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Christodoulos Panayiotou Gallery Talk at CAM
If you’ve been watching Mitt, Newt and Obama take to the proverbial political boxing ring this election year, it’s clear that politicians are skilled at manifesting voter-friendly personas. In many ways, the drama that unfolds on the campaign trail is all part of an act—all part of the fantastical world of politics, where millionaire politicians play the parts of “the working man,” and “your average Joe.” But, if today’s political theatre seems even more staged than in years past, it’s just another part of the act—and Cyprus-born artist Christodoulos Panayiotou has spent the last several months putting together an exhibition… more …
Behind the Scenes: ALIVE Bride
Go behind the scenes with Fashion Director Jill Manoff as she prepares for the ALIVE Bride Fashion Show on Jan. 26, 2012. Watch as she shops the very latest looks in bridal fashion from Fleur De Lis Bridal Boutique and Bella Bridesmaid, and puts together a knock-out show.
ALIVE Bride 2012 was a huge success, thanks in no small part to the dresses that Jill, Fleur De Lis and Bella Bridesmaid sent down the runway. Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis styled the brides’ hair in lovely braided up-dos, and each walked down the “aisle” with a beautiful bouquet from… more …
ALIVE Bride 2012 was a huge success, thanks in no small part to the dresses that Jill, Fleur De Lis and Bella Bridesmaid sent down the runway. Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis styled the brides’ hair in lovely braided up-dos, and each walked down the “aisle” with a beautiful bouquet from… more …
Dance St. Louis presents Ensemble Espanol
This weekend sees the return of Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. The Chicago-based company has performed three years running as a part of Dance St. Louis's annual Spring to Dance Festival, and is back this year with an entire evening of its diverse and dazzling repertoire. The program includes an array of the many facets of Spanish dance, from Flamenco to folkloric. All of the passion and dynamic movement typically associated with Spanish dance is present, but Ensemble Español expertly elevates the authentic techniques, songs and legends with innovative choreography and mixed media.
Street Style: CAM Nights
By Ruth Lee
On the third Thursday of every month, the Contemporary Art Museum hosts CAM Nights. The art museum transforms into a stylish happy hour hot spot, and for only a $5 cover charge, you can celebrate the week’s near-end with $1 beers and $2 cocktails. As I rushed into the museum from the cold, I immediately noticed the sleek white walls of the front galleries painted with multicolored lights. Bright pinks, cool blues, electric purples…I prayed the fashion would be just as vibrant. Five people answered my prayers.
It was Jennifer Betz’s bright red top that caught my… more …
On the third Thursday of every month, the Contemporary Art Museum hosts CAM Nights. The art museum transforms into a stylish happy hour hot spot, and for only a $5 cover charge, you can celebrate the week’s near-end with $1 beers and $2 cocktails. As I rushed into the museum from the cold, I immediately noticed the sleek white walls of the front galleries painted with multicolored lights. Bright pinks, cool blues, electric purples…I prayed the fashion would be just as vibrant. Five people answered my prayers.
It was Jennifer Betz’s bright red top that caught my… more …
Happy Hour at the Facial Bar
If you think treating yourself to a facial and massage is an all-day affair, think again. The new FaceLuXe in Central West End has boiled down all the essentials of a spa experience into a session you can easily squeeze into your lunch hour—or, in the case of Wine Down Wednesdays, happy hour! Swing by after work (4:30-7pm) on the first Wednesday of each month through May, and pamper yourself with a visit to the facial bar, offering 30-minute treatments ($29) specially targeted to your skin type. Call ahead to reserve your spot at the bar, but do yourself a… more …
A new phone app to “Boggle” your mind!
As if mobile app Words With Friends (the popular version of Scrabble played socially with your friends) was not enough to decrease our work productivity and keep us glued to our phones, the ever popular game developer Zynga now has an iPhone app for Scramble With Friends.
This game is a social version of the game Boggle. For those of you who don’t remember Boggle, it is an incredibly fun game where you find words from a jumbled set of letters. You may also see Peggy Hill playing Boggle in some of the many episodes of the cartoon King of the Hill.… more …
This game is a social version of the game Boggle. For those of you who don’t remember Boggle, it is an incredibly fun game where you find words from a jumbled set of letters. You may also see Peggy Hill playing Boggle in some of the many episodes of the cartoon King of the Hill.… more …
5 Simple Tips to Strategic Savings
One of the first parenting lessons people learn? Love may be free but children cost a lot of money to feed, shelter, educate and entertain! As a result, most folks tend to change their spending habits once a kiddo comes onto the scene.
Sunday at the Theater With The Rep
By Jessica Ruhlin
There are worse things than sitting in the theater on a Sunday. If that theater is The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for its presentation of “Sunday in the Park With George,” there are few things better.
This beloved two-act musical, directed by Rob Ruggiero, brings to life the famous painting, “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by the French neo-expressionist Georges Seurat. In this large-scale historic piece of work, the painter used small dots of color, in a style later defined as “pointillism.” Both in history and in the musical, Seurat’s work was… more …
There are worse things than sitting in the theater on a Sunday. If that theater is The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for its presentation of “Sunday in the Park With George,” there are few things better.
This beloved two-act musical, directed by Rob Ruggiero, brings to life the famous painting, “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by the French neo-expressionist Georges Seurat. In this large-scale historic piece of work, the painter used small dots of color, in a style later defined as “pointillism.” Both in history and in the musical, Seurat’s work was… more …
Happy New Year From ALIVE
We’ve had a great year here at ALIVE, and are looking forward to an even better 2012! In honor of the new year, the ALIVE staff wants to share our New Year’s resolutions with you, and hear what yours are!
Brigid Pritchard, Senior Account Executive I’m going to try and do The Dailey Method every day in January! Also going to be eating way healthier!!
Ellen Ramey, Office Manager I am planning to have more ‘me’ time. So many things in life can take away from one’s self and I think it is important to reconnect with your inner person… more …
Brigid Pritchard, Senior Account Executive I’m going to try and do The Dailey Method every day in January! Also going to be eating way healthier!!
Ellen Ramey, Office Manager I am planning to have more ‘me’ time. So many things in life can take away from one’s self and I think it is important to reconnect with your inner person… more …
Unwedded Bliss: The single girl’s survival guide to wedding madness
***Reprint of article in the January 2012 issue of ALIVE Magazine
Once upon a time, back in the ’90s, there used to be a designated time of the year that you knew would bring embossed envelopes regally inviting you to celebrate in the happiness of a distant cousin, close friend or a co-worker in the joining of holy matrimony. Now, it’s a year round sport. Wedding invites can invade your mailbox like a stealth bomb at any moment. Whatever happened to June being the designated month to make single girls’ lives a living hell?
OK, maybe I’m exaggerating. It isn’t… more …
Once upon a time, back in the ’90s, there used to be a designated time of the year that you knew would bring embossed envelopes regally inviting you to celebrate in the happiness of a distant cousin, close friend or a co-worker in the joining of holy matrimony. Now, it’s a year round sport. Wedding invites can invade your mailbox like a stealth bomb at any moment. Whatever happened to June being the designated month to make single girls’ lives a living hell?
OK, maybe I’m exaggerating. It isn’t… more …
