April 1-30
JAPANESE PRINTMAKERS
Free; Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, 8342 Big Bend; for info, call 314-968-7171.

April 4
OPENING RECEPTION FOR NEW WORKS
Free; 6-9 p.m.; Gateway Gallery, 7921 Forsyth Blvd., for info, call 314-503-3880 or visit www.gatewaygallery.net.

April 4-30
ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Opening reception, 5-7 p.m.; free; May Photography Gallery, 8300 Big Bend; for info, call 3314-246-7673 or visit www.webster.edu/maygallery.

April 11-June 6
CURRENTS 102: SARAH OPPENHEIMER
Free; Gallery 337, St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 15-20
APOP RECORDS
Exhibition of musical releases and “oddities from the fringes of underground culture;” in The Front Room of the Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, call 314-535-0770 or visit www.contemporaryartstl.org.

April 18-June 21
NEW MEDIA EXHIBITION
Video installation, digital photography and digital painting by regional artists; opening reception 6-9 p.m.; free; The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Center; for info, call 636-519-1955 visit www.chesterfieldarts.org.

April 25-July 27
NEW MEDIA SERIES: LAERKE LAUTA, “THE ACCIDENT”
Video installations; free; Gallery 301, St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 25-May 8
ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION
Opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery; 11333 Big Bend Rd.; for info, call 314-984-7632.

April 27-May 3
FACES OF DARFUR
Photography exhibition by Gina Bramucci; opening reception, 4:30 p.m.; free; St. Louis City Hall; for info, call 314-721-6556 or visit www.gitana-inc.org.

STILL CONTINUING


Through April 11
BODY OF WATER, BODY OF LAND
Photographs by William Lesch; opening reception, March 20, 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery, 11333 Big Bend Rd., for info, call 314-984-7632.

Through April 12
ELEMENTARY ART SHOWCASE
Annual exhibition for students K-8; free; The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Center; for info, call 636-519-1955 or visit www.chesterfieldarts.org.

Through April 19
LESLIE LASKEY: PORTRAITS, HINGE, WOODLAND SKETCHES
Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington; for info, call 314-531-3030.

Through April 20
NEW MEDIA SERIES: KOTA EZAWA, LENNON SONTAG BEUYS
Gallery 301, free; St. Louis Art Museum, for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

Through April 20
TALK TO ME: THE VOICE OF KILN-FORMED GLASS
Curated by Susan Taylor Glasgow; opening reception, 6-8 p.m.; Craft Alliance, 6640 Delmar; for info, call 314-725-1177 or visit www.craftalliance.org.

Through April 20
THE GREAT RIVERS BIENNIAL 2008
Free admission on opening night with complimentary valet parking and cash bar available; 7 p.m.; The Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, call 314-535-0770 or visit www.contemporarystl.org.

Through April 24
VARSITY ART XII
Invitational exhibit by 28 undergrad and grad art students; opening reception, March 15, 7-9 p.m.; free.
HONORS AWARDS 2008
Multi-media exhibition; opening reception, March 17, 7-9 p.m.; free.
Both exhibits at Art St. Louis, 917 Locust, #300; for info, call 314-241-6933 or visit www.artstlouis.org.

Through April 30
MORE THAN A CIRCLE
Mixed media painting and collage by Janice Schoultz Mudd; opening reception 6-9 p.m., live music and refreshments, free and open to the public; Marbles Yoga Studio and Gallery, 1905 Park Avenue; for info, call 314-621-4744 or visit www.marblesyoga.com.

Through May 3
URBAN FOSSIL
Cast paper artifacts by John Tuccillo; opening reception, March 22, 7-10 p.m.; free; phd Gallery, 2300 Cherokee; for info, call 314-664-6644 or visit www.phdstl.com.

Through May 3
YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE 2008
Works by local artists, ages 15-19; free and open to the public; St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Oak Knoll Park; for info, call 314-727-6266 or visit www.stlouisartistsguild.org.

Through May 9
UNREFINED LIGHT: IMAGE-MAKING WITH PLASTIC CAMERAS
Opening reception, 6-8 p.m.; free and open to the public; Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

Through May 11
DEBORAH ASCHHEIM: RECONSIDER
Intensely immersive sensory experience; opening reception, 5-7 p.m. on February 9; free and open to the public; Laumeier Sculpture Park Gallery, 12580 Rott Road; for info, call 314-821-1209 or visit www.laumeier.org.

Through May 11
THE LAST JUDGMENT IN CYBERSPACE
Work by Miao Xiaochun; opening reception February 3, 3-5 p.m. free and open to the public; Museum of Contemporary and Religious Art (MOCRA) on St. Louis University campus; for info, call 314-977-7170 or visit www.mocra.slu.edu.

Through May 31
URGENT SHELTER
First in a series of exhibition addressing socially responsible contemporary design; opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free; Gallery 210 in Telecommunity Center on UMSL campus; for info, call 314-516-5976 or visit www.gallery210.umsl.edu.

Through August 15
DISCERNING PALETTE: JERRY O. WILKERSON RETROSPECTIVE
Opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m.; free and open to the public; St. Louis University Museum of Art; for info, call 314-977-2666 or visit http://museums.slu.edu.

Through June 1
MISSOURI MADE QUILTS: 1850-1940
Gallery 100, free; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

Through Mid-2008
PLAINS INDIAN BEADWORK
From the Donald Danforth, Jr. Collection; free; Gallery 120; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

FUN THINGS TO DO


April 1-3
2008 MERAMEC WRITING FESTIVAL
With special reading by poet Jo McDougall at 11 a.m. on April 2; free admission; for info, call 314-984-7677.

April 2-6
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
Performances at 7:30 p.m.; Stage III, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7128.

April 3
CONCERT: SILVERIO
Electronic rocker known for outrageous live performances in Mexico City; 7 p.m.; tickets $12 advance; The Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, call 314-535-0770 or visit www.contemporaryartstl.org.

April 3
LECTURE: THE HOUSES OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Presented by architect, historian and author Robert McCarter; free; 7 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 3, 10, 17, 24
GRAND LUNCH
Enjoy gourmet lunch, art exhibitions and artists’ studios; $8.95; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

April 4
CATHEDRAL CONCERT: CHOIR OF KING’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
8 p.m.; tickets $15-25; Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd.; for info, call 314-533-7662 or visit www.stlcathedralconcerts.org.

April 4
AIA LECTURE: TOMBS OF THE MAYA ANCESTORS
Bioarcheologist and anthropologist Jane Buikstra discusses human skeletal remains from archaeological sites; free; 7 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 5, 12, 19
PUBLIC GALLERY TOUR
Noon; free; Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, call 314-535-0770 or visit www.contemporaryartstl.org.

April 6
CONCERT: SOUNDS FROM THE GALLERY
St. Louis Symphony; 2 p.m.; Grigg Gallery, St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-535-1700 or visit www.slso.org.

April 6
FACULTY COMPOSERS CONCERT
4 p.m.; $3; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7032.

April 6, 13, 20, 27
FAMILY SUNDAYS: PORTRAITS ON PARADE
Family-oriented projects and activities; special Earth Day Festival kite projects on April 20; free; 2-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Musuem; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 8
SYMPHONY TUESDAYS AT TOWER GROVE PARK
Transfigures Night-music for String Sextet; 7 p.m.; Piper Palm House, 4256 Magnolia; for info, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.slso.org.

April 10-12, 17-19
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S “THE TEMPEST”
Presented by The Meramec Theatre at 7:30 p.m.; Interpreted performance on April 19; free admission; 11333 Big Bend Rd.; for info or to request special seating, call 314-984-7564 at least 2 days in advance.

April 10
LECTURE: AN EVENING WITH SARAH OPPENHEIMER
Artist discusses her installation exhibition; 7 p.m.; free; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 10-20
PREMIERE PERFORMANCE: “LITTLE BOSNIA”
Avalon Theatre Company; Union United Methodist Church, 3543 Watson; for info, call 314-351-6482 or visit www.avalontheatre.org.

April 11
SWING AT CLUB 524
Beginner swing dance class at 7 p.m.; open dancing 8-midnight; $8 individual or $15 couple; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

April 11
ART AFTER HOURS
Enjoy the current pop-art exhibition and light refreshments; sponsored by Anheuser-Busch; 5-7 p.m.; St. Louis University Museum of Art, 3663 Lindell Blvd.; for info, call 314-977-2666 or visit www.sluma.slu.edu.

April 11
PERFORMANCE: AN EVENING WITH FREDERICA VON STADE
Classical and popular works performed by “one of America’s finest artists and singers,” according to The New York Times; 7 p.m.; $20 ($10 members); St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info, call 314-655-5299 or visit www.slam.org.

April 11-12
PERFORMANCE: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
Powerhouse 50th anniversary celebraton; presented by Dance St. Louis and Emerson; 8 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand; tickets $30-45; for tickets call 314-534-6622 or visit www.dancestlouis.org.

April 11, 12, 13
FILM: WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?
Q&A following screening on April 12; 8 p.m.; admission $6; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; for info, visit www/webster.edu/fillmseries.

April 13
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
4 p.m.; $5; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7032.

April 15
LECTURE: WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART?
Presented by Professor Wu; cosponsored by St. Louis University Museum of Contemporary Religious Art; 7 p.m.; free; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 15
OASIS COFFEE TOUR: MEET THE ARTIST WITH JUAN WILLIAM CHAVEZ
10 a.m.; Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; register through Oasis at www.oasis.org.

April 18
FILM: STROMBOLI (STROMBOLI TERRA DI DIO)
Original, uncut version of the first of the Rossellini-Ingrid Bergman collaborations; 7 p.m.; $5 ($3 members); St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info, call 314-655-5299 or visit www.slam.org.

April 18
THIRD FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Glass blowing demonstrations, 6-10 p.m.; fire performance by Pandora’s Matchbox at 9 p.m.; Americana tunes by Prairie Soul at 7 p.m.; free; Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar; for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.

April 18-20
SPRING REPERTORY CONCERT: SYNERGY
Performance by COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica; 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; tickets $15; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

April 18-20, 22 & 24
FILM: GIRLS ROCK!
8 p.m.; $6; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; for info, visit www.webster.edu/filmseries.

April 20
GREEN ART – EARTH DAY
Free workshop for elementary school students; 3-4 p.m.; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for info, call 314-725-6555.

April 20
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY: COMMUNITY CONCERT
Free; 5 p.m.; First Baptist Church, 3100 Bell Avenue; for info, call 314-533-8033 or visit www.slso.org.

April 20
CONCERT: WEBSTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
7 p.m.; $3; Community Music School, 535 Garden Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7032.

April 21
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY JAZZ SINGERS
7 p.m.; $5; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7032.

April 23
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY: PULITZER SERIES CONCERT
7:30 p.m.; The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington; for info, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.slso.org.

April 23-27
OKLAHOMA!
Performances at 8 p.m.; $10, $5 seniors; Browning Mainstage, 130 Edgar Road; for info, call 314-968-7128.

April 25
ART AFTER 5: EARLY AMERICAN MUSIC
Performance of 18-19th century music, inspired by the exhibition Quilts in a Material World; 7 p.m.; free; Grigg Gallery, St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

April 25
FILM: EUROPE ‘51
Francis of Assisi’s conscience and integrity set in the modern world by Rossellini, starring Ingrid Bergman; 7 p.m.; $5 ($3 members); St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info, call 314-655-5299 or visit www.slam.org.

April 25-27
2007-08 RURAL ROUTE FILM FESTIVAL
8 p.m.; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; $6; for info, visit www.webster.edu/filmseries.

April 26
60 x 60 FILM PROJECT: MIDWEST MINUTES
Video artist Zlatko Cosic presents 60 original works to accompany 60 experimental music compositions; 8 p.m.; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; $6; for info, visit www.webster.edu/filmseries.

April 26
COCAcabana 2008: Fully Animated
Annual fundraiser at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; cocktails, dinner, dancing, auction; for tickets, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

April 28
CONCERT: WEBSTER WIND ENSEMBLES
7 p.m.; $3; Community Music School, 535 Garden Avenue; for info, call 314-968-7032.

April 30
JAZZ LAB BAND
7:30 p.m.; free admission; Meramec Theatre; 11333 Big Bend Rd.; for info, call 314-984-7639.