ARTful Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
November 30-January 5
EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY LINDSEY CHESKY
Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 30, free and open to the
public; The Art Gallery at Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid;
for info, call 314-367-6731 or visit
www.left-bank.com.
December 1-21
EXHIBITION BY MARY LAMBOLEY
Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, 8342 Big Bend Blvd., free; Monday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; for info, call 314-968-7174.
December 3-January 11
EXHIBIT IN REPAIR
Works by Sarah Zickler; reception Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.; Morton
J. May Foundation Gallery, Maryville University; 650 Maryville
Drive; Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday
and Daturday until 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; for
info, contact rphillips@maryville.edu.
December 7
INTERNATIONAL PHOTO IMAGING EXHIBITION
Opening reception, 5-7 p.m.; May Photography Gallery, 8300
Big Bend Blvd.; free; for info, call 314-246-7673 or visit
www.webster.edu/maygallery.
December 7-January 12
NEW EXHIBITION
Works by four artists; opening reception, 6-9 p.m.; Bruno
David Gallery, 3721 Washington; for info, call 314-531-3030
or visit www.brunodavidgallery.com.
December 14-March 16
FRANK BREUER: PHOTOGRAPHS
First U.S. exhibition of color prints by contemporary German
photographer; free; Gallery 321, St. Louis Art Museum; for
info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
December 21-February 1
INTERNAL ILLUMINATION
Two- and three-dimensional works illuminated by electrical
or chemical means; opening reception December 21, 6-8 p.m.;
free; The Foundry Art Centre in Historic St. Charles; for
info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
STILL CONTINUING
Through December 2
INTERIOR STATES: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMAN PSYCHE
Work on canvas and quilt by Lucian Krukowski and Sun Smith-Foret;
The Gallery at Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar; for
info, call 314-863-5811 or visit www.art-stl.org.
Through December 2
FELINE IMPRESSIONS
Images of lion, tigers and domestic cats from the 15th through
the 20th centuries; Gallery 321, St. Louis Art Museum; for
info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
Through December 8
MAKING MARKS
AIA AWARD WINNERS
Exhibition of prints, drawings and pastels in First Floor
Galleries; AIA Design Award winners in Siteman/Lopata Galleries;
free; St. Louis Artists Guild, 2 Oak Knoll Park; for info,
call 314-727-6266 or visit www.stlouisartistsguild.org.
Through December 8
CHAKAIA BOOKER: SCULPTURE
CHERYL YUN: RECYCLING THE NEWS
Both in Gallery 210; UMSL campus; reception Oct. 18, 5:30-7:30
p.m.; for info, call 314-516-5976.
Through December 8
PPRC PHOTO PROJECT: PRISON PERFORMING ARTS
Photography exhibition by incarcerated persons in and around
St. Louis; simultaneously exhibited at 362 Social Science
Bldg. on UMSL campus and at St. Louis Public Library Schlafly
Branch, 225 N. Euclid (CWE); for info, call 314-516-5257.
Through December 9
CURRENTS 101: PATRICK JOUIN
Exhibition of work by contemporary French domestic furniture
designer; free; Gallery 130, St. Louis Art Museum; for info,
call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org
Through December 23
THE GOBLET REDEFINED
Charak Gallery, Craft Alliance, 6640 Delmar; free and open
to the public; for info, call 314-725-1177 or visit www.craftalliance.org.
Through December 23
PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION
Works by Carmon Colangelo, Joan Hall and Peter Marcus; free;
COCA, 534 Trinity Avenue; for info, call 314-725-1834 or
visit www.COCAstl.org.
Through December 14
FACULTY EXHIBIT
Faculty from regional colleges and universities; free; The
Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270
or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
Through December 15
THE CELLULOID BIBLE: MARKETING FILMS INSPIRED BY
SCRIPTURE
Featuring vintage film posters from 1898 to present; free
admission (suggested donation $5 adults, $1 students); Tuesday
through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; MOCRA (Museum of Contemporary
Religious Art), 3700 West Pine, on SLU campus; for info,
call 314-977-7171 or visit http://mocra.slu.edu.
Through December 21
MARY LAMBOLEY EXHIBITION
Free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday; Cecille R.
Hunt Gallery, 8342 Big Bend Blvd; for info, call 314-968-7171.
Through December 23
THERE AND HERE
Printmaking works by Carmon Colangelo, Joan Hall and Peter
Marcus; free; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue;
for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.COCAstl.org.
Through December 30
MAYA LIN: SYSTEMATIC LANDSCAPES
Exhibition by renowned designer of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C.; Contemporary Art Museum St.
Louis; 3750 Washington Blvd.; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
for info, call 314-535-4660 or visit www.contemporarystl.org.
Through January 3
ART ST. LOUIS XXIII: THE EXHIBITION
Annual exhibition, featuring 70 diverse artworks this year;
free and open to the public; Art St. Louis, 917 Locust Street,
#300; for info, call 314-241-4810 or visit www.artstlouis.org.
Through January 5
WATER
An exhibition which utilizes the water features of the Pulitzer
with works by contemporary and modern artists such as Roy
Lichtenstein, Max Beckman, Henri Matisse and others; free
on Wednesdays noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.; Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington;
for info, call 314-754-1850 or visit www.pulitzerarts.org.
Through January 6
NEW MEDIA SERIES: ALEXANDER SCHWEDER, “MURMURS”
Gallery 302, free, St. Louis Art Museum, for info, call
314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
Through January 13
TONY TASSET EXHIBITION
Indoor sculptures with monumental works in outdoor space
remaining for one year; Laumeier Sculpture Park on Rott
Road; for info, call 314-821-1209 or visit www.laumeier.org.
Through January 18
AUGUST JENNEWEIN LOOKS AT NATURE
Photography exhibition; reception 4-7 p.m. on December 6;
free and open to the public; Gallery Visio, 170 Millenium
Student Center at UMSL; for info, call 314-516-7922.
Through January 20
BEYOND THE MAKER’S MARK: PAUL de LAMERIE SLVER
Examine the career of 18th century English silversmith and
celebrate the Cahn Collection; admission $6, adults; $5,
students and seniors; $4, children 6 to 12; free, children
under 6; free to all on Fridays. For more information or
to purchase tickets, call 314.655.5299 or visit www.slam.org.
Through February 9
COLLECTIVE
Installation of caterpillar sculptures by Greg Edmondson
in the Lucy and Stanley Lopata Sculpture Garden, The Sheldon
Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd.; for info, visit www.sheldonconcerthall.org/galleries.
Through March 9
GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM: THE MAKING OF “THE COUNTY
ELECTION”
Featuring paintings, prints and drawings; Cohen Gallery
313; free, St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072
or visit www.slam.org.
FUN THINGS TO DO
November 29- December 1
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY PERFORMS “RAPSODY IN BLUE”
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand; 8 p.m (7:30 on November
29); 50 free tickets available 90 minutes before concert;
purchase tickets by calling 314-534-1700 or visit www.slso.org.
November 30-December 2
BIG RED BOX
The Best of Missouri Hands juried artists present handmade
work, perfect for gift-giving; gift-wrapping in red boxes!;
Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, noon
to 4 p.m.; The Foundry Art Centre in Historic St. Charles;
for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
December 1-2
ANNUAL MARKETPLACE CRAFT FAIR
Free admission; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, noon to 4
p.m. on Sunday; Layfayette High School, Clayton at Hwy.
109; for info, call 636-458-9134.
December 1-2, 5-9
“THE SPITFIRE GRILL”
Performances at 7:30 p.m.; Stage III, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue;
admission $10, $5 for seniors; for info, call 314-968-7174.
Beginning December 1
TOP SECRET WORKSHOPS
Children become ‘busy elves’ as they create
their own special holiday gifts; Yucandu Studio, 20 Allen;
for info and times, call 314-963-4400 or visit www.yucandu.com.
December2
HOLIDAY MUSIC BY MERAMEC SYMPHONIC BAND
3 p.m.; Meramec Theatre, 11333 Big Bend Road in Kirkwood;
free; for info, call 314-984-7564.
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
FAMILY SUNDAYS: SPARKLING SILVER
Free, family-friendly activities, performances, and more;
1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072
or visit www.slam.org.
December 2
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY CHORAL CONCERT AND CONCERT CHOIR
2 p.m.; Layfayette Park United Methodist Church; free; for
info, call 314-968-7174.
December 3
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY JAZZ SINGERS
7 p.m.; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; admission $5;
for info, call 314-968-7174.
December 4
FILM: “A CHRISTMAS STORY”
Start the season off with lots of laughs in this holiday
film classic; 7 p.m.; presented by Webster University Alumnae
Association at Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Avenue;
admission $4; for info, visit www.webster.edu/filmseries.
December 4, 11, 18
TUESDAY TEAS AT TWO
Seasonal, elegant treats for the holidays; St. Louis Art
Museum; $29, members $25; reserved seating only; call 314-655-5438or
visit www.slam.org.
December 5
1st ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN THE NIGHT
Featuring KMOV-TV news personality Vickie Newton, and holiday
carolers; free and open to the public; 5 p.m.; light refreshments;
at the Historic Samuel Cupples House on SLU campus; for
info, call 314-977-2666.
December 5-9
HOLIDAY ROOMS IN BLOOM
Members of the St. Louis Florists Network deck the halls
of St. Louis’ only Richardsonian mansion with floral
works of art; free and open to the public; reception December
5, 5 p.m.; visitors on December 6 are encouraged to bring
an article of clothing for donation to the Help Center;
at the Historic Cupples House on SLU campus; for info, call
314-977-2666.
December 6
LECTURE: MODEL CITIZENS: THE DRAWINGS OF GEORGE
CALEB BINGHAM
Presented by Barbara Groseclose, professor of art history
at Ohio State University; 7 p.m.; free; St. Louis Art Museum
Auditorium; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
December 7
MUSIC AT BONHOMME
Chesterfield Arts presents the St. Louis Harmony Chorus;
7:30 p.m., Bonhomme Presbyterian Church, 14820 Conway Road;
donations requested at the door; for info, call 636-519-1955
or visit www.chesterfieldarts.org.
December 7
FAMILY PORTRAIT FLOORCLOTH WORKSHOP
Yucandu Studio, 20 Allen; to register or for more info,
call 314-963-4400 or visit www.yucandu.com.
December 7
WEBSTER UNIVERISITY NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE
7 p.m.; Community Music School, 535 Garden Avenue; admission
$3; for info, call 314-968-7174.
December 7
AIA LECTURE: JERUSALEM AT THE TIME OF THE CRUSADERS
Presented by Dan Bahat, professor of land of Israel studies
and archaeology at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat-Gun, Israel;
free; 7 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info,
call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
December 7-8
ART AT THE SHAW NATURE RESERVE
Outstanding artwork by ten award-winning artists; Saturday,
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; presented
in the beautiful Dana Brown Center at the Shaw Nature Reserve
in Gray Summit; for info, call 636-451-3512 x6080 or visit
www.whawnature.org.
December 8
MERAMEC CHORAL CONCERT OF HOLIDAY FAVORITES
7:30 p.m.; free; Meramec Theatre, 11333 Big Bend Road; for
info, call 314-984-7564.
December 8
CRAFT FAIR AND COOKIE WALK
Children’s shopping area, homemade baked goods; 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.; Hope Lutheran School, 5320 Brannon at Eichelberger,
for info, call 314-832-1850 or email kcollet@hopelutheranschool.org.
December 8 and 9
CHANGE THE SUBJECT – 67 YEARS (A)BRIDGED
Poetry reading by Maurice L. Hirsch, Jr. with musical accompaniment
by pianist Carol Kaplan-Lyss; Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday
at 1 p.m.; Centene Center for the Arts, 4th floor, 3547
Olive Street; $15 admission includes reception; for info,
call 636-519-1955.
December 9
AIA LECTURE: NEW DISCOVERIES IN JERUSALEM
Presented by Dan Bahat, professor of land of Israel studies
and archaeology at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat-Gun, Israel;
2 p.m.; free; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for info,
call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
December 9
HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS: THE NATIVITY ACCORDING TO LUKE
Performed by Webster University Chorale; 7 p.m.; free; Emmanuel
Episcopal Church in Webster Groves; for info, call 314-968-7174.
December 9
SEASONAL EVENT: HOLIDAY BRUNCH
In the artistic and festive surroundings of Sculpture Hall;
St. Louis Art Museum; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; reservations required;
call 314-655-5438 or visit www.slam.org.
December 9
SCANDINAVIAN FIDDLING AND OTHER COOL MUSIC
Merawood Community Orchestra; 3 p.m.; free; Meramec Theatre,
11333 Big Bend Rd.; for info, call 314-984-7564.
Through December 9
A SEASON OF FREE FILMS
Sunday films at 12:30 p.m., Friday films at 7:30 p.m.; free
($3 donation suggested for popcorn); Ethical Society of
St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road; for listing or info, call
314-991-0955 or visit www.ethicalstl.org.
December 11
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BRASS CONCERT
Performances at 2:15 and 8 p.m.; Cathedral Basilica of St.
Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd.; tickets $19; $16 for seniors
and students; for info, call 314-533-7662.
December 14
OFF THE WALL AT CITY HALL
A fundraiser for ArtDimensions; 4-10 p.m. in the Rotunda
of City Hall; international exhibit of artwork, live music,
restaurant samples, gift market; for info, call 314-853-6257.
December 14, 15, 16
FILM: “THE 400 BLOWS” (LES QUATRE CENTS COUPS)
Francois Truffaut’s first and most personal film;
7 p.m.; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; admission $6,
$5 seniors and students; for info, visit www.webster.edu/filmseries.
December 15
ARTS ALIVE!
Featuring “The Nutcracker” by Alexandra Ballet;
Rockwood Community Education, Marquette High School Theater,
2351 Clarkson; 2 & 7 p.m.; advance tickets $12, $6 for
children 12 and under; at the door $15 and$7; for info,
call 636-938-2302 or visit www.rockwood.k12.mo.us.
December 15
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GOES TO THE MOVIES: ROMEO
ET JULIETTE
Live in HD on the big screen; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium;
tickets $22, members $15; for tickets, call 314-534-1111;
for info, visit www.slam.org.
December 15-16
HOLIDAY CONCERT
St. Charles County Symphony; Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday
at 3 p.m.; tickets $20; at The Foundry Art Centre in Historic
St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
December 15-16
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT THIRD DEGREE
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar;
for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.
December 15-16
THE LITTLE DANCER: A WINTER JOURNEY
Performances at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; tickets $10-12;
for info or tickets, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.COCAstl.org.
December 16
FREE AT 3 COMMUNITY DAY: PRE-BALLET
For preschoolers and kindergarteners; 3-4 p.m.; free; arrive
10 minutes early to register; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue;
for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.COCAstl.org.
December 18
ERIN BODE IN CONCERT
At The Foundry Art Centre in Historic St. Charles; cash
bar available; tickets $15; for info, call 636-255-0270
or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
December 21
ART AFTER 5: CHOIR OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call
314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
December 21
THIRD FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE
6-10 p.m.; free; live music by Trigger 5 begins at 7 p.m.;
glass blowing demonstrations and more; Third Degree Glass
Factory, 5200 Delmar; for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit
www.stlglass.com.
December 21, 22
FILM: INTO GREAT SILENCE
Documents the Carthusian monks who live in the Grande Chartreuse
monastery in the French Alps; admission $5, members $3;
4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; for tickets, call
314-655-5299 or visit www.slam.org.
December 21, 22, 23
FILM: “FOREVER”
Filmed by Heddy Honigmann at famous French cemeteries to
explore relationship between the living and the dead; 7
p.m.; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; admission $6, $5
seniors and students;for info, visit
www.webster.edu/filmseries.
December 22-23
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
St. Louis Symphony and Children’s Concert Choir perform
at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand;
for ticket info, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.slso.org.
December 26-28
CIRCUS SKILLS CAMP
For ages 5-12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Foundry Art Centre in St.
Charles; to register, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
December 27-29
HOLIDAY FAMILY BREAK
Explore the museum and then create your own masterpieces;
free; 1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072
or visit www.slam.org.
December 28
KWANZAA – A CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Celebrate Aftivan culture through narrative, music and dance;
7 p.m. (tours begin at 6 p.m.); free; St. Louis Art Museum
Auditorium; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.
December 29-30
CHAPLIN’S MODERN TIMES
Charlie Chaplin’s original accompaniment for his silent
film; performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; 7:30 p.m.;
Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand; for info, call 314-534-1700
or visit www.slso.org.
December 31
BROADWAY NITES FEATURING LARRY ALEXANDER
Cocktails, dinner and dancing to celebrate the New Year;
7 p.m.; $100 per person; The Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles;
for tickets, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
Through Holiday Season
SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: MYSTERY OF THE
MAGI’S GOLD
Third installment in Maripat Donovan’s famous “Late
Night Catechism” series;
AND EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD
A hilarious holiday comedy; both plays run through the holiday
season at Westport Playhouse; for times and ticket info,
call 314-579-5076.
December 31
FIRST NIGHT ST. LOUIS: RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT
Ring in the New Year with over 65 indoor and outdoor family-friendly
presentations and activities; festivities begin at 5:30
p.m.; advance buttons available at Starbucks and Borders:
$8 adults, $4 children 6-12, 5 and under free; buttons at
event: $10 adults, $5 children; Grand Center; for info,
visit www.grandcenter.org.
December 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT
St. Louis Symphony, 7:30 p.m.; Powell Symphony Hall, 718
N. Grand; for tickets, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.slso.org.
JUST A SHORT DRIVE
December 1-January 7
THE ART ALL AROUND US
Photography exhibition of landscape and nature subjects; National
Great Rivers Museum, #1 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, Illinois;
free; reception on December 1, 2-4 p.m.; for info, call 314-436-1324
x108.
December 6-23
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN
Meet the artists, see and purchase work from nationally-known
American craftsmen, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; ASL Pewter, 123
S. Third Street, Louisiana, Missouri; for info, call 573-754-3435
or visit
www.aslpewter.com.
