Posts in Culture
Diane von Furstenberg Event Was a Revelation!

Take a look inside the world-of-fashion-maven Diane von Furstenberg, a visionary trailblazer in the industry. She set the fashion business afire in yesteryear and continues to be be a WOMAN IN CHARGE. Three hundred fifty afficionados of her achievements got an intimate glimpse into her world at an exclusive screening of her enlightening documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge. One of a handful of private screenings in Europe, and NYC, Saint Louis Fashion Fund co-founder and chairman emeritus Susan Sherman led the charge in bringing the film home to St. Louis. Like Diane, she is a woman in charge. Read more here.

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The New Jewish Theatre To Host Three Special Events in Tandem with Production of John Logan’s Red

New Jewish Theatre is pleased to present Red by John Logan, running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11 at the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Alongside the production, the New Jewish Theatre is hosting three special events that will give special understanding for this compelling play about the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. Learn more here.

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Why is the Month of May Proclaimed Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

Almost half a century ago, in furtherance of the Civil Rights Movement, America “suddenly” realized that we were not just a nation of BLACKS and WHITES; indeed we were and are a rainbow culture. We began to recognize contributions of Americans as multifaceted as its innumerable hues.  The palette of recognition first splashed itself with color in 1977.  By 1979, AAPI had a week. By 1992, it had a month. By 2024, the new name has expanded to Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. Learn how it all came to be here.

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The 12 Days of Christmas Explained

Many assume that the 12 days of Christmas are the days leading up to Christmas. Rather it is the opposite. The 12 days actually begin on Christmas Day and end at epiphany. While the popular Christmas Carol is about the gifts associated with the days, the 12 days are steeped in religious tradition. Read on to have Twelve Days of Christmas explained.

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Those of the Jewish Faith Throughout the Land Celebrate the Festival of Lights for Eight Days Starting Tonight

Hanukkah is a Jewish Holiday which is celebrated over eight nights. In many Jewish families, each night comes with gifts and a special tradition along with lighting the Menorah. This year, the Festival of Lights is celebrated the evening of Thursday, December 7th through Friday December 15th. No matter your faith, you might want to learn more about the annual observance.

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Shining the Light on St. Louis

In his second year as the chief executive officer of the Missouri Historical Society but in his 18th with the institution, Jody Sowell knows how to draw crowds. Big crowds. Read here how he has pushed the boundaries of the City of St. Louis to command the world stage and increase museum attendance by such numbers that there are lines out the door.

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Painting 3.0: From Pigment to Pixels

For decades, artists have experimented with digital tools, often incorporating or referencing technology in their paintings. As a result, cutting-edge collectors have come to seek, if not expect, these innovations from artists. At the same time, art is now part of the direct-to-consumer economy through online platforms and auctions. As the time we spend online accelerates, we are ever more seduced by the virtual experience of art, which continues to improve as technology evolves. Increasingly, paint and code are interchangeable.

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STAR DUST, a Tribute to David Bowie

Dance St. Louis, one of the country’s oldest and remaining nonprofit dance presenters, kicks off its 57th season on Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Touhill Performing Arts Center with the presentation of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, the award-winning, New York City-based company that has been lauded for reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. Complexions is set to perform its blockbuster hit STAR DUST, a tribute to the life and music of David Bowie, full of glitter and glam.

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