Worth the drive 11/6/08

Less than 2 hours away

The Fox Theatre, St. Louis

For the first time in more than 25 Years, Pink Floyd's legendary rock opera "THE WALL" is being presented live in concert and in its entirety — performed by the talented tribute band The Australian Pink Floyd Show. This tour marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd's seminal 1979 classic rock opera and features amazing new production details including animation, lasers and inflatables. The concert concludes with a special Pink Floyd greatest hits encore. The work has not been performed live on this scale for more than 25 years, not since Pink Floyd toured it themselves. But now it is back, in all its glory, performed by the band that the London Daily Mail say, "do Floyd better than Floyd do themselves." Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are on sale for $49.50, $44.50 and $39.50 and can be purchased by calling 800-293-5949 or at fabulousfox.com.

Black River Coliseum, Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Armed with an abundance of unpretentious Southern charm and laser sharp wit, platinum-selling comedian Chonda Pierce has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast for more than a decade. An in-demand stand up comic, television hostess and best-selling author, Pierce's "Circle of Laughs" tour stops in Poplar Bluff Saturday. The 20-city tour features special guest performer Zan. In addition to stops at churches, fairs and theaters, she's one of the most popular speakers at Women of Faith conferences and is a frequent guest at the famed Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are on sale for $26.75, $21.50, $16 and $13.50. There is a discount of $2 off for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Black River Coliseum box office at 866-646-8849 or go to ticketmaster.com.

Less than 5 hours away

Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.

The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) is the world's largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition. Ten different species of livestock compete in the exposition, and the purebred beef and sheep events are the largest in the world. Accompanying the event, the North American Quarter Horse Show is among the top five shows in the nation, and the North American Championship Rodeo features the invitational finals for the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Altogether, more than 140 shows, sales, breed meetings, entertainment events and judging contests are held during the 14-day event. Admission is $3 for seniors and children, and $6 for adults. Parking is $6. For more a schedule of events or more information call 502-595-3166 or go to livestockexpo.org.