STLFringe FEST 2024 Is “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile” Ride, Rather a Visceral, Cutting-Edge Theatrical Experience
Fringe Fests began in 1947 in Scotland, and what was once relegated to the fringes of the universe of artistic norms has now become a global phenomenon. Each August, the rocket takes off and its sparks flame conversation and thought over a kaleidoscopic world of theatrical and artistic delights that traditional theatrical forms simply can’t contain. Take a trip to your own backyard, because for 13 years St. Lou Fringe has brought the world of independent art home to St. Louis. Witness here the 2024 STLFringe FEST.
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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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Pop Stars!
21c Museum Hotel St. Louis forges new roads in the world of 21st-century contemporary art in America with the opening of its POP Stars! exhibition. The king of pop art in the last century, Andy Warhol, makes room for the stars of pop art in the new century. The exhibit is a mix of all mediums of art, including paintings, prints, sculptures, videos, and new age art that uses block chain technology. Learn more about this phenomenal showing.
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14th Annual Missouri Chamber Music Festival Brings Four June Concerts
The Missouri Chamber Music Festival presents Season 14: Game Changers and the Music of our Surroundings June 6 - 21, 2024. The four concerts of the festival and opening reception/presentation explore musical works with profound emotional impact relevant to the present day. The Festival highlights composers that changed things forever through their musical innovation. Read more here.
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Playback Theater's "Rant and Rave" Provides Entertaining Relief for St. Louis Audiences
On Saturday, June 1st, St. Louis gets to “Rant and Rave” and get some much-needed entertaining relief by coming to and participating in what’s been called an entertaining cross between “What’s My Line” and group therapy. Come discover the world of Playback Theater, which is now practiced on six continents. Theater maven Joan Lipkin is the certified conductor of the ONLY Playback Theater in St. Louis. Come see this phenomenon that is sweeping the globe.
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Shakespeare Festival Ignites Love At First Sight On The Glen In Forest Park With “As You Like It”
The 24th season of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival ignites the Glen In Forest Park with summertime love-at-first-sight sparks, starting Wednesday evening May 29th with “As You Like It”. Filled with a quiver packed with poetry and prose, the Bard’s amorous arrows will pierce the hearts of thousands upon thousands of audience members through June 23rd. Read more here for details of why the festival in St. Louis draws larger audiences than any Shakespeare play offering in the world.
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Jazz St. Louis Remembers St. Louis Native and Jazz Legend David Sanborn
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.
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Houska Gallery’s misuri & BAJA BLAST Exhibitions Blow Through with Opening Reception on Friday
Charlie 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.
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A Dynamic Duo
This 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.
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A Whopping 1.1-Million Dollars Raised in Just One Night at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Gala featuring Yo-Yo Ma
On 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.
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The Power of Alchemy
With 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.
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Earth Day 2024 is Here -- Learn How to Reduce Your Plastic Waste Footprint at Local Artist Exhibit
In 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.
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"Harmony in Music" Brings Classical Indian Music Blended with Jazz and New Age Music to The Grandel in the St. Louis Theater District
Join 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.
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Celebrate! the Season of Passover at The 2024 Jewish Film Festival
Passover 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.
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Just In Time for the Season of Passover, The New Jewish Theater Opens Its 26th Season
With 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.
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Swing for Tomorrow's Stars -- The Electrifying Jazz St. Louis Event Folks Will Be Talking About for Decades
Jazz 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.”
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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Bids January Adieu and Opens February's Curtain with Nine Sublime Concerts
As 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.
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"A Sky Full of Stars" Pays Tribute to Coldplay, One of the Most Influential Groups of the Century
No, 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.
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