Dec
29
HOUSKA “HI-DEF” : Phd Gallery Celebrates the High Definition Colors of Painter Charles Houska
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HOUSKA “HI-DEF”
phd gallery celebrates the high definition colors
of painter Charles Houska
Bold. Optimistic. Electric! The vibrating, pop-art palette of St. Louis artist Charles Houska will be on view in a solo exhibition of 22 brand new paintings at phd gallery. Houska’s collection of acrylic on canvas, original works will be on display and for purchase from January 10 to February 21, 2009. An opening night reception takes place Saturday, January 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event is free and the artist will attend.
Pop-artist Charles Houska (pronounced House-ka) has been a working artist for more than 15 years. His cheerful and whimsical style has been featured in murals at the St. Louis Zoo and adorns the entrance of St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Besides his acrylic-on-canvas paintings and murals, Houska’s ubiquitous imagery has appeared in a variety of forms, from credit cards to shower curtains to an Illinois license plate. Major corporations, including St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Absolut Vodka, Emerson Electric Co., and Bergners Co., have commissioned Houska to create artwork for their specific needs.
Born and raised in Springfield, Illinois, Houska earned a bachelor’s degree in art/visual communication from Illinois State University, and worked as a graphic designer in a design studio in Chicago before moving back to Springfield to work as an artist full-time. In 1998, he moved to St. Louis and opened his own gallery, “Houska St. Louis” which was a CWE favorite until 2005, when Houska closed the gallery to focus on painting his new series of paintings.
The artist stays active in the community devoting a significant portion of his time to charitable organizations especially those dealing with animals, such as PAWS, Stray Rescue, and The Humane Society. His favorite community project is what he has dubbed “Houskaballoo” in which he collaborates with children on mural projects in their schools.
Nov
21
Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moves Spanish Fly NIght Happy Hour to a New Night
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Title: Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moves Spanish Fly NIght Happy Hour to a New Night
Location: Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant
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Description: WHEN: Spanish Fly Late Night Happy Hour will move to Fridays beginning December 5, 2008 at 10:00 p.m.
WHAT: Modesto’s signature tapas range from $.25 cents to $1.00 with drink specials available also
WHERE: Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 5257 Shaw Avenue in The Hill (corner of Shaw & Edwards)
ABOUT: Modesto Restaurant, 5257 Shaw Avenue (corner of Shaw and Edwards)
Founded by Brendan Marsden and Julie Block, Modesto is an original restaurant concept. Together with Chef Grace Dinsmoor, they have composed a menu that offers both traditional Spanish dishes, such as Gambas al Ajillo and Paella Mixta, as well as updated versions of popular Spanish dishes, such as Arroz Negro and Zarzuela de Mariscos. From the wines, to the cheeses, to the olive oil, everything is exclusively Spanish.
Tapas are a time-honored and cherished part of Spanish cuisine. The tapa (from the verb tapar – to cover) originally was a slice of bread or cured ham placed over the mouth of a wine glass. In Spain, tapas are much more than a culinary delight – they represent a lifestyle – an opportunity to share good times with friends in a carefree manner.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Pinchos Especiales (Happy Hour Menu) includes:
Manchego | Manchego cheese .25
Jamón Serrano | Serrano ham .50
Champiñone | marinated mushrooms w/
garlic aioli .25
Sobrasada | housemade paprika sausage
spread w/ piquillo pepper and garlic 1.00
Happy Hour Signature Drinks:
Sangria Pitcher 14.00 Spanish Bottled Beer 3.00
Cóctel Especial 5.00 Sangria del Dia 6.00
Domestic Bottled Beer 2.50
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2008-12-05
Oct
28
Title: First Night
Location: Grand Center
Link out: GrandCenter.org
Description: FIRST NIGHT® – SAINT LOUIS RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A “KALEIDOSCOPE” OF SIGHTS AND SOUNDS IN GRAND CENTER
A “Kaleidoscope” of colors, lights, music and dance unfolds on New Year’s Eve in Grand Center for First Night® – Saint Louis, the annual visual and performing arts festival that celebrates the coming of the New Year.
The opening ceremony kicks off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, at the main stage. Activities and performances continue into the New Year in a diverse mix of colorful, multi-cultural sounds and images, resulting in a vast array of artistic interpretations coming together to create an even more beautiful whole. Grand Center’s streetscapes, parks, churches, theaters and performance centers open their doors for more than 70 indoor and outdoor presentations and activities. The “Kaleidoscope” celebration culminates in a fireworks display at 9 p.m. and a Grand Finale at midnight.
Grand Center is working in collaboration with Craft Alliance and The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts to provide large-scale art installations, including pieces from The Pulitzer Foundation’s widely popular, The Light Project, and the unveiling of Craft Alliance’s completed 12-foot-high mosaic rabbit sculpture.
Revelers can also enjoy world music at the Sheldon Concert Hall and partake in creatively identifying their place of origin on a large map of the world. Visitors will also be invited to make wishes for the New Year, resulting in a stained glass effect.
With the purchase of an admission button, revelers gain access to all that First Night® – Saint Louis has to offer. Buttons will be sold at the event for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Plenty of parking will be available.
First Night, produced by Grand Center, Inc., continues to be made possible through the generous funding of St. Louis corporations and foundations, including this year’s presenting sponsor Edward Jones.
Start Date: 2008-12-31
Start Time: 06:00
End Date: 2009-01-01
End Time: 00:30
Oct
5
BBQ @ Greensfelder Shelter
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Title: BBQ @ Greensfelder Shelter
Location: St. Louis
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Description: Ready for a nice relaxing Saturday afternoon? Come join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Greensfelder Shelter at Creve Coeur Park for a St. Louis Singles BBQ.
Start Time: 01:00 PM
Date: 2008-10-25
End Time: 05:00 PM
Aug
29
Jungle Boogie @ the Zoo
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Title: Jungle Boogie @ the Zoo
Location: St. Louis Zoo
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Description: Concert by Charlie B Group (Jazz / Swing) from 5-8 pm. Free Admission
Date: 2008-08-29
Aug
20
Grand Center Shorts – October 16
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In an effort to support local independent filmmakers, Grand Center and KDHX are collaborating to create “Grand Center Shorts,” a film invitational where five directors were asked to create four-to-seven minute films using the Grand Center district as a backdrop; the result is five creative and altogether different films with varying storylines and in a variety of genres. KDHX selected the filmmakers based upon their past works and diversity of projects and talents. The completed films in the “Grand Center Shorts” series will include one experimental, one animated, one documentary and two narrative genres. Each director will be paid $1,000 as part of the commission in an effort to help move independent film production forward in the St. Louis community while connecting a new audience with the filmmakers. The Kranzberg Arts Center, located at Grand and Olive will premiere the five short films on October 16. The film shorts will be shown again during Cinema St. Louis’s St. Louis International Film Festival November 13-23. For more information on Grand Center’s Arts Programming, call 314-289-1591
Jul
14
CINEMANIA
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‘CINEMANIA’ GOES ‘CINE-MUSICAL’ AS OSCAR-WINNERS ARE SHOWN ON FOUR SATURDAYS IN JULY
Grand Center’s Outdoor Film Series – Back by Popular Demand
Grand Center’s “Cinemania,” back for a second summer, offers audiences free outdoor viewing of Oscar Award-Winning musicals on a 20-foot blow-up screen.
Grand Center, in collaboration with Cinema St. Louis, will present one movie each Saturday in July, beginning July 5 through July 26. Movies begin at 9:00 p.m.
Movie-goers are invited to gather in the grassy lot located on Washington Ave., between Grand Blvd. and Spring Ave., across from the Pulitzer Museum and next to the Bruno David Gallery.
Concession stands will be open throughout the evening offering refreshments, including popcorn, sweets and non-alcoholic beverages.
Grand Center’s “Cinemania” Saturday movie line-up includes:
· July 5: An American in Paris (1951)
· July 12: Funny Girl (1968)
· July 19:West Side Story (1961)
· July 26: Moulin Rouge (2001)
Low-back lawn chairs and blankets are recommended for seating. Ample parking will be available. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information on Cinemania, call Susan Wedemeyer at 314-289-1591 or visit the website at www.grandcenter.org and click on “shows and events.”
Jul
14
The St. Louis Public Library, in partnership with the national voter-registration organization Declare Yourself, is proud to present one of 25 surviving original copies of the Declaration of Independence for a free public viewing at Central Libraryon Saturday, July 26.
What: One of 25 existing copies of the Declaration of Indepence
Where: Central Library, 1301 Olive St.
When: Saturday, July 26 10:00 AM-7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Congressman William Lacy Clay will give remarks at 10AM, with the viewing following. Declare Yourself will register voters throughout the day.
So come out, bring your friends and join us as we celebrate this momentous part of our history.
Jul
14
Paul Stanley – Legendary KISS Frontman Presents his Collection of Paintings
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For more than thirty years, Paul Stanley has reigned supreme as one of the single, most recognizable frontmen in the history of rock and roll. He’s the principal songwriter, driving force and unwavering voice of KISS. A VISIONARY AND TREND SETTER SINCE THE EARLY 1970’s, Paul Stanley’s passion for both the musical and visual arts has perhaps been the key to the astonishing ongoing world phenomenon known as KISS. His artistic and visual input has been seen on his designs of KISS album covers, stages and apparel. As an art major and graduate of the prestigious high school of Music and Art in NYC, Paul has returned to his passion for painting to share the deep emotions his art conveys. Paul Stanley creates portraits and abstracts that are emotionally charged compositions. He aims to maximize the direct, physical impact of his paintings through scale, texture, color and simplicity of images. www.paulstanley.com
Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary frontman of KISS, Paul Stanley. He will make two special appearances at the gallery on Friday, August 1, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, August 2, 5-8 p.m. An exclusive, closed-door VIP reception is scheduled prior to Saturday’s appearance from 4-5 pm. Please call the gallery for more information at 314-821-8884. Wentworth Gallery is located on the lower level in West County Center, Des Peres, Missouri. www.wentworthgallery.com
Jul
11
ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION AT THE CITY’S PREMIER FRENCH HISTORIC SITE
The Chatillon-DeMenil House will observe its third annual Bastille Day celebration on Sunday July 13 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 3353 DeMenil Place in the Benton Park Neighborhood. This year’s celebration will feature the singing of La Marseillaise, the French National anthem, while the flag of the Monarchy is replaced by the flag of the French Republic. Senator Russ Carnahan will be on hand to read the “Rights of Man.” There will be live entertainment, light hors d’oeuvres, beer provided by Anheuser-Busch, and a cash wine bar.
The Chatillon-DeMenil House is a local house museum. It is closely connected with St. Louis’ French heritage and history, having been inhabited first by Henri Chatillon, hunter/trapper who is most famous for having led Francis Parkman on his well-known trip on the Oregon Trail, and later by the DeMenil Family, whose first American matriarch was the great grand-daughter of Marie-Therese Bourgeois Chouteau, the common law wife of Pierre Laclede, the founder of St. Louis. As a special feature of this celebration, character impersonator Elizabeth Pickard will be dressed and acting the part of “Veuve Chouteau,” the grand dame of Saint Louis.
Call the house at (314)771-5828 for more information.