Historical November 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
1 St. Louis Art Museum, “Arms & Armor from the Collection, Gallery 210 (thru 12/1). Missouri Historical Society continuing exhibitions include: “That Peculiar Institution: Slavery in Pre-Civil War St. Louis,” “Francis P. Blair, Jr.: Statesman and Soldier,” Elephantine prints from Bien edition of John James Audubon’s “Birds of America,” Victorian handwork from the Society’s permanent collection, and photographs from the Block Brothers Collection. Tues.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Free. 2 St. Roch’s Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Church Hall, Waterman and Rosedale. Holy Roman Repertory Company presents “The Life and Opinions of Eleanor of Aquitane,” Drama Studio, Mallinckrodt Center, Washington University, 2 p.m. ($3 admission) and 8 p.m. ($5 admission), 721-7484 for information. 3 “Art Exposed II,” Studio tour and exhibition with music, dance & crafts, 1-5 p.m., parking and shuttle service from 5696 Kingsbury at DeBaliviere, free. “Collecting Chinese Art: A Survey of the International Market,” lecture by James Lally, St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium, 2:30 p.m., free. “Tom Benton in the ’30s,” a slide lecture by Prof. James Bogan, Missouri Historical Society, Jefferson Memorial Bldg., 2 p.m., free (see related article). 4 Book Fair at New City School, 5209 Waterman at Lake; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 361-6411 for information (see related article). Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council meets, 6195 Washington, 7:30 p.m. “AIDS: An Issue for Everyone; Sorting Fact from Fiction,” lecture and question & answer period presented by Changing Men, 7:30 p.m., 6665 Delmar, Suite #302, free. Call 725-6116 for information. 5 Preschool Story Hour, 10 a.m., Cabanne Branch Library, 1106 N. Union, free. (Also 11/12, 11/19 & 11/26.) 7 William Davie of OIC will talk on free vocational training opportunities for young adults, 3:30 p.m., Cabanne Branch Library, 1106 N. Union, free. 8 Missouri Historical Society Museum Shop opens with holiday bazaar items, thru Christmas, Jefferson Memorial Building, 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Tues-Sun. James Stewart Retrospective, “Bell, Book and Candle,” Art Museum Auditorium, 1:30, 7 & 9:15 p.m.; $2; $1 for Friends. Mustard Seed Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Unitarian Church, 5007 Waterman (west of Kingshighway). Rummage sale, plant sale, and more; food available. (Also 11/9). 9 “Scouting for Food,” St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Good Turn Project distribution of food collection bags to private homes (see related article). 10 Tom Benton of Missouri series, “Ballads of Missouri,” concert with Bob Dyer at Missouri Historical Society, 2 p.m., free.
David Carkeet to read from his newly released book, I Been There Before, University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar, 3 p.m. Tickets, $5 ($2 for students or seniors). 727-3150 for information. 12 Washington Heights Neighbors meet, Hamilton Community School, 7:30 P.m. 13 Children’s Book Week crafts: making pop-up book puppets, 4 p.m., Cabanne Branch Library, 1106 N. Union, free, 367-0717 for information. 15 James Stewart Retrospective, “Anatomy of a Murder,” Art Museum Auditorium, 1:30, 7 & 9:15 p.m.; $2; $1 for Friends. Michael Newman and Laura Oltman, classical guitar duo in concert, Graham Chapel, Washington University, 8 p.m.; admission $8; $5 seniors and students. (Also 11/16 at the Ethical Society, 9001 Ladue Road, same time and ticket prices.) 16 “Scouting for Food,” collection from private homes of filled food donation bags previously distributed by local Scouts (see related article).
A Frontier Christmas, a program for children about the original holiday traditions of the French settlers in the St. Louis area, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Missouri Historical Society, Jefferson Memorial Building, free. Lecture/demonstration, “Original Literature and Transcription for Two Guitars,” by Michael Newman & Laura Oltman, classical guitar duo, 1-3 p.m., Webster University, Music Dept. recital hall, $5 general admission. 17 Tom Benton of Missouri series continues with “Public Art and Political Furor,” slide lecture by Bob Priddy, Missouri Historical Society auditorium, 2 p.m., free. “Money Management after 65,” seminar sponsored by the University Public Library (6701 Delmar), 2:30 p.m. in the library auditorium.
Reservations requested, 727-3150. 20 “Currents 30: Jasper Johns,” Gallery 111, St. Louis Art Museum. Thru 1/05/86. 21 Skinker-DeBaliviere Business Association luncheon and meeting; time and place to be announced or call 862-5122 for information. Benefit concert by Seth and Maryse Carlin at Grace Methodist Church, Skinker at Waterman, 8 p.m. (See related article.) 22 “100 Years of St. Louis Advertising, 1880s to 1980s,” opens at Missouri Historical Society, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Tues-Sun. James Stewart Retrospective, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Vallence,” Art Museum Auditorium, 1:30, 7 & 9:15 p.m.; $2; $1 for Friends. 23 Red Cross Bloodmobile, co-sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church and St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Grace Methodist’s Fellowship Hall, Skinker and Waterman, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 23 Christmas in the Victorian Era, a program for children featuring German customs; 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Missouri Historical Society, free. 26 “The Prints of Edouard Manet,” this exhibition of 75 prints is the first retrospective of the artist’s graphic work in the U.S. Cohen Gallery, St. Louis Art Museum, thru 1/05/86.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1985.
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