Events

A juried exhibition of work from local artists focusing on the struggle of breast cancer. Reception 7-10 pm, June 12&13.

This exhibition features seven offset lithographs from the Museum’s collection produced by Gerhard Richter between 1967 and 1972. The lithographs are based upon photographs of seascapes and urban architecture. Richter draws the viewer into these prints through their apparent factuality as photographic images, yet complicates attempts to read them through elements of manipulation, such as blurring and juxtaposition. The exhibition complements the featured exhibition “The Immediate Touch: German, Austrian and Swiss Drawings from St.

Film, poetry, dance, art. A little bit of everything, sponsored by Budweiser Select with support from Observable Books and PlaybackSTL.

phd gallery Presents a Photography Exhibit of Black and White Nudes to Probe Midwestern Comfort Zones

Photographers Jeff Palmer and Stan Trampe challenge the sensibilities of local audiences with their exhibit of exquisitely photographed, idealized nudes entitled, “Sensitive Content.” phd gallery presents this collection of 48 black and white photographs, which will be on display and for purchase from June 28 through August 17. An opening night reception takes place, Saturday, June 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event is free and the photographers will attend.

This important and evocative exhibition features a variety of drawings created after World War II by three generations of German-speaking artists. Celebrating the public and private collections of St. Louis, the display of more than 100 works represents significant moments in the careers of such key artists as Joseph Beuys, Blinky Palermo, Dieter Roth, Hanne Darboven, Arnulf Rainer, Anselm Kiefer, Georg Baselitz, Gerhard Richter, and Sigmar Polke.

Local artist Carrie Keasler releases her "record" art while Mo Pair, Austin, TX troubadour, provides accompaniment

This exhibition features seven offset lithographs from the Museum’s collection produced by Gerhard Richter between 1967 and 1972. The lithographs are based upon photographs of seascapes and urban architecture. Richter draws the viewer into these prints through their apparent factuality as photographic images, yet complicates attempts to read them through elements of manipulation, such as blurring and juxtaposition. The exhibition complements the featured exhibition “The Immediate Touch: German, Austrian and Swiss Drawings from St.

Film, poetry, dance, art. A little bit of everything, sponsored by Budweiser Select with support from Observable Books and PlaybackSTL.

phd gallery Presents a Photography Exhibit of Black and White Nudes to Probe Midwestern Comfort Zones

Photographers Jeff Palmer and Stan Trampe challenge the sensibilities of local audiences with their exhibit of exquisitely photographed, idealized nudes entitled, “Sensitive Content.” phd gallery presents this collection of 48 black and white photographs, which will be on display and for purchase from June 28 through August 17. An opening night reception takes place, Saturday, June 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event is free and the photographers will attend.

This important and evocative exhibition features a variety of drawings created after World War II by three generations of German-speaking artists. Celebrating the public and private collections of St. Louis, the display of more than 100 works represents significant moments in the careers of such key artists as Joseph Beuys, Blinky Palermo, Dieter Roth, Hanne Darboven, Arnulf Rainer, Anselm Kiefer, Georg Baselitz, Gerhard Richter, and Sigmar Polke.

Join us in the galleries for a lively and informative discussion with Matthias Waschek, director of The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts. Space is limited in smaller galleries; please arrive early. Meet at the Information Center. Free. For more information, please call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org.

HOT SAUCE! A multicultural concert comprised of Hispanic, Afro-Cuban, African-American, and Caribbean music, poetry, storytelling, and dance will be held on July 18th, starting at 7pm in the main auditorium at Harris Stowe State University, located at 3026 Laclede Avenue. Tickets available at Schnucks and Metrotix. Come enjoy Rhythms For the Soul! All proceeds benefit the Mae "Lady Jazz" Wheeler Scholarship Fund.

Need a REST from the club scene?? Ready to chill, kick it, enjoy some good food, and show off your skillz to some good music???

We are hosting an Old School Party on JULY 18th, 2008,
From 7PM-Midnight at the Olivette Community Center, located at
9723 Grandview Drive, 63132 (Enter under the blue awning)

We will provide food, beer, music and setups for your bottle...
BYOB(ooze) = bottle of liquor!!!

Feel free to dress your favorite decade from the 70's, 80's, and 90's...
...there will be an opportunity for photos!

~Music to be provided by DJ Trackstar~

Legendary American blues singer Huddie Ledbetter, best known as “Leadbelly,” established himself as a talented musician while facing incarceration multiple times for various crimes. Regarding this as one of his best films, Gordon Parks examines the life of the renowned singer in this well received biopic chronicling Leadbelly’s rise to fame. Auditorium. $5 ($3 Members). Tickets may be purchased in person at the Information Center, at the Auditorium box office one hour before the performance, or by phone at 314.655.5299. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.