Historical May 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
MAY 4 Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council meeting, 6010 Kingsbury at 7:30 p.m. 5 Through May 10, The Children’s Art Bazaar, a week-long exhibition and sale of children’s art will be presented at the St. Louis Art Museum. “Women In Love,” a film based on D.H. Lawrence’s novel will be shown at the St. Louis Art Museum auditorium at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Admission: $2; Museum Friends, $1. “The Green Movement in the U.S and West Germany,” a lecture featuring Dee Berry, national coordinator of the Committee of Correspondence, (national network of over 60 Green groups in the U.S.) and Joyce Marie Mushaben, UMSL political science professor, will be offered at Holy Communion Church, 7401 Delmar, 7:30 p.m. Green parties are based on the four principles of ecology, nonviolence, grass-roots democracy, and social responsibility. “Works in Clay,” by Bennett Bean and Robert Piepenberg will be on display at the Craft Alliance Gallery, 6650 Delmar, through May 25.725-1177. 7 The Forest Park Jazz Ensemble will perform at the St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, Mildred E. Bastian Center for the Performing Arts, main theatre – 5600 Oakland, 7:30 p.m. Free. 8 “Cocoon,” a film featuring Don Ameche and Maureen Stapleton will be presented at the St. Louis Art Museum auditorium at 1:30, 7, and 9:15 p.m. Admission: $2; Museum Friends, $1. St. Roch’s School will present a talent show, 10:30 a.m.
The West End Players present “Little Mary Sunshine,” at Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd. (Also May 9-10 and May 15-17.) Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets: 481-4226. 9 Central West End House and Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $10 on the days of the tour (also May 10) and $8 in advance. Call 533-0100 for information.
The Old House Fair at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland, will be offered from noon to 7 p.m. (Also on Sunday, noon-5 p.m.) Everything you ever wanted to know about restoration and rehabilitation will be on display. Tickets: $4 for adults; $2 for senior citizens. Free parking. (Admission price is good for both Saturday and Sunday.) For more information, call 776-5444. 1904 World’s Fair program. Includes illustrated talk and walking tour of the actual fairground in Forest Park, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $14.644-9175.
The Kingsbury Kiosk presents storytelling with Jeanne Breeze, 11 a.m.
The 28th Ward Democratic Club will hold its 3rd annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale at the Kingsbury Animal Hospital (Skinker at Kingsbury), from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 A Family Festival Day will take place on Mother’s Day to celebrate children and their art at the St. Louis Art Museum from noon through 5 p.m. Activities will include mask making, Japanese paper folding, gallery games and storytelling, and a performance by University City High School Dancers.
All events are free.
A Mother’s Day Brunch sponsored by the 28th Ward Democratic Club will be offered at the Pasta House, 8213 Delmar, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: $10; $5 for children under 12. 12 The Kammergild Chamber Orchestra will present its season finale at the Center of Contemporary Arts, 524 Trinity, 8 p.m.
The program will feature works by Arensky and Tschiakovsky. Tickets: $12 reserved seating; $8 general admission, with special prices for students and seniors. Call 721-2336 for more information. “Outdoor Sculpture: Our Front Yard,” will be presented at the St. Louis Art Museum’s north entrance 6:30 p.m. (Also May 14 at 11 a.m.) Free.
An organ and orchestra concert featuring organist James Bartlett will be presented at Grace and Peace Fellowship Church, 5574 Delmar at Clara, 8 p.m. Admission: $3; $2 for students. (See related article.) 13 -“The Citizen, the Church, and the Public Square: Rethinking the Twofold Kingdom,” will be the topic of a lecture presented by church-state relations commentator the Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, at Concordia Seminary’s Pritzlaff Hall, 10:30 a.m. 14 “View from the Loggia: The MHS Neighborhood over Time,” a tea-slide lecture featuring Mary E. Seematter, will be presented at the Missouri Historical Society, Jefferson Memorial at 1:30 p.m. $3 per person. Reservations: 361-1424. St. Roch’s School presents its Annual Carnival. Grace United Methodist Church presents its 4th annual Breitmayer Ice Cream Social, at Skinker and Waterman, 8 p.m. Donation requested: $1.50 for adults; $1 for children under 12. 15 “The Trip Bountiful,” a film featuring Geraldine Page’s Academy Award performance will be offered at the St. Louis Art Museum auditorium at 1:30, 7, and 9:15 p.m. Admission: $2; Museum Friends, $1. 16 Missouri Historical Society’s Lindbergh Gallery reopens in permanent exhibition. “Spirit of St. Louis,” a musical review in a cabaret setting which celebrates the 60th anniversary of Lindbergh’s flight, will be offered at the Missouri Historical Society at Jefferson Memorial through May 24. Tickets are $7; $6 for students, seniors and matinees. Call 361-9265 for information and reservations. (See related article.) 17 “Split Second,” premieres at the St. Louis Black Repertory Company.
For more information, call the box office: 231-3706. Chamber Music will be performed by members of the St. Louis Symphony at Grace Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman, 8 p.m. Tickets: 533-2500. “Aphrodisias: City of Venus Aphrodite,” will be the topic of a lecture presented by Dr. Kenan T. Erim, professor of classics of NYU.
His talk will focus on the fabled city of Aphrodisias, Turkey. St. Louis Art Museum auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Free.
The Bel Canto Chorus will present Brahm’s Requiem at 3 p.m. at Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7401 Delmar. General admission is $4. Call 725-0560 (evenings) or 727-3587 for information. 18 The Mae M. Whitaker International Competition for Piano will be presented at CASA, 560 Trinity. Twenty young pianists compete for prizes and the opportunity to appear with the St. Louis Symphony.
For schedule and ticket information, call 863-3033. 19 “The Boy Friend,” a film starring Twiggy and Tommy Tune will be shown at the St. Louis Art Museum auditorium at 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Admission $2; Museum Friends, $1. “Outdoor Sculpture: Our Back Yard,” will be presented at the St. Louis Art Museum’s south entrance at 6:30 p.m. (Also on May 21 at 11 a.m.) Free. 21 Edgar Tafel, architect and author will share memories of his studies and work with Frank Lloyd Wright at the St. Louis Art Museum, 8 p.m. Dinner tickets for the Cafe Beaux Arts are available for $15 per person, and reservations may be made by calling 621-3484. Checks or money orders should be mailed to the St. Louis Chapter AIA, 911 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63101. Deadline for reservations: May 15. 22 “Harold and Maude,” a 1971 cult classic film starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort will be screened at the St. Louis Art Museum auditorium at 1:30, 7, and 9:15 p.m. Admission: $2; Museum Friends, $1.
The Crowning of the May Queen as well as kindergarten graduation will take place at St. Roch’s 11 a.m. mass.
This is also the last day of school for eighth graders and kindergartners. 25 The Gypsy Caravan, one of the Midwest’s largest antique and crafts shows will be held at the St. Louis Arena, 5700 Oakland, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds go to the St. Louis Symphony. 27 St. Roch’s Eighth Grade Graduation. 28 Through June 21, the St. Louis Black Repertory Company presents “Runaways.” For information and tickets, call 231-3706. JUNE 5 “Ninotchka,” a vintage comedy film featuring Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, and Bela Lugosi will be offered at the St. Louis Art Museum auditorium at 1:30, 7, and 9:15 p.m. Admission: $2; Museum Friends, $1. 22 “My One and Only,” starring Stephanie Zimbalist and Tommy Tune will be presented at the Muny Opera through June 28.
For ticket information, call 361-1900.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1987.
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Archival transcription note: Calendar gives ice cream social 8 p.m. while article gives 6 p.m.; both retained.
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