Historical November 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Continuing Stephen Greene in St. Louis: Images of Suffering and Salvation (Exhibition) at St. Louis Art Museum, thru February 11.
Gallery 120. “Animal Farm”: George Orwell’s classic novel is Theatre Project Company’s annual family show; New City Theatre, 5209 Waterman. Thru Nov. 19. Call 531-1301 for information. November 4 Short courses for adults: Classics in African-American History, discussion led by Bernice Guillaume, Ph.D.; History Museum, 10 a.m. to noon. 5 Short courses for adults: Through the eyes of the Fair-Goer: Diary Accounts of the 1904 World’s Fair; History Museum, 2 p.m. Free.
The Gallery of The University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar will feature works by David Irwin Lobbig. Artist reception from 3-5 p.m.
For information call 727-3150. 6 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meeting. 7:30 p.m., 6010 Kingsbury. 7 Election Day. Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. “Speaking of Music” featuring jazz musicians David Hines and Fontella Bass; 8:00 p.m., COCA, 524 Trinity. $5.00. 9 Walter Alvarex, a geology professor at University of California at Berkeley, speaks on “Giant Impacts & Extinction of Life on Earth” 4:00 p.m., Washington U’s Graham Chapel. “Urban Revitalization and suburban sprawl in America: The past and future of St. Louis.” Lecture by Kenneth T. Jackson, History Museum, 8 p.m. Free. 10 Craft Alliance Gallery celebrates its 25th birthday year with the annual holiday exhibit. Opening reception 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Through December 23. 6640 Delmar. Gabriel Yacoub, a French traditional singer and guitarist will appear at COCA, 524 Trinity. 8 p.m., $8. Washington University Performing Arts Department will present Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Edison Theatre. 8:00 p.m. Call 889-6543 for other dates and times. Plum Pudding-Tails of medieval madness as told by Janet Kiefer. Cash bar & music with a chance for audience participation. COCA Performance Studio; 8:00 p.m. 11 “Scouting for Food”: Boy Scouts distribute bags to homes. “Holidays at Our House” Bazaar at Grace United Methodist Church, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. See related article. St. Roch’s Christmas Bazaar, Church Hall, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See related article. You Are There…
With the French Marines in the. Illinois Country in 1750—free program for children ages 6 to 13. History Museum, 10:30 a.m. 12 St. Roch’s Christmas Bazaar, Church Hall, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. See related article. “Holidays at Our House” Bazaar at Grace United Methodist Church, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. See related article. “Down by the Gravois” exhibition at the History Museum. Photographs documenting German South St. Louisans from 1900s to 1930. 9:30 to 4:45 p.m., Tuesday thru Sunday. Free. William Clark: A realist on a Romantic Frontier, gallery lecture by Wayne Fields, in conjunction with “La Ville de Pain Court” exhibition. History Museum; 2 p.m. Free. 14 Parkview Agent’s meeting. 7:30 p.m. 15 Wendy Wasserstein, author of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize-winning play “The Heidi Chronicles” will deliver the Woman’s Club of Washington University lecture, Graham Chapel. 11 a.m. 17 Carla Sciaky, multi-instrumentalist and singer, will appear at COCA, 524 Trinity, U. City; 8:00 p.m. $6 per ticket. 18 “Scouting for Food” bags are picked up from area homes. You Are There…In a St. Louis Public School Classroom in 1870; Free program for children ages 6 to 13; History Museum, 10:30 a.m. Paco Pena’s Flamenco Dance Company of the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society appearing at CASA, 560 Trinity, 8:00 p.m. Noel: Scenes of a St. Louis Christmas exhibit focuses on holiday celebrations in St. Louis through ornaments, photographs and decorations at the History Museum, Forest Park. Thru 1989. 19 “Mooncake Festival” Children will dance, sing and make the traditional mooncake. Multi-disciplinary Arts Experience; COCA, 524 Trinity; 1:30-3:00 p.m.; $5. Missouri’s Beginnings Revisited—author William Foley discusses his new book, “The Genesis of Missouri: From Wilderness Outposts to Statehood:’ History Museum, 2 p.m. Free. 24 Mike Seeger-Concert & Dance sponsored by COCA and Focal Point. COCA Theatre, 524 Trinity; 8 p.m. $7 for concert or dance; $10 for both. 25 “Frontrunner:’ St. Louis’ hottest touring rock band, will perform at COCA. General admission $5. 8:00 p.m. 28 Tea Lecture: Kate Chopin, Imagination and Power-readings from the poetry, books and short stories of Maggie Ryan; History Museum, 1:30 p.m.; Call 361-9265 for reservations. $5. 29 Maurice Sendak, author and illustrator of children’s books will speak on “Descent Into Limbo—The Creative Process” at Graham Chapel, Washington University; 11 a.m. 30 Early Music Ensemble, CASA Artists, 8:00 p.m., 560 Trinity. “The Coventry Mummers Play” and “Everyman” will be performed at Washington U’s Drama Studio in Mallinckrodt Center; 8 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2; and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3. December 1 A vaudevillian evening designed to demystify the avant garde, “Serious Fun” will be presented at Wash. U’s Edison Theatre Dec. 1 and 2, 8:00 p.m. 2 William Kanengiser, of the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, appears at The Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road. 8 p.m. 4 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meeting. 7:30 p.m., 6010 Kingsbury.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1989.
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Archival transcription note: Source prints speaker surname Alvarex; retain printed spelling for review.
Original source: SD_Times1989_11.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
