Oct 23 Wednesday
Design Agendas: Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s–1970s is the first major exhibition to examine the complex connections in St. Louis among modern architecture, urban renewal, and racial and spatial change in the interlocking histories of New Deal planning, the Great Migration, and the civil rights and Great Society eras. With material drawn from the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri Historical Society, and other collections, this exhibition situates some of the most celebrated works of modern architecture in St. Louis within the context of mid-twentieth-century regional developments. Using architectural drawings, models, photographs, films, digital maps, and artworks, Design Agendas explores a remarkably destructive, creative, dynamic, and conflicted time in St. Louis’s architectural and urban history.
Most of the architectural works were created in a period of de facto racial segregation, an era that is now known for its often-racist modernist urban planning, such as the Pruitt-Igoe public housing project (1950–56) and the clearance of the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood with its twenty thousand African American residents (1959). These and other urban renewal initiatives were also part of several interlocking design agendas that used modern architecture and planning to propose and express new, and then thought to be more liberating, ideas about social organization and forms of architecture and planning.
The accompanying scholarly publication will serve as one of a small but growing number of reference works on modern architecture in St. Louis. The book, edited by Eric P. Mumford, features essays by the architectural historians Shantel Blakely, John Guenther, Kathleen James-Chakraborty, Eric P. Mumford, and Winifred Elysse Newman, with a contribution by Michael E. Willis. It is published by the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum and nationally and internationally distributed by the University of Chicago Press.
The 10th biannual exhibition curated from artists within 200 miles. Opening May 7th and on display through October, the 10th Biannual will feature 32 artists and 41 works from a large 3D installation of Dalmatians by artist Catie Cook, to glazed, ceramic bowls by Gary Beaumont, bright electric-colored monkeys by artist Jo Jasper Dean and even an intimate small painting by the 14-year-old Julianna De Los Reyes.
Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves Presents
Midwest Moments Opening Reception: Friday September 20, 2024, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Midwest Moments. The exhibit features watercolor paintings by Alicia Farris and Kathy Morrison, pastel paintings by Michelle Spencer, photography by Gary Tetley and mixed media jewelry by Jenniffer Fisher. The artwork will be on display and available for sale August 28 – October 26, 2024.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday September 20, 2024 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Green Door Art Gallery’s 36 resident artists will also be exhibiting and selling artwork including fused glass, mosaics, watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, collage, mixed media, wood, pottery, textile art, jewelry and more. Green Door Art Gallery is located at 21 N. Gore in Old Webster Groves. Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. www.greendoorartgallery.com 314-690-8895
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Everybody's a winner!
Puttshack, St. Louis' premier destination to show off your putt located at 3730 Foundry Way has rolled out a new online game for guests to put their putt skills to the test for free games, food, and parties, Putt for Prizes!
Prizes include a variety of coveted perks like;
Free Game of 9-Hole Mini Golf: Experience the thrill of our tech-infused mini golf course on the house!
Free Flatbread: Treat your taste buds to a delicious flatbread, crafted with premium ingredients– gluten-friendly and vegan options available!
25% Off 9-Hole Mini Golf: Enjoy an exclusive discount on your next round of mini golf fun.
$100 Gift Card: The perfect opportunity to indulge in our upscale offerings, from delectable dishes to handcrafted cocktails.
VIP Party Package: Level up your birthday, bach party, family reunion, or any celebration you’d like with an all-inclusive VIP party package, complete with mini golf, upscale food, and premium drinks for you and your friends.
To participate in Putt for Prizes and unlock these prizes, sign up for Puttshack Perks. It's quick, easy, and opens the door to a world of exclusive benefits and rewards.
Known for rewriting the rules of traditional mini golf, Puttshack is rewriting the typical Wednesday, having launched "Wayback Wednesdayz," taking place every Wednesday from 7 pm until closing time. This weekly programming offers guests an opportunity to relive the nostalgia of yesteryears with classic tunes and music videos from the likes of legendary artists such as Missy Elliot and Madonna to Michael Jackson and Prince playing throughout the venue. Guests can also enjoy a round or two of mini-golf or dance to live DJ beats while sipping on creative libations. Puttshack Perks members also get a special of a $10 discount on dining when $50 or more is spent on “Wayback Wednesdayz”.
“I guess everybody wants to start over.” In the quietest corner of the Midwest, middle-aged Sharon, recently divorced and seeking a sensible roommate, opens her home to Robyn, a mysterious woman with a murky past. Entwining this unlikely duo’s lives in shared dish-duty and shady business, Jen Silverman takes us on an uproarious journey of self-discovery, secrets and revelations. Challenge societal norms, embrace the unexpected, and revel in the reinvention that only true friendship can spark in this dark comedy that proves coming of age can happen anytime, anywhere- even your own kitchen table!
Here comes a performer! Filming his YouTube comedy special!
With over twenty years of stage experience, David has been on Comedy Central, and NBC'S Last Comic Standing. He has shared the stage with Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Jimmie "JJ" Walker, and most recently The Miller Lite Comedy Tour With Kevin Hart. From "Family discipline" to "How to Outsmart a Quarantine", to his renowned "Temptations" bit with David doing all four-parts harmony by himself a cappella, this tornado of Clean Comedy has something for everyone.
Get ready for fun. Get ready for David Graham.
Will O'Donnell opens the show.2022 St Louis’ Funniest Person, Will O’Donnell is a rising comedian to watch. From a small town Missouri family of six boys, Will learned to be funny to compete for food. He joined the Marines at 17 and became a father at 19. His wife thinks he is a maniac, and she is right. When not on stage, he can be found eating Quik Trip food in his minivan. Will headlines around the country, and opens for comedy stars like Greg Warren and Dusty Slay of Netflix and Nateland.
The first show in Upstream Theater's celebratory 20th Season, LIFE IS A DREAM is the professional premiere of a new translation by G.J. Racz of this Spanish classic by Pedro Calderón de la Barca.
Pedro Calderón de la Barca's best-known drama follows the journey of Prince Segismundo, who was imprisoned at birth due to a prophecy. As he grapples with his newfound freedom within a world of court intrigue, Segismundo ponders the nature of his existence and the power of his own choices. A play of enduring relevance in an age filled with political uncertainty. Directed by Philip Boehm.
Performance Dates and Times:October 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1, 2 at 8:00 pmOctober 20 at 7:00 pmOctober 27 and November 3 at 2:00 pm
Oct 24 Thursday