Posts in Arts and Entertainment
The Magnificent Muny

Climbing from usher almost 30 years ago, like mountain of stairs at the theater, to President and CEO of the Muny, Kwafe Coleman has risen. He now leads the charge for the world renowned St. Louis Muny Theater in Forest Park. Built in 1915, the amphitheater holds 11,000 neighbors, and has the distinction of having 1,500 free seats, and produces Broadway-level musicals each summer. Read here how this first-generation Ghanian from Bellefontaine Neighbors in North County hoists the banner for the storied St. Louis institution.

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Time to Grab Your Fanciest Hats and Cheer for the Fastest Horses at the 151st Kentucky Derby

Grab your hats & cheer for your horses for Kentucky Derby Day, this year held on Saturday, May 3rd.  If you can’t hop a flight to Louisville, and don’t want to sit on your couch to watch on TV, here are some ways to get out and about to Watch Parties in St. Louis to enjoy the 151st Run for the Roses and sport your finest Derby hat.

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May and June Brings the Good Life Home -- Read All About It In Our Latest Issue

Get ready to take a scoop of goodness from all that life has to offer as the calendar turns and presents yet another May, and then another June to us. Leaf through the pages of our May/June issue, either here digitally, or physically, once it arrives on your doorstep. See life through the prism of opulence with which many of us are blessed. No matter how much bad news you hear, always remember that like the mouthwatering treat you see on the current cover of our magazine, we live in the land of milk and honey with the world’s largest economy and all that comes from it. Life is good. Following are samplings that await in the pages of our new issue.

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May is Poppin' At Missouri History Museum With Return of Twilight Thursdays

May will be poppin’ with music and peppered with people as the popular concert series Twilight Thursdays returns to the Missouri History Museum. To get things started, the Missouri Historical Society will dedicate the newly renovated Edward and Margaret Imo Family Plaza on the morning of May 1st and continue concerts with food, fun and more through month’s end. Details here in the article.

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Saint Louis Zoo to Celebrate Shakespeare Festival's 25th Anniversary with Romeo & Zooliet

Have you ever wondered what happens when the Zoo closes and the keepers go home for the night? Well ... what if the animals put on their very own Shakespearean performance?! That’s exactly what will happen this summer when The Saint Louis Zoo partners with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival for a wildly fun, original production of “Romeo & Zooliet” to the Zoo this summer. Learn about how you can get tickets and watch as a little zoological Broadway meets the Bard.

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Renowned Artist Charlie Houska to be Honored at the World Chess Hall of Fame

The World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, the leading chess cultural center in the country, will present “Charles Houska: Master of Play,” a joyful and colorful retrospective celebrating the vibrant, whimsical world of Charles “Charlie” Houska—one of Saint Louis’s most beloved and iconic pop artists. This unique collection reflects his lifetime cannon of work, and will be on view from May 1, 2025, through April 5, 2026. This exhibition marks the artist’s 60th birthday and the 25th anniversary of his Central West End-based Houska Gallery.

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Sophisticated Guide to Spring 2025

Spring 2025 is in full swing. Soon April showers will bring May flowers. That means that St. Louisans will come out of hibernation and start buzzing like butterflies across the metro. Spread your wings and catch spring fever with our annual Sophisticated Guide to Spring. Ready, set, go! Watch the sophisticated rainbow that is St. Louis show off its myriad of colors here.

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TWSTL Hosts Streetcar & Beyond 10th Anniversary Season Book Signing at Left Bank Books

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis continues its Streetcar & Beyond 10th Anniversary Season with the second of many events to celebrate the milestone season. Famed author and scholar Tom Mitchell will sign copies of his book, Early Stories by Tennessee Williams at 6pm on Wednesday, April 2, at Left Bank Books in the Central West End.

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All the World’s a Stage

Celebrating its 25th year, the Shakespeare Festival unveils its 2025 season, including a joint venture with the Saint Louis Zoo. Through the years, the Festival has welcomed upwards of 50,000 people to the park for its summer shows, making it the largest free outdoor Shakespeare Festival between either coast. In 2025, big things are planned when you schlep your picnic basket to Forest Park’s Shakespeare Grove for an evening of free theater under the stars with fellow lovers of The Bard.

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Powerhouse Line-up for Powerful Times Colors the 30th Season of The Jewish Film Festival

In its 30th season, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival returns to its new home at the B&B Theatres in Creve Coeur for two weeks of cinema excellence from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Dramas, documentaries, comedies, and an October 7 retrospective highlight the six-day, 13-film schedule. Full details on the powerhouse season as well as movie trailers here.

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The Artist Collector

Famed fine art publisher Robert Lococo stands next to his recent gift to the Saint Louis Art Museum in an immaculate peacock blue Tom Ford suit. The suit (and similarly “peacock” alligator shoes) went extremely well with the very large, very red painting on the wall behind him. That painting –“Coca-Cola Girl 25”–is part of artist Alex Katz’s “Coca-Cola Girls” series. Take a journey with us and find out why his prints hang in galleries worldwide.

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Missouri Historical Society Springs into the Decade Ahead with the "We Are St. Louis" Campaign

The “We Are St. Louis” is both a movement and 36-million-dollar capital campaign announced on the St. Louis City’s 261st birthday on February 14, 2025. The campaign is The Missouri Historical Society’s commitment to showcasing the diverse tapestry of stories that make St. Louis unique. It strives to create an understanding of the rich past of the city so it can better shape its future. Learn more here about how the tapestry was woven for 261 years and plans to continue to unfurl its threads for decades down the road ahead.

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Theatrical Touchstone of the Beginnings of the Holocaust - Cabaret - Launches NJT This March

NJT (The New Jewish Theatre) is proud to open its 27th season with a bold and immersive production of the classic musical Cabaret, running March 20 through April 6. Directed by NJT’s Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet in her first musical production for the theatre, Cabaret promises to transport audiences to the thrilling yet ominous world of 1929 Berlin. More prescient than ever in today’s climate, this is a must-see theatrical event. Details here.

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Let the Music Play Again at The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's $140-million Midtown Upgrade This Fall

After a 2-year hiatus, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is returning to the newly-renovated Powell Symphony Hall in the Grand Arts District in Midtown St. Louis. Just announced is the programming for its milestone 146th season — the first season in the Jack C. Taylor Music Center following the $140 million expansion and renovation. The season begins with the orchestra’s annual concert in Forest Park on September 17 with the inaugural public concerts in the SLSO’s Midtown venue on September 26-28. Get every detail here.

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St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Expands for Landmark 25th Anniversary Season

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to unveil its landmark 25th anniversary season. It starts with its 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration on May 15th, featuring a one-night-only performance by Tony-Award-nominee and Grammy Award-winner Patrick Page. It continues with Hamlet at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park in May and June. It also features a groundbreaking collaboration with the Saint Louis Zoo in July. Learn about the season’s more than 100 productions that culminate with Shakespeare in the Streets in September 2025.

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Love and Wonder collide at Museum of Illusions St. Louis this Valentine’s Day

This February, Museum of Illusions St. Louis is setting the stage for an unforgettable date night—whether you’re swooning over someone special, dreaming of a meet-cute, laughing with your besties or making memories with the whole family. Featuring interactive exhibits that play tricks on the eye and themed activities designed to spread the love, it’s the perfect spot to get lost in the magic of the moment. Museum of Illusions’ Valentine’s Day programming runs from February 14-16. Learn more.

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Laugh Out Loud This Valentine's Weekend at "The Reception"

Work & Leisure, Tenacious Eats and The Improv Shop cordially invites you to “The Reception,” the most unforgettable, laugh-out-loud event that you’ve ever attended. It takes place this Valentine’s weekend. This elevated dining experience is an immersive wedding experience perfect for the “weekend of love” both Friday February 14th and Saturday February 15th. Enjoy dinner and a show while watching first-rate comedy with the one or ones you love. Or come by yourself and mingle with other singles. More information here.

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Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis Launches TEN for TENN Anniversary Season for 2025

This year, the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL) makes history. It kicks off its tenth year of filling the senses of fans and followers with the works of the Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright and toast of the St. Louis theatrical world, the inimitable Tennessee Williams. Dubbed the TEN for TENN Anniversary Season, the St. Louis Metro area and beyond will witness the brilliant legacy of what many consider to be America’s greatest playwright with a series of events slated through Fall 2025. Learn more here.

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The Legacy of MLK Celebrated in Honor of 96th His Birthday at Missouri History Museum

The Missouri History Museum will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy with a weekend of learning, connection and community for all ages. The celebration starts Friday, January 17th, and culminates on the national holiday, Monday, January 20th. Programing is part of the African American History Initiative’s on-going work to explore the African American experience throughout the region. Dr. King would have been 96 years old in 2025. Learn more here,

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Embrace the Chill as the 18th Annual Loop Ice Carnival Returns to The Delmar Loop

On January 25th, a day of frosty fun with ice sculptures, live performances, and a dazzling drone show awaits winter lovers in the heart of the Delmar Loop. The 18th Annual Loop Ice Carnival is set to embrace the winter chill from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM in the historic Delmar Loop that day. See for yourself why this is a must-do event to fully experience winter in St. Louis.

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