Historical September 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
September
1 “North American Indian Basketry”: exhibition through January, 1989 at the Art Museum.
9 Ladies of Leisure (film): with Barbara Stanwyck. 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. $2, $1 for Friends.
10 Storytelling on the Kingsbury Kiosk Lawn (28th Ward if raining or hot). 11:30 a.m. St. Louis Art Museum’s Annual Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items from the Museum Shop and Library will be on sale: art books, auction catalogues, magazines, note cards and posters.
11 Larry Brown: Paintings, Gallery I and James McGarrell: Mixed Media Works on Paper, Gallery II, Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker. Reception 2-5 p.m., exhibitions through
October 16. “Westmoreland and Portland Places”: a slide lecture by Julius Hunter; 2:00 p.m., Missouri Historical Society. Free. “En Masse:’ a joint exhibition of sculptural fiber works, to open at Bixby Gallery, Washington University and St. Louis Gallery of Contemporary Arts, 524 Trinity. Free.
12 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meeting, 7:30 p.m.. 6010a Kingsbury at Des Peres.
15 Skinker DeBaliviere Business Association luncheon meeting. Call 862-5122 for information.
16 Platinum Blonde (film), with Jean Harlow and Loretta Young. 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. $2, $1 for Friends.
18 “Containing the River Des Peres”: a slide lecture by Frank Janson about the re-routing of the hidden river that crosses this neighborhood; 2:00 p.m., History Museum. Free.
22 100th Anniversary of Birth of T. S. Eliot: meeting with speakers at 3:00 p.m., presentation of “The Elder Statesman” at 8:00 p.m. History Museum, tickets $10, call 721-6803.
23 Artist Guy Chase will speak and show slides of his work at 7:30 p.m. at Grace and Peace Fellowship at 5574 Delmar. Reception following. Free. Dirigible (film), with Fay Wray and Jack Holt. 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium, $2, $1 for Friends.
24 7th Annual Rags to Riches Yard Sale extravaganza-8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. See related article on page 1.
25 Author Joyce Carol Oates to receive the Saint Louis Literary Award for 1988, 4:00 p.m., Carlo Auditorium, Tegelar Hall, 3550 Lindell Blvd. (See related article.)
30 The Miracle Woman (film), with Barbara Stanwyck and Sam Hardy. 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium, $2, $1 for Friends. Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in. concert, 8 p.m., Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Rd. $10 general, $6 students. Call 725-0739 for information.
October 1 Workshop on the prevention and treatment of stuttering, Saint Louis University, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact Gary LaBlance at 658-2939 for further information.
5 “As You Like It”: performed by St. Louis University in the University Theatre, 3733 West Pine. 8:00 p.m. $5, $4 for senior citizens. Also showing October 6, 7, and 8.
5 “See How They Run”: political satirical revue, Embassy Building Ballroom, 530 N. Union, 8 p.m. (Also 10/6, 7, 12, 13 & 14; 10/8 & 10/15, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.) See related article.
7 Forbidden (film), with Barbara Stanwyck and Ralph Bellamy. 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium, $2, $1 for Friends.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1988.
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