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  • The Hot List: Arts & Culture

    Charity Spotlight

    Jun 01, 2012

    The Hot List: Arts & Culture

    If you haven’t treated yourself to a cultural education for some time, then prepare to get schooled—because the St. Louis arts and culture scene is sizzling.

    See the full Hot List feature in the June issue of ALIVE, or in the digital edition. Best New Arts & Culture Venue: Peabody Opera House A St. Louis landmark resurrected, the Peabody Opera House has lived up to the city’s grand expectations, and then some. From the elegantly restored historic architecture to the diverse performance lineup—everything from Oprah to “Mary Poppins”— it is quickly reestablishing itself as a heavy hitter in STL culture. We should’ve known when Aretha Franklin and Jay Leno showed up to perform on opening night. 1400 Market St., Downtown, 314.499.7600. Best Art Fair: St. Lo... more

  • New Kids on the Block

    The Arts

    Jun 01, 2012

    New Kids on the Block

    Under the twinkling lights of Washington Avenue, nestled between Seventh and Sixth streets, new life is emerging this summer in the Mercantile Exchange District. A collection of creative minds and visionaries has been busy over the past two years, tr... more

  • On the Fringes

    The Arts

    Jun 01, 2012

    On the Fringes

    The five-day St. Lou Fringe Festival materializes for the first time in St. Louis from June 21-25, bringing more than 100 performing arts acts to the streets around Grand Center and the Locust Business District. Fringe may be new to St. louis, but i... more

  • Going Cuckoo

    The Arts

    Jun 01, 2012

    Going Cuckoo

    Ken Kesey’s iconic novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” comes to life on stage this June, bringing all the delusional, painful and mind-twisting antics of antihero Randle McMurphy to St. Louis.  Although Jack Nicholso... more

  • Charity Spotlight

    Jun 01, 2012

    Dreams Come True

    A local woman has launched a new charity called 3 Little Birds 4 Life with a mission to give adult cancer patients the chance to live out their bucket lists, in the hopes that they can discover peace and closure before their final days. Founder Ashle... more

  • The Arts

    Jun 01, 2012

    Community Creativity

    The nonprofit South Broadway Art Project teaches children and adults to enrich their lives through creative expression—aiming to unite the community in the process. This June, the organization hosts its Summer Art Camp for children and teens, h... more

  • The Arts

    Jun 01, 2012

    Free Fun in the Sun

    June Festivals Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ beloved outdoor theater festival presents “Othello.” Nightly (except Tuesdays) through June 17, Forest Park, shakespearefestivalstlouis.org. Art & Air: Webster Groves Out- door ... more

  • The World's a Stage

    The Arts

    May 01, 2012

    The World's a Stage

    Anyone who frequents Powell Hall is already well aware that it houses a world-class orchestra. Now, it's time for the rest of the world to recognize it as well. This September, the St. Louis Symphony will go on its first European tour in 14 years&mda... more

  • Shake It Up

    The Arts

    May 01, 2012

    Shake It Up

    ST. LOUIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL began as a modest undertaking, consisting of one play being performed for two weeks in a park. Now that it's in its 12th season, Executive Director Rick Dildine wants to make a point: "We've grown. We're in the par... more

  • For Art's Sake

    The Arts

    May 01, 2012

    For Art's Sake

    A new 20,000 square-foot wing at Saint Louis Art Museum is well under way—and museum curators are already giving some existing galleries a new look. The newly revamped galleries feature 12 new acquisitions and 45 works that have never been on v... more

  • People

    May 01, 2012

    Celebrate National Story Telling Month

    Now in its 33rd year, the St. Louis Storytelling Festival honors a tradition that has been a part of human history and culture for centuries. The festival, May 2-5, is a four-day celebration of national and regional storytellers, featuring workshops ... more

  • The Arts

    May 01, 2012

    Celebrate National Story Telling Month

    Now in its 33rd year, the St. Louis Storytelling Festival honors a tradition that has been a part of human history and culture for centuries. The festival, May 2-5, is a four-day celebration of national and regional storytellers, featuring workshops ... more

  • Charity Spotlight

    May 01, 2012

    Rebuild Together

    Rebuilding Together-St. Louis volunteers repaired and rebuild homes and community centers for low-income families and neighborhoods in the St. Louis area. On May 5, the organization holds its annual Rebuilding Day, bringing together hundreds of volun... more

  • Get Your Read On

    The Arts

    Apr 01, 2012

    Get Your Read On

    On Monday, April 23, a few people will arrive on the Arch steps, sit down one by one and begin to read books. The group of readers will grow larger and larger, until the mob forms giant letters that spell, "Read Books." Quite possibly the w... more

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