photos. 

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Weekend in the 'Woods: Free Wine Tasting at Vom Fass, Spaghetti Dinner at MRH Elementary

Here's a roundup of what's going in Brentwood and Maplewood this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further than your own backyard. Here's a list of what's going on in Maplewood-Brentwood. Free Wine Tasting at Vom Fass Vom Fass in Maplewood will hold a free, casual wine tasting event on Friday night. Come try a variety of wines. When: Friday, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Vom Fass Cost: Free Spaghetti Dinner and Movie Night A fundraiser for the Maplewood Richmond Heights Elementary School's 6th grade class will help pay for the class museum trip to Chicago in March. The event features a spaghetti dinner starting at 6:00 pm, followed by a screening of “Night in the Museum” at 7:30 pm. Attendees are welcome to bring pillows and blankets to make themselves more comfortable during the movie but …

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Art Provides Great Last-Minute Gift

Three Maplewood nonprofits offer outside-the-box gift ideas in the waning holiday shopping season.

If you haven't finished your holiday shopping by now, it's time to get moving. As you ponder the possibilities, consider deviating from usual. After all, does Dad really need another tie? Does your sweetie really look forward to another sweater? It's time to stray from the predictable and go for the unexpected. Buy the gift of art. You can find plenty of great art gifts in Maplewood's galleries and specialty shops, or you can pick up some creative items from Artmart in Brentwood, but you can also take your gift-giving in a whole new direction with a gift of music or theatre. Best of all, you can give a gift that you can enjoy with the recipient yourself. Maplewood is home to three unique nonprofits where you can buy gifts that will leave …

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Five Holiday Events in Maplewood-Brentwood

The clock is ticking but you still have time to get in the holiday mood with these events.

If you haven't fallen into the merriment of the holiday season yet—and even if you have—here are a few upcoming events to get you in the mood. Christmas Caroling in Brentwood There's nothing to get you in the holiday mood like singing songs of the season. Join the voices of others in an evening of caroling through Brentwood neighborhoods. You don't need to be a Brentwood resident to participate in this event. Carolers will meet at the Brentwood Recreation Complex to be transported to various Brentwood neighborhoods where they will fill the air with holiday melodies. After an evening of song, they will return to the complex for hot chocolate and treats. Brentwood Place Apartments is sponsoring the event, which is in its first year. "I …

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