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October Calendar

October 1988

Historical October 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

Continuing New Sculpture/Six Artists presents recent works by a group of highly innovative contemporary sculptors. Special Exhibition Galleries. Art Museum. $3 adults, $2 students. $1 children. “Inner Weaving”: Artists Kathi Hermann and Marjorie Johnson. using fabrics and ceramics, at Componere. 6509 Delmar. Greater Tuna, presented by the Theatre Project Company. Runs through October 23. 8:00 p.m.. New City School, 5209 Waterman.

October 8 The Widsom Dancers. led by Chief Dennis Alley. of the Otoe-Missouria tribe, interpret native American Indian dances. 10:30 a.m.. History Museum. Free. “Henry VIII, Reign of Terror.” pr6sented by the Holy Roman Repertory Company. 8:00 p.m..

The Sheldon. 3648 Washington. Call 569-8006 for information.

9 The Missouri Collection, a celebration of Missouri arts and cuisine, to benefit the Craft Alliance Educational Center. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Market In The Loop. 6655 Delmar. 12 “See How They Run”: political satirical revue, Embassy Building Ballroom. 530 N. Union. 8 p.m. (Also 10/13 & 14; 10/15, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m..) CASA in Concert—Conservatory Orchestra. George Silfies, conductor; featuring as soloist, pianist Wendy Groth. 8:00 p.m.. CASA, 560 Trinity. Free.

13 City West Business Association Board Meeting. Cox, Curry & Associates. 5622 Delmar. 8:30 a.m. IA “Simply Stunning” talk with slides on fashions from the 1780s to the 1980s; History Museum, 1:30 p.m.; $3, call 361-1424 for reservations. American Madness (film), with Walter Huston and Pat O’Brien; 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium, $2, $1 for Friends.

15 Indian dances presented by the American Indian Centerof St. Louis. 1:00 p.m., in front of the Kiosk. Kingsbury at Des Peres.

There will also be a display of arrowheads. Arts Group guest Dr. Harold Best will speak on the role of the arts in the life of faith at 1:00 p.m.. Grace and Peace Fellowship. 5574 Delmar. See related article.

16 Benson & Hedges Blues Festival: film and live performance workshops of blues music.

The History Museum, noon to 6:00 p.m. Free. Art Exposed ’88—a festival of the visual, performing and culinary arts. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Four Corners Plaza (Kingsbury at Des Peres.) See related article on page 1.

18 City West Business Association regular meeting. Speaker: Anne Horner. CPA, “Tax Planning for Small Business.” 11:30 a.m., Marlboro Community Room. 5696 Kingsbury at DeBaliviere.

The Wansee Conference (film-German with English subtitles); recreates a meeting where the Nazis discuss the final solution of the Jewish question. 8:00, Art Museum.

21 Arts Group Concert Series presents painist Daniel Schene playing Schubert, Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin; 8:00 p.m., Grace and Peace Fellowship, 5574 Delmar. $2.00.

The Bitter Tea of General Yen (film), with Barbara Stanwyck; 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium, $2, $1 for Friends. ‘ Kazuhito Yamashita in concert at the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society. 8:00 p.m., Ethical Society. 9001 Clayton Road, $10.

22 A Yank from Missouri: program for children features a volunteer from the Union Army recounting stories about everyday events in the life of a Civil War soldier. 10:30 a.m., History Museum.

25 The Dybbuk (film-Yiddish with English subtitles); a passionate Jewish tale of love. demonic prossession and exorcism. 8:00, Art Museum.

27 Containing the River Des Peres: A ceremony to designate the River Des Peres a Civil Engineering landmark and the opening of an exhibit of photographs through the 1930s. History Museum.

28 Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra from Budapest; 8:00 p.m.. CASA, 560 Trinty.

It Happened One Night (film), with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert; 1:30, 7:00 and 9:15 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium, $2, $1 for Friends.

29 Halloween Party: Wanda the Witch brings fun; magician, costume parade and treats.

The History Museum. 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free.

30 Magical Monsters and Bewitching Beasts: Family clay at the Art Museum. Storytellers, films, games and exhibits. Noon to 4:00 p.m., Art Museum. Free.

31 Halloween Party at St. Roch’s 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Costume prizes, juggler. Trick or treating afterwards until 7:30.

November 1 7th District Public Affairs meeting, 7:00 p.m.. 7th. District Headquarters, 5240 Enright. Late Summer Blues (film-Hebrew with English subtitles); 18-year olds joining the armed forces in the Mideast in 1970. 8:00, Art Museum.

2 7th District Banquet. .4 “Tri-Angulations”: Weavers Jean Larson Mclane and Lyne Sableman present their work at Componere, 6509 Delmar. Reception for the artists 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

5 Red Cross Blood Drive: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Roch’s Church Hall, 6054 Waterman. See related article. CASA in Concert—Opera Studio; 8:00 p.m., CASA. 560 Trinity. Free.

7 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., 6010a Kingsbury at Des Peres.

8 Election Day—Polls open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1988.

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Original source: SD_Times1988_10.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.

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