THE ST. LOUIS WHEEL CELEBRATES GROUNDHOG DAY – Ride the Wheel — Then Ride It Again

SO NICE YOU’LL RIDE IT TWICE

Will the St. Louis Wheel see its shadow on Groundhog Day? Will it predict six more weeks of winter weather?

In the classic movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray’s character experiences the same day over and over again. In honor of Groundhog Day 2024 on February 2, the St. Louis Wheel will stage its own time-warp repeat by giving passengers a second ride for free.

The 200-foot-tall observation wheel at St. Louis Union Station is open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on February 2 and every day. Passengers who purchase a ticket for one ride on the attraction will stay on the Wheel to get their second ride free.

The Wheel’s 42 gondolas are kept at 72 degrees all year, so guests are comfortable no matter the weather.. Riders will get a 20-mile view of the St. Louis skyline from the top of the popular attraction.

The St. Louis Wheel is located at St. Louis Union Station, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63103. www.thestlouiswheel.com; @stlouiswheelpark and @unionstationstl on social media.

THE SCIENCE OF GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS OPEN NOW AT CITY MUSEUM

New Exhibition Reveals the Shocking Science

Behind the World’s Greatest Achievements

St. Louis – Open now open through April 14 at City Museum, The Science of Guinness World Records reveals the secrets behind some of the most astonishing GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ to ever be set. 

Spread across 5,000 square feet in City Museum’s Architecture Hall, the exhibit will let guests achieve the amazing as they break records across the multiple stations by learning how bodies react, focus, and endure. 

“The exhibition was really inspired by the success of The Science of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not,” said Guy Labine, Chief Executive Officer of Science North. “We’ve seen firsthand that people all over the world are hungry to be challenged, to be wowed, to expand their ideas about what human beings can actually do. We knew almost immediately that we were onto something big.” 

Certain to be an experience to remember for a lifetime, The Science of Guinness World Records will leave visitors astonished as they discover exactly what goes into accomplishing the seemingly impossible. How does one develop the ability to do 36 consecutive pull-ups, using only their pinky fingers? What does it take for someone to create the world’s smallest stop motion film? What possesses someone to learn how to solve not one but three Rubik’s Cubes simultaneously?

The Science of Guinness World Records is co-produced by Science North, one of Canada’s largest and most respected science centers, and Ripley’s Entertainment, the entertainment and edutainment company founded by the great Robert Ripley.

“Our record holders are simply the most incredible people you’re ever going to meet,” says John Corcoran, Director, Traveling Shows & Guinness World Records Attraction Development. “They defy belief and they often seem to defy physics and the nature of spacetime itself. But of course, what they’re really defying is our limited sense of what a person can do with enough time, enough practice, and enough dedication.”

“What we’re hoping to do with The Science of Guinness World Records is to show people that as shocking as these accomplishments are, it’s not magic. It’s science. If one person can achieve the incredible, so can you. We want to inspire people of all ages to throw out their limiting beliefs and push themselves to achieve what the world tells them is impossible.”

The Science of Guinness World Records is included with General Admission or a Member Pass and operates during normal museum hours. City Museum is located at 750 N. 16th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103; 314-231-2489. Visit citymuseum.org for more information. Follow City Museum on social media @citymuseum.

City Museum is home to the following amazing things:

  • World’s Largest Pencil – measures 76 feet in length and weighs a staggering 22,500 pounds and is a true number two pencil
  • World’s Largest Seesaw – measures 82 feet in length and is in storage at City Museum
  • World’s Largest Tennis Racket – measures 50 feet and 3.07 inches in length and 16 feet and 8.6 inches wide and is in not displayed due to its state of deterioration
  • World’s Tallest Man, Robert Wadlow, was the spokesperson for the International Shoe Co which is the building in which City Museum resides

St. Louis is also home to many GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, including:

  • First Olympic Gold Medal – The first time gold medals were awarded to Olympic champions was during the 1904 Olympic Games held in St. Louis, USA. Prior to this, gold had been considered too expensive, so the winner of an event had received a silver medal and the runner-up a bronze, while there was no medal at all for third place. The last time gold medals were made from solid gold was at the Stockholm Games in 1912, following which the medals were cast in silver and coated in 6 g of gold.
  • Tallest Commemorative Monument – The tallest monument is the stainless-steel Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, completed on October 28, 1965 to commemorate the westward expansion.
  • Largest Image of a Human Brain – Took place in St. Louis (all USA) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, on 28 April 2018 during an Alzheimer’s Disease awareness event.
  • Most Home Runs in a World Series Baseball Game – The Major League Baseball (MLB) record for most home runs hit in a World Series includes Albert Pujols (Dominican Republic) playing for the St. Louis Cardinals (USA) in Game 3 of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers (USA) on 22 October 2011.

About City Museum

Housed in an old shoe factory in Downtown St. Louis, City Museum is an ever-evolving, always-thrilling, artist-built playground full of weirdly wonderful spaces to explore. City Museum opened in 1997 and started as a passion project and developed into an indoor, outdoor, underground playground that welcomes adventurous visitors from all over the world. This iconic St. Louis attraction is considered one of the great public spaces and a must-see for visitors. 

About Science North

Science North is Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist attraction and an educational resource for children and adults across the province. Science North’s attractions include a science center, IMAX® theatre, digital Planetarium, butterfly gallery, special exhibits hall, and Dynamic Earth – Home of the Big Nickel, a separate science center focused on mining and earth sciences. In 1996, Science North created a specialized unit to sell the award-winning exhibitions and multimedia theatres created by Science North’s highly skilled staff scientists and in-house production teams. These innovative exhibits help drive repeat visitation and tourism and demonstrate Science North’s ever-growing capacity to produce world-class educational and scientific content that appeals to people of all ages. Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario. For more information, please visit sciencenorth.ca

About GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

What’s the fastest game bird in Europe? This was the question that inspired the founding of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS back in 1955. Starting with a single book published from a room above a gym, GWR has grown to become a global multi-media brand, with offices in London, New York, Miami, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai. Today, we deliver world-class content, not just through books, but via TV shows, social media and live events. Our in-house consultancy works closely with brands and businesses around the world to harness the power of record-breaking and deliver award-winning campaigns and business solutions. Our ultimate purpose is to inspire people —individuals, families, schools, groups, companies, communities and even entire countries— to read about, watch, listen to and participate in record-breaking. To join this record-breaking community and find out the answer to that original question, visit guinnessworldrecords.com

St. Louis Working Women’s Show Returns February 16-18 2024

St. Louis — January 31, 2024 — It’s the ultimate Girl’s Day Out! The St. Louis Working Women’s Show returns for its 37th year of food, fashion, fitness and fun.

The show will fill the St. Charles Convention Center for three days, Friday, February 16; Saturday, February 17; and Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Tickets are on sale in advance at www.wwssonline.com. Tickets also are available at the door on show days.

Children 6 and under are free, Children ages 7 to 11 and seniors 60+ are $10.50, adults are $12.50. VIP and new Ultimate VIP tickets also are available with many exciting perks.

The show’s 2024 celebrity guest is actress and media personality Alison Arngrim, best known as mean girl Nellie Oleson from NBC’s iconic show,

“Little House On The Prairie.” Alison will make multiple appearances all weekend and will sign autographs, take pictures with fans and sign copies of her popular autobiography, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch.

Special features at this year’s show include the Wine & Spirits Garden with samples from Missouri wineries, Pampered in Paradise offers hair styling experiences. On the Main Stage, the Working Women’s Game Show returns with Bingo, Closer to the Price, Face Off and Feud. The Maker’s Market with quality handmade items and the Make-It & Take- It Classes return in 2024. Fan favorite creator Jim Davis from Holiday Home Creative will be presenting Make-It & Take-It classes and celebrity guest Alison Arngrim will join him in the fun. Projects will include wreaths and door hangers. Tickets are $15 and include all of the materials and in-person instructions. Make-It & Take-It tickets are available online at www.wwssonline.com.

New for 2024 is the Chef’s Corner, a creative, new cooking experience. This completely fresh cooking stage presents an intimate table with the chef as he prepares new recipes. Participants will learn a new skill and get a taste of what he cooks. Seating will be limited, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat. The Chef’s Corner is sponsored by Food Service Consultants, Inc. and is presented by Chef D. Scott Phillips and friends. Also new in 2024 is The Beauty Box, an interactive experience with demonstrations, makeovers, hair styling and other self care entertainment. The Beauty Box is sponsored by Healthy Hair Solutions and is presented by Tendai Morris.

The Working Women’s show is very excited to present its newest community outreach program. The Astonishing Working Women Award celebrates women in St. Louis who are making a difference in the community. Do you know an amazing teacher who goes above and beyond for her students? Do you know a leader of a non-profit who is changing St. Louis for the better? Help us celebrate these astonishing St. Louis women by filling out the award nomination form at www.wwssonline.com/working-women-award.

The St. Louis Working Women’s Show takes over the St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO. Show hours are: Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 am – 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The St. Charles Embassy Suites Hotel is the official hotel of the Working Women’s Show. Parking is available at the Convention Center.

Sign up for show emails at www.wwssonline.com. Follow the show on Facebook @WorkingWomensSurvivalShow.StLouis and follow the social media hashtag #ultimategirlsdayout

MARCUS THEATRES® SHOWCASES BEST PICTURE NOMINEES ON THE BIG SCREEN

Marcus Theatres® is rolling out the red carpet for movie lovers to experience this year’s Best Picture nominees – as well as the nominated short films – on the big screen with the Best Picture showcase, passport, and marathon. Moviegoers can choose to see the films they missed, rewatch favorites, or enjoy a full day of big-screen action, all while saving on admissions and getting the best award-season deals at Marcus Theatres.

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE

The Best Picture Showcase comprises nine Best Picture nominees plus the nominated animated and live-action shorts for the 96th Annual Academy Awards, and will be screened at over 50 Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns from Feb. 23 through March 10. This gives movie lovers the chance to see the contenders before the Academy Award winners are announced on March 10. For tickets, locations, and prices, please visit www.MarcusTheatres.com/BestPicture.

BEST PICTURE PASSPORTS

Moviegoers with several movies to watch (or rewatch) will want to consider one of the two Marcus Best Picture Passports, featuring discounted admission and food and beverage specials. The passport uses the latest technology to accommodate viewing preferences and hectic schedules, with the moviegoer choosing the specific theatre, date, and showtime versus buying tickets individually for each movie. All passport holders will receive 20% off food and beverage purchases during the Best Picture Showcase film series and have the choice of purchasing a Pick 4 Passport or Full Passport for a major savings compared with buying tickets individually. With the Pick 4, the passport holder gets an electronic ticket to his or her choice of four movies nominated for Best Picture for only $28 while the Full Passport entitles the holder to see nine movies, plus both blocks of nominated shorts, for only $70. To purchase one of the Best Picture passports, visit marcustheatres.com/BestPicturePassport.

BEST PICTURE FESTIVAL MARATHONS

For movie buffs looking to indulge in full days of big-screen bliss, Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern will host our entire lineup of Best Picture-nominated movies plus the animated shorts showing back-to-back over two Saturdays (March 2 and March 9) at select locations. Festival attendees will also be able to snap pictures at Hollywood-themed photo spots, take part in movie-themed activities, and more. Admission for each day is sold separately, with five movies playing each day for $35. Moviegoers will want to reserve their spot today at www.MarcusTheatres.com/BestPicture

BEST PICTURE VIEWING PARTIES
Hollywood fans know that just like going to the movies, watching the Academy Awards is better with a crowd. Join us on Sunday, March 10, at Marcus Theatres where we’ll be broadcasting all the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s biggest night at six locations: The Wall at Gurnee Mills Cinema (Gurnee, IL) and the Take Five Lounges at Majestic of Brookfield (Waukesha, WI), Oakdale (Oakdale, MN), Palace (Madison, WI), Ronnie’s (St. Louis, MO), and Twin Creek (Bellevue, NE) cinemas. Admission is free, and there will be movie-themed celebratory activities and photo spots with food and drink specials throughout the broadcast.

BEST PICTURE LINEUP:  
American Fiction (R) –A novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.

Anatomy of a Fall (R)– A woman is suspected of her husband’s murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness.

Barbie (PG-13) – Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
The Holdovers (R) – A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go.

Killers of the Flower Moon 
(R) 
– When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one – until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

Oppenheimer (R) – The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

Past Lives (PG-13) – Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

Poor Things (R) – The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter; a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter.

The Zone of Interest (PG-13) – The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

Nominated Live Action Short Films  (Various Ratings) – The After – Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham | Invincible – Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron | Knight of Fortune – Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk | Red, White and Blue – Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane | The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – Wes Anderson and Steven Rales

Nominated Animated Short Films  (Various Ratings) – Letter to a Pig – Tal Kantour and Amit R. Gicelter | Ninety-Five Senses – Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess | Our Uniform – Yegane Moghaddam | Pachyderme – Stéphanie Clément and Marc Ruis | War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko – Dave Mullins and Brad Booker

Visit marcustheatres.com/bestpicture to prepare for and celebrate the 2024 awards season.