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October 1987

Guitarist Benjamin Verdery and flutist Rie Schmidt.

Historical October 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

2 “Paris in Japan,” exhibit featuring works of 25 Japanese artists who studied in Paris at the turn of the century.

Gallery of Art, Washington University. Continuing through Nov. 22.

For information, call 889-5285. 3 Storytelling at the Kingsbury Kiosk, 11 a.m. Des Peres at Kingsbury. 3-4 RiverFaces Neighborhood Workshop, 1-4 p.m., Four Corners Plaza, Kingsbury and Des Peres. 4 David Hines Ensemble, 4 p.m., Maryland Plaza. 4 “Transformables” Meet the Artist, Reception 1-5 p.m. at COMPONERE, 6509 Delmar, features a composite of art and fashion. Michael Jantzen, “Turn Styles” jewelry and Ellen Jantzen, “Pursenalizer” innovative bags. Part of the Sunday Delmar-Skinker Art Walks. Show continues through Oct. 30. 5 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meets, 7:30 p.m., 6010a Kingsbury. 6 Charles Callahan will perform at the Galloway Memorial Organ Concert, 8 p.m. Washington University, Graham Chapel. 7 Carol P. Christ, Professor of Women’s Studies and Religious Studies at San Jose State University, will be the keynote speaker for the Olin Conference.

Her lecture, “Women and Religion: The Challenge of the Prehistoric Goddesses,” will be at 11 a.m. in Graham Chapel, Washington U. 10 RiverFaces Parade at St. Louis Union Station—St. Louis Arts Festival 1987. 14 Designer Clothing from a St. Louis Collection. New costumes exhibition opens in renovated lower level gallery at The History Museum in Forest Park, Jefferson Memorial Building. 14 Adolpho Perez Esquivel, 1980 Nobel Peace Prize winner, will discuss “Nonviolence and Social Change in Latin America” 11 a.m. Graham Chapel, Washington U. 15 Museum Shop Christmas Preview and Luncheon: Traditional review party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free) with luncheon served at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ($8.50 per person). Jefferson Memorial. Call 361-0024 for reservations. 15 Skinker DeBaliviere Business Association Seminar on Financial Planning for the Business Owner.

For information, call 862-5122. 16 Benjamin Verdery and Rie Schmidt, flute and guitar duo, 8:00 p.m. at The Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road. $10 general; $6 students and seniors. Call 725-0739 for info. Also October 17. 16 Preview of Hobgoblins’ Hideout, 7 p.m. 6901 Delmar; $20/person $35 per couple. See related article, p.7. 17 Art Exposed 1987 17 Hobgoblins’ Hideout, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Childgrove School, 6901 Delmar. Also Oct. 24 and 31, and Fridays, Oct. 23 and 30 from 4-8 p.m. See related article, p. 7. – 18 Discovery Toy Party to benefit THE TIMES. 2-4 p.m. Call 863-0949 or 727-6377 for more information. 21 Fazlur Rahman, Islamic Society Lecture on “The Islamization Process in the Contemporary Muslim World: Pros and Cons” 11 a.m., Graham Chapel, Washington U. 22 Tender Loving Care: Conserving Your Family Heirlooms.

All day program includes morning workshop on care of furniture, silver and other decorative arts, box lunch, demonstration on conservation and storage of garments. Missouri Historical Society. Jefferson Memorial. $14 includes luncheon; $12 MHS members. Call 361-9265. 24-25 Grace United Methodist Church will hold its Holiday Bazaar at 6199 Waterman on 24th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 25th from 12:30-3 p.m. See related article, P. 7. 25 World War II on the Homefront. Betty Burnett will discuss victory gardens, defense plants, USO centers in St. Louis at War. her new book. 2 p.m. Free. 25 Michael Eastman: Recent Photographs. Opening reception, 2-5 p.m. at Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker. Show continues through Nov. 29. 25 Muny/Student Theatre Project presents a fall storytelling, “The Magic of Ireland,” 2 p.m. New City School, 5209 Waterman. $3.50; $2 for groups of 15 or more. Call 531-1301 for info. 28 June E. Osborn, M.D., Dean of the School of Public Health at University of Michigan, Women’s Club of W.U. Lecture on “The AIDS Epidemic: The Public Health Issue of the 80’s,” 11 a.m. Graham Chapel, Washington University. 31 Halloween Party at The History Museum, 1-4 p.m.. Historical figures throughout the museum, puppets, witches, Halloween games, costume parade, refreshments. Jefferson Memorial Building. Free. November 1 Meet the Artist Reception, 1-5 p.m. Julie Ann Fagin, sterling silver and enamel jewelry, hand printed and dyed textiles, at COMPONERE, 6509 Delmar. 2 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meets, 7:30 p.m., 6010a Kingsbury. 3 City Election Day: Vote on tax propositions. 3 Tony Brown, host and executive producer of the nation’s longest-running black affairs television series. “Tony Brown’s Journal,” will deliver the keynote address for the Black Arts and Sciences Festival, 11 a.m. Graham Chapel, Washington University. 5 Helen Suzman, member of the South African parliament and opponent of the apartheid system, lectures on “Will South Africa Survive?” at 4 p.m., Graham Chapel, Washington University.

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The Schmidt/Verdery Duo. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1987, page 3. Photographer not credited.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1987.

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Original source: SD_Times1987_10.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.

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