Everyone in the jazz world and beyond is grieving loss of David Sanborn on Monday, May 13 after a prolonged battle with cancer. To say that David was a legend might be a bit of and understatement. David’s illustrious, storied career included performances with music's most celebrated figures. He won six Grammys and released 25 albums, one of which went platinum and eight gold. Here, Jazz St. Louis reflects on his contributions to the jazz world.
Read MoreCharlie Houska opens his doors for two other luminaries in the St. Louis art scene this Friday at an opening night reception. As per usual, art lovers will pour through the doors of the Houska Gallery, which is located in the smart, chic Central West End. Wine, conversation, and art will color the night as artists Nick Schleicher returns to HOUSKA Gallery along with Sam Meléndez for his first solo show. If is this is the first or hundredth time you’ve attended an opening at Houska, Charlie welcomes you with open arms. Expect the work of the artists to exhibit at his space to embrace your mind and spirit. For the night, their works arrest your eyes with and captivate your artistic fancy. See pics of past opening night receptions here.
Read MoreThis summer, STAGES St. Louis once again lights up the stage with its 38th season. At the helm is the dynamic duo, Executive Director Andrew Kuhlman and Artistic Director Gayle Seay. Now, beginning their second season as co-leaders of the organization, the team carefully plucks precious gems from their STAGES St. Louis’ jewelry box and allow each to sparkle on its own – from acting, to sets, to costumes. Read more to learn how they make STAGES shine.
Read MoreOn Friday, May 3, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced that it raised $1.135 million for its artistic, education, and community programs at its gala event and concert featuring the internationally acclaimed musician and philanthropist Yo-Yo Ma. Gala guests enjoyed an evening at Stifel Theatre including dinner, drinks, and dancing with live music, all in support of the SLSO as it concludes its 144th season. See highlights of the glorious evening here.
Read MoreWith her giant etching press and a healthy dose of alchemy, owner and Master Printer of Wildwood Press, Maryanne Ellison Simmons works with artists to bring new beauty to life. Simmons and her husband, Ted, a former Cardinals baseball player, met in junior high school and much later, began a life of collecting. In 2020, the couple donated 833 pieces of art to the Saint Louis Art Museum and held an exhibit called “Catching the Moment”. Read more about her story here.
Read MoreIn celebration of Earth Day, an exhibit addressing plastic pollution opens on April 20th at artist Adrienne Outlaw’s studio and showroom. The show, entitled Consumed, addresses the critical need for creative solutions to the pressing plastic pollution problem with an elegant and joyful exhibition. The family-friendly event includes activities for easily reducing, recycling, and repurposing. Learn more and see some of her work here.
Read MoreJoin Seema Kasthuri and Tom Mosby for "Harmony in Music" TOMORROW NIGHT, April 6th, as they showcase what traditional Indian music can offer when presented with a jazz twist. The night of April 6th will be alive with the sound of music. Styles dotting the globe at The Grandel in the St. Louis Theater Arts district will surround you. Learn more here.
Read MorePassover is celebrated this year from the evening of Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 30. Prepare for the spring observance by attending The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, which runs from April 7-18. The festival showcases international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives. Trailers for each festival film are here for you at the stroke of your keyboard.
Read MoreWith Passover just around the corner, the New Jewish Theatre is set to open its 26th season with the Tony Award-winning play All My Sons by Arthur Miller at the Wool Studio Theatre March 21-April 7. Take a look at the “opening act” and the entire season ahead.
Read MoreJazz St. Louis presents “Swing for Tomorrow’s Stars” — A two-night gala held at Jazz St. Louis and the Chase Park Plaza. For two nights, electricity will buzz through the town from one end to the other — From Midtown to the Central West End. From the Gateway Arch and up and down the Mighty Mississippi and beyond, people will feel the power — the power of jazz. Read on to learn about “the event of the decade.”
Read MoreAs we bid adieu to January, and February makes its debut, one of St. Louis’ grandest institutions is once again opening its crimson velvet curtains for you. While the symphony’s 98-year old Grand Boulevard concert venue is undergoing a 100-million dollar expansion, concerts at six sublime venues throughout the region will make your 2024 come alive with the sound of the orchestra’s music. Read more to learn of what’s in store.
Read MoreNo, Chris Martin, Coldplay lead singer, and his band aren’t gracing our city with their presence, rather an event has been put together to pay homage. Saturday, February 3rd, A Sky Full of Stars: The Definitive Coldplay Tribute, creates all the uplifting, optimistic allure that is the music of Coldplay. Read more for details.
Read MoreThe Contemporary Art Museum works to enrich lives and inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning through experiences with contemporary art. Its mission is to create meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today in a welcoming space of architectural significance. And, it’s free to all. Read here how it made its move from Laclede’s Landing to the Grand Arts Center in a big way.
Read MorePresented by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, The 2024 St. Louis Teen Talent Competition’s workshops continue through Saturday, December 16, 2023. Auditions begin in January 2024. The adjudicated competition has become a platform for high school students to celebrate their passion, dedication, and love of the performing arts while competing for scholarships and cash prizes, and it will take center stage at The Finals in March 2024, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Read on for details.
Read MoreThis November, Cinema St. Louis (CSL) is thrilled to unveil the 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), set to captivate audiences at the historic Hi-Pointe Theatre, CSL’s new forever home, as well as at multiple venues across the city including the Alamo Drafthouse, Webster University, Washington University and more. Read on for everything to know about the annual event.
Read MoreSt. Louis’ own award-winning and world renown photographer Michael Eastman has made his name known literally anywhere the art of capturing images on film is prized. His art hangs in the hallowed halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Chicago Art Institute and is sold across the globe. But he has never forgotten his St. Louis roots and our ever-evolving vibrant art scene. Read on for to learn things you may know or may not know about this prolific photographic artist.
Read MoreThe inaugural Evolution Festival will offer guests an elevated festival experience that will unfold in an unforgettable weekend with the best in live music, a spotlight on bourbon and unique barbeque creations. The festival takes place Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th at Forest Park’s Langenberg Field.
Read MoreNew Jazz St. Louis CEO Victor Goines says that “There are only two kinds of people in this world, those who love jazz, and those who don’t know it yet.” Read more about how he is “Raising the Vibe” of the musical juggernaut and spearheading it into the future.
Read MoreChris Andoe is one of the headliners at the 2023 STL FRINGE FEST held this August at the Kranzberg .ZACK Theater. The prolific storyteller joins other artists August 14-20 at various St. Louis theaters.
Read MoreSince 2006, Dale Chihuly’s magnificent glass sculptures have captivated audiences around the world and have driven record-breaking traffic to the Missouri Botanical Garden. His St. Louis presence has added a new dimension to the city's artistic landscape, creating a visual spectacle that enchants and inspires all who encounter it. Now thru October 15, in what is called “Chihuly in the Garden 2023,” visitors can bask in the magic.
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