NEW EXHIBITS
April 2-29
DANA RICHARD SMITH: GRAVEYARD SHIFT
Paintings of band Uncle Tupelo; reception April 10, 6-8 p.m.; The Gallery of University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar; for info, call 314-727-3150 or visit www.ucpl.lib.mo.us.
Through April 11
HEATHER BENNETT: FOUR STORIES
Bruno David Projects, 1245 S. Vandeventer; for info, call 314-449-6438 or visit www.brunodavidprojects.com.
Through April 18
COUNTERPUBLIC
Featuring Alberto Aguilar, Damon Davis, EDELO, Lucky Pierre, Dread Scott, Sean Starowitz and Work/Play; The Luminary, 2701 Cherokee; for info, call 314-807-5984 or visit www.theluminaryarts.com.
April 24-June 6
KELLEY JOHNSON: PAINTING UNTITLED 1
Opening reception 6-8 p.m.; Bruno David Projects, 1245 S. Vandeventer; for info, call 314-449-6438 or visit www.brunodavidprojects.com.
Through April 25
MAX STARKLOFF: A RETROSPECTIVE
MAX STARKLOFF: A LIFE
CHRIS KAHLER: ON PAPER
Multiple exhibitions; Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington; for info call 314-531-3030 or visit www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Through April 30
SARAH-MARIE LAND: CRIME SCENES
The Dark Room, 615 N. Grand; for info, call 314-531-3416 or visit www.thedarkroomstl.com.
Through May 10
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COLLABORATIVE: CHINA
Monsanto Hall in Ridgway Center, Missouri Botanical Garden; for info, call \314-577‑5100 or visit www.mobot.org.
May 1
CALDER LIGHTNESS
RICHARD TUTTLE WIRE PIECES
FRED SANDBACK 64 THREE-PART PIECES
Opening reception, 5-9 p.m.; Pulitzer Arts Foundation celebrate major expansion project!; includes program series Press Play; 3716 Washington; for info, visit www.pulitzerarts.org.
FUN THINGS TO DO
April 2-18
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
Presented by Stray Dog Theater 2336 Tennessee Ave.; for info, call 314- 865-1995 or visit
www.StrayDogTheatre.org.
April 3-4
KARLOVSKY & COMPANY DANCE: FRENCH CONNECTIONS
8 p.m.; COCA, 524 Trinity; for info, call 314-561-4877 or visit www.cocastl.org.
April 4
FIVE-FIFTHS
St. Lou Fringe showcases performers, cocktails and more; at the Ready Room; tickets $10 (Riffraff/Party only), $30 (Proletariat/GA), $60 (Bourgeoisie/VIP); for info, visit www.stlfringe.com.
April 8
CAJUN DANCING
Live music by Southside Creole Boys; dance lessons at 7:30 p.m.; Focal Point, 2720 Sutton; for info, call 314 822-0310 or visit www.dancindonna.com/Cajun.
April 8
SHELDON CLASSICS: CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
Featuring St. Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen and guitarist Kirk Hanser; 8 p.m.; The Sheldon, 3648 Washington; for info, call 314-533-9900 or visit www.TheSheldon.org.
April 9 – 23
CAM’S CONTEMPORARY AUCTION
Benefit art auction online April 9-23 and on-site at Contemporary Art Museum on April 23, 6-8:30 p.m., works by over 75 emerging artists; for info, visit www.camstl.org.
April 10
ROARING 20’S GALA
10-year celebration for The Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main in St. Charles; 7-10 p.m.; music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, seated dinner, silent auction; $75 per person; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
April 10-12
SPRING ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK
Craft show; 550 Weidman; admission $5; for info, visit www.ArtFairAtQueenyPark.com.
April 11
SLOW ART DAY
Presented by Linda Wiggen Kraft; Kemper Art Museum on Wash U. campus; for info, visit www.slowartday.com.
April 11
KAY LOVE: GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle; for info, call 314-725-4200 or visit www.presentersdolan.com.
April 11-May 2
EMERSON FREE SATURDAY STUDIOS
Free, Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design in Grand Center, 501 N. Grand; for info, call 314-534-7528 or visit www.craftalliance.org.
April 12
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY: MUSIC YOU KNOW
Lindenwood University’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts in St. Charles; 2 p.m.; for ticket info, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.stlsymphony.org.
April 15
CATHEDRAL CONCERTS: BLUE HERON
Renaissance vocal music for the 21st century; 8 p.m.; St. Louis Cathedral Basilica, 4431 Lindell; for info call 314-533-7662 or visit www.cathedralconcerts.org.
April 17
REFRESH, RENEW: THIRD DEGREE’S THEMED PARTY
It’s all about GREEN! Free seeds from Bowood Farms, fire dance demos, food by Russo’s, live music by DANG!, cash bar; 5200 Delmar; for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit www.thirddegreeglassfactory.com.
April 17-19
TRIUMPHANT SPRING REPERTORY CONCERT
COCA, 524 Trinity; for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.
April 17
SHELDON SERIES: TODD SNIDER
8 p.m.; Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington; for info, call 314-534-1111 or visit www.thesheldon.org.
April 19-23
8th ANNUAL QFest FILM FESTIVAL
Presented by Cinema St. Louis at Tivoli Theatre; for full film listings and trailers, visit www.cinemastlouis.org/qfest.
April 19
FORCES OF NATURE
St. Louis Symphony pairs images with classical music; 3 p.m.; Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand; for info call 314-534-1700 or visit www.stlsymphony.org.
April 22
IN THE MOOD
Fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Andrews Sisters and big bands of the 40’s; 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Touhill Center for Performing Arts on UMSL campus; for info, call 314-516-4949 or visit www.touhill.org.
April 24-25
COMPAGNIE KAFIG
Presented by Dance St. Louis; Touhill Center for Performing Arts on UMSL campus; for info, visit www.dancestl.org.
April 24-25
2015 FORM DESIGN SHOW
Conversations with the StL creative community; 2701 Cherokee Street; for info, visit www.luminaryarts.org.
April 26
CELEBRATING MAYA ANGELOU
Benefits St. Louis Poetry Center, 4-7 p.m.; $50 includes appetizer reception; Probstein Club House in Forest Park; for info, call 314-973-0616 or email director@stlouispoetrycenter.org.
April 26
EARTH DAY
Forest Park, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free!; for info, visit www.stlouisearthday.org.
April 26
BACH SOCIETY: FAIRE IS THE HEAVEN CONCERT
3 p.m.; Second Presbyterian Church; for info, call 314-652-BACH or visit www.bachsociety.org.
April 26
ALLEGRO SPRING CONCERT
COCA, 524 Trinity; for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.
May 1
FIRST FRIDAY IN GRAND CENTER
Open galleries, museums and more; walk or ride the free trolley; 5-9 p.m.; for info, visit www.grandcenter.org.