Historical April 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
[Continuing:] I, Too, Sing America: Black St. Louisans in the 1940s Exhibition features a living room, c. 1948, filled with photographs, newspapers, magazines and other memorabilia from World War II and the post-war era that recall the lives of black St. Louisans in the 1940s. Missouri Historical Society History Museum lower level through March. 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free.
Through May 22: Frederic Remington: The Masterworks. Special Exhibition Galleries. Art Museum.
Through April 17: Arms and the Man, presented by the Theatre Project Company. New City School, 5209 Waterman, 8:00 p.m. $8-$13.
3 Painter Linda Prenger will show paintings on silk for wearing and framing at Componere Gallery, 6509 Delmar thru April 29. Meet the Artist reception from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ‘
4 Violinist Jacques Israelievitch will perform with the Washington University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Seth Carlin. 8:00 p.m., Graham Chapel. Free. Skinker DeBaliviere Community meets, 7:30 p.m., 6010a Kingsbury. Public welcome.
5 “Will South Africa Survive?” lecture by Helen Suzman, a member of the South African Parliament and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. 4:00 p.m., Graham Chapel, Washington University. Free.
8 Guitarists, the de Falla Trio, at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road, 8:00 p.m. $10, $6 students, seniors.
8 The Apartment (film), with Jack Lemmon. 1:30 , 7:00 & 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. $2, $1 for Friends.
9 Storytelling at the Kiosk, 11:30 a.m. Outside on the lawn or at the 28th Ward Headquarters, Kingsbury at Des Peres. •
9 SDCC Dinner Theater. (See related article.)
10 W.C. Fields: The Original, Unique and Eccentric Juggler—films and lecture. 2:30 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. Free. “European Influences on St. Louis and University City Architecture,” lecture by Elinor Coyle, 2:30 p.m., U.
City Library. Sponsored by the Historical Society of U. City. Free.
12 Craft Show, 3:00-8:00 p.m. Hamilton Community School, 5819 Westminster.
13 “Anglo-Irish Relations: The Sins of the Fathers,” lecture by Sir Oliver Wright, former British Ambassador to the U.S. 11:00 a.m., Graham Chapel, Washington University. Free.
15 Days of Wine and Roses (film), with Jack Lemmon. 1:30, 7:00 & 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. $2, $1 for Friends. 17 Jefferson Memorial Celebrates 75 Years,” talk by Robert A. Mullen. 2:00 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free. “A New Spirit in Painting: Six Painters of the 1980s,” film at the St. Louis Gallery of Contemporary Art. 524 Trinity, 1:00 p.m. Free.
18 Louise Salmon and Noel Prince, duo-pianists, Fine Arts Recital Room, Fontbonne College, 6800 Wydown, 5:30 p.m. Free.
19 4-H Fun Day, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Hamilton Community School, 5819 Westminster.
20 B.A.D. Talent Show auditions, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Hamilton Community School, 5819 Westminster. (Also 4/20.) Image Impact for Women Workshop, featuring consultants from BeautiControl Cosmetics, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Hamilton Community School, 450 Des Peres. Free.
21 “Growing Up in St. Louis, 1870s-1940s,” talk by Karen Goering followed by tea with pastries. 1:30 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. $3, reservations 361-1424.
22 Works on paper by Italian artists Francesco Clemente and Sandro Chia at the Elliot Smith Gallery through May 29th. William Quinn: Travels Through Flanders, paintings at the Elliot Smith Gallery through May 29th. 360 N. Skinker. St. Roch Theater Club will present “A Celebration of the Arts,” 8:00 p.m., St. Roch’s Church Hall, Rosedale at Waterman. (See related article.)
23 Skating Party for the Hamilton Community School. Y.S.P. (Youth Striving for Progress.) Saints Roller Rink. Call 367-6996 for information.
24 Mary Henderson with “An Afternoon of Spirituals,” 4:00 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, Waterman and Skinker. $5, $2.50 for students, $25 for Patrons. (See related article.) A Day Out West: Family Day at the Art Museum.
A free afternoon of Old West family activities inspired by the Remington exhibition. Noon-5 p.m. Call 721-0067, ext. 275 for information.
27 Image Improvement for Men Workshop, featuring consultants from BeautiControl Cosmetics. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Hamilton Community School, 450 Des Peres. Free.
29 Songs of RiverMagic and The Hunting of the Snark by the Metro Theater Circus. 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., Edison Theatre, Washington University. $8, $6 students and seniors. Missing (film), with Jack Lemmon. 1:30, 7:00 & 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. $2, $1 for Friends.
30 Growing up in St. Louis: birthday celebration with cake, balloons and music opens new exhibition of children’s activities. 1:30 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free. Operation Brightside BLITZ Day. Join your neighbors in cleaning your streets and alleys!
MAY 2 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meets, 7:30 p.m., 6010a Kingsbury. Public welcome.
7 Kingsbury Kiosk 5th anniversary celebration! Watch for more details.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1988.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Archival transcription note: April calendar says a continuing exhibition runs through March; duplicated April 20 audition reference and differing Hamilton addresses are retained as printed.
Original source: SD_Times1988_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
