Father’s Day comes early this year. Although it’s always celebrated on the third Sunday in June, which oftentimes falls around the 19th, this year we get to celebrate our fathers on Sunday, June 16th. Are you ready? Here’s a compendium of sophisticated ways to celebrate the king in your life.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLaurence Basse is a “Girl on Fire” in the world of fashion design. The Paris-trained designer is a Project Runway alum, where she was a season 15 finalist (2006) and a season 20 "All-Star" runner-up (2023). She has dressed NBA superstars Dwight Howard and Serge Ibaka, Jada Pickett Smith, actor Aldis Hodge, Grammy winner Samara Joy, and comedian/actor Yvonne Orji. Here, take a look behind the scenes after a Paris runway show.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAmidst all the parties and parades that will occur in June, one champion of the queer community, Joan Lipkin, has curated participants for the “Queer Writes Showcase of LGBTQ+ Writers” on June 27th to culminate Pride Month. For the sophomore season of Queer Writes, the Missouri History Museum is bringing back this event which will feature a new diverse lineup of St. Louis-based or connected LGBTQ+ writers sharing excerpts of their work in various genres. Learn more here.
Read MoreChris Stratmann and Clif LaPlante resided in the Central West End. After years in a 6,000-square foot historic home on Westminster Place, they had downsized to a condo. And then they started browsing online, and, well — Oh, Zillow. They found a home on a 1-acre lot not far from the city, and with a little imagination they have transformed the 1928 house the original owners would recognize from the front drive. But that’s all. Read on to find out how the online home search engine Zillow changed their lives.
Read MoreThe Chamber Music Society's Vintage Gala committee held a kickoff reception at Adam Foster's Fine Jewelry featuring an exclusive exhibition of haute couture vintage gowns by Alex Teih of New York. The gala committee is planning an exceptional evening of entertainment on Monday, September 9 at The Sheldon to commemorate Leonard Slatkin's 80th birthday and the Chamber Music Society's 15th Anniversary. Read more here.
Read MoreThe homeless are everywhere. But St. Louis is not Los Angeles or Portland, Oregon. In L.A. there are more than 75,000 and in Portland 6,000-plus. Our homeless population hovers around 1,600. It’s still a problem. Fortunately, a number of St. Louisans have stepped up to the plate to try to solve it. Learn more about the initiatives that are taking place here to address this ongoing epidemic in St. Louis and metropolitan areas throughout America.
Read MoreEveryone 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 MoreIt’s here, ladies. Mother’s Day Weekend 2024 has finally arrived and although you and all the mothers in your life deserve it every single day, after this weekend you may not get this much attention for another 51 weekends. Hearth & Soul has your back 365 days of the year. Join them for their Mix & Mingle event on the eve of Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 11th from 3-5pm.
Read MoreTwo integral parts in the continuing St. Louis’ downtown renaissance have announced a partnership — 21c Museum Hotel and St. Louis CITY SC. The two major players have announced that the hotel has been named the official hotel partner for the current season of the famed soccer franchise. Since both entities burst onto the scene, they have been a magnet for the City of St. Louis — the sprawling 2.5-million peopled metropolis, and the expansive region. Read more here.
Read MoreAlmost 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.
Read MoreIf you’re a sports fanatic, living in St. Louis is heaven. And the St. Louis Sports Commission brings heaven to earth. Read more here about how the commission uses the power of sports to enhance the area’s quality of life and to create economic and social benefits for the community.
Read MoreWhether in the heart of Tokyo, overlooking the Manhattan skyline, or off the beaten path in St. Louis, omakase sushi offers a glimpse into the soul of Japanese cuisine. It is a celebration of simplicity, craftsmanship, and the profound connection between food and culture.
For those willing to embark on this gastronomic journey, prepare to be dazzled by the skill of the sushi chef, delighted by the freshness of the ingredients, and enchanted by the symphony of flavors. Omakase sushi is not just a meal—it is something to savor, a memory to cherish, and a testament to the enduring allure of Japanese culinary artistry. See for yourself here.
Read MoreEditor-in-Chief Christy Marshall tells of what is great about our city despite gloomy headlines one may see. in the national news. It’s spring. The breezes are balmy. The days are long. It’s the perfect time to climb into your car and drive down to The Grove. Stop in one of the myriad of restaurants. Spend time in The City Foundry and check out the shops nearby. Explore The Armory. Have a glass of wine and pizza at Scarlett’s Wine Bar. Lunch at Union Loafers. Catch a CITY StL game. Ride the Wheel at Union Station and glance out over our beautiful city. Read more here.
Read MoreThe summer months are almost upon us. Spring is officially here until June 20th, but anyone who’s lived in St. Louis for any length of time knows that things heat up a lot sooner. And there are so many hot social functions to attend until we all head off for destinations across the globe or just nest here for staycations when the social season takes a little break. Here are a potpourri of sophisticated celebrations from which to choose.
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