Historical October 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Continuing Encounters by Leslie Laskey—prints, drawings, paintings, and sculpture at Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker, Gallery II. Thru October 15. New works by Serena Bocchino: Paintings and Drawings; at Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 N. Skinker, in Gallery I. Thru October 15. October 6 National Theatre Of The Deaf performs an adaptation of Homer’s “Odyssey”; Oct. 6 and 7; 8 p.m., at Wash. U’s Edison Theatre, 6445 Forsyth.
For more information call 889-6543. 7 Craft Alliance presents a special exhibit, “The Cranbrook Tradition: Shared Boundaries:’ Opening reception 6-8 p.m. at the Gallery. Call 725-1151 for more information. Thru October 31st. Tales from “Arabian Nights” will be performed by the Little Theatre of the Deaf at 2 p.m. in Wash. U’s Edison Theatre, 6445 Forsyth Blvd. Ages 8-12. Call 889-6543 for more information. Babatunde Olatunji and his Drums of Passion appear in concert at C.A.S.A., 560 Trinity, U.
City Loop; 8 p.m. Call 727-3663 or 863-5292 for tickets and information. $12. 8 Washington University Wind Ensemble to Perform a free concert at 2:30 p.m. in the Saint Louis Art Museum Theatre. Also featured is the St. Louis Brass Ensemble. Call 889-5581 for information. History Museum’s sixth annual fire engine rally will be held at the Jefferson Memorial Building in Forest Park. 9 a.m. 10 A Taste of Honey (film) with Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan and Murray Melvyn. Art Museum, 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. $3; $2 for Senior Citizens and Students. Parkview Agent’s meeting. 7:30 p.m. Call 361-0880 for location. Washington U’s School of Fine Art will offer a workshop in watercolor, 9:30 a.m.-noon at COCA, 524 Trinity, Room 207. Call 889-4643 for more information. 11 Sculptor Nancy Graves will give a slide lecture on her work and on contemporary art in the Auditorium of the History Museum, 7:30 p.m. Free. “The Journey of the Fifth Horse”—St. Louis University Theatre, 3733 West Pine; 8 p.m. Thru October 14.
For reservations or more information call 658-2998. 13 Mid-America Dance Network 10th anniversary conference will be held at Washington University beginning at 8 p.m. Open to the public. Thru October 15th. “The Scottsboro Boys!’ Nine black men on trail for a crime that never happened; with Yank Rachell, blues artist. October 13 and 14 at COCA, 524 Trinity; 8 p.m.
For information call 569-8006.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (film), with Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone and Alan Hale. 1:30 p.m., 7 & 9:15 p.m., Art Museum. 14 Parkview’s Annual Fall Picnic—This potluck style picnic will be held at Pershing Park at 3:00 p.m. See related article. Ronald Pearl and Julian Gray appear at The Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton, as part of The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society’s “The American Guitar Series!’ 8 p.m. 15 Art Exposed ’89, sponsored by the West End Arts Council. Noon to 5 p.m., Kingsbury at Des Peres. See related article on page 1. “Harvesting the River”: Life and work on the Illinois, talk by Craig Colton in conjunction with the exhibit on the Riverboat “Belle Reynolds!’ History Museum, 2 p.m. Free. 17 Georgy Girl (film), with Lynn Redgrave, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in this film. 5:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.; Art Museum. $3, $2 for Senior Citizens and Students. Stephen Greene in St. Louis: Images of Suffering and Salvation (Exhibition) at Saint Louis Art Museum, thru February 11.
Gallery 120. 18 Consumer advocate Ralph Nader will deliver the Isserman Lecture.
He will speak on “Corporate Power in America”; Washington University Graham Chapel; 11:00 a.m. 19 Visit From a Prince, talk by Tom Keiser about the royal tour of Edward VII, Prince of Wales, through Canada and U.S. in 1860. 1:30 p.m., History Museum, $5.
For reservations, call 361-9265. 20 “Tap the Loop” concert at COCA, 524 Trinity. 8:00 p.m. I’ll Cry Tomorrow (film), The story of singer Lillian Roth; with Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Eddie Albert. Art Museum, 1:30, 7 & 9:15 p.m. $3; $2 for Senior Citizens and Students. “The Life and Times of Gerard Manley Hopkins”—A two man show, presented at Austrial Gallery, 2115 Park. Hosted by St. Louis University. 8 p.m.
For more information call 658-2010. 21 Classics in African-American History, opening short course with discussion led by William Harrison, Ph.D. History Museum, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 361-9265 for information. Production of poems & plays by the Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J.; St. Louis U. Medical Center campus, 3544 Caroline.
A buffet style dinner wil be served. Call 658-2010 for information. 8 p.m. World Peace One Workshop—Foster your personal growth as you create a more peaceful lifestyle: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Communion Church. See related article. 22 Between Art and Political Action: Philip Guston and Stephen Green (Lecture)—Saint Louis Art Museum Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Tibetan Buddhist Monks will perform ancient ritual dances, many never seen before in this country. History Museum Auditorium, 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Admission $12.50. COCA celebrates the Indian “Festival of Lights!’ 1:30-3 p.m. Children learn traditional dance; make diyas, clay lamps and enjoy the sweets of this celebration. 524 Trinity. $5.00. 24 Darling (film), Julie Christie won an Academy Award for her role as an ambitious young woman in this film. 5:30 & 8 p.m. Art Museum. $3; $2 for Senior Citizens and Students. 25 St. Louis in the Colonial Mississippi Valley: A Synthesis, talk about a workin-progress by William H. Leckie, Jr., History Museum, 4 p.m. Free. Robert MacNeil, co-producer, co-anchor and executive editor of The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour will speak on “Coming to Grips With the World”; Washington U’s Graham Chapel, 11:00 a.m. 26 “Animal Farm”: George Orwell’s classic novel is Theatre Project Company’s annual family show; New City Theatre, 5209 Waterman, thru November 19. Call 531-1301 for more information. 27 I Want to Live (film), Susan Hayward won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Barbara Graham in this film. Directed by Robert Wise. 1:30 p.m., 7 & 9:15 p.m. Art Museum.
David Parsons, dancer and choreographer, will bring his dance company to Washington University’s Edison Theatre at 8 p.m. on October 27 and 28.
For information call 889-6543. 28 Halloween Party: spooky stories by Wanda the Witch, costume parade, treats. History Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. Free. 29 “Spirited Sing for Halloween”—Treat your children to the magic of music in a Halloween Hootenanny, 3:30 p.m., COCA, 524 Trinity $5.
In costume or for friends of COCA $4. Call 725-6555. 31 The L-Shaped Room (film), directed by Bryan Forbes; with Leslie Caron, Tom Bell and Brock Peters. Adult tale. 5:30 & 8:00 p.m. Art Museum. $3; $2 for Senior Citizens and Students. Three-week watercolor class for beginners offered by Wash. U’s School of Fine Arts from October 31 thru November 16. Call 889-4643 for more information. November 6 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meeting. 7:30 p.m., 6010 Kingsbury. 9 Walter Alvarex, a geology professor at University of California at Berkely, will speak on “Giant Impacts & Extinction of Life on Earth” 4:00 p.m., Washington U’s Graham Chapel.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1989.
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Archival transcription note: Art Exposed time differs from page1 article. Original spellings Alvarex/Berkely retained for editorial review rather than identifying a different speaker without verification.
Original source: SD_Times1989_10.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
