Nov 30 Sunday
We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.
Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community. Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360 The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!
Dec 01 Monday
"Making Their Mark" brings together over eighty works by an intergenerational and international group of women artists represented in the San Francisco Bay Area–based Shah Garg Collection. Featuring a wide spectrum of artworks—including painting, sculpture, installation, textile, beadwork, and ceramics from the past eight decades—the exhibition emphasizes dialogues between artists who circumvent and break through conventions in art-making, embracing craft techniques, new technologies, conceptual inquiries, inventive methods, and uncommon materials. Artists in the exhibition include Andrea Bowers, Suzanne Jackson, Julie Mehretu, Howardina Pindell, Joan Mitchell, Lorna Simpson, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Sarah Sze, Kay WalkingStick, and Mary Weatherford, among many others.
All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special 1904 World’s Fair trolley tour! From David R. Francis to Isaac Taylor, this tour will spotlight the people who helped shape the event that took place in Forest Park from April 30 through December 1, 1904. An estimated 20 million visitors attended the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and some of those attendees traveled to Bellefontaine Cemetery to pay homage to a person directly connected to the new American Territory acquired in 1803!
Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now!
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive at least 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
Saint Louis Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a cherished holiday tradition for thousands of families across the region. Each December, audiences are swept away by this magical production—filled with glorious dancing, dazzling costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.
This year, the enchantment grows even bigger—literally—with the unveiling of a brand-new Nutcracker tree in Act I, designed by renowned theatrical designer James Wolk. Making its debut this November, the stunning tree will transform before the audience’s eyes, growing from 11 feet 6 inches in the party scene to an awe-inspiring 23 feet during the dramatic battle scene—adding a breathtaking new dimension to this beloved holiday classic.
Under the direction and choreography of Gen Horiuchi, The Nutcracker comes to life with elegance, energy, and wonder—from the festive holiday party and the fierce battle with the Mouse King to the glittering Land of Snow and the sweet delights of the Kingdom of Sweets. Featuring a full cast of professional dancers and talented students from the Saint Louis Ballet School, The Nutcracker is a heartwarming celebration of the season that continues to inspire awe and joy for all ages.
Dec 02 Tuesday
Dec 03 Wednesday
Join us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to a few different locations inside historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each location, we will all exit our vehicles and Cathleen will give us a tour through history!
The adventure begins with a drive to our serene Wildwood Valley Gardens. We will walk the Gardens and visit the impressive Cascade Mausoleum, our newest mausoleum. The next stop is Prospect Avenue. The “movers and shakers” of the 1900s are buried there. The last stop is the area surrounding explorer William Clark’s plot. This caravan tour is a unique way to explore the grounds and learn about some of the people memorialized at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum.
♦ Space is limited and reservations are required
♦ Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire as we will explore different areas upon leaving our vehicles.
♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces
♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure
♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning