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Sunday, November 20, 2022

St. Louis’ Arts and Education Council names 2023 honorees by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The gala, which also will celebrate the council’s 60th anniversary, is set for Jan. 30 at the Chase Park Plaza. Ron Himes will emcee the event.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:42AM
Thursday, October 6, 2022

Mane attraction: Lion heads from Palladium club up for auction by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Two lion heads saved from now-demolished Palladium nightclub in midtown St. Louis will be auctioned off to raise money for Landmarks Association.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:25AM
Thursday, September 15, 2022

St. Louis architect being lauded for years of preservation work by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Landmarks Association of St. Louis will raise the roof Oct. 15 to honor architect Doris A. Danna, who will receive the H. Meade Summer Jr. Award on Oct. 15.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:55PM
Friday, March 4, 2022

Holleman: Katherine Dunham auction raises concerns with daughter, museum director by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Recent auction sale of Katherine Dunham personal items raises concerns with Dunham's daughter and the president of Dunham's museum in East St. Louis.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:03AM
Monday, February 7, 2022

STL Visionary Award winners named for 2022 by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The awards honor the "numerous contributions and achievements of women who work in or support the arts in St. Louis." A ceremony is set for April 25.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:54PM
Saturday, February 5, 2022

Holleman: STL ballet leader recalls directing 1998 Olympics opening by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gen Horiuchi, artistic director of the St. Louis ballet Company since 2000, choreographed ballet performance for Nagano, Japan opening ceremony.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:36PM
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Cynthia Prost leaving Arts and Education Council by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

During her 14-year tenure, which will end in July, Prost orchestrated the purchase of the Centene Center for the Arts in Grand Center.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:48AM
Tuesday, November 9, 2021

'Dymaxion Car' by R. Buckminster Fuller coming to SIUE by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Replica of R. Buckminster Fuller's three-wheeled "Dymaxion Car," patented in 1933, will be at the Fuller Dome on campus from noon to 4 p.m. Friday.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:06PM
Friday, November 5, 2021

Kimmy Brauer lauded for years of philanthrophy by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

On Wednesday, Brauer was honored with 2021 Freeman-Kortkamp Award by United Way of Greater St. Louis for civic leadership in numerous organizations.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:42AM
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

'Fuller Dome' birthday bash Friday at SIUE campus by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

R. Buckminster Fuller's geodesic dome on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville campus will celebrate its 50th birthday Friday evening.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:42AM
Friday, October 1, 2021

STL arts group announces 2021 award winners by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The winners of the 2022 honors include The Rep managing partner Mark Bernstein; singer/actress Anita Jackson; and middle-school teacher Rosalind Rogers

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:48PM
Friday, September 17, 2021

'Cherokee' statue removed from St. Louis business district intersection by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The statue was commissioned in 1985 by the Cherokee Station Business Association to serve as a landmark for the street and its commercial district.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:12PM
Thursday, September 16, 2021

Holleman: When it comes to checking the tape, Frank Absher leads the way by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Absher's media preservation efforts over past 25-plus years recently earned him the President’s Award from the Missouri Broadcasters Association.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:54PM
Thursday, July 8, 2021

Holleman: Water towers high on list of beloved St. Louis landmarks by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Due to falling stones, Compton Hill Water Tower, one of three in St. Louis, remains closed while city leaders and preservationists look for solutions.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:42AM
Monday, November 30, 2020

Preservationists fighting to save Holy Corners church in St. Louis by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The old Second Baptist Church, which stands amid stately churches built around the time of the 1904 World's Fair, has fallen into severe disrepair.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:03AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

'Boys in the Band' movie has two STL cast members by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Matt Bomer, best known for role in USA Network's "White Collar," was born in Webster Groves. The movie also stars Parkway West grad Tuc Watkins.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:06PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Ralph Fournier, architect of numerous STL homes, dies at 98 by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Known for "suburban modernism," which added flair to modest structures, Mr. Fournier designed many homes in the 1950s and 1960s in St. Louis County.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:24PM

Funeral services this month for two noted STL architects by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ralph Fournier and Richard Henmi, whose homes and public buildings helped define "mid-century modern" design in STL, to be remembered in September.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:24PM

New Clayton luxury apartment plan saves historic Shanley by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The much-lauded design at 7800 Maryland Ave. was slated for demolition as part of a condo project. But a new $85 million plan calls for a renovation.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:24PM

Former STLer has movie hitting Netflix next week by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tuc Watkins, a 1985 Parkway West grad who left STL to attend Indiana University, stars in "The Boys In The Band," which will be released Sept. 30.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:24PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2020

St. Louis Art Fair pays well for participating artists by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

According to one report, the annual fair in Clayton was No. 2 in sales, with the average vendor in 2019 making slightly more than $9,000 in net sales.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:18AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Mid-century modern design spotlighted in local PBS documentary by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The show, "Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis," airs at 8 p.m. March 5 on KETC (Channel 9). Local architect Ralph Fournier is featured.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:36AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

St. Louis Visionary Awards announces its 2020 winners by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The awards recognize the contributions of women who work in or support the arts in St. Louis. The celebratory soiree will be held April 27.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:36PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Deadline soon for tickets to arts council's annual banquet by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lifetime achievement awards are going to Stages co-founders Jack Lane and Michael Hamilton, and to artist/teacher Solomon Thurman Jr.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:48AM

LGBT magazine Vital Voice ending operations at end of month by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After 10 years of owning the publication, Darin Slyman posted Sunday on Facebook that he plans to "move onto a new chapter."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:48AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield lauded for supporting music education by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The couple received the 2020 Missouri Arts Award for Philanthropy for their support of music education and the funding of the Mizzou New Music Initiative.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:18PM
Friday, January 3, 2020

Forbes sings St. Louis' praises in 2020 travel article by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In a travel advice story, "25 Best Places To Visit in 2020," Forbes writer calls St. Louis "a cool city with class."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:18AM
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Arts commission director Felicia Shaw resigns abruptly by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Shaw had been top staffer at Regional Arts Commission since 2015

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:12PM
Saturday, November 2, 2019

Former STLer Katie McGrath back in STL with new show by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

McGrath said show's music responds to race, religion hate crimes.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:33AM
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

City Museum taps former political candidate as sales boss by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Museum turns marketing over to P.R. manager and politico Lindsay Pattan.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:33PM
Thursday, August 8, 2019

Landmarks group to honor architect Gene Mackey's legacy by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Preservation group plans fete in November on Portland Place

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:54PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards