History Museum and Delmar Loop Help Bring Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration to Life
Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a beloved Latinx cultural tradition celebrated this year in St. Louis on Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd. During this time, Mexicans build ‘ofrendas,’ altars adorned with marigold flowers, candles, sugar skulls, and the favorite foods and drinks of their deceased loved ones. The purpose is to welcome back the spirits of the departed, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. This year the Missouri History Museum and Delmar Loop are recognizing Día de los Muertos with two separate celebrations that bring the recognition of the Day of the Dead to life. Learn more here.
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St. Louis is Rich...in History - Discover Our Treasures In a New Book, "Mapping St. Louis"
Have you ever wondered what St. Louis looked like before the Gateway Arch was here? Ever thought about what the landscape was like? The cityscape was quite different. There was no Clayton. There was no Ladue. There was no Chesterfield or Wildwood. While the land existed, these places were a vast wilderness beyond the city borders. Now, you can see St. Louis from its very beginnings by way of maps — rarely seen before in a new coffee table book hot off the presses — Mapping St. Louis. Read more.
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I Didn't Know I Married a Pop Artist
Top advertising agency designer for Coca-Cola campaigns and other fun stuff, Chuck Middlekauff, threw in the towel in 1992 to take a crack at real art. Now, Chuck's distinctive pop art interpretations of the West, with inspirations from the likes of Andy Warhol, Billy Schenck, Nelson Boren, and Jackson Pollack, have appeared in the finest Western galleries in America. Take a closer look at his work here.
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The Gift of Art
The story of the Ken and Nancy Kranzberg's art collection began in the 1970's when Nancy convinced Ken to spend $90 on a painting. Ken would later break into a cold sweat because back then $90 was a lot of money to them. Fast forward to 2024, and together they have built the Kranzberg Arts Foundation whose impact on the arts community stretches throughout the region. Read about its beginnings how the foundation will propel itself into the future.
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September Beckons Sababa 2024: A Full Family Pavilion Extravaganza at The J
The J in collaboration with the St. Louis Jewish Federation welcome all St. Louis families to Sababa, St. Louis’ biennial premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival on Sunday, September 29 at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur. Learn about the colorful extravaganza here.
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The Saint Louis Art Fair Marks 31 Years
The Saint Louis Art Fair is proud to announce its highly anticipated 31st year as it returns to the streets of downtown Clayton September 6-8, 2024. The Saint Louis Art Fair is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs. Learn more here.
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Fall Floods Grounds of Missouri History Museum with Return of Twilight Thursdays
With mild fall temperatures ahead, St. Louis eagerly welcomes back the cherished tradition of the Missouri History Museum’s Twilight Thursdays concert series starting up again on September 5th. Now a staple of the St. Louis cultural scene, the free outdoor event will have music and people alike flooding the fall landscape surrounding the museum. Learn more here.
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Annual Symphony on Art Hill Opens the Celebration of 145th Season on September 19th
Led by Music Director Stéphane Denève, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra marks the beginning of its 2024/2025 season with the return of its free concert in Forest Park at 7:00pm, Thursday, September 19, on Art Hill. Since its inaugural Forest Park concert more than 50 years ago, the SLSO has performed for thousands of people each year as a community celebration of music and the kick-off of the SLSO’s 145th season.
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Diane von Furstenberg Event Was a Revelation!
Take a look inside the world-of-fashion-maven Diane von Furstenberg, a visionary trailblazer in the industry. She set the fashion business afire in yesteryear and continues to be be a WOMAN IN CHARGE. Three hundred fifty afficionados of her achievements got an intimate glimpse into her world at an exclusive screening of her enlightening documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge. One of a handful of private screenings in Europe, and NYC, Saint Louis Fashion Fund co-founder and chairman emeritus Susan Sherman led the charge in bringing the film home to St. Louis. Like Diane, she is a woman in charge. Read more here.
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The New Jewish Theatre To Host Three Special Events in Tandem with Production of John Logan’s Red
New Jewish Theatre is pleased to present Red by John Logan, running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11 at the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Alongside the production, the New Jewish Theatre is hosting three special events that will give special understanding for this compelling play about the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. Learn more here.
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Summertime In St. Louis and the Livin' is Easy
It’s summertime in St. Louis and the livin’ is easy. We’ve compiled a limited list of places to go, things to do, plays to see, and ways to enjoy St. Louis to the fullest in the the height of summer. Enjoy.
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Why is the Month of May Proclaimed Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month?
Almost half a century ago, in furtherance of the Civil Rights Movement, America “suddenly” realized that we were not just a nation of BLACKS and WHITES; indeed we were and are a rainbow culture. We began to recognize contributions of Americans as multifaceted as its innumerable hues. The palette of recognition first splashed itself with color in 1977. By 1979, AAPI had a week. By 1992, it had a month. By 2024, the new name has expanded to Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. Learn how it all came to be here.
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The 12 Days of Christmas Explained
Many assume that the 12 days of Christmas are the days leading up to Christmas. Rather it is the opposite. The 12 days actually begin on Christmas Day and end at epiphany. While the popular Christmas Carol is about the gifts associated with the days, the 12 days are steeped in religious tradition. Read on to have Twelve Days of Christmas explained.
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Those of the Jewish Faith Throughout the Land Celebrate the Festival of Lights for Eight Days Starting Tonight
Hanukkah is a Jewish Holiday which is celebrated over eight nights. In many Jewish families, each night comes with gifts and a special tradition along with lighting the Menorah. This year, the Festival of Lights is celebrated the evening of Thursday, December 7th through Friday December 15th. No matter your faith, you might want to learn more about the annual observance.
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Shining the Light on St. Louis
In his second year as the chief executive officer of the Missouri Historical Society but in his 18th with the institution, Jody Sowell knows how to draw crowds. Big crowds. Read here how he has pushed the boundaries of the City of St. Louis to command the world stage and increase museum attendance by such numbers that there are lines out the door.
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The Celebrity History of The Chase
To help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Chase Park Plaza, we are featuring the photographs of St. Louis photographer Barry Mandel who had his studio in The Chase from 1964-1989 and whose celebrity photos were featured throughout the hotel.
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The Paradox of Liberty
Visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Renovation of the Old Courthouse at Gateway Arch National Park
On January 31, more than 100 community members and civic leaders joined the National Park Service and Gateway Arch Park Foundation for a groundbreaking ceremony to commence the historic renovation of the Old Courthouse at Gateway Arch National Park.
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Soccer City… A Symbol of Our Future
Over the years, St. Louis has been called a great sports city, a great arts city, a great music city, a great architecture city, and recently, a great food city. Now with the debut of St. Louis CITY SC, all of these great assets come together in one place.
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A Conversation with Min Jung Kim
The St. Louis Art Museum director reflects on her time in St. Louis so far and looks to make an impact on SLAM’s future.
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