Art

The New Media Exhibition, an exhibit featuring works of regional artists exploring new media, including video installation, digital photography and digital painting, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through June 21 at The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts. Call 519-1955 or visit chesterfieldarts.org.

The St. Louis Fine Print and Paper Arts Fair opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fri., May 16 and continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sat., May 17 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., May 18 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Rare Benjamin Franklin prints and more than 40 local and national print and rare book dealers displaying prints, drawings, rare books, fine printing and photographs are featured. Admission to the opening reception is $50 ($90 per couple) and includes admission on both days of the fair; admission on Saturday and Sunday is $5 per day and $1.50 with student identification. Call (314) 516-7242.

The Faust Fine Arts and Folk Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., May 17 and Sun., May 18 at Faust Park. Oil and acrylic painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, prints, watercolor and folk art are featured. Visitors walk among historical homes and meet with artists and crafters from surrounding states. Admission is $1. Call 391-0922, ext. 12, or visit stlouisco.com/parks.

Auditions

Auditions for a special Marquette High School alumni performance of “Chicago” are on Wed., May 28 for singing and acting and on Thurs., May 29 for dancing, at the Marquette High School Theater. Pit band and crew positions also are being sought. Call Judi Greene at 386-1277 between Fri., May 23 and Tues., May 27 to schedule a specific audition time.

Benefits

The Rockwood Early Childhood Year-End Bash is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 15 at Paul A. Schroeder Park in Manchester. Activities include a Babaloo performance, pony rides, petting zoo, Fred Bird appearance, arts and crafts, interactive fishing and martial arts demonstration, kids safety training and more. In the event of rain, the event will be held at Crestview Middle School. Call (314) 308-2263.

Bark in the Park, a dog walk and festival, is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., May 17 at Cricket Field in Forest Park. Performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team, an adoption center, kids’ inflatable play area, pet contests, live bluegrass music and more are featured. Admission is $25 for adults, $5 for children younger than age 12 and free for children younger than age 3. Proceeds benefit the Dr. Doolittle Fund that provides veterinary care for homeless animals. For more information, visit hsmo.org/bark.

The 36th annual Gypsy Caravan is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mon., May 26 on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. More than 350 vendor booths feature antiques, crafts and flea market items. Admission is $20 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., $5 after 9 a.m. and free at all times for children younger than age 12. Proceeds benefit the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra’s outreach and music education programs for children and adults. Visit gypsycaravan.stl.org.

The 13th annual Parkway Alumni Association Golf Tournament starts with a putting contest and lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Fri., May 30 at Missouri Bluffs Golf Club. Golf is followed by a dinner auction. The cost is $125 per person. Proceeds fund programs that benefit students in the Parkway School District. To register, call (314) 415-8074 or visit parkwayalumni.org.

An all-parish rummage sale is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., May 31 at Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eureka. Proceeds benefit the church’s Women’s Club. Call 938-5048.

The fourth annual Lafayette Football Booster Club Golf Tournament is at 1 p.m. (registration is at 12 p.m.) on Sun., June 1 at Aberdeen Golf Club in Eureka. The cost is $99; dinner-only tickets are $20. Green fees, cart, prizes, a silent auction, dinner and drinks are included. Contact Ron Oliver at ron@mastersequip.com or visit rockwood.k12.mo.us/lafayette.

The second annual Ballwin Police Department Charity Golf Scramble is at 12 p.m. on Mon., June 16 at Ballwin Golf Course. The cost is $75 per golfer. Proceeds benefit Backstoppers Inc. To register, contact Officer Rogers at 227-2650 or at rrogers@ballwin.mo.us. 

Family And Kids

Salem-in-Ballwin United Methodist Men’s Club hosts a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat., May 17 on the church parking lot (14825 Manchester Road). Call 256-7171.

Fazio’s and Camp Jam present “Rock U,” a concert featuring four student bands, at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., May 17 at the De Smet Jesuit High School Theatre (233 N. New Ballas Road). Admission is free. For more information, contact Brian Vaccaro at brianv@faziosmusic.com.

The St. Louis County Greek Fest 2008 is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., May 23 through Mon., May 26 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (1755 Des Peres Road) in Town & Country. Authentic Greek food and pastries, live music, folk dancing, a marketplace, church tours, children’s activities and more are featured. Call (314) 966-2255.

The Bethel Fun Dog Show is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., May 24 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Wildwood. Free classes for dogs and their owners and a variety of contests are featured; a picnic lunch follows the show. Dogs must be restrained on leashes and evidence of rabies vaccination must be presented at registration, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 458-2255. 

Gardening

A container gardening workshop is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., May 17 at Wells and Company (16957 Manchester Road) in Wildwood. For reservations, call 458-9449.

Health

Oscar Schwartz, M.D., presents “Common Sleep Disorders” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs., May 15 at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Admission is free; advance registration is requested. Call (314) 542-9378.

D. Troy Curry, M.D., a sleep specialist with St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center, discusses sleep health issues from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tues., May 20 at St. Luke’s Hospital. To register, call (314) 542-4848 or visit stlukes-stl.com.