Late Summer Events around town

   JULY

Red – July 25 – August 11 \

https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre/current-productions/By John Logan. Another Tony Award winner for Best Play in 2010, it is an introspective look at abstract expressionist painter (and Latvian-born Jewish immigrant) Mark Rothko at the height of his fame. As he takes on his largest commission to date, he also takes on a new assistant who challenges his work and ideals.

Circus Circuli – July 26 – August City Museum & TBD www.circusharmony.org      Twenty four flying children from the sister cities of St. Louis and Stuttgart will be soaring together this summer in St. Louis!  The show will include juggling, contortion, hula hooping, partner acrobatics and more.

AUGUST

F/A-18 E1 Exhibit  Celebration – August

The National Museum of Transportation

https://tnmot.org/product/e1/

10am Dedication Ceremony – Please Join United States Navy Vice Admiral Francis Morley and Captain Sterling Gilliam, USN, Retired joins TNMOT to dedicate the Museum’s newest exhibit (Regular Museum admission applies) 7 pm Enchanted Evening – Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Music, and Merriment! Evening event tickets: https://tnmot.org/product/e1/

9^th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival – August 8-18

The Grandel & Grand Center https://www.twstl.org/

This year’s TWStL will give center stage to Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof directed by award-winning Michael Wilson at The Grandel Theatre in Grand Center August 8-18. “Life Upon the Wicked Stage / Celebrating Grand Center Theatre District – Then and Now” will be the focus for three one-act plays with music directed by former St. Louisan Brian Hohlfeld place upstairs at The Curtain Call Lounge just steps from the bustling streets and locations where much of the action takes place. The festival will also feature panels, walking tour, late night open mic, a tribute reading, pool party and more!

STL Story Stitchers 10 Year Anniversary Celebration – Aug. 9 & 10

.Zack, 3224 Locust YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT – August 9, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00PM https://storystitchers.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/youth-empowerment-summit

VIP RECEPTION, AWARDS, ALBUM RELEASE PARTY! August 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Includes 1 hour of beer, wine, beverages, appetizer buffet by TURN, DJ UP!, admission to the entire evening, and DJ UP!

Awards and Album Release Party! – August 10 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMIncludes cash bar, cookies by TURN, party atmosphere, awards and recognitions, video, and live music highlights from 10 Years of Art at Story Stitchers!

The J’s Summer Used Book Sale – August 25 – 29

https://jccstl.com/programs/used-book-sale/

Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission)

Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission)

Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission

Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission)

Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!)

Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers, collectors and avid readers all anticipate this annual event. Thousands of titles will be available, including mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion, sports, cookbooks, history, animals, art, science, science fiction, business, women’s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, self-help, humor… 

ONGOING

Musical Ancestries Vietnam – online

https://classic1073.org/musical-ancestries/

Classic 107.3, “The Voice for the Arts in St. Louis,” has a new episode in its series for school-aged children called “Musical Ancestries™.” The new episode explores the splendor of Vietnamese culture through its music, dance, history, and rich cultural traditions. Musical Ancestries is designed to create a pathway to understanding and appreciation as children explore the great diversity of our community.

In addition to the three radio broadcasts, teachers, students, and families can delve deeper and engage through the educational resources on Classic 107.3’s website. A user-friendly Prezi program incorporates visual images, maps, audio and video clips, and hands-on activities. Students can follow along with the broadcasts as they use the online materials or access the “Musical Ancestries™” information anytime online.

The Center’s Friday Night Open Studio – 1^st & 3^rd Fridays, 6-9pm

3701 Grandel Square, 1A

https://storystitchers.org/portfolio/upcoming/

July 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16; Sep 6, 27; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15, 29 (NYE Party)

Open to 16-25 year olds

Join Stitchers Youth Council (FREE) for access to The Center!

Stitchers Youth Council has performed over 400 times since 2014 throughout St. Louis in cultural venues, parks and at block parties.

Members are 16-25 years old social justice artists who work with adult mentors to generate high quality art that is aimed at moving the region to a healthier and happier future for all.

The National Museum of Transportation – Hours: Wed – Sun 9a-4p (last admission 1pm);

https://tnmot.org/

• Feature Fridays – Fridays in June 10:30-11am
• Speaker Series – 9-10am, Free, reservations required:
  • August 8: Tim Bischof / F/A-18 E1 The Super Hornet History
  • September 12: Doug Schneider / Train Stations in the St. Louis Area
  • October 10: Katie Seale / Route 66 Material Digitization at Rolla Research Center
  • November 14: Dennis Brown / Voices on the River: 22 Days on the Delta Queen
• Road to the Big Relaxation Raffle – Early bird monthly drawings are 7/1, 9/1 https://tnmot.org/2024-road-to-the-big-relaxation-raffle/
• Young Professionals Board Accepting Applications – https://tnmot.org/about-the-museum/

• Gift a Moving Experience at The National Museum of Transportation
• Small Group Family Events

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