NEW EXHIBITS
September 28-November 30
MARK MAKING: PRINTS FROM WILDWOOD PRESS
Large scale works by artists from St. Louis printmaking studio, founded by Maryanne Ellison Simmons; St. Louis University Museum of Art, Lindell Blvd.; for info, call 314-977-2666 or visit http://sluma.slu.edu.
Through October 20
PAPER: A GROUP EXHIBITION
Works involving paper, by fourteen artists; The Gallery at Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar; for info, visit www.art-stl.com.
Through December 14
STEPHEN SHORE: PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANDY WARHOL & THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
Through December 15
METRO ART EXCHANGE-BELAS ARTES GALLERY
Works by six local Hispanic artist; The Gallery at Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar; for info, visit www.art-stl.com.
Through December 16
PATRICK GRAHAM: THIRTY YEARS—THE SILENCE BECOMES THE PAINTING
MOCRA on St. Louis University campus, 221 N. Grand; for info, call l 314-977-7170 or visit www.slu.edu/x27681.xml.
October 3-November 19
ART IN ARCHITECTURE: GREG MATCHIK
Gateway Gallery, 21 N. Beminston; for info, call 314-402-1959 or visit www.gatewaygalleryonline.com.
October 5
Through January 19: ARNOLD NEWMAN: LUMINARIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Through February 2: THE SHELDON: A RICH HISTORY
Through February 9: ART PARTY: YOUNG ARTISTS CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL
Opening reception for all exhibitions, 5-7 p.m.; Galleries at The Sheldon; 3648 Washington; for info, call 314-533-9900 or visit www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp.
October 5-31
NARRATIVE LANDSCAPES: NEW WORKS BY BRYAN HAYNES
Opening reception, 7-10 p.m.; Kodner Gallery, 9650 Clayton; for info, call 314-993-4477 or visit www.kodnergallery.com.
October 11-December 1
ASMA KAZMI: PLAYING GENDER
SEMICONDUCTOR: BRILLIANT NOISE
Gallery 210 on UMSL campus; for info, call 314-516-5851.
October 12-November 10
RON FONDAW: DRAWING IN BETWEEN
Opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Good Citizen Gallery, 2247 Gravois, for info, call 314-348-4587 or visit www.goodcitizenstl.com.
October 19-November 17
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL STOVER
Opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Third Degree East Gallery, 5200 Delmar; for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.
Through October 19
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREA DYLEWSKI
May Photography Gallery, 8300 Big Bend; for info, call 314-246-7673 or visit www.webster.edu/maygallery.
October 19-November 24
GARY PASSANISE: PAINTING
DAMON FREED: EN PLEIN AIR
WILLIAM MORRIS: BLACK/WHITE
Opening reception, 5-9 p.m.; Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington; for info, call 314-531-3030 or visit www.brunodavidgallery.com.
October 19-December 22
PERSUASIVE POLITICS 2012: PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MEMORABILIA
St. Louis University Museum of Art; Lindell Blvd.; for info, call 314-977-2666 or visit http://sluma.slu.edu.
October 20-November 24
LELAND BOBBE: HALF-DRAG PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
First U.S. exhibition; opening reception, 7-10 p.m.; PHD Gallery, 2600 Cherokee; for info, call 314-664-6644 or visit www.phdstl.com.
October 21-January 20
FEDERICO BAROCCI
St. Louis Art Museum, for info, visit www.slam.org.
October 26
ONE NIGHT ONLY: PRIMATE PICASSO
Original artwork by gorillas from the St. Louis Zoo; 6-9 p.m.; free; Craft Alliance Delmar Gallery; 6640 Delmar; for info, visit www.craftalliance.org.
October 26-November 21
BENEDICT J. FEMANDEZ: A LIFE’S WORK IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Opening reception, 5-7 p.m.; May Photography Gallery, 8300 Big Bend; for info, call 314-246-7673 or visit www.webster.edu/maygallery.
Through October 27
MICHAEL CONROY: TURNING ATTENTION
Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, 8342 Big Bend; for info, call 314-968-7957.
October 27-January 20
JUAN WILLIAM CHAVEZ
Indoor and outdoor exhibition of work by 2012 Guggenheim Fellow; Laumeier Sculpture Park; 12580 Rott Road; for info, call 314-615-5277 or visit www.laumeier.org.
FUN THINGS TO DO
October 1-November 4
STARBUCKS/MUSIC FOR LIFELONG ACHIEVEMENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DRIVE
Drop off used instruments at any Starbucks for donation to school music programs.
October 3
E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Recently remastered version of Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic; 7 p.m. at selected theaters; for info, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
October 3
ARTISTS & APPLES SERIES
Lecture by artist Mary Sprague; 12:30-1:30 pm..; free; St. Louis Community College Multipurpose Room, 2645 Generations Drive in Wildwood; for info, visit www.stlcc.edu.
Through October 7
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Performed by St. Louis Shakespeare, at Grandel Theatre in Grand Center; for info, call 314-361-5664 or visit www.stlshakespeare.org.
October 4-6
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DANCE CONCERT
Free; Stage III, 470 E. Lockwood; for info, call 314-968-7128.
October 4 & 11
EVERYTHING IS FINE: THE FILMS OF DAVID LYNCH
7:30 p.m.; $6 admission; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; for info, visit www.webster.edu/filmseries.
October 4-20
SPRING AWAKENING: A NEW MUSICAL
Controversial, adult performance presented by Stray Dog Theatre;Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee; for info, call 314-865-1995 or visit www.straydogtheatre.org.
October 5
SNAP POP-UP SHOP
Jewelry shopping & view current exhibiton” CLASP;” 5-9 p.m.; Craft Alliance Grand Center; for info, visit www.craftalliance.org.
October 5-6
PNC ARTS ALIVE NEW DANCE HORIZONS
Four dance companies open Dance St. Louis’ 47th season; 8 p.m., plus 2 p.m. on Sat.; Touhill Performing Arts Center; for info,call 314-534-6622 or visit www.dancestlouis.org.
October 5
ARTD TOUR 2012
Tour St. Louis galleries and museums by bus; check-in begins 5:30 p.m.. at St. Louis Art Museum; $20 advance registration recommended; for info, call 314- 607-7693.
October 5
ALEXANDRA BALLET’S EVENING OF DREAMS
Dinner, live music, silent auction and Shakespearean trivis; 7-11 p.m.; Missouri Athletic Club West; for info, call 314-469-6222 or visit us at www.alexandraballet.com.
October 5
WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR
16 films hosted by Wildlife Rescue Center; 6-10 pm.; Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive in Chesterfield; for film listing or info, visit www.mowildlife.org or call 636-394.-1880 x 203.
October 6
PNC ARTS ALIVE FREE FAMILY SATURDAYS
Artist faculty leads families in various mediums; free; 9:30-11:30 a.m.;Craft Alliance, 6640 Delmar ; registration required; call 314-534-7528 x 302.
October 6-7
BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET
Art and fine crafts plus food & wine sampling, live music and much more;Friday night Preview; admission charged; Missouri Botanical Garden, Shaw Avenue ; for info, visit www.mobot.org.
October 6-7
HISTORIC SHAW ART FAIR
Sale and exhibition of original art and fine craft; $7 admission; Flora Place and Tower Grove Avenue; for info, visit www.shawartfair.org.
October 6-7
HIP HOZ
Original COCA production, based on Wizard of Oz; ; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for info, call 314- 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.
October 7
ZSOLT BOGNAR PIANO
Presented with Artist Presentation Society; 4 p.m.; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; for info, call 314-968-7128.
October 7
WEBSTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & CHAMBER SINGERS
7 p.m.; $3; Community Music School. 535 Garden Ave.; for info, call 314-968-7128.
October 7, 14, 21, 28
FAMILY FREE SUNDAYS: LIFE ON THE PLAINS
Family activities; 1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, visit www.slam.org.
October 9-13
7th ANNUAL ST. LOUIS FASHION WEEK
Showcasing contemporary and local designers; different venue each night; tickets vary for each evening’s events; for info, visit us online.
October 11
THE SHELDON’S 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
8 p.m.; Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington; for info, call 314.534.1111 or visit www.thesheldon.org.
October 11-12
BUILDING A DIVERSE & DYNAMIC COMMUNITY
Cross-cultural conference for arts and nonprofit agencies, sponsored by Regional Arts Commission and Gitana Productions; Webster University; $45 including lunch; for info, call 314-721-6556 or visit www.stlcross-culturalengagement.org.
October 16
SHAKESPEARE MONTHLY BOOK CLUB: WEIRD SISTERS
Sponsored by Shakespeare Festival and Left Bank Books; 7 p.m.; for info, visit www.left-bank.com/shakespeare-festival-reads.
October 18
CANVAS & COCKTAILS
Workshop for adults with personal instruction to create a masterpiece; all supplies included $35; 6-8 p.m.; Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Street in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
October 18-21
A CELTIC NIGHT CIRCUS: TIR NA N OG
Circus Flora’s gourmet dinner-theatre performance for adults; big top tent on grounds at Chesterfield Mall; for info, call 314-534-1111 or visit www.circusflora.org.
October 19
PUPPET HALLOWEEN PARTY
“The Fourth Witch” performed by Ginny Weiss; 7 p.m.; Faust Park Carousel House, 15189 Olive Blvd.; for info, call 314-615-8383.
October 19
FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS
Create your own jewelry plus enjoy a wine flight after class; 6-9 p.m.; Craft Alliance Metal Studio in Grand Center; tuition $35, plus $8 materials/lab fee; for info, visit www.craftalliance.org.
October 19
THIRD DEGREE 10 YEAR BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT
Over-the-top celebration of St.Louis’ ONLY glass art education center, with lots of ARTful activities; 6-10 p.m.; Third Degree Glass Factory 5200 Delmar; for info, for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com. Congrats!!
October 21
FREE FAMILY FUN DAY
12-3 p.m; Foundry Art Center in St. Charles, 520 North Main; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
October 21
THE BACH SOCIETY: A RESPITE IN TROUBLED TIMES
7:00 p.m.; St. Francis Xavier (College) Church, Grand & Lindell; for info, call 314-652-BACH or visit www.bachsociety.org.
October 23
PAULA BERNHARDT, ANNA LAKSHEWITZ & FRIENDS: CENTURY OF GERMAN MUSIC FOR FLUTE & VIOLA
7 p.m.; $5; Community Music School, 535 Garden Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7128.
October 25
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Artists and students present their writing, visual art, music or drama in professional environment; Wilwood campus at 2645 Generations Drive; advance registration required to perform; for info, call 636-422-2241.
October 26
ART AFTER 5: AMERICAN CENTURY MUSIC
7 p.m. Grigg Gallery, St. Louis Art Museum; free but advance tickets required; for info, visit www.slam.org.
October 26-28
LIVE AT POWELL HALL: THE WIZARD OF OZ
St. Louis Symphony performs the score to The Wizard of Ox, with original movie on the big screen; for info, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.stlsymphony.org.
October 27-28
JIM TARTAGLIA’S IMAGINOCEAN
Black light puppet show; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for info, call 314- 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.
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October 28
TOWN & COUNTRY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Free; 2:30 pm.; The Principia Auditorium,13201 Clayton; for info, visit www.tcsomo.org.
October 30
KEN KULOSA: CONTEMPORARY WORKS FOR CELLO
7 p.m.; $5; Community Music School, 535 Garden Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7128.