Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Treat flowers with kindness, advises designer who will speak at Art in Bloom by Jane Henderson | Post-Dispatch Book Editor

Floral designer Gabriela Salazar advocates a "gentle, soft approach." She will be at Art in Bloom on March 3.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:00PM
Saturday, February 25, 2023

Historic Jewel Box in Forest Park gets a $79K face-lift by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Jewel Box reopens Saturday after being closed for nearly two weeks for its first major overhaul in 20 years.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:15AM
Friday, February 24, 2023

Best Bets: Niko Moon, American Authors, Bush, 'Lift Every Voice' and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Feb. 24-March 2.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:30AM
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Andean bear at the St. Louis Zoo escapes enclosure again by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben escaped from his enclosure briefly on Thursday afternoon after making another brief escape Feb. 7.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:15PM

Richard Thomas steps into an iconic role in Aaron Sorkin's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The TV and Broadway star says Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation takes Atticus Finch "off the pedestal" for an emotional journey.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Free concerts, other community events on St. Louis Bach Festival schedule by Daniel Durchholz Special To The Post-Dispatch

Among the festival's highlights is a performance of J.S. Bach’s “St. Matthew’s Passion” and a concert of Bach favorites featuring the Bach Society Orchestra.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:48PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Meet the newest addition to Grant's Farm: a yak named KC, born on Super Bowl Sunday by From Staff Reports

KC weighs 30 pounds and drinks a gallon of milk each day. The attraction opens for the season April 15.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:54AM
Friday, February 17, 2023

Best Bets: Trixie & Katya, Fall of Troy, Midland, 'Confederates,' Lois Lowry and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Feb. 10-16.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:30AM
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

SLSO’s new season will take place in two temporary homes as Powell is renovated by Daniel Durchholz Special To The Post-Dispatch

Concerts will be split between Stifel Theatre downtown and the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:45PM

For knights, armor was both useful and fashionable, St. Louis Art Museum exhibit shows by Jane Henderson | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Age of Armor" features armor suits and weapons as well as drawings and paintings from museum's own collection.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:00AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

St. Louis Actors' Studio stages 'Uncle Vanya' adaptation by frequent collaborator LaBute by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Filmmaker and playwright says Anton Chekov peeked into the future with his "timeless" play.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30AM
Monday, February 13, 2023

A Black neighborhood once stood on CityPark site. A new sculpture confronts its destruction. by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Pillars of the Valley” is a series of eight granite pillars that evoke hourglasses. The installation stands outside the southwest corner of the stadium.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:30PM
Friday, February 10, 2023

Legends and icons: St. Louis ballroom community thrives underground by Eric Lei Special To The Post-Dispatch

The "ballroom" scene in St. Louis is an underground world of glitz and glam.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:30PM

Spring concerts alert: Three Dog Night and the Commodores coming to Lindenwood by Sponsored Content By Amy Lynch, Brand Ave. Studios Contributing Writer

Content by Lindenwood Center for the Arts. Two legendary bands — Three Dog Night and the Commodores — are heading to the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood University c…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:00AM

Best Bets: Fantasia, Adam Sandler, Cupid's Undie Run, Purina Pet Parade and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Feb. 10-16.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:00AM

You don't need a big checkbook to enjoy art and mingle at St. Louis galleries by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis' major venues to purchase contemporary art also offer fun chances to browse, mingle and learn.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:45AM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

St. Louis Zoo brings bear back after its brief bolt by From Staff Reports

The bear was discovered missing around 8 a.m. and recaptured by 10 a.m., according to the St. Louis Zoo.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:25PM

St. Louis Zoo, Chicago zoo swap male gorillas to help save endangered species by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jontu, 26, formerly of the St. Louis Zoo, and Zachary, 7, formerly of the Brookfield Zoo, made the move earlier this month.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:30PM

Metro Theater Company's new musical, 'Spells of the Sea,' started as a pandemic podcast by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Spells of the Sea" makes transition to the stage at Metro Theater Company.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:00AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

St. Louis Theater Circle announces nominations for 2023 awards by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nominees were selected in more than 30 categories, covering comedies, dramas, musicals and operas presented by local professional theater and opera companies in 2022.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00PM

Tickets go on sale for Art in Bloom programs at St. Louis Art Museum by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The popular show at the St. Louis Art Museum hasn't been held in person for a couple of years.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:00AM
Friday, February 3, 2023

Best Bets: Morpho Mardi Gras, Radkey, Parmalee, SLSO plays 'Star Wars' and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Feb. 3-9

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:30AM
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Concerts, exhibits, tours and more events honor Black History Month in St. Louis by Valerie Schremp Hahn | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis museums, galleries, theaters and libraries will celebrate Black History Month with a variety of programs and exhibitions in February.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:15PM

On a role: For actor Jacob Flekier, all roads lead to playwright Neil Simon by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

At New Jewish Theatre, Jacob Flekier returns once again to a character based on the playwright.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30AM
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Hidden hangouts: 12 St. Louis gems you may not know about by Aisha Sultan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Check out some unusual places to get a drink or food that are less well known in St. Louis.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:30AM
Friday, January 27, 2023

Best Bets: Jameson Rodgers, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Wynton Marsalis and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Jan. 27-Feb. 2.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:30AM
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Bob Kramer, beloved St. Louis puppeteer, believed dead in fire by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The medical examiner has not positively identified the body found in the remains, but Bob Kramer's family and friends assume he has died.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:15PM

World premiere by Big Muddy Dance Co. adds to universe of Sherlock Holmes adaptations by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Big Muddy Dance Company will stage the world premiere of “My Dear Watson,” which combines pieces from many of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories and novels.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:00PM

Composer James Lee III gives Cahokia its due with an SLSO world premiere by Daniel Durchholz | Special To The Post-Dispatch

James Lee III aims to elevate ancient city's importance and capture its grandiosity with "Visions of Cahokia."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Glass artist Chihuly will bring ‘most ambitious’ exhibition to Missouri Botanical Garden by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The exhibit, “Glass in the Garden 2023,” opens May 2 and runs through Oct. 15.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:10AM

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