Highlights from the year in St. Louis classical music by Sarah Bryan Miller • St. Louis Post-dispatch

Most of the news was good in 2016.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:54pm on December 24, 2016☆⚑

New Year's Eve guide: Ring in 2017 with concerts, parties, family events, TV by Kevin C. Johnson St. Louis Post-dispatch

It's never too soon to start planning for New Year's Eve. There are tons of great options, including concerts, parties, comedy shows and family events.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:24pm on December 22, 2016☆⚑

SLSO's surprise programs are New Year's Eve crowd-pleasers by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-dispatch

David Robertson has some great surprises for you

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:24pm on December 22, 2016☆⚑

Best Bets: Winterfest, WWE Live, 'Holiday Pops Spectacular,' Raja's birthday, 'Book of Moron' and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week " with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:24pm on December 22, 2016☆⚑

These holiday light displays will make your spirits glow by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-dispatch

Aside from the organized displays, one Affton woman and her nephew have started a website to list houses with showstopping displays.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:12pm on December 21, 2016☆⚑

David Robertson will leave the SLSO at end of 2018-19 season by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-dispatch

Orchestra announces one-year contract extension

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 8:54pm on December 20, 2016☆⚑

Unfamiliar but lovely Baltic music from the St. Louis Chamber Chorus by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-dispatch

World premiere is a highlight

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 7:54pm on December 19, 2016☆⚑

SLSO 'Holiday Celebration' concert will take place as planned by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-dispatch

Santa will be there!

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:54pm on December 18, 2016☆⚑

Santa and Co.: St. Louis actors suit up for the roles of Christmas by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-dispatch

St. Louis actors have lots to do during the holidays

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:04pm on December 17, 2016☆⚑

For Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, stars aligned in 'Passengers' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-dispatch

A-listers Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt team up for the sci-fi flick "Passengers."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:04pm on December 17, 2016☆⚑

SLSO cancels evening Holiday Celebration performance by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-dispatch

Ticketholders have various options

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:04pm on December 17, 2016☆⚑

Tina Turner's life and songs inspire stage musical by Associated Press

LONDON ' Simply the best news for Tina Turner fans: The music legend's life and songs are headed for the stage.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:04pm on December 17, 2016☆⚑

Best Bets: 'Hip Hop Nutcracker,' Chase Rice, El Monstero, Peter Mayer and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week " with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 5:18pm on December 15, 2016☆⚑

St. Louis native John McDaniel comes home for the holidays by Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-dispatch

He'll perform cabaret act with Lennie Watts this weekend.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 4:04pm on December 14, 2016☆⚑

St. Louis Film Critics Association announces nominations for awards by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-dispatch

'La La Land' and 'Arrival' are top contenders.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 3:24pm on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Opera review: An exciting, well-sung 'Troyens' at Lyric Opera of Chicago by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-dispatch

Leading ladies Goerke and Graham rule

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:06pm on December 11, 2016☆⚑

100 roles and counting: Joneal Joplin notches a record with Repertory Theatre of St. Louis by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-dispatch

The actor sets a record with "A Christmas Carol," his 100th show at the Rep.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:04pm on December 10, 2016☆⚑

Bird is the word: Dan Martin celebrates 30 years of Weatherbirds by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-dispatch

Dan Martin celebrates 30 years as the Weatherbird artist

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:04pm on December 10, 2016☆⚑

Connecting and challenging via comedy: Hari Kondabolu hits tough topics of racism and inequality by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-dispatch

Kondabolu, 34, the child of Indian immigrants, will perform at Helium Comedy Club in Richmond Heights this week

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:04pm on December 10, 2016☆⚑

Ryan Gosling ventures into new territory: the Hollywood musical by Jody Mitori Special To The Post-dispatch

Actor Ryan Gosling has taken on serious dramas ("Blue Valentine," "Half Nelson"), a true romance ("The Notebook"), a buddy comedy ("The Nice Guys") and an award-winning ensemble ("The Big Sh…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:04pm on December 10, 2016☆⚑

Missouri Arts Council announces annual awards by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-dispatch

Grants total more than $4.7 million.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:18pm on December 8, 2016☆⚑

'Finding Neverland' has plenty to offer " if you can get past the songs by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-dispatch

Musical about J.M. Barrie has plusses and minuses

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:18pm on December 8, 2016☆⚑

In 'American Buffalo,' a trio lives life at the bottom by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-dispatch

John Contini directs David Mamet's drama at the St. Louis Actors' Studio

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:18pm on December 8, 2016☆⚑

St. Louis Art Museum announces 2017 exhibitions by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-dispatch

Fashion is a major focus of the ticketed exhibitions

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:18pm on December 8, 2016☆⚑

Expanding the field: Field House Museum opens 4,000-square-foot addition by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-dispatch

The new event, office, and library space allows the museum to tell a broader St. Louis story.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:18pm on December 8, 2016☆⚑