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Presence of what; Absence of whom

COCA (Center of Creative Arts)

In Presence of what; Absence of whom, St. Louis-based, Indian-born interdisciplinary artist Sukanya Mani presents her most intimate side by using clusters of undulating paper and fabric forms to retell the daily rituals and traditions that shaped her identity as an immigrant woman. Following her commitment to raising awareness about domestic abuse, with a highlight on immigrant and refugee populations, Mani asks the visitors to question the repeated rituals each of us performs to present our own versions of masculinity and femininity. This exhibition is an investigation of identity and meaning making through rituals, clothing over time. 

For tickets and more information: https://www.cocastl.org/calendar/presence-of-what-absence-of-whom/

Creature Feature Art Exhibit

Green Door Art Gallery

Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Creature Feature. The exhibit features artists Jojo Li, Alison Bozarth, Areleana Holtzmann, Makenna Burton, Caroline Staller and Deanna Nash. The artwork will be on display and available for sale March 12 – May 3, 2025. 

For more information, https://greendoorartgallery.com/

Music: The Art of Seeing

Bruno David Gallery

Bruno David Gallery presents Music: The Art of Seeing, an exhibition of new paintings by Frank Schwaiger. Frank Schwaiger’s art has been widely exhibited. He is a graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis, School of Architecture (Now the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts), and received his Master from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he worked with Buckminster Fuller. He lives and works in St. Louis and is the director of the Columbia Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, MO. In conjunction with the exhibition, Bruno David Gallery will publish a catalogue of the artist’s work with an in-depth exhibition history and bibliography. 

For more information, https://www.brunodavidgallery.com/

Femme In The End Times

Bruno David Gallery

Bruno David is pleased to present Femme In The End Times, an exhibition by artist Danielle Mužina. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. In conjunction with the exhibition, Bruno David Gallery will publish a catalogue of the artist’s work with an in-depth exhibition history and bibliography.

The work in “Femme In The End Times” exhibition continues to ask questions about gender-based oppression through envisioning fractured, pink-drenched parallel worlds where characters confront personal and collective agency. In these new additions to her Pink Apocalypse series, she delves further into the rituals, relationships, and acts of care that emerge as survival strategies when structures crumble. These paintings juxtapose moments of vigilance, intimacy, and transformation to question how we navigate our tenuous present.

For more information, https://www.brunodavidgallery.com/

47 Views of Leslie Laskey

Bruno David Gallery

"Bruno David Gallery presents 47 Views of Leslie Laskey. A documentary film by Lulu Gargiulo and David Wild on the late artist Leslie Laskey (1921-2021).

The documentary film intimately chronicles the life of a remarkable artist, poet, and teacher during his 75+ years studio practice. Leslie Laskey’s journey and creative spirit are beautifully captured in this film, making it a touching tribute to a remarkable artist. The film, shot over an eleven-year period, captures moments from Leslie Laskey’s life in both northern Michigan and St. Louis. Leslie Laskey passed away in 202

Leslie Laskey left an indelible mark on the art world through his creativity, mentorship, and dedication. As an educator, Leslie Laskey nurtured countless aspiring artists. His wisdom, encouragement, and passion inspired generations of students. Through his teaching, he instilled a love for art and fostered creativity in others. Laskey was not confined to a single medium. His work spanned painting, printmaking, sculpture, and poetry. By embracing various forms of expression, he encouraged artists to explore beyond traditional boundaries. Despite challenges and setbacks, Laskey continued creating art well into his 90s. His unwavering commitment to his craft exemplified resilience and dedication. His longevity as an artist serves as an inspiration to persevere and evolve.

For more information, https://www.brunodavidgallery.com/

Snowbird Street Band

Samms' Last Chance Saloon

Snowbird Street Band performing live at Samm's Last Chance Saloon in Edwardsville, Illinois.

For more information, http://www.sammslastchancesaloon.com

Kevin Paul Hofeditz

Blue Strawberry

Kevin Paul Hofeditz - live performance at Blue Strawberry.

For tickets and more information: bluestrawberrystl.com

Tapestry - USA/Slovakia Collaboration

Grandel Theatre

Karlovsky & Company Dance presents,

TAPESTRY
An International Collaboration with Karlovsky & Company Dance and Divadlo Štúdio Tanca (Slovakia)

March 21-22, 2025 - 7:30pm
The Grandel
3610 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63103
Tickets: karlovskydance.org

TAPESTRY is an international concert collaboration of dance-theater with Karlovsky & Company Dance and Divadlo Štúdio Tanca from Slovakia opening March 21-22 at The Grandel Theatre in St. Louis, MO.

Divadlo Štúdio Tanca, one of the foremost professional contemporary dance theater companies in Slovakia, will present “Medusa” and "Somewhere, we begin again”; two powerful works of physical-dance theater. “Medusa” is centered on the myth of Medusa, the performance intertwines themes of body dysmorphia and the societal pressures of physical appearance, while examining the human struggle with self-acceptance and the search for inner power. “Somewhere, we begin again" is a contemporary dance performance that explores the longing for human connection in a world where people often feel disconnected.

Karlovsky & Company Dance will present the premiere of “This Home”, by choreographer and artistic director, Dawn Karlovsky. This featured work was inspired by the migration story of her family heritage in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. “This Home” explores themes of migration, displacement, and transformation, reflecting the universal human desire for a sense of place and belonging.
Live and recorded sound scores by Kalo Hoyle and Tory Starbuck
Video collaboration with filmmaker, Zlatko Ćosić

Support for this event is made possible in part by the Missouri Arts Council - a state agency, the Regional Arts Commission, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, The Grandel Theatre, and private donors.

For more information, www.karlovskydance.org

An Evening with Suzanne Vega

Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career.

Bearing the stamp of a masterful storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable—as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was when her voice was first heard on the radio over 30 years ago.

Suzanne Vega will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and more!

For more information, https://www.thesheldon.org/events/an-evening-with-suzanne-vega/

Sam Robbins

Focal Point

A Focal Point favorite returning for his 4th appearance!  

Sam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer songwriter.” A Nashville based musician whose music evokes classic 70’s singer songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona. An avid performer, he has gained recognition from extensive touring and as one of the six 2021 winners in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition, one of the largest and most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country.

Sam released his debut album, Finally Feeling Young, on May 14th, 2021. The album is reminiscent of his 70’s singer-songwriter heroes, with a modern perspective. On the heels of the award winning opening single, “Remind Me”, Finally Feeling Young has already garnered radio airplay and critical acclaim. Two album tracks, Remind Me and Saying Amen, won him a place as one of the six Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk winners. Americana Highways writes: “He writes of subjects that others don’t explore. Saying Amen has Robbins touching that special place Leonard Cohen went. This is brilliance.” Fateau Magazine in the UK writes “One of the most promising new songwriters of his generation”.

A multi-instrumentalist from a young age, Sam began learning drums and piano, falling in love with guitar at age 13. He then started writing original music, recording his first CD during his sophomore year of high school, while playing open mics in his hometown of Portsmouth, NH.  

Over his career, Sam has performed countless shows across the country, in theaters, house concerts, biker bars, weddings, proposals, frat parties, and everything in between. Sam is able to tour full time, and feels at home in both intimate listening rooms and larger venues. Wherever he is performing, Sam builds an intimate, easy connection with the listener, naturally creating a feeling of closeness throughout the performance.

Sam is a full time troubadour, playing over 150 shows a year across the country, including the MainStage at the Kerrville Folk Festival, the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, and as one of the “‘Most Wanted to Return” artists in the 2023 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.

Since moving to Nashville in September 2019 following his graduation from Berklee College of Music, Sam has made a splash in music city – performing at the Bluebird Cafe within a month of moving, and sitting in again at the legendary venue with Liz Longley in February, and was a winner at the Eddie’s Attic Songwriter’s shootout competition in Atlanta in early March 2020.

In 2018, Sam was able to audition on NBC’s The Voice for Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Jennifer Hudson as the first artist to perform a Jim Croce song on the show.  

Sam considers himself a student of songwriting, constantly searching and learning about why songs have the impact they do. A 2019 graduate of Berklee College of Music’s songwriting department, he has hosted many songwriting workshops and masterclasses, including at the Harvard Music Department and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston. In his performances and workshops, Sam explores the magic behind the craft of songwriting, and tries to help others express themselves through the unique and powerful medium of songwriting.

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Stage Dogz

The Attic Music Bar

Live Music by Stage Dogz

For more information, https://eventvesta.com/events/97489/t/tickets