Friday, April 29, 2011

M.S.I.F. ART AUCTION APRIL 30th 2011 at Fort Gondo

Time
Saturday, April 30 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Location




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Michael Stasny Inside Fortgondo:

A "pay-what-you-want" silent art auction featuring new work by Michael Stasny. Pieces will be on display for bidders and otherwise from April 30th - May 29th. There will be an official opening April 30th and a gallery walk through May 12th in affiliation with the Chautauqua Cherokee St Crawl.

Bids will be accepted throughout the show (April 30th-May 29th) and work will be awarded at the end of May.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Release Party for the newest Chapbook by Philip Gounis

Time
Monday, April 25 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location
3215 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118



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On Monday, April 25th, 2011, JKPublishing and the Saint Louis Projects are proud to release the newest chapbook by local poet Philip Gounis. Hosted by the Archive bookstore at 3215 Cherokee Street, the author and friends will celebrate the publication of Upgrading the Allusion, a handmade chapbook of poetry with illustrations.

Gounis is a poet, literary journalist, archivist, publisher, and concert and book reviewer. He is known... for his radio work with KDNA, KCLC, and KDHX FM (hosting and producing programs such as Verbatim, Off the Beaten Path, and Literature for the Halibut). He also participated in early River Styx literary magazine readings. He co-founded Steamshovel Press and was a member of the Soulard Culture Squad in the 1980s. His first chapbook, Some of These Have Appeared, was produced in collaboration with Firecracker Press in 2007.

Gounis will read excerpts of his newest work. Local poet and scholar Colleen McKee, along with another guest reader, will recite several pieces to commence the festivities. The event will end with a set by noted guitarist Dave Black. Doors are at 7, reading starts at 8. The Archive will have beer and wine available for a small suggested donation, and will also be open for book sales. Upgrading the Allusion, along with many of works in the SLP catalog, will be available for a special release price.

The Saint Louis Projects is proud to a part of the continuing development of St. Louis literary culture.

St. Louis Arts Project Presents Slappy Hour at Foam

Time
Friday, April 29 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Location

3359 S Jefferson Ave (at Cherokee)

St Louis, MO 63118-3117

 



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St. Louis Arts Project, a new arts and music group, will host a benefit night at Foam complete with information about the upcoming St. Louis Arts Project Conference and music by 18andCounting. This will be the first opportunity to learn all about the four-day arts and music conference and register to attend. Starting at 8:00 PM there will be a short informational presentation and members of SLAP will be around all night to talk about the conference and answer any questions.

The event is free, but if you care to make a donation at the door it would be greatly appreciated. Also, Foam will generously be donating a part of the drink sales to St. Louis Arts Project.

Navigator/Spelling Bee + lots of TBA // Pig Slop show/party/FUNdraizer

Time
Friday, April 29 at 8:30pm - April 30 at 4:00am

Location
Pig Slop
2700 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO




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NAVIGATOR performs for the first time at PIG SLOP
https://www.facebook.com/Navigator.band
http://navigatorstl.bandcamp.com/

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w/ SPELLING BEE!!!
http://www.myspace.com/beespellingbee

+ TBA

plus crazy dance party featuring
DJ INVISIBLE COLA
soundcloud.com/dj-invisible-cola

Bring money$$$ for bands and for Pig Slop so we can pay our bills1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and keep hostin shows yo

Also there will be a rummage sale

Also Also Also Also there will be FOOD and DRINKS and DDAANNCCIINNGG

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

“Perspectives” — PHD Gallery’s 1st Annual Artist Showcase

Time
Saturday, May 7 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location
PHD GALLERY
2300 Cherokee Street
St. Louis, MO 63118



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“Perspectives”
PHD Gallery’s 1st Annual Artist Showcase!

Featuring Abstract Acrylic Paintings by Deanna Chafin,
Oil Paintings of Faces by Dennis DeToye, and Fantasy Ceramics by Ruth Reese.
...
May 7 through June 11, 2011.
Opening Reception is Saturday, May 7, 2011, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

“Perspectives,” PHD Gallery’s first annual artist showcase, highlights the work of three artists with a unique point of view. Functioning as three solo shows in one, “Perspectives” affords artists an opportunity to exhibit a singular body of work representative of their current career arc. Three artists will be designated annually.

The three artists chosen for this year’s “Perspectives” are: Deanna Chafin, Dennis DeToye, and Ruth Reese. “Perspectives” is on view May 7 through June 11, 2011 with an opening reception on Saturday, May 7 from 7 to 10PM.

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About the Artists
Deanna Chafin: As a long-time admirer of abstract expressionist painters such as Jackson Pollock, Arshile Gorky, and Mark Rothko she developed her own style and creates vivid, large-scale works which utilize heavy bodied paints and a vibrant palette.
The artist, a St. Louis native, holds a B.A. from Webster University and currently lives in Webster Groves with her husband and young son. After spending fourteen years as an educator working with children and families with special needs, Deanna now devotes her time to the studio creating new pieces.

Dennis DeToye: Using oil on canvas, DeToye paints giant faces, some as tall as feet! He chooses ordinary subjects whose faces he finds interesting: “Mostly, I look for a face that I like for reasons that I can’t exactly explain. I like glasses because of the reflections and shadows on the face. I like people of color because of the rich skin tones. I like older people because of the lines and folds. I prefer not to paint celebrities or beautiful people and I almost never pick a subject based on his or her personality or because I know the person.” ~ Dennis DeToye
DeToye received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western Illinois University, and completed his Masters Degree at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He worked as an editorial cartoonist and a teacher and was Chair of the Department of Fine Arts at Edwardsville High School when he retired.

Ruth Reese: Working primarily with red earthenware, Ruth’s work is an expression of the richness of the medium. Her pieces are layered with drawings and reliefs giving them a dreamy and wistful atmosphere. Whether creating functional pots or sculptural works, she combines engobes, majolicas, slips and decals into narratives that float across the surface. Her work can be described as ceramic forms with graphic illustrations, which seek to be both challenging and beautiful. Within the ceramics community she has exhibited locally and nationally.
Ruth Reese holds an MFA in Sculpture (2002) from Washington University and a BA (1997) from Loyola University. She has taught at Maryville University, St. Louis Community College, St. Charles Community College, Jefferson College, Lewis & Clark College and East Central College.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Madahoochi & Speakeasy: "Raising Hell on Earth Day"

Time
Friday, April 22 at 8:00pm - April 23 at 1:00am

Location
2720 Cherokee
2720 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO



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Jam / Rock / Progressive

8pm Doors / 9pm Show / 21+ / $10 ($8 w/ flyer)

***ADVANCE TICKETS*** are available at http://shop.loyalfamily.com/

http://madahoochi.com/

http://2720cherokee.com/
http://loyalfamily.com/

Robot Party II at 2720

Time
Saturday, April 16 at 8:00pm - April 17 at 1:00am

Location
2720 Cherokee
2720 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO



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Join us for the latest monthly event @ 2720 Cherokee, Robot Party! Inspired by the LF robots from EOTO's sellout performance last month, this dance party will feature various local DJs and live artists, and of course a costume contest. Nuff said..

8pm Doors / 9:30pm Show / 18+ / $5 ($5 minor surcharge)

***FREE FOR ROBOTS***

McCarthy vs. McCarthy 9:30-11pm
- (Cor(e)yography vs. The Car Thief)
18andCounting 11-11:45pm
MonDope 11:45pm-12:30am
Black Meyer vs. Missy Fabs 12:30pm-1:00am

http://2720cherokee.com/
http://loyalfamily.com/

Monday, April 11, 2011

Release Party for the newest Chapbook by Philip Gounis

Time
Monday, April 25 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm
More Info

On Monday, April 25th, 2011, JKPublishing and the Saint Louis Projects are proud to release the newest chapbook by local poet Philip Gounis. Hosted by the Archive bookstore at 3215 Cherokee Street, the author and friends will celebrate the publication of Upgrading the Allusion, a handmade chapbook of poetry with illustrations.

Gounis is a poet, literary journalist, archivist, publisher, and concert and book reviewer. He is known... for his radio work with KDNA, KCLC, and KDHX FM (hosting and producing programs such as Verbatim, Off the Beaten Path, and Literature for the Halibut). He also participated in early River Styx literary magazine readings. He co-founded Steamshovel Press and was a member of the Soulard Culture Squad in the 1980s. His first chapbook, Some of These Have Appeared, was produced in collaboration with Firecracker Press in 2007.

Gounis will read excerpts of his newest work. Local poet and scholar Colleen McKee, along with another guest reader, will recite several pieces to commence the festivities. The event will end with a set by noted guitarist Dave Black. Doors are at 7, reading starts at 8. The Archive will have beer and wine available for a small suggested donation, and will also be open for book sales. Upgrading the Allusion, along with many of works in the SLP catalog, will be available for a special release price.

The Saint Louis Projects is proud to a part of the continuing development of St. Louis literary culture.


Location:
The Archive
Address
Phone
314-288-0712

Capoeira Classes at CAMP

Monday and Wednesday, from 6:15pm to 8:15pm, feature Capoeira Classes at CAMP are open for the community. These classes are for everyone, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. Stop by CAMP yourself to try out a trial class!

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form. A combination of music, movement and  history, born of the struggle for liberation by African peoples brought to the new world.

People's Joy Parade 2011

CAMP is We're bringing back the People's Joy Parade <http://kck.st/frKtBa> for this year's Cherokee Cinco de Mayo <http://cincodemayostl.com> festival, now for the 3rd year in a row! The Parade will launch at 1:11pm on Saturday May 7. Welcome are crepe paper float makers, home made costume fashionistas, b-boys/girls, midnight minstrels, Gigante puppeteers, low-riders, bike brigades, moving installation artists, Elvis impersonators, cardboard bricoleurs, and many more.

To help us cover the costs of organizers, artists, performers, and also street permits, we've started another Kickstarter Campaign<http://kck.st/frKtBa>to raise funds. We're hoping to raise at least $2500 by 5/4, and it's looking good since *we've raised $600 already*! Please chip in to help make the Parade an lasting Cherokee Street tradition.

Besides that, you can also come to any to these workshops at CAMP, located at 3026 Cherokee St., to participate:

- Customer and Gigantes Workshops, Saturdays 2 - 4pm, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23,  and 4/30
- Footbeat Choir Rehearsals, Sundays 1pm - 3pm, 4/10/, 4/17, 4/24, and 5/1

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 6 at Firecracker

Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 6 (2011_NO6_SS). is a comprehensive five week course focusing on the traditional methods of letterpress printing. Students can learn the basics of handsetting metal type, how to make a woodcut or photopolymer plate, mixing ink by hand, and learning the ins and outs of choosing paper. Our Vandercook printing presses and antique platen presses will be available for use. Each student will create an editioned piece of their design to exchange with all students, so everyone leaves the class with a small portfolio of fine prints! No prior experience needed. This is a perfect course to design and handprint just about anything!

Fresh out of ideas? No worries. Our instructor can help you get your creative juices flowing.

DEADLINE -AUG. 1st – space is limited.
Course schedule (5 weeks):
WEDNESDAY evenings from 6:30pm-9pm
Aug. 3rd – Aug. 31st

Cost: $195.00
(We provide tools and some ink. You provide paper and any other materials.)

Register online here

Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 3 at Firecracker


Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 3 (2011_NO3_SS). is a comprehensive five week course focusing on the traditional methods of letterpress printing. Students can learn the basics of handsetting metal type, how to make a woodcut or photopolymer plate, mixing ink by hand, and learning the ins and outs of choosing paper. Our Vandercook printing presses and antique platen presses will be available for use. Each student will create an editioned piece of their design to exchange with all students, so everyone leaves the class with a small portfolio of fine prints! No prior experience needed. This is a perfect course to design and handprint just about anything!

Fresh out of ideas? No worries. Our instructor can help you get your creative juices flowing.

DEADLINE -JUNE 3rd – space is limited.

Course schedule (5 weeks):
TUESDAY evenings from 6:30pm-9pm
June 7th – July 19th (NOTE: closed June 28th for Summer vacation)

Cost: $195.00
(We provide tools and some ink. You provide paper and any other materials.)

Register online here

Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 4 at Firecracker

Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 4 (2011_NO4_SS). is a comprehensive five week course focusing on the traditional methods of letterpress printing. Students can learn the basics of handsetting metal type, how to make a woodcut or photopolymer plate, mixing ink by hand, and learning the ins and outs of choosing paper. Our Vandercook printing presses and antique platen presses will be available for use. Each student will create an editioned piece of their design to exchange with all students, so everyone leaves the class with a small portfolio of fine prints! No prior experience needed. This is a perfect course to design and handprint just about anything!

Fresh out of ideas? No worries. Our instructor can help you get your creative juices flowing.

DEADLINE -JUNE 13th – space is limited.

Course schedule (5 weeks):
WEDNESDAY evenings from 6:30pm-9pm
June 15th – July 13th

Cost: $195.00
(We provide tools and some ink. You provide paper and any other materials.)

Register online here

Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 1 at Firecracker


Letterpress Printing Spring/Summer 2011 – No 1 (2011_NO1_SS). is a comprehensive five week course focusing on the traditional methods of letterpress printing. Students can learn the basics of handsetting metal type, how to make a woodcut or photopolymer plate, mixing ink by hand, and learning the ins and outs of choosing paper. Our Vandercook printing presses and antique platen presses will be available for use. Each student will create an editioned piece of their design to exchange with all students, so everyone leaves the class with a small portfolio of fine prints! No prior experience needed. This is a perfect course to design and handprint just about anything!

Fresh out of ideas? No worries. Our instructor can help you get your creative juices flowing.

DEADLINE -APR. 29th – space is limited.

Course schedule (5 weeks):
MONDAY evenings from 6:30pm-9pm
May 2nd – May 30th

Cost: $195.00
(We provide tools and some ink. You provide paper and any other materials.)

Register online here

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Stag Nite With Tone Rodent, Pat Sajak Assassins, R6 Implant & N. Nomurai

Time
Wednesday, April 6, 9:00pmmidnight

Location
El Lenador
3124 Cherokee
Saint Louis, MO



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Tone Rodent , Pat Sajak Assassins, N. Nomurai & R6 Implant • Stag Nite at El Lenador
$5
21+
 
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