BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The exhibit is the first at a botanical garden in the United States. It offers visitors to St. \;Louis the opportunity to witne ss one of China&rsquo\;s most ancient traditions.\nLantern Festival: Ar t by Day\, Magic by Night begins with a three-day celebration from 9&nbs p\;a.m. to 10 \;p.m. throughout Memorial Day weekend. Admission fo r the weekend is $22 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3 to 12)\, wi th discounts for members. The celebration includes a parade with 70-foo t-long dancing dragon\, martial arts\, Chinese calligraphy\, painting\, authentic regional cuisine available for purchase\, and tai chi and te a tasting in the Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden. There will be special tours that focus on the symbolism of plant species and architectural details. Acrobatic performances \; are among those scheduled through out the weekend.\nThe exhibit continues through Aug. 19. View the unlit works from 9 a.m. to 5 \;p.m. The exhibit is free regular admission of $8 for adults and free for children ages 12 and youngger. St. Louis city and county residents enjoy reduced daytime admission of $4 and are free on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon.\nBeginning May 31\ , visitors can see the exhibit at night from 6 to 10 p.m Thursday throug h Sunday. URL:http://florissant.patch.com/events/lantern-festival-art-by-day-magic- by-night-238e4655 SUMMARY:Lantern Festival: Art by Day\, Magic by Night LOCATION:4344 Shaw Blvd\, Saint Louis\, MO 63110: 4344 Shaw Blvd\, Saint Louis\, MO END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR