Tempus to Reopen Under New Leadership and Vision

Tempus’ new concept will focus on unique pop-up dinners, rich with storytelling and culinary history, featuring local food + beverage artisans as well as celebrated local chefs. With the exit of previous Chef Ben Grupe, Tempus Owner Peter Brickler has brought on the culinary team of Vito & Amy Racanelli to lead Tempus’ next chapter. The husband and wife duo will bring with them over 20 years of culinary expertise in the restaurant industry.

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St. Louis Press Club's 28th Media Persons of the Year Awards Dinner

Photos Courtesy of St. Louis Press Club and by Suzy Gorman

St. Louis Press Club's 28th Media Persons of the Year at Edward Jones was a stunning success. A number of St. Louis' extraordinary journalists were recognized for their exceptional program of work including: Debbie Monterrey, KMOX Radio, Elliott Davis of Fox 2, Joe Hollman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Wiley Price, St. Louis American, Kay Quinn, KSDK, and the creative team of NinePBS "Living St. Louis": Jim Kirchherr, Ruth Ezell, Anne-Marie Berger, Kara Vaninger and Brooke Butler. Rene Knott of KSDK emceed the event with special performances by renowned singer and composer Brian Owens. The event was co-chaired by Press Club President Joan Berkman and Press Club Board Member Peggy Barnhart.

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Painting 3.0: From Pigment to Pixels

For decades, artists have experimented with digital tools, often incorporating or referencing technology in their paintings. As a result, cutting-edge collectors have come to seek, if not expect, these innovations from artists. At the same time, art is now part of the direct-to-consumer economy through online platforms and auctions. As the time we spend online accelerates, we are ever more seduced by the virtual experience of art, which continues to improve as technology evolves. Increasingly, paint and code are interchangeable.

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Diane von Furstenberg Visits St. Louis

The Saint Louis Fashion Fund (SLFF) in partnership with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University brought legendary fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg to St. Louis on October 12. She filled the day, meeting with many locals, fashion students, designers, and patrons of STLFF. Mayor Tishaura Jones also presented Diane with a proclamation declaring "Diane von Furstenberg Day in St. Louis."

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STAR DUST, a Tribute to David Bowie

Dance St. Louis, one of the country’s oldest and remaining nonprofit dance presenters, kicks off its 57th season on Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Touhill Performing Arts Center with the presentation of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, the award-winning, New York City-based company that has been lauded for reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. Complexions is set to perform its blockbuster hit STAR DUST, a tribute to the life and music of David Bowie, full of glitter and glam.

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