{"id":27181,"date":"2024-07-15T17:02:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T17:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=27181"},"modified":"2024-07-15T17:02:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T17:02:48","slug":"27181","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=27181","title":{"rendered":"Plenty of time for these Summer events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Late Summer Events around town<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 JULY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Red<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 July 25 \u2013 August 11<\/strong> \\<\/p>\n

https:\/\/jccstl.com\/arts-ideas\/new-jewish-theatre\/current-productions\/<\/a>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.<\/p>\n

Circus Circuli \u2013 July 26 \u2013 August <\/strong>City Museum & TBD www.circusharmony.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Twenty four flying children from the sister cities of St. Louis and Stuttgart will be soaring together this summer in St. Louis!\u00a0 The show will include juggling, contortion, hula hooping, partner acrobatics and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

AUGUST<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

F\/A-18 E1 Exhibit\u00a0 Celebration \u2013 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Museum of Transportation<\/p>\n

https:\/\/tnmot.org\/product\/e1\/<\/a><\/p>\n

10am Dedication Ceremony – Please Join United States Navy Vice Admiral Francis Morley and Captain Sterling Gilliam, USN, Retired joins TNMOT to dedicate the Museum\u2019s 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n

9th<\/sup> Annual Tennessee Williams Festival \u2013 August 8-18<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Grandel & Grand Center https:\/\/www.twstl.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s TWStL will give center stage to Tennessee Williams\u2019 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof<\/em><\/strong> directed by award-winning Michael Wilson at The Grandel Theatre in Grand Center August 8-18. \u201cLife Upon the Wicked Stage \/ Celebrating Grand Center Theatre District – Then and Now\u201d 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!<\/p>\n

STL Story Stitchers 10 Year Anniversary Celebration \u2013 Aug. 9 & 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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\u00a0TURN<\/a>, DJ UP!, admission to the entire evening, and DJ UP!<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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The J\u2019s Summer Used Book Sale \u2013 August 25 \u2013 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/jccstl.com\/programs\/used-book-sale\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission)<\/p>\n

Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission)<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!)<\/p>\n

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\u2019s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, self-help, humor\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ONGOING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Musical Ancestries Vietnam<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 online<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/classic1073.org\/musical-ancestries\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Classic 107.3, \u201cThe Voice for the Arts in St. Louis,\u201d has a new episode in its series for school-aged children called \u201cMusical Ancestries\u2122.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

In addition to the three radio broadcasts, teachers, students, and families can delve deeper and engage through the educational resources on Classic 107.3\u2019s 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 \u201cMusical Ancestries\u2122\u201d information anytime online.<\/p>\n

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The Center\u2019s Friday Night Open Studio \u2013 1st<\/sup> & 3rd<\/sup> Fridays, 6-9pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

3701 Grandel Square, 1A<\/p>\n

https:\/\/storystitchers.org\/portfolio\/upcoming\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Open to 16-25 year olds<\/p>\n

Join Stitchers Youth Council (FREE) for access to The Center!<\/p>\n

Stitchers Youth Council has performed over 400 times since 2014 throughout St. Louis in cultural venues, parks and at block parties.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The National Museum of Transportation \u2013 Hours: Wed \u2013 Sun 9a-4p (last admission 1pm); <\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/tnmot.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n