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Theater | Music | Visual Arts | Festivals | Active & Charitable Romeo & Juliet
The Grandel Theatre (3610 Grandel Square, Grand Center) The award-winning St. Louis Black Repertory Company presents a captivating rendition of Shakespeare’s classic story of star-crossed lovers. For more info, visit theblackrep.org or call 314.534.3810. Mia Farrow
Powell Hall (718 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center) Award-winning actress, former fashion model and humanitarian Mia Farrow (Rosemary's Baby, Hannah and Her Sister) delivers an inspiring account of her efforts with UNICEF and Darfur. For more info, visit stlouisspeakersseries.org The Diary of Anne Frank
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (130 Edgar Rd., Loretto-Hilton Center, Virginia Jackson Browning) This spectacular stage adaptation retells the historic story of a young Jewish girl hiding in her Amsterdam attic and documenting life during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Tickets on sale at repstl.org Speech & Debate
Tower Grove Abbey (2336 Tennessee Ave., Tower Grove) Three teen misfits set out to expose the truth behind a sex scandal that has rocked their hometown of Salem, Oregon in this must-see dark comedy (presented by Stray Dog Theatre) that’s garnered rave reviews from the nation’s top critics. For more info, visit straydogtheatre.org. Why Torture Is Wrong And The People Who Love Them
HotCity Theatre (501 North Grand Blvd., Kranzberg Arts Center, Corner of Grand and Olive) This deeply dark comedy puts a humorous spin on an era of yellow, orange and red alerts— for terrorist threats in America—through the suspicions of a young woman that her seemingly normal husband and father might be terrorists. For more info, visit hotcitytheatre.org. An Enemy Of The People
Edison Theatre at Washington (One Brookings Dr., Washington University’s Hilltop Campus, Mallinckrod Henrik Ibsen’s classic social drama explores the impact of severe eco-issues in a small town and the consequences of one man’s discovery of the truth. For more info, visit edisontheatre.wustl. edu McGee Band and David Wilson
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center (One University Blvd.,UMSL,Florissant) The McGee Band and David A. Wilson, a professor in the University of Toronto's Celtic Studies Program and Department of History, partner to put on an evening of traditional music and reading from speeches, letters and poetry of native Irishman Thomas D'Arcy McGee. Tickets on sale at touhill.org River North Chicago Dance Co.
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center(One University Blvd., UMSL, Florissant) Highly recommended by Dance St. Louis, these multi-talented dancers do it all: Broadway, modern, ballroom, acrobatics, African beats and 1950's jazz. Tickets on at sale at touhill.org Gabriel Iglesias: The Fluffy Shop Tour
The Pageant (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop) The butt of most of his own jokes, Gabriel Iglesias makes light of his heavy frame by deeming it “fluffy,” not fat. His “Five Levels of Fatness” joke and hysterical range of voices (from valley girl to southerner) have landed him on Comedy Central and all the notable late-night talk shows. For more info tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com
Branford Marsalis
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts (One University Blvd., UMSL, Florissant) This three-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist—who’s performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Bruce Hornsby—marks the 10th anniversary of his quartet with its latest release, “Metamorphosen.” Tickets on sale at touhill.org George Strait and Reba McEntire
Scottrade Center(1401Clark Ave., Downtown) When it comes to country music, he’s the king and she’s the queen. Together, the two greats will put on a grand performance of their classics with special guest Lee Ann Womack. Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com. Bugs Bunny On Broadway
Powell Hall (718 N.Grand Blvd., Grand Center) The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings the most classic Looney Tunes to life by performing original scores from a collection of Warner Bros. cartoons as they play on a big screen. Tickets on sale at slso.org Jay-Z's BP3 Tour
Scottrade Center (1401 Clark Ave.). Jay-Z’s BP3 Tour won’t hit Scottrade Center until March 19, but with Hov’s track record of selling out venues in mere minutes, we think it wise to get your tickets now. Grammy-nominated Young Jeezy will open, and Jay will perform tracks from his recently released album, “The Blueprint 3,” as well as hits from his illustrious 15-year career. Cost: $36.50-$96.50. For more info and to purchase tickets, log on to ticketmaster.com
Van Gogh: Brush with Genius
St. Louis Science Center (5050 Oakland Ave., Forest Park) Appreciate art in a whole new way—on the big screen at the Omnimax theatre. This film brings viewers closer than ever before to the extraordinary colors, brushstrokes and life of a legendary painter. For more info and show times, visit www.slsc.org or call 314.289.4400. Yinka Shonibare: Mother and Father Worked Hard so I Can Play
Saint Louis Art Museum (One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park) The Saint Louis Art Museum lands an A-list exhibit from an internationally known, Nigerian-born British artist. Seven life-size mannequins of children skipping rope, holding a doll, riding a scooter and posing in other playful positions in the Period Rooms don Victorian costumes made from the artist’s signature African-print fabric and examine race, identity, class and colonialism. For more info, visit slam.org. Hot Tea: 12th Biennial Teapot Exhibition
Craft Alliance, 6640 Delmar Blvd. The Loop) An array of all types of teapots--clay, metal, glass and fiber--from more than 50 artists come center stage in this special biennial exhibition. For more info, visit craftalliance.org or call 314.725.1177. Wet Paint: Susan Sullivan
phd gallery (2300 Cherokee St., Soulard) Bold, confident brushstrokes made with a palette knife instead of a traditional paintbrush give the paintings in this St. Louis native’s landscape series a distinctly different feel. For more info, log on to phdstl.com. Sean Landers: 1991-1994 Improbable History
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center) A first-ever survey of notable New York-based Sean Landers’ early—and arguably career-defining—works of art from the 1990s features text works on paper, photographs, paintings, sculptures, diaristic calendars and performative videos shot in the studio. For more info, visit contemporarystl.org or call 314.535.4660. Stephen Prina: Modern Movie Pop
St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center) Gallery-goers get a look at longtime artist Stephen Prina’s recent cross-pollination of his musical pursuits and artistic ventures. For more info, visit contemporarystl.org or call 314.535.4660. Interface
COCA (524 Trinity Ave., The Loop) Regional artists showcase a variety of experimental, fine art collaborative pieces—featuring 3-D components, collage, handwork and other elements—through Pele Prints, a non-traditional printmaking studio designed to allow ultimate freedom to create. For more info, visit cocastl.org. African Ceremonial Cloths: Selections from the Collection
Saint Louis Art Museum (One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park) Representing three regions of Africa—West, Central and East—this special showcasing of status-symbol ceremonial cloths covers a range of techniques and materials, including bark cloth, resist dying, stenciling, strip weaving, embroidery and woven pattering. For more info, log on to slam.org.
Mardi Gras Madness!
More than one day of beads partying, the 14 events of Mardi Gras span two months! Don't miss one moment of the fun, including the River City Parade February 13 and the Lumiere Place Light Up the Night Fat Tuesday Parade on February 16. For more info and a lineup of Mardi Gras events, log on to mardigrasinc.com Frosty Five Mile
University City (606 North and South Rd., University City) Feeling a wee bit guilty about those bites of fudge and sips of eggnog over the holidays? Work off the extra weight with this frigid-but-fun run through University City starting at 8am at Ghisallo Running. Just be sure to bundle up. For more info, call 314.727.4786 Celebrate Mardi Gras at Soulard's Restaurant & Bar
Soulard's Restaurant & Bar (1731 S. 7th St., Soulard) Watch the Mardi Gras Grand Parade from the room with the best view in St. Louis. For only $100, enjoy an open bar from 10am to 5pm featuring Absolut, Jack Daniels, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Hurricanes (shots not included in the open bar price). Ticket also includes buffet from noon to 3pm. Time: 10am-5pm. Wrist Bands will be provided for in and out. Also enjoy private service and private bathrooms. To view menu, log on to soulards.com. Love In The Loop
The Loop The city's most vibrant block of shops and restaurants ban together to offer Valentine's Day specials, so you and your significant other can enjoy the holiday without breaking the bank. For more info, visit visittheloop.com St. Louis French Festival
Multiple Locations Immerse yourself in the finest of French culture without ever leaving The Lou through this weeklong celebration of music, art. architecture, food and drink. Spearheaded by The St. Louis Cathedral Concerts, tour stops include The Saint Louis Art Museum French collections and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. For more info, visit cathedralconcerts.org
Go! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend
Various Whether your a first-time competitor or a expert marathoner, go the distance this April with Go! St. Louis' popular marathon and weekend of family fun and fitness. Participate in a full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5k run/walk, a mature mile and lots of active events for children. For more info or to register, log on to gostlouis.org.
Information provided by the Regional Arts Commission. For a full calendar of cultural events go to www.art-stl.com. |
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