5 Things: Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, Grand Elite Plays Starlight Concert Series

Welcome to your look at what's coming up this week in University City. Here's five things to know this week. 

1. July 29 Starlight Concert - Grand Elite. All concerts will be held from 
   6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday nights on the south side of Heman Park (Midland/Shaftesbury entrance). They are free and open to the public.
2. Missouri's Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is this week. If you are doing back-to-school shopping the weekend of Aug. 2-4, the State of Missouri waives sales tax on many items. For more information, see our previous story.
3. Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal will hold a constituent help session on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at University City Public Library (6701 Delmar Blvd., University City 63130).
4. The Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala is Friday, Aug. 2 at the Moonrise Hotel. The annual event features garbage bag clothing created by local designers. Discounted tickets are still available. Click here for more information.  
5. The SLIFF/Kids - Cinema St. Louis’ free family event continues this weekend. The First Annual St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival will offer film programs, camps, and a workshops Aug. 2-4.