Arts & Entertainment

The Foundry Art Centre is a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Their mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions, studio space, performing arts and educational programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural resource for the entire region.

Professional minor league franchises playing in St. Charles County offer affordable family entertainment close to home. The Missouri River Otters of the United Hockey League, The River City Renegades of the United Indoor Football League and the St. Louis Swarm of the International Basketball League call the 10,000-seat Family Arena their home.

Just west on Interstate 70, the River City Rascals of the Frontier League set a league record for attendance in their inaugural year, playing Class A baseball at the new Ozzie Smith Sports Complex in O'Fallon, Mo.

World class cultural Institututions St. Louis hosts professional theater, opera and international tours at more than half a dozen major venues throughout the region.

Moreover, the St. Louis Art Museum's collections range from ancient Egypt and China to Monet, Bingham, and Matisse. The St. Louis Zoo, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the St. Louis Science Center are among the nation's leaders in visitors count, education and research.