Upcoming events

Union Avenue Opera presents Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied

Four Performances: August 17, 18, 23, 24 at 8:00 p.m.

Based on the novel “Glory Denied” by Tom Philpott

Presented in English with English supertitles

America’s longest-held prisoner of war dreams of coming home. But home is a place he will not recognize. Follow the gut-wrenching saga of Colonel Jim Thompson as he transitions from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the tree-lined streets of suburban America. Glory Denied speaks to the plight of so many of our veterans who nobly fought for their country but face huge challenges when it comes to re-assimilating into society—and their longed-for normal lives—after service. This true story explores the unimaginable bravery asked of soldiers and the nature of hope itself. It is a story of a nation divided and a country that changed significantly in the decade of his imprisonment. Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied made waves in opera circles when it premiered a decade ago and continues to do so today.

The Glory Denied cast of four includes David Walton (Albert, Albert Herring) as Younger Thompson, Peter Kendall Clark in his UAO debut as Older Thompson, Karina Brazas (Yum-Yum, The Mikado) as Younger Alyce, and Gina Galati (Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni) as Older Alyce. Schoonover conducts as St. Louis native Dean Anthony makes his UAO directorial debut.

To purchase tickets, visit our website or call the box office at (314) 361-2881. General admission adult tickets: $35, Reserved adult tickets: $45.

For more information, contact Danielle Feinstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

https://unionavenueopera.org/2019-productions/glory-denied/

Saunders Schultz (1927-2017) was a prominent St. Louis artist and among the founders of the concept of Architectural / Environmental Sculpture. He was cofounder of Scopia Studio with fellow St. Louisan William Severson (1924 - 1999), and contributed to nearly 300 monumental works over his career; these diverse sculptures are found throughout St. Louis, in 37 states, and around the world. 

This focused exhibition presents examples of drawings, paintings and sculpture that illustrate Schultz’s affinity for nature as his primary inspiration. The drawings and paintings in this exhibition reveal the complex ways in which Schultz captured the shapes of leaves, trees, flowing water, and in some cases capturing the concept of rushing air. Despite their small size, these pieces still convey the grace, complexity, and monumentality of the site-specific works for which Schultz is known.

For more information, contact Brittney West at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

http://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/events-and-exhibitions/

FLOCK Exhibition: Thursday, August 1 – Saturday, August 31 at Central Print

“FLOCK is a socially engaged project which draws connections between the subculture of bird watching and our broader cultural values through collaborative, community dialogue and printmaking.” Rachel Simmons has exhibited at the Constellation Studios in Lincoln, NE, Orlando Science Center, and Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the Rollins campus. “FLOCK began in Lincoln, NE, where I facilitated a “print action” in which local art/bird enthusiasts assisted me in creating a flock printed bird silhouettes at Constellation Studios.”

For more information, contact Amber Bell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

http://www.centralprint.org

Black/White: All Media Art Exhibit  at the new location of the Lillian Yahn Gallery at the St Charles County Arts Council in O'Fallon, MO. Be interpretive and creative!

Show is open to members and nonmembers; can submit up to three works; small fee per submission.

Drop off art Monday 7/29, or Tues 7/30.

Reception: Sunday, Aug 4. 2019 4-6 pm

Dress in black and white for the reception, have fun!

Circus Harmony Presents a revolving repertoire of circus shows presented by our students, coaches and special guests. Check website for descriptions of the variety of performances offered.

Monday – Thursday, 12 and 2pm

Friday: 12, 2 & 8pm

Saturday: 1, 3, 7 and 9pm

Sundays 1 & 3pm

For more information, email Coach S. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

https://circusharmony.org/

Acoustik Element performs Every Wednesday & Thursday Night at Cinder House at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown St. Louis. 

Come out and enjoy the great weather, delicious food and gorgeous scenery!

Latin Instrumental Music for Any Occasion

KS Orchestra will perform the music of Count Basie at the Ozark Theatre, August 21. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. To order tickets text 314-962-7000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Free parking in the Ozark's private parking lot. 

Live Jazz, No Cover, Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Songs from the Great American Song Book

Jenna Bauer, vocals

Dave Black, guitar

Willem von Hombracht, double bass

For more information, contact James Smallwood at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

http://www.Facebook.com/jennabauermusic

Union Avenue Opera presents Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied

Four Performances: August 17, 18, 23, 24 at 8:00 p.m.

Based on the novel “Glory Denied” by Tom Philpott

Presented in English with English supertitles

America’s longest-held prisoner of war dreams of coming home. But home is a place he will not recognize. Follow the gut-wrenching saga of Colonel Jim Thompson as he transitions from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the tree-lined streets of suburban America. Glory Denied speaks to the plight of so many of our veterans who nobly fought for their country but face huge challenges when it comes to re-assimilating into society—and their longed-for normal lives—after service. This true story explores the unimaginable bravery asked of soldiers and the nature of hope itself. It is a story of a nation divided and a country that changed significantly in the decade of his imprisonment. Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied made waves in opera circles when it premiered a decade ago and continues to do so today.

The Glory Denied cast of four includes David Walton (Albert, Albert Herring) as Younger Thompson, Peter Kendall Clark in his UAO debut as Older Thompson, Karina Brazas (Yum-Yum, The Mikado) as Younger Alyce, and Gina Galati (Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni) as Older Alyce. Schoonover conducts as St. Louis native Dean Anthony makes his UAO directorial debut.

To purchase tickets, visit our website or call the box office at (314) 361-2881. General admission adult tickets: $35, Reserved adult tickets: $45.

For more information, contact Danielle Feinstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

https://unionavenueopera.org/2019-productions/glory-denied/

Slightly Askew and Equally Represented Arts will co-produce Antigone; a fresh perspective on the Sophocles classic workshopped in a collaboration between Saint Louis University Theatre and Prison Performing Arts. Antigone explores themes of fidelity, citizenship, civil disobedience, and the struggles & consequences the characters within the world of the play encounter as a result of their choices. More information at http://slightlyoff.org/

Saunders Schultz (1927-2017) was a prominent St. Louis artist and among the founders of the concept of Architectural / Environmental Sculpture. He was cofounder of Scopia Studio with fellow St. Louisan William Severson (1924 - 1999), and contributed to nearly 300 monumental works over his career; these diverse sculptures are found throughout St. Louis, in 37 states, and around the world. 

This focused exhibition presents examples of drawings, paintings and sculpture that illustrate Schultz’s affinity for nature as his primary inspiration. The drawings and paintings in this exhibition reveal the complex ways in which Schultz captured the shapes of leaves, trees, flowing water, and in some cases capturing the concept of rushing air. Despite their small size, these pieces still convey the grace, complexity, and monumentality of the site-specific works for which Schultz is known.

For more information, contact Brittney West at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

http://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/events-and-exhibitions/

ExerStart is a low-intensity exercise class for people who are looking to add more activity to their lives using resistance bands while standing or seated. This class encourages adults 50+ to be active so they can do the things they want and need to do.

Date: Tuesday/Thursday, May 2-Aug 29 Sessions: 34. No class July 4.

Time: 10:00-10:45

Event Location:

New Northside Family Life Center

5939 Goodfellow Boulevard

St. Louis, MO, 63147

Fee: FREE

To Register: Call 314-862-4859 ext. 24

For more information, contact Tina Duckett at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

http://www.stloasis.org

FLOCK Exhibition: Thursday, August 1 – Saturday, August 31 at Central Print

“FLOCK is a socially engaged project which draws connections between the subculture of bird watching and our broader cultural values through collaborative, community dialogue and printmaking.” Rachel Simmons has exhibited at the Constellation Studios in Lincoln, NE, Orlando Science Center, and Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the Rollins campus. “FLOCK began in Lincoln, NE, where I facilitated a “print action” in which local art/bird enthusiasts assisted me in creating a flock printed bird silhouettes at Constellation Studios.”

For more information, contact Amber Bell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

http://www.centralprint.org

Black/White: All Media Art Exhibit  at the new location of the Lillian Yahn Gallery at the St Charles County Arts Council in O'Fallon, MO. Be interpretive and creative!

Show is open to members and nonmembers; can submit up to three works; small fee per submission.

Drop off art Monday 7/29, or Tues 7/30.

Reception: Sunday, Aug 4. 2019 4-6 pm

Dress in black and white for the reception, have fun!

Circus Harmony Presents a revolving repertoire of circus shows presented by our students, coaches and special guests. Check website for descriptions of the variety of performances offered.

Monday – Thursday, 12 and 2pm

Friday: 12, 2 & 8pm

Saturday: 1, 3, 7 and 9pm

Sundays 1 & 3pm

For more information, email Coach S. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

https://circusharmony.org/

2019 marks the 20th year that Brewer Science has sponsored a unique stringed chamber music concert featuring three of the world’s finest chamber musicians: the internationally acclaimed Jacques Thibaud Stringed Trio. To commemorate this long-standing friendship with the Jacques Thibaud String Trio, Brewer Science has expanded the concert series to include several guest musicians to perform with the trio for a total of three concerts, bringing world class chamber music to Rolla, St. Louis, and Columbia, Missouri.

The Jacques Thibaud String Trio is currently comprised of Burkhard Maiss (violinist), Hannah Strijobs (violist),  and Bogdan Jianu (cellist) with concert pianist and Steinway artist, Tao Lin, will joining the trio for this concert.

There will be a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit: https://www.brewerscience.com/st-louis-mo-concert/

Acoustik Element performs Every Wednesday & Thursday Night at Cinder House at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown St. Louis. 

Come out and enjoy the great weather, delicious food and gorgeous scenery!

Latin Instrumental Music for Any Occasion

Help the crew of Trader Bob's start the Flash Revival weekend off right! Join us and some of our favorite bands as we raise some funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Gateway Chapter in honor of our late friend, JB Gower!  Music starts at 8PM - 

Polterguts (St. Louis, MO) // 

The Uppers (St. Louis, MO) // 

Life Sucks (St. Louis, MO) // 

Dracla (St. Louis, MO) // 

Mystic Will (St. Louis, MO) // 

$10 (all proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Gateway Chapter) CASH ONLY!"

Earth Day 365's Recycling on the Go Program Manager, Bob Henkel, will give a presentation at the office of the Missouri Sierra Club discussing how to improve our recycling habitats at home, work, and at events!

Union Avenue Opera presents Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied

Four Performances: August 17, 18, 23, 24 at 8:00 p.m.

Based on the novel “Glory Denied” by Tom Philpott

Presented in English with English supertitles

America’s longest-held prisoner of war dreams of coming home. But home is a place he will not recognize. Follow the gut-wrenching saga of Colonel Jim Thompson as he transitions from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the tree-lined streets of suburban America. Glory Denied speaks to the plight of so many of our veterans who nobly fought for their country but face huge challenges when it comes to re-assimilating into society—and their longed-for normal lives—after service. This true story explores the unimaginable bravery asked of soldiers and the nature of hope itself. It is a story of a nation divided and a country that changed significantly in the decade of his imprisonment. Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied made waves in opera circles when it premiered a decade ago and continues to do so today.

The Glory Denied cast of four includes David Walton (Albert, Albert Herring) as Younger Thompson, Peter Kendall Clark in his UAO debut as Older Thompson, Karina Brazas (Yum-Yum, The Mikado) as Younger Alyce, and Gina Galati (Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni) as Older Alyce. Schoonover conducts as St. Louis native Dean Anthony makes his UAO directorial debut.

To purchase tickets, visit our website or call the box office at (314) 361-2881. General admission adult tickets: $35, Reserved adult tickets: $45.

For more information, contact Danielle Feinstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

https://unionavenueopera.org/2019-productions/glory-denied/