Historical October 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Continuing Photography Contest/Exhibition-Theme: Sounds of The City; sponsored by the Arts Group, Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 North Union Blvd. Through October 31.
Call 361-8844. Reinventing the World: Photography and Issues Concerning Folk Art Environments at The Gallery at COCA, 524 Trinity. (Through
November 16th) $4.00 admission fee. Opening exhibition-The Architect’s Mark: A Century of St Louis Architectural Drawings; at the History Museum, Jefferson Memorial Building, Forest Park. Free. Craft Alliance presents the exhibition “The Figure In Clay” from 6-8 p.m.
The exhibit will be on view through October 26th.
The Power Of Home: St. Louis Victorian Interiors-exhibit at History Museum; photographs depict examples of interior decoration in St. Louis from the 1850s to the 1930s. St Louis On The Home Front-Posters and Photographs from the Missouri Historical Society’s collections show activities on the home front in St. Louis during World War II. History Museum.
October 1 Exhibit featuring selection from the collection of the National Academy of Design-Washington University Gallery of Art, upper gallery, Steinberg Hall.
For information call 889-5490.
7 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council Board Meeting; 7:30 p.m.
9 Henry Townshend That’s The Way I Do It (film)-a portrait of the great Blues musicians in interview and song. Directed by Kathy Corley: 7:30 p.m.: COCA, 524 Trinity. Tea Lecture: Working Our Way Through The War-Betty Burnett gives lecture; 1:30 p.m.; History Museum; reservations requested by October 7.
Call 454-3100. Tea & pastries served after lecture. Assembly Series Lecture with Ed Bradley. co-editor of the CBS News program “60 Minutes’; Graham Chapel: Washington University; 11 a.m.
For more information call 889-4620.
11 Washington University’s Performing Arts Department presents “Gray’s Anatomy: A Medical Fable”; Edison Theatre, 8 p.m.
Call 889-6543 for other performance dates, times and ticket prices.
12 History Day Workshop-Introductory workshop for students, parents and teachers interested in participating in Missouri History Day competition; 10 a.m.-Noon.
Call 361-9265 for more info.
13 The Legend Singers-St. Louis’ leading performers of African-American folk music present selections from their repertoire from African chants to grand opera; 2 p.m., History Museum; Free.
16 John M. Olin School of Business presents the Excellence in Business Award Presentation/Kellwood Lecture; 4 p.m.; May Auditorium, Simon Hall, Washington University.
For more information call 726-4214. COCA presents, Say Amen, Somebody (film)-the definitive film on gospel music featuring St. Louis artists such as Mother Willie, May Ford Smith, Zella Jackson Price, O’Neal Twins. 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Assembly Series Presents the Mr. & Mrs. Spencer T. Olin Conference with author Jamaica Kincaid. Graham Chapel, Washington University. Free.
For more information call 889-4620.
18 Chip and His Dog-enchanting opera written exclusively for performance by children; 7 p.m.; at the Sheldon. (Matinees on the 19th and 20th).
Call 961-0171 for more information.
19 Folklore Lecture Series: Folklore, The Verbal Part Proverbs & RiddlesFirst lecture in series of three; 10 a.m.-Noon, History Museum.
To register or for more information, call 361-9265. Children’s Program: Why Don’t You Fall Through The Floor?-Children participate in demonstrations illustrating why bridges and buildings stay standing. History Museum, 10:30 a.m. Free.
20 A Life with a Dash of Love-Light-Opening program of the Holy Roman Repertory Company fall series; History Museum, 2 p.m.
Call 454-3150 for ticket information. Washington University Department of Music Symphony Orchestra Concert at the St. Louis Art Museum Theatre; 2:30 p.m.
For more information call 889-5505. Free.
The Writing Program & the International Writers Center presents novelist Robert Coover reading from his works. Steinberg Hall, Washington University; 8 p.m. Free.
For more information call 889-5576.
23 Assembly Series-11 a.m.-presents the Woman’s Club Lecture with Nina Totenberg, a U.S. Supreme court correspondent for National Public Radio. Graham Chapel, Washington University.
Call 889-4620 for information.
24 Vaughan Memorial Lecture: Waste and Want: Thinking About The Trash of The Past-Susan Strasser gives lecture. History Museum, 7:30 p.m. Reception follows the talk. Free.
25 Edison Theatre Ovations Series presents-The Lhamo Folk Opera of Tibet; 8 p.m.,. Washington University.
Call 889-6543 for ticket information. (Also October 26, same time). Libraries Bookmark Society presents-a reading/commentary with Donald Finkel, Washington University poet in residence; Olin Library: 8 p.m.
Call 889-4670 for more information. Free.
26 Folklore Lecture-Holidays: How Folklore Defines The Customs And Origins of Holidays-Dr. John Oldani gives talk on folklore and how it relates to holidays; 10 a.m.-Noon, History Museum. Requiem In Jazz-Four memorial concerts to benefit the David Hines Memorial Scholarship Fund at the History Museum.
For information on ticket prices and performance times call 361-9265. Children’s Program: Architectural Adventure-Children explore elements of architecture in a hands-on program which lets them play architect. History Museum, 10:30 a.m. Free.
30 Assembly Series presents the Black Arts and Sciences Lecture. Graham Chapel, Washington University; 11 a.m.
Call 889-4620 for more information. Free.
November 1 Washington University filmboard presents Kung Fu night with-“The Five Deadly Venoms”; Room 100, Brown Hall; 7 p.m.
For more information call 935-5983. (Also November 2, 9 p.m.) Assembly series Lecture, “American Music: Perspectives’: Max Roach, jazz percussionist & composer. Edison Theatre, Washington University. Noon. Washington University Edison Theatre “Ovations” Series presents Max Roach and The Uptown String Quartet; 8 p.m.
Call 889.6543 for ticket prices. (Also November 2)
2 Holidays At Our House-annual craft bazaar at Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; (also Sunday from 12:30 to 3:00). See related article. Artists Boutique Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Also November 3. Free
4 Washington University’s Filmboard Classic Series presents-“Trapeze”; 7 and 9 p.m.; Room 100 Brown Hall; $3; (Also November 5 same time).
For 24-hour Filmboard hotline, call 935-5983.
5 Housing Conservation District meeting, 7:00, 6010 Kingsbury. See related article.
6 Holocaust Memorial Lecture with William Shawcross, author of The Quality of Mercy; Cambodia, Holocaust and Modern Conscience Graham Chapel; 11 a.m.; Washington University. More information, call 935-5285.
8 “Ovations” Series presents Batsheva Dance Company, 8 p.m.; Edison Theatre, Washington University. (Also November 9 same time); Program II:
November 10 at 2 p.m.
For more information call 889-6543.
9 St. Roch Christmas Bazaar-9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. (Also
November 10 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. See related article. COCA presents-Chuck Berry; Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll (film) features Eric Clapton, Etta James, Johnnie Johnson; 7:30 p.m.
For more information call Legacy at 863.1004.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1991.
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