Historical April 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
APRIL 4 The Laclede Quartet in concert at Fontbonne College, 6800 Wydown, 4:30 p.m. Free. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” at Washington University’s Edison Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $5, $4 for WU faculty/staff/students and seniors. (Also 4/10 and 4/11.) 5 The Kammergild Chamber Orchestra to perform a program including works of Sammartini, Copeland, and a world premiere by Sapieyevski, at the Center of Contemporary Arts, 524 Trinity, 3 p.m.
For more information, 721-2336. “Profiles: Wings of Time,” a musical production premiere with stories about life cycles by Chris Limber of the Theatre Project Company will he at the Missouri Historical Society’s Lionberger Gallery, Jefferson Memorial, Forest Park at 2 p.m. Free. Washington University’s Symphony Orchestra performs in the university’s Holmes Lounge, 3 p.m.. Free. “Memories of a Movie Palace,” at the St. Louis Art Museum’s auditorium in Forest Park, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets $2, $1 for Museum Friends. 6 Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council meets, 6010A Kingsbury 7:30 p.m. “Cognitive Pop,” a show of mixed media/found object constructions and sculptures by Robert Collins opens with a reception for the artist at the St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Exhibit through May 1. 7 George Kennedy, Paddison Professor of Classics at the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill to deliver a series of lectures at Washington University on “The Romantic Helen I: The European Continent,” at 4 p.m. in the Women’s Building Lounge.
On April 14, “The Romantic Helen II: England and America” will he offered. Times and locations for all three lectures are the same. Russian-born pianist Shura Cherkassky in concert at CASA, 560 Trinity, 8 p.m. Tickets: $8-25; discounts for students and seniors. Call 863-3033. “Draughtman’s Contract” at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland, 1 and 7 p.m. Free. 8 “You Can’t Take It With You” to be performed by the Theatre Project Company at New City School, 5209 Waterman, 8 p.m. Tickets: $6-12; discounts for students and seniors. Performances will continue on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. through April 18.
A Sunday performance will he offered on April 12 at 8 p.m. Reservations: 531-1301. Washington University’s jazz band and jazz vocal choir performs at the university’s Mallinckrodt Center, 8 p.m. Free. 9 An Eclectic Book Fair presented by associates of St. Louis University Libraries in the Knight’s Room of Pius XII Library, 3650 Lindell from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also on 4/10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 4/11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For further information, call 361- 1616.
A Tea Lecture talk with demonstration of use of herbs/tea in cooking will be presented by Melanie Fathman, president, St. Louis Herb Society, at the Missouri Historical Society, Jefferson Memorial, Forest Park, 1 p.m. Tickets and reservations: 361-1424. ‘Reddy-Bye, Buggy Book Bash,” a program for children featuring “hug” stories, songs, and a delightful animated “catepiller” will he presented at the University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar, 7 p.m. (Pajamas are optional dress.) 10 St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents Douglas Niedt in concert at The Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road, 8 p.m. Tickets $8, $5 students and seniors. Also 4/11. Thurtene Carnival, Washington University, 6 to 11 p.m. Also 4/11, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. II Spring storytelling for children ages 3 to 8 will he offered at the Kingsbury Kiosk, 10 a.m., by Jeanne Breeze. Bring a cushion.
If it rains, storytelling will be held at 28th Ward headquarters across the street.
An Easter Time Program will be at the .Lashley Branch Library, 4537 West Pine, at 2 p.m.
There will be stories, poems, a film, and some games, for children first grade and up. “Volunteer Firefighters,” will be presented at the Missouri Historical Society, Jefferson Memorial, Forest Park, at 10:30 a.m. Children will he invited to relive the volunteer firefighting era in St. Louis when rival companies often engaged in freefor-ails. “The Hunting of the Snark,” a musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s story, will be presented by the Metro Theatre Circus at the Incarnate Word Theatre, 2788 Normandy Dr., at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets: $4.
For information, call 961-6016. “Will You Dance, Miss Austin,” is the topic of a one-woman show featuring Pamela Cook Miller about popular characters from the literature of .Jane Austin at the University City Library, 6701 Delmar, 2:30 p.m.
For information, call 352-1390. 12 The • Metropolitan Ballet of St. Louis presents a program at the St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, 8 p.m. Tickets: $6 for adults, $4 for children and seniors. Also 4/12 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket information, 727-9240. “Different Drummers” to be presented by The Muny/Student Theatre Project at New City School, 5029 Waterman. Tickets: $3. $2.50 for groups; program designed for students grades 7-12.
The Laclede String Quartet to present a concert of chamber music at the Missouri Historical Society’s Lionberger Gallery, Jefferson Memorial, Forest Park, 2 p.m. Free. Music Festival Concert featuring the best of St. Louis’ young musicians will be presented at Fontbonne College, Fine Arts Theatre, 6800 Wydown, 2 p.m. Free. Washington University’s Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band in concert at Beaumont Pavillion, 4 p.m. Free. (Rain location will be Graham Chapel.) 13 Ragtime musician Trebor Tichnor to perform at Fontbonne College’s Fine Arts Theatre, 6800 Wydown, 4:30 p.m. Free. St. Louis Conservatory Percussion Ensemble will perform at CASA, 560 Trinity Ave., 8 p.m. Free. 14 “How to Get Published” will be the topic of a lecture given by Kevin Horrigan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist, at the Central Library, 1301 Olive, 12 noon.
The public is invited to “brown bag” lunch during the lecture.
Copies of Horrigan’s book, The White Rat, which he co-authored with Cardinal’s baseball manager Whitey Herzog, will be available for sale and autographing following the lecture. “The Gods Must Be Crazy” at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland, 1 & 7 p.m. Free. 15 St. Louis Conservatory’s Early Music Ensemble to perform at CASA, 560 Trinity Ave., 8 p.m. Free. 17 Grace Peace and Fellowship will hold Good Friday service, 7:30 p.m. 18 Grace Peace and Fellowship will hold Holy Saturday service, 11:30 p.m. 19 Grace Peace and Fellowship will hold Easter Sunday service, 10:30 a.m. “All Aboard The Freedom Train,” a participation play written for elementary school children about the trials and triumphs of Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad will be presented by the St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre at the Missouri Historical Society, Jefferson Memorial, Forest Park, 2 p.m. Free. 20 A mixed choir concert at Washington University’s Graham Chapel, 8 p.m. Free. “The Year 2000, Its Impact on the Family” to be the topic of a lecture at Washington University’s Simon Hall, 3:30 p.m. Free.
For more information, call 889-5235. 22 “The Gods Must Be Crazy,” at Washington University’s Brown Hall at 7 & 9:15 p.m. Tickets: $2. “The Nation,” to be the topic of a lecture presented by Tom Wicker, New York Times correspondent, at Washington University’s Graham Chapel, 11 a.m. Free. 23 “Fashion Is Power,” a media circus of crazy tapestry of video, slide shows, and live performance, photographs and paintings backed by an original musical score will be offered at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, Mildred E. Bastian Center, 5600 Oakland, 8 p.m. Free. (Also 4/24.) “Komachhi,” will be presented by the Performing Arts Area at Washington University’s Drama Studio, Mallinckrodt Center, 8 p.m. Tickets: $3, $2 for WU community and seniors. (Also on 4/24, 4/25, and 4/26.) “Ready, Aim, Fire,” to be presented by the Burning Feet Dance Co. at Washington University’s Edison Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: center seating $10, $8 for students and seniors — also $8, and $6 for students and seniors. Rosedale Neighbors will hold a potluck supper and meeting at the 28th Ward headquarters, 6010 Kingsbury at DesPeres from 6:30 (dinner) to 8 p.m.(meeting) (See related article.) 24 “Forty Guns,” will be screened at the St. Louis Art Museum auditorium in Forest Park, 1:30, 7 & 9:15 p.m. Tickets: $2, $1 for Museum Friends. 25 “The Dinner Party” the Craft Alliance’s annual fund raiser will be held at the home of Mary and Leon Strauss. Call 725-1177 for information.
The St. Louis Conservatory Opera Studio performs Johann Strauss’ opera “Die Fledermaus,” at CASA, 560 Trinity. 8 p.m. Tickets: $8, $5 for students. (Also 4/26.) 26 “New Kid,” to be presented by The Muny/Student Theatre Project at New City School, 5209 Waterman, 2 p.m. Tickets: $4, $3.50 for groups. Washington U. Madrigal Singers in concert at the university’s Holmes Lounge, 8 p.m. Free. 27 St. Louis Symphony’s chamber orchestra will perform in concert at Grace Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman, 8 p.m.
For tickets, call 533-2500. 29 “Breathless” will be screened at Washington University’s Brown Hall, call for times, 889-5983. Tickets: $2. 30 A spring choral concert will he presented at Fontbonne College’s Ryan Hall Chapel. 8 p.m. Free. MAY Operation Brightside Blitz Day for Skinker-DeBaliviere “Musical May Madness,” a program designed, for school-aged children to explore and enter the world of music will be presented at the University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar, 3-4 p.m. Participants will be able to discover the science of making music as well as “try out” various instruments. 4 Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council meets, 6010A Kingsbury, 7:30 p.m.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ONGOING EXHIBITIONS Componere, a gallery presenting a composite of art and fashion will feature “Oriental Definitive” on April 5, with jewelry design by Mary Hwang, Shibori fabric design by Pat Woodard, and paper vessels by Nancy C. Maier On May 5, “Softly May” will feature jewelry design by Teresa Callahan. fashion by Brenda Lambeth and paintings by Judy Merrims.
For more information, call 721-1181.
The interiors Showcase, a totally new consumer show comes to Cervantes Convention Center, May 14-17. Tickets: $5. 50¢ of which will be donated to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, Inc. Exhibitors will include: interior designers• art galleries. antique dealers, home furnishings. floor coverings, wall coverings, lighting, accessories. window treatments, and much more.
The Missouri East Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers will coordinate daily seminars.
A demonstration area will feature custom finishes, such as glass etching, gold leafing, and stenciling.
For more information, call 645-4200. Washington University and the School of Architecture present a retrospective exhibition of work by WU Professor Leslie J. Laskey at Steinberg Hall through April 26.
The Women’s Eye has moved to 6165 Delmar.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1987.
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Archival transcription note: Source calendar lists New City School as 5029 Waterman in one entry and 5209 elsewhere. Source discrepancy retained.
Original source: SD_Times1987_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
