Historical May 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Continuing Shadows of the Dragon: The Image of Power in Chinese Art. Through July 16, Art Museum. William S. Burroughs: Paintings; Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker. Through May 28. Nudes: Provocative Images of Men and Women; Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker. Through May 28. Dragons of Gold, Clouds of Silk: Chinese Textiles from the Fette Collection. Through July 30. Art Museum. “A Strong Seed Planted: The Civil Rights Movement in St. Louis, 1954-1968”: exhibition of photographs, newspaper accounts and video program. Thru Sept. 5, History Museum, Forest Park. Free. May 1 Art Nouveau in Munich: Masters of Jugendstil.
An exhibition of Germanbased decorative arts at the Art Museum through May 28. 5 Three-artist mixed-media exhibition will open at Componere, 6509 Delmar. Artist’s reception from 5-9 p.m.
For further information call 721-1181.
On exhibit through May 31. 6 The St. Louis Public Library Kiosk will celebrate its 6th birthday. 2:00 p.m., Des Peres and Kingsbury. Farmer’s Almanac—traditional folk music: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; sponsored by Market in the Loop, 6655 Delmar.
An exhibition on the theme of Columns to open at the St. Louis Artists Coalition Gallery, 701 Market, Ste. 1210. Reception from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. -For more information call 421-1127. 7 “Women of Property: Mary Hempstead, Lisa and Jeanette Forchet:’ lecture by Katharine T. Corbett, in conjunction with La Ville de Pain Court: St. Louis 1764-1820. History Museum, 2:00 p.m. 14 “The Spirit of H.H. Richardson on the Midland Prairies”: photos of architects’ works influenced by Richardson; Lecture by Joni Kinsey, Ph.D, Washington University. 2:00 p.m. History Museum. Carolyn Toft will speak on St. Louis landmarks at Childgrove School, 6901 Delmar, 2:30 p.m.
For more information call, 726-4522. Free. 15 Parkview Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Grace Methodist Church. Wash. U Smoking Clinic will offer a summer program to help smokers kick the habit. Orientation begins at 5:30 p.m. in Eads Hall, Room 115. Course costs $50. Call 889-6527. 20 Too Many Nights in a Barroom, presented by the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council Players. 8:00 p.m., New City School. See related story on page 1. Tour to explore the Black community, sponsored by Hamilton Community School. Starts at 9:00 a.m. See related article. White Hot Productions—An anti-drug and alcohol group performs rock music, a mime routine and a judo demonstration; 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Market in the Loop, 6655 Delmar. Passions, Inc.—accessories and jewelry; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Market in the Loop, 6655 Delmar. 21 Grace United Methodist and St. Charles Choral Society Choir in concert. 2:00 p.m., Grace Church, Waterman and Skinker. See related article.
The Camerata Choir: Greg Schweitzer, choirmaster, presents the Schubert Mass in G. St. Roch Church. 24 Joan Mondale will speak on public art in our cities, sponsored by Arts in Transit. 7:30 p.m., Art Museum Auditorium. See related article. 25 Tea Lecture: “Richardsonian Influences in St. Louis”: slides by Robert A. Mullen; commentary by Marsha Bray. $3.00 per person. History Museum, 1:30 p.m.
For reservations call 361-1424. 26 “Educating Rita,” presented by the City Players of St. Louis, 4947 Laclede. Through June 11. 27 225th Anniversay Celebration of the Founding of St. Louis. Parades and activities at the Riverfront, Laclede’s Landing and the Arch grounds. Mr. Dan’s Singalong—Sponsored by Market in the Loop, 6655 Delmar; 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 29 Gypsy Caravan: One of the world’s biggest flea markets and craft fairs.
For the benefit of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
The Arena, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 31 Howard Nemerov, poet laureate of the United States, will give a free lecture at St. Louis U., 220 N. Grand, Ritter Hall, Room 237; at 6:00 p.m.; Must have reservations; call 658-2331. June 1 City Life, a collection of works by Matt K. Lundberg will be on display throughout June, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily in St. Louis U. Busch Memorial Center, 20 N. Grand. Call 658-2820. Free. 3 Painted Funky: Clothes and Furniture by Theresa Disney. Componere, 6509 Delmar. Through June 30. 4 Elaine Blatt: Photographs; Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker. Bethany Kreigsman and Blane de St. Croix: Totems and Taboos, New Paintings and Sculptures; Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1989.
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