Chuck's Choices for Thanksgiving weekend, 2012

As always, the choices are purely my personal opinion. Take with a grain (or a shaker) of salt.

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Orli Shaham with the Tessera Quartet
photo by Ali Winberry)

The Centene Charitable Foundation presents Baby Got Bach on Saturday, November 24, at 10:30 am. “The acclaimed interactive concert series for children age 3 to 6 returns to town with a free show at Centene Plaza, 7700 Forsyth, at the corner of Forsyth and Hanley Roads in Clayton. Hometown musician and internationally renowned concert pianist, Orli Shaham, is the founder and artistic director of this innovative program. Ms. Shaham will be joined by St. Louis Symphony percussionist Thomas Stubbs and friends. This community event is free of charge and reservations are required, and can be made online at www.BabyGotBach.org.”

Mustard Seed Theatre presents Imaginary Jesus through December 2 at the Fontbonne Fine Arts Theatre, 6800 Wydown Blvd. "This hilarious, faced-paced show follows Matt on his journey to discover the true face of Jesus. Along the way he makes friends with St. Peter, a talking donkey and a modern Magadalen; while facing down 'Magic Eight-Ball Jesus,' 'Social Justice Jesus,' 'Legalist Jesus,' and 'King James Jesus' just to name a few." I don't know whether the Church of the SubGenius's "Fightin' Jesus" shows up or not, but even without him still still looks sufficiently demented to merit your attention. For more information, call (314) 719-8060 or visit the web site at www.mustardseedtheatre.com.

Mariposa Artists presents Love Grows Here, an eveing of songs by cabaret star Lina Koutrakos performed by local cabaret artists Shauna Sconce, Robert Breig, Dionna Raedeke, and Katie McGrath, on Saturday, November 24, at 8 PM. Rick Jenses in pianist and music director. Koutrakos's music is powerful stuff and Jensen is one of the best in the business. The performance takes place at the Kranzberg Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/285124 or email mariposa.artists at gmail.com.