Sep 20 Friday
The Chicago Tribune calls Jeff Arcuri “a joke machine,” but he’s not! He’s a person! Jeff has appeared on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle, Laughs!” on Fox, SiriusXM, and a plethora of comedy festivals around the country. Based in New York, Arcuri can be seen nightly at The Comedy Cellar.
Named a Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, Tony DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with Don Rickles and major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has fourth top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, the Today Show and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei. DeSare has also collaborated with Youtube icons Postmodern Jukebox. DeSare's Lush Life recording, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Chart and he released Song Diaries Vol. 2 in early 2022, now streaming on all platforms. DeSare's latest single "Paris Always Will Have You" was released in early 2024 and available on all streaming platforms.
DeSare is an accomplished award-winning composer. He not only won first place in the USA Songwriting Contest, but has written the theme song for the motion picture, My Date With Drew, several broadcast commercials and has composed the full soundtracks for the Hallmark Channel's Love Always, Santa and Lifetime's new A Welcome Home Christmas.
DeSare’s forthcoming appearances include the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony, Artis-Naples/Naples Philharmonic, Grand Teton Music Festival, Chautauqua Institution and The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.
This annual WashU Performing Arts Department Festival begins with a university-wide solicitation of new, unproduced plays. Several plays are selected, through an anonymized screening process, to be developed in a two-week event in September. During those two weeks, each play will be workshopped with a professional dramaturg, a faculty director and a student cast. The Festival culminates in a public staged reading of each play. Assistant Professor Zachariah Ezer will serve as Festival dramaturg in September 2024.
Hotch Fest is generously supported by the WashU Office of the Dean of Arts & Sciences and the Newman’s Own Foundation.
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Escape By Zach Berger Directed by Jeffery Matthews
Chuck just wants to find love, but when his personal ad draws some unwanted visitors from his past, he must decide whether to run or find “the one” in this comedy of errors.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Follow the.... By Frauke Thielecke Directed by Annamaria Pileggi
Mark has unexpectedly turned into a giant white rabbit. Soon, he learns that it is not all about carrots.
Stand-Up Downtown is a monthly comedy show featuring six comics. Come and see new talent, local favorites, and nationally touring comics. Stay after for Karaoke with DJ Jupiter.
Doors @ 7:30p | Show @8p
$15
Valid Photo ID required for entryNo Outside food or beverageNo backpacks
Turtle Island Quartet performs Sep. 20, 2024 in Quincy. Since its inception in 1985, the Turtle Island Quartet has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. Winner of the 2006 and 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Classical Crossover Album, Turtle Island Quartet fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles, and by devising a performance practice that honors both, the state of the art has inevitably been redefined.
Sep 21 Saturday
TGWG is hosting a Community Garage Sale on Saturday September 21st at 7:00 am. We will be selling props, costumes, and antiques from the theatre.
If you would like to sell your own personal items, you can rent a vendor space for $25.00. To participate as a vendor, you can reply via email: theatreguildofwebstergroves@gmail.com. And if you simply wanted to donate items for sale, that will benefit TGWG, you can.
Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning?Explore the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the City's founding through its current development. We offer two tours on Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:30 am, April through October.Tours are limited to 15 people and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $15 (children under 12 are free). Purchase tickets at LandmarksTours-STL.orgEAST TOUR: Explore the architectural legacy of the heart of the city. From the bustling riverfront of the French American entrepreneurs to the skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural and engineering marvels, including these highlights: Old Courthouse | Old Cathedral | Eads Bridge | Gateway Arch | Old Post Office | Wainwright BuildingWEST TOUR: St. Louis' grandest public buildings are a testament to the City's ambitions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore their history, architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental, including these highlights: Union Station | Stifel Theatre | Central Library | City Hall | Campbell House | Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
July 13th - August 10th - September 21st - October 12th10 am - 11:30 amMetro Theater Company3311 Washington Ave, St. Louis MO 63103
It’s never too early to hit the dance floor! Join us for Baby Rave: the ultimate morning dance party for babies and their grown-ups alike. With the help of Spin Society DJs, we’ve got the music, snacks, and good vibes covered, so you and the little ones in your life can dance worry-free!
Recommended age is 1-4, but we won’t be checking ID.Every adult must be accompanied by a child.
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.
Our Simon Day annual lecture is held in memory of historian and Ulysses S. Grant scholar Dr. John Y. Simon. Simon taught at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for many years and edited the 31 volume Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and wrote or edited several books on Grant, Lincoln, and the Civil War.
This year's guest lecturer will be Louis L. Picone, discussing his book Grant's Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon. Picone has written several books on Presidential history and teaches history at William Paterson University in New Jersey.
Reservations are required to attend this program. Please call (314) 842-1867 ext. 230 to make reservations.