Arts and Treasures of Latin America
Arts and Treasures of Latin America’s mission is to promote the development of projects that preserve the rich culture and art or Latin America. Our project for this year “Peru 2008 in St. Louis” will engage and educate our community by bringing to the forefront the arts, folklore and culture. For more information www.atlastl.org.
Arts and Education Council
The Arts and Education Council enriches the vibrancy of the St. Louis Community by investing in arts organizations and growing the base of local arts supporters. For more information www.keeparthappening.org.
Clayton History Society
The Clayton Century Foundation (CCF) is a new non-profit organization representing a diverse group of initiatives that enhance the recreational and cultural quality of life for residential and corporate citizens in our region. A fundraising vehicle for community-based groups, the CCF includes the Clayton History Society, Parks Foundation, Arts Commission, and the Friends of the Historic Hanley House. Through inspiration, leadership and investment, we will fortify the community fabric for future generations, and create a premier destination for the region. For more information (314)226-9893. www.claytonhistorysociety.org.
Metro Theater Company
Metro Theater Company, St. Louis' premiere professional theater for young people and families, will be opening their 36th season with New Kid at the Missouri History Museum September 19-21 and 26-28, 2008. They will bring the rich theatrical experience of To Kill a Mockingbird to the Edison Theater beginning January 9 th, 2009, Following the run at the Edison, the company will bring the original new play Moby to the Little Theater at Clayton High School April 15-May1. Inspired by Herman Mehlville’s American classic and written by Patricia Corrigan, Moby will bring original work written and developed here, to the St. Louis stage. Throughout the year, Metro Theater Company is performing plays, presenting workshops, delivering curriculum-based residencies and creating professional development programs for schools and communities in the St. Louis area. All of the company’s programs are designed to nurture meaningful learning through the arts. For more information (314)997-6777 or www.metrotheater.org
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
The Kemper Art Museum, part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, features cutting-edge special exhibitions, exceptional educational resources, and an outstanding collection of 19th-, 20th- and 21st-century European and American art. A stimulating and unique site to experience art, culture, and education in St. Louis. On the University’s Danforth campus near the corner of Skinker & Forsyth Blvds. FREE and open to the public 11-6 every day except Tuesday, open 11-8 on Friday Visitor parking available, easy MetroLink access. For more information (314)935-4523 or kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu
Saint Louis Ballet Company
Saint Louis Ballet is St Louis' only professional ballet organization dedicated to bringing audiences quality performances through a diverse repertoire that is both classical and contemporary. The company presents three seasons through the year including "The Nutcracker". The company also presents this favorite ballet to over 3,000 school children each year as part of its outreach program. For more information (636)537-1950 or www.stlouisballet.org
St. Louis County Community Chorus
Entering into their 33rd year, the St. Louis County Community Chorus continues to provide the community with a wide variety of choral music. Contemporary and traditional, gospel and sacred, Broadway and show tunes all comprise a repertoire that is performed by a group of dedicated individuals whose talent is under the artistic direction of Merry E. Keller. A chartered, not-for-profit corporation, the all volunteer chorus performs two major concerts annually as well as other civic event appearances. For more information www.stlccc.org or (314)993-5322.
St. Louis Artworks
St. Louis ArtWorks mission is to provide meaningful work experience and education in the arts for teens in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Apprentices, mainly from urban neighborhoods, benefit from developing creative thinking and employment skills and discovering and exploring interests and talents that may influence career and educational opportunities. For more information (314)289-4180 or www.stlartworks.org
St. Louis Wind Symphony
The St. Louis Wind Symphony, founded in 1998, is a non-profit, all volunteer concert band dedicated to high quality performance of the best wind band literature. For more information (636)244-1294 or www.stlwindsym.org
Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association – Historic Shaw Art Fair
Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association is the organization structure for Shaw Neighborhood in South City St. Louis. It supports the Shaw Dog Park, our charitable giving through our Helping Hands Grants, Beautification programs, as well as our events. The Shaw House Tour and Historic Shaw Art Fair. For more information (314-771-3101) or www.shawartfair.com or www.shawstlouis.org
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