718 N. Grand Blvd. (314) 533-2500 "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony." Sept. 10 at 7. Sept. 11 at 2. | "Stravinsky / Rite of Spring." Sept. 16 at 8. Sept. 17 at 8.| "Mahler Symphony No. 1." Sept. 23 at 8. Sept. 24 at 8. | "An American in Paris." Sept 30 at 8. http://www.stlsymphony.org/ … [Read more...]
JAZZ AT THE BISTRO
September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
3536 Washington Ave. (314) 289-4030 Funk Butt Brass Band. Sept. 9. Sept. 10. at 7:30 and 9:30. | Kim Massie. Sept. 16. Sept. 17. at 7:30 and 9:30. | Take 6. Sept. 21-24 at 7:30 and 9:30. | Rare Departure. Sept. 30. Oct. 1 at 7:30 and 9:30. http://jazzstl.org/jazz-at-the-bistro/ … [Read more...]
CHAIFETZ ARENA–”Superstars of Soul.”
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#1 S. Compton Ave. at Forest Park Parkway (314) 977-5000 7:30. | "Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 3." Sept. 22 through Sept. 25. Various times. | "Lupe Fiasco with The New Boys." Sept. 29. 7:30. http://thechaifetzarena.com/ … [Read more...]
SHELDON CONCERT HALL AND ART GALLERIES–”The Ties That Bind: Art Quilts by Members of the Fiber Artists Coalition.”
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3648 Washington Blvd. (314) 533-9900 Sept. 16 through Dec. 3, 2011. | "Ralston Crawford and Jazz."Sept. 30 through Jan. 7, 2012. | "Material Landscapes." Through Jan. 21, 2012. | "Peter Pranschke: The Lonely Rainbow." Through Sept. 10. | "Wallace Smith Paintings." Dec. 16 through Jan. 28, 2012. | "Lessons of the Past…Promises for the Future." Sept. 16 through Feb. 4, 2012. | "I'll Be Your Mirror." Sept. 30 through Feb. 11, … [Read more...]
The Gray Seasons | Robert T. Herrera
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Gray Seasons, a documentary filmed over the course of four years, is featured in the 2011 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. Director Robert T. Herrera talks about his making of the film, along with John C. Kelley, who created the soundtrack, and Shimmy Gray-Miller, St. Louis University women's basketball coach. Gray-Miller and her team are the subjects of this emotionally charged film. The Gray Seasons Cinema St. … [Read more...]
Kareen King | Finding Emilou, Part 4 of 4
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
FOURTH EPISODE of Kareen King’s musical storytelling of the elderly Emilou, the Alzheimer patient who touched King’s heart with pleas for help and for the simple comfort of friendship in her final days. … [Read more...]
Kareen King | Finding Emilou, Part 3 of 4
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PART THREE in Kareen King’s heartfelt musical reflections on Emilou, a woman who inspired, infuriated and charmed her caregivers so much that King created a puppet persona to continue sharing Emilou’s message of hope and simple courage. … [Read more...]
Kareen King | Finding Emilou | Part 2 of 4 Parts
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PART TWO in the story of Emilou, told and sung by Kareen King. Both patient and therapist gain insights from their careful attention to one another. … [Read more...]
Kareen King | Finding Emilou Goldenpuppet
August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Singer-songwriter and drama therapist Kareen King tells of Emilou, her elderly friend from Brookside Retirement Community, and introduces her posthumous puppet persona. In this video (first, in a series of four) King explores -- in song -- her friend’s human needs and the daily challenge of both dying and living. Watch more videos | Facebook/StLouisan - Live Visit the Kareen King … [Read more...]
Chuck Berry | Harry Weber Sculpture Dedication
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A great celebration today at the Delmar Loop in University City, with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, St. Louis’ own Chuck Berry. An enthusiastic crowd turned out in sweltering July heat to honor the musical legend and admire his larger than life bronze statue by Harry Weber, installed directly across from Blueberry Hill, where the rock and roll icon still performs regularly. … [Read more...]