Historical May 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Continuing “Washington University Art Collections.” Through May. Gallery of Art, lower gallery. Steinberg Hall. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays 1-5 p.m. weekends.
Call 889-4523 for more information. Artists James McKelvey and Cliff Gokenbach exhibit titled “Seductions In Color”-blown glass and mixed media paintings at Componere Gallery thru 5/30. America Worked Exhibit-Images of people in offices, factories, farms and families living in wealth & poverty during the 1950s. Photographs by Dan Weiner. History Museum in Forest Park. “Roman Republican Coins”-Gallery of Art, lower gallery, Steinberg Hall, Washington University, through May 19.
For more information call 889-4523.
May 4 St. Louis on the Home Front-Exhibition of posters and photographs from the home front in St. Louis during World War II at the Jefferson Memorial Building/Forest Park. Free. Jasper Johns: Printed Symbol exhibit-St. Louis Art Museum through May 27.
5 “Jasper Johns: Take an Object” (film).
This film highlights Johns’ painted works from 1972-1990: St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; 2:30 PM.
Also May 26. 2:30 & 3:30 PM. Free. Introduction To The String Quartet-The Laclede Quartet explains musical terms and invites audience participation in the family concert; History Museum. 2 PM. Free.
7 Seventh District Police Relations Organization May meeting at St. Roch’s at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome.
9 Landscapes and Dreams, by In Motion Dance Company. Art Museum Auditorium, 8:00 pm.
Also May 11 and May 12. $10. 8 p.m. Department of Music Presents a Two-piano Recital with Maryse and Seth Carlin. Steinberg Hall Aud.; Washington University. Free.
Call 889-5581 for more information.
10 The Godfather, Part II (film), St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium, 1:30 and 7:00 pm. “B.F.A. Exhibition.” Opening reception from 2 to 5 p.m.; Gallery of Art. upper gallery. Steinberg Hall. Wash. U.
Call 889-4523 for more information. May 11-19.
11 St. Louis Children’s Choirs will perform at CASA. 560 Trinity, University City at 7 PM.
For ticket information call, 993-9626 or 537-3150. “Women’s Stories” performed by award-winning story performer Janet Kiefer; 8:00 P.M. performance; COCA. 524 Trinity Ave.
Call 725- 6555 for more information. Missouri Heritage Fair-History Museum, 10 AM to 4 PM. Activities include demonstrations of weaving, carving, quilt making, music & dance…ethnic foods, craft sales. Free. Auditions for the CASA Teen Performance Workshop will be held at CASA University City, 560 Trinity. See related article.
12 Music from Landscapes and Desires, by Wolfgang Thierfeldt. Art Museum Auditorium, 2:30 pm. Free. Esley Hamilton architectural historian gives slide-illustrated talk on selected St. Louis landmarks for “Architects’ Sunday.” History Museum, 2 PM. Coordinated with America Worked exhibit.
15 “How To” Garden Workshop by the Urban League Community Outreach Center. 4151 Olive. Workshops on urban gardening start at 10:00 am. Register with Urban League before May 10.
17 The Godfather, Part III (Film), St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium 1:30 and 7:00 pm. Wash. U’s Commencement-Oscar Arias Sanchez, former president of Costa Rica and recipient of the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize will speak . Procession begins at 8:30 a.m. in Brookings Quadrangle.
The West End Players Guild presents “Antigone.” Performances at 8 PM with 2 PM matinees, at Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union.
For more information and reservations call 367-6341. $8. Auction Party to benefit the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society held at The Art Gallery. COCA. 524 Trinity, U. City, from 7 to 10 PM.
For information or to donate items call 725.0739.
18 Tapsichore, the innovative tap company, presents a concert at 8:00 pm. at COCA. 524 Trinity. Tickets $8. See related article. Dangerous Visions Productions presents “Torch Song Trilogy” as its debut production at COCA on Fridays & Saturdays through May 18. 8:00 p.m.
Call 725.6555 for dates and ticket prices.
19 Black Photographers: 1840-1990. St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium Guest Curator Deborah Willis discusses Black Photographers Bear Witness.
In a special outdoor afternoon ceremony, ten more St. Louisans will be honored with their induction to the St. Louis Walk of Fame at 6504 Delmar. Stephanie Sigala from the St. -Louis Art Museum gives slide-illustrated talk, continuing the lecture series “The History of Forest Park and Its Institutions.” 2 PM. History Museum. CASA young people’s concert orchestra recital at 3:30 PM; 560 Trinity, University City.
Call 863-3033 for more information. Free.
20 Parkview Annual Meeting held at Grace United Methodist Church, 7:30 P.M.
23 Costume and Textile Lecture Series: Folklore in Quilts-slide illustrated talk by Dr. John Oldani. History Museum, 1:30 PM. Reservations requested by May 20 by calling 454-3195. $5.
24 City Players of St. Louis presents ”Lien Law Lesson”-a semidocumentary about the evils in our criminal justice system. 8 PM.
Call 361-2211 for performance dates, times and ticket prices.
25 The 8th birthday party of the St. Louis Public Library Kiosk from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. See related article.
26 The Way We Were: A Look at the 1950’s-Janet Kiefer, story performer, takes a look at the 1950s. Program is coordinated with exhibit “America Worked.” History Museum. 2:00 PM. Free.
27 Seventeenth annual Memorial Day Run, sponsored by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will begin at 7:30 AM in front of the University City Public Library 6701 Delmar. See related article.
June 1 “Washington University Art Collections”-Steinberg Hall. Gallery of Art, upper and lower galleries; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Through May 1992. Free.
3 An exhibit by Theresa Disney titled “Here Comes A Disney” will be held at Componere Gallery, 6509 Delmar. Reception for the artists on June 7, from 7-9 p.m.
5 Annual Summer Symposium for older adults held at St. Louis Community College, Forest Park; 9 AM. until 3 PM; registration fee of $12 includes lunch.
For more information call 644-9175.
6 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meeting. 6010 Kingsbury. 7:30 pm.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1991.
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Archival transcription note: Calendar prints SDCC June6 while later minutes list June3; original retained.
Original source: SD_Times1991_05.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
