Historical December 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Continuing: Magna Carta: Liberty Under the Law. Exhibition of documents, photographs, paintings and artifacts showing development of rule of law from Magna Carta through the U.S. Constition features actual Magna Carta held by Lincoln Cathedral since 1215, a draft of the U.S. Constitution, and Jefferson papers and Louisiana Purchase documents.
Admission $3 for adults; $2 for senior citizens; $1 for children. Museum open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 and until 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exhibition continues through January 31.
Through Christmas; Mary Engelbreit’s Drawings at Left Bank Books, 399 North Euclid, 367-6731.
Through Dec. 31: Debra Drexler’s Modern Goddesses at the University City Library (6701 Delmar) is a look at how characteristics of classical archetypal goddesses appear in modern women. Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Sun, 2-5 p.m. “Textures & Styles,” at Componere (6509 Delmar) features Paper Collages for Walls and Wearables by Ellen Klamon Greenberg and “Designer Trunk Show” of new fashions by Kathlean May. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Through Jan. 3. 1988: The Ebsworth Collection: American Modernism, 1911-1947 St. Louis Art Museum.
December 1987
5 Story-telling at the Kingsbury Kiosk, 11 a.m., 28th Ward Headquarters, 6010 Kingsbury at Des Peres.
6 “Directions 1988: New Works by Gallery Artists,” Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker. Opening reception, 2-5 p.m. Show through 1/3/88. Music for Hanukkah, performed by Cantor Leon Lissek, 1 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. Carols by choir of St. Michael & St. George, 1:30 p.m., Sculpture Hall; A medley of spirituals by the Legend Singers and songs for the holidays by the Union Electric Choir, 2:30 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium; Vivaldi’s Gloria performed by the Second Presbyterian Church Choir, 3 p.m., Grigg Gallery, Art Museum. “Missouri and the U.S. Constitution: A Love-Hate Relationship,” talk by Duane G. Meyer, 2 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free.
8 Sculptor Creighton Michahel will discuss his recent work, 7 p.m. with reception following.
An exhibition of his work through 1/31/88. St. Louis Gallery of Contemporary Art, 524 Trinity. Call 725-8655.
10 Robin Hood (film), with Errol Flynn. 7:30 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Missouri Historical Society. $2- admission.
11 Top Hat (film), with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. 1:30, 7:00, and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. $2; $1 for Friends. “84 Charing Cross Road” in a dinner/theatre production by the St. Louis University Theatre; Dinner,7 p.m., play, 8 p.m. Tickets $13; call 658-2998. Young Singers of Missouri will perform madrigals and holiday music, 7:30 p.m., Grace and Peace Church, 5574 Delmar at Clara. $2 donation suggested.
13 “The Americanization of Magna Carta,” talk by David T. Konig. 2 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free. Bel Canto Choir performs Bach’s Magnificant and other work, 3 p.m., St. Roch Church, Waterman at Rosedale. Vision of Gospel: A Musical Celebration presented by the Washington University Association of Black Students and featuring Zella Jackson Price, Arlene McClendon, Hiram Kisart, the St. Louis Community Choir, the Black Repertory Gospel Choir of Washington U., Shirley LeFlore. 6 p.m., Graham Chapel, Washington University. Tickets $5. Sponsored by Hamilton Community School, 367-6996 or 367-6969.
17 A Man for All Seasons (film), 7:30 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Missouri Historical Society. $2 admission.
18 A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, 7:30-8 p.m. Refreshments following. Grace Methodist Church, Waterman at Skinker.
19 Young Singers of Missouri in concert, Grace Methodist Church, 2 p.m., Waterman at Skinker.
20 Christmas Musical Evening including “Listen to the Lambs,” 6 p.m., Grace and Peace Church, 5574 Delmar at Clara.
25 MERRY CHRISTMAS from the staff and Board of The Times.
Our next issue will be February 1988; deadline is January 15.
January 1988 4 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meets, 7:30 p.m., 6010a Kingsbury. Public welcome.
Registration through January 15 for Hamilton Community School’s winter session. Classes beginning January 19 range from G.E.D. to Word Processing for Adults. Call 367-6996 or 367-6969 for information.
7 Cromwell (film), 7:30 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Missouri Historical Society. $2 admission.
8 Medieval Feast: hearty food and drink, musical entertainment; $25 per person, 7:30 p.m. Missouri Historical Society. Call 361-9265 for reservations.
9 Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Service. 7 p.m. followed by potluck dessert reception, Grace and Peace Church, 5574 Delmar at Clara. Sponsored by SDCC. See page 1 for details. Storytelling at the Kiosk, 11 a.m., 28th Ward Headquarters, Kingsbury at Des Peres.
10 `!The St. Louis Area in 1215,” slide talk by Suzanne Kuterer-Sibiert, 2 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free.
14 1776 (film), 7:30 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Missouri Historical Society. $2 admission.
16 Medieval Day: garbed members of the Society of Creative Anachronism to demonstrate crafts, games, foods; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free.
17 “They Have No Rights: The Dred Scott Case,” talk by Walter Erlich, 2 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free.
21 Skinker DeBaliviere Business Association luncheon meeting. Call 862-5122 for information.
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (film), 7:30 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Missouri Historical Society. $2 admission.
24 Baroque and 18th Century Music, performed by the Laclede Quartet, 2 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free.
18 Absence of Malice (film), 7:30 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Missouri Historical Society. $2 admission.
’29 Synchronia in concert, recent works from Europe and Asia including compositions from Boulez, Meno, Tom Takemitsu, and Friedheim Dohl. 8 p.m., Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road, $6.50; $4 students, seniors. 725-8930 for information.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1987.
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Archival transcription note: Calendar prints January 18 for Absence of Malice after January 24; exhibition article says January 28. Printed date preserved. Separate Grace advertisement prints December 17, 1986, while calendar and front-page events give December 18, 1987.
Original source: SD_Times1987_12.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
