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Editors Word – August 2019

Straight Up Magazine is now Gesso Magazine and it is here with its 49th edition ‘Serving Up Art, Music and Culture for the Metro Area’s Enjoyment’. The St. Louis Metro deserves its own arts and entertainment magazine. And here it is. It’s called Gesso!!!

We are so very pleased to have Jake Bishop as our featured cover artist. Jake’s work was included in the May Gesso fine arts exhibition at the Governor French Gallery in Belleville. Jake was also a Str8 Up cover artist with his work gracing the July 2013 edition. JakeBishop@live.com We thank our writers for their poignant features and all those who contribute to this project. We appreciate our fans who have submitted their works for publication.

And “Likes” to all you followers on Facebook!!! We are grateful to you, the reader, for picking up this latest issue of Gesso Magazine – issue #49 in the Str8 Up Magazine legacy!!!

Like Straight Up before it, the mission of Gesso Magazine is to support local arts and artists and the businesses and organizations that support local arts and artists. We invite you to contact us with ideas, comments, information, etc. that might assist us in our mission to serve you, the residents of the St. Louis Metro area.

WE WANT YOU! - All you artistic and creative types out there! You should contact us.

Show us your work. Tell us of your craft and brief personal/artistic history. Submit any art form that you’d like. Perhaps, you can be one of our next published contributors or even a featured artist. Check out the Submissions Pages to see who’s featured this month. Next month, that could be you!!

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August Credits

Editors: Jake Bishop, Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert, Alison Ely Layout Design Artists: Jake Bishop, Dylan Seibert, Mark Polege Sales: Jake Bishop, Brooke Peipert, William Schmitz, Paul Seibert, Dylan Seibert Ad Artists: Jake Bishop, Mark Polege, Dylan Seibert, Wil Sullivan Calendar: Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert Website Design & Up-Keep: Mark Polege (MarkusDesignWorks.com), Jake Bishop Photography: Mark Polege (PhotographyofMarkPolege.com) Distribution: Jake Bishop, Gregory Dierlam, Courtney Feldman, Daniel Nygard, Brooke Peipert, Mark Polege, Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert, Wil Sullivan, Herald Publications

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Cover Artist: Jake Bishop Cover Logo: Jake Bishop Comics: Robert Corey, Brian Gardner Game Page: Dank By Design Fun Page: Jake Bishop Photography: Photos Courtesy of Josh Rowan (p.6-8), Gabe & Scot von Nida (p.24-25), Paul Seibert (p. 26-28), Carrie Paul (p.32-33) Feature Writers: Dan Cross, Gregory Dierlam, John Dorroh, Mark Johnson, Scot von Nida, Carrie Paul, Paul Seibert, Sarah Selders Submissions: Jim Schweikart, Alicia Willis All material in this publication and its affiiated on-line content are copyrighted to the individual contributors or Gesso Magazine, LLC and may not be reproduced without written consent. We are very grateful to those who have submitted material to be considered for publication. However, the opinions and views of those contributing content to Gesso do not necessarily reflect those of Gesso Magazine.

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Staying True to the Story: The Art of Josh Rowan

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August Comics

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Be Your Art

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August Fun Page

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August Calendar of Events

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Sunday Morning Game Night

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Art Meets Vintage Scot A. von Nida, Sarah Selders

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Something Old, Something New An Enchanted Night’s Stay Awaits You

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Midwest Salute to the Arts

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by Dan Cross

by Jake Bishop

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August 2019 Staying True to the Story: The Art of Josh Rowan

by Dan Cross

Despite having no formal training beyond high school art class, Josh Rowan has become one of the most talented and in-demand tattoo artists in the St. Louis area. He has taught himself how to use Photoshop, won an international digital art award, and has become one of the coolest and most successful illustrators/graphic designers in the Midwest. As if that’s not enough, he taught himself photography at the same time and is now selling books of his spectacular shots from all around the country. Not bad for a kid from Carlyle, Illinois.

I caught up with Josh on the phone recently in his van near Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is on the first leg of a two-month photography expedition to Alaska. How he became such a successful and diverse artist is a fascinating story of circumstance, hard work, and what can only be called innate talent. But it all kind of happened by accident. He went to college to study music and did so until he felt like they had nothing left to teach him.

Then, in September of 1996, some of his friends opened a tattoo shop in Fairview Heights, IL, called Inkwell, and they invited Josh to join them as an apprentice.

Doing tattoos proved to be a great learning experience for all his future artistic endeavors. “When you do tattoos, you end up working with clients, talking to them about concepts, helping them to visualize abstract images they have in their heads, and in a day’s time you have to flip-flop your brain around a myriad of styles and designs. There isn’t much difference between that and doing graphic design for a commercial client. And since the work is so unforgiving, it forces you to learn a little bit quicker.”

When Inkwell started, tattoo art was still more of an underground thing. “There was probably one-tenth the number of people doing tattoos as there is today.” In those days, customers often relied on tattoo “flash,” poster boards of designs that hung in every shop. Much of this flash was dated, designs from the 70’s and 80’s. Seeing the need for more modern designs, Josh started producing and selling flash art to other shops.

“I was selling sets of flash on eBay and learning that there was a market, which led to travel. I’d drive to Nashville or Denver, and go around to all the tattoo shops to show our work and sell it, and that would usually give me enough money to stay on the road for a few weeks at a time, taking pictures and exploring, which I really enjoyed.”

Eventually, Josh landed a distribution deal with Bullseye, which helped spread his work even further. “At one time, and this is no exaggeration, my tattoo designs were in more than 50% of the tattoo shops in America.

But eventually, as tattoo art became more popular and there were TV shows about it and photos all over the internet, the market for flash really declined.”

A side effect of doing tattoos was that it prompted Josh to learn photography. “You have to take pictures of your work, and I just couldn’t figure it out—this was pre-digital. I realized I had to learn how cameras work, so I’d walk around all day with a notepad, taking pictures and writing down the settings I used, and that’s how I learned about aperture and shutter speed and exposure.”

Making flash also led Josh to an interest in digital illustration, another learning challenge for him to tackle. “I said to myself, I do not understand 6

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how people are making cool, smooth graphics with a computer, so I threw myself headlong into learning it. After two years of that, I ended up winning an international award and got a show of my work at the LA Center for Digital Arts.”

As all this was happening, his interest in doing tattoos on people started to decline. “When someone gets a tattoo on their body, it’s really their art. You’re just kind of an implement to help them produce it.” So as Josh became interested in doing art that was more permanent and that more people could see, he focused increasingly on his graphic design work. He went into business with another tattoo artist to create a short-lived clothing brand called MATW (Me Against The World) which led to one of his biggest breaks.

The owner of upstart local brewery 4Hands contacted his business partner to see if he was interested in doing design work for them. “They decided to look for someone local, and someone with a tattoo background, to tap into that culture, because tattoo artists see all walks of life—everyone from judges to librarians to teachers to drug dealers. So it’s a good way to reach a wide spectrum of people.” Josh’s business partner wasn’t interested in the job, but told them they should talk to Josh. So they did, and the rest is history.

“For the last 7 or 8 years, I’ve done over 150 labels. 95% of what you see from that company was filtered through me. I’ve gotten a lot of fulfillment out of that. If you want a lot of people to see your work, this does that much more than gallery shows.”

Next time you crack open a 4Hands brew, take some time to marvel at the can, if you haven’t already. Every can is a little work of art! Styles range from Mexican Day of the Dead figures, steampunk contraptions, circus freak show posters, 19th century etchings, B horror movies, underground comics, and everything in between. A veritable moving gallery!

Success has a downside, of course. “4Hands grew and really dominated my time; and whenever I do something that takes that much of my energy, my brain ends up swinging 180 degrees to something else. I was held captive and wasn’t able to travel, so all I wanted to do was go on the road and take pictures.” He had trouble justifying that urge—until he met

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They launched a collaborative project called Watershed Cairns, which involved building and photographing glass cairns (carefully balanced stacks of vases, wine glasses, plates, beakers, etc.) in interesting settings in the natural world (on the shore of a rocky stream, in a cave, in front of an active forest fire). “Since I had dedicated myself to doing the project with her, that made it easier to justify going out and travelling to do that. It also helped me refine my photography skills. When we took that project on the road, along the whole length of the Missouri River, for example, that forced me to learn to set up quickly, scout a location, find a good composition, get the shot, and move on.” Visit watershedcairns.com to see the results of this productive collaboration. It’s brilliant environmental work, reminiscent of Andy Goldsworthy’s ephemeral sculptures of sticks and leaves, or Christo’s visionary but temporary landscape artworks like Running Fence.

Josh was in a talkative mood, since he had already been on the road for days, barely speaking to anyone. “After about three days, I notice a change happening in me. I’ll spend a little longer talking to the guy at the gas station, something I normally wouldn’t do, just because it’s nice to talk to people again.” He seemed to enjoy telling the story of his career, something I gathered he hadn’t really done before.

And that takes us to today where we find Josh in his happy place: In his van, out in the vast American West, taking pictures (and doing paid work for 4Hands from the road). In the past few years, he has traveled from Newfoundland to the US/Mexico border, from Iceland to the Salton Sea in California, from Lake Superior to the Dominican Republic, documenting the diverse landscapes with that incredible artistic eye of his.

It’s that incredible eye of Josh’s that made me decide to contact him.

I consider myself a decent photographer; I’ve probably had 10 different cameras, each better than the last, and as a film teacher, I understand camera technology as well as the design principles you need to do good work. I

travel a lot too, and spend lots of time shooting and editing my photos (which have often appeared in Gesso Magazine). Yet, when I see Josh’s work, I’m absolutely humbled. Even when I’ve shot in the same locations he does, his images are on a level all their own. Every single one I’ve seen is absolutely transcendent and magical. How one person with a camera can get such better shots than everyone else is a great mystery to me. So how does he do it?

What makes a good picture?

“Composition is always #1,” he explains.

“But you didn’t go to art school,” I object. “So how do you know when you have a good composition? Do you use the Rule of Thirds, the Golden Ratio, what?”

Josh laughs. “I learned something while tattooing and talking to customers about designs. Some people just don’t have the capacity to visualize an abstract image. For people like that, people who need something to help them, the rule of thirds is great. But the rules actually messed me up for awhile.”

“So how do you do it then?” I ask, genuinely perplexed.

Josh hesitates, and finally starts somewhat apologetically. “I’ll try to explain, but this is going to sound very esoteric, and I know some people won’t understand. But there is something that goes on inside of me. My mom had this little collection of toys that she had played with as a kid, and I used to play with them. One of them was a little plastic bubble with a cardboard picture inside with three holes, and little BBs that you would roll around and try to get in the holes. Today, when I’m taking a picture and composing an image, I experience the same feeling: I move the camera around until all of the elements just drop into place and I know I have it.”

“So how much cropping do you do in post?” I ask. As every hack photographer knows, it’s really easy to just crop photos on the computer to get a little tighter on your subject or cut out something distracting in the background of the shot.

“I never crop,” Josh says. “That’s one of my rules. I don’t want to throw away any pixels by cropping something out. I want the maximum amount of information in case I want to enlarge the image later. But also, I try to stay true to the story.”

Check out Josh’s website, JoshuaRowan.com, to see what he means by that. The way he captures the story of the places he visits is just astonishing.

A colorful aurora borealis reflecting in a mountain lake. The smoke from forest fires driven by global warming obscuring a Montana mountain, making it look like a ghostly apparition. A weathered and abandoned homestead on the Kansas prairie framed perfectly by two dead trees. A toppled gas station roof surrounded by empty desert with a large red TRUMP painted on the side. The massive steel wall of the US/Mexico border running rigidly across the land like a metallic Running Fence but then just abruptly ending in wide open, undissected desert.

Josh recently released his second book of photography, part of a planned series of fifteen volumes, each of a different location. You can purchase a copy, or subscribe to receive all fifteen volumes at https://joshuarowanphotography.com Buy his work!

We need his eye out there, capturing the magic of the world for the rest of us to see.

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Calendar of Events

August 2019

August 1 (Thurs):

Co. presents THIS VERY MOMENT; An original musical revue; Music and Lyrics by Brett Kristofferson * Alton Little Theater – 7:30p-10p; THE WIZARD OF OZ Classic Grand Center Arts District – 5p; First Fridays in Grand Center; Make Musical; co-Directed by Lee Cox & Kevin Frakes a night of it! On the first Friday of every month, museums and galleries Atomic Cowboy – 6p; The Dead South w/ Wood & Wire in Grand Center Arts District are free and open until 9pm. Discover the Bennie’s Pizza Pub (Belleville) – The Pat White Band remarkable array of visual arts in St. Louis’s premier neighborhood for arts Helium Comedy Club – 8p; Andrew Santino! and culture while enjoying cocktails, conversation, and entertainment.

Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) – 6:30p; Wine & Unwind Yoga; Every Grant’s Farm – 5p; Friday Nights At The Farm; “Every Friday through Thursday the season, join us for Friday Nights At The Farm. Each week we’ll have a different themed food menu and beer pairings to go with it for those 21 plus.

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – 6p; Wiz Khalifa & French Montana We’ll have live bands and extended hours until 10pm.” 08/02: Shotgun Creek Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 5:30p; Watercolor Batik – Country * Lincoln Theatre (Belleville) – 8p; Live and In Concert: Jo Dee Hammerstone’s – 4p-7p; Honky Tonk Happy Hour Messina with special guest, Alexandra Kay! Hartford Coffee Co. – 7:30p; Open Mic every Friday North Side Park (Breese) – 8p; The Little Mermaid; Dive “Under the Sea” Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Andrew Santino! and join us for Clinton County Showcase’s production of Disney’s The Little HWY 61 Roadhouse – 7p-10p; Lucky Dan & Naked Mike Mermaid. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney animated Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 8p; Comedy Improv LIVE; Paper Slip Theater classic! presents an evening of performance created spontaneously. The dialogue, Off Broadway – 6p; Open Highway Music Festival Presents: North action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players and the Mississippi Allstars w/ The Blue Lotus Revue audience in present time, without a script.

Parks & Rec Building (Fairview Heights) – 7:30-9p; Metro East Photography Club Monthly Meeting; Subjects this month: Shadows (shadows Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Brothers Lazaroff CD Release Party; “Sisters And Brothers” only, not the item making the shadow); Miscellaneous; Objects (parts and Manchester Justice Center (Manchester) – 6p-8p; Manchester Arts pieces of anything); Photojournalism presents: “Away From Home” exhibition; photography from ten regional St Louis Public Radio Media Commons – 6:30p; The Saint Louis Chess photographers: Nancy Bridges, Anna Harris, Jo McCredie, Marion Noll, Club hosts a friendly Bughouse chess tournament along with open chess play Marianne Pepper, Erica Popp, Valerie Snyder, Barbie Steps, Kay Wood, & St. Louis Science Center – 5:30p; Science at Sunset; Grab your group for Barbara Zucker; opening reception, some after-hours fun at the Science Center during Science at Sunset. At our summer evening event for all ages, held from 5-8:30 PM every Thursday night North Side Park (Breese) – 8p; The Little Mermaid; see description on 08/01 through August, you can enjoy food and drink specials, live music (featuring Off Broadway – 6p; Open Highway Music Festival Presents: Hayes Carll/ local bands), and fun activities. 8/1: Acoustik Element Travis Linville/Cara Louise Band The Night Market on Broadway (Alton) – 7p; The Waters Trifecta; Come Pulitzer Arts Foundation – 7p; FarFetched Presents: Katarra Parson and down to the Night Market located in the Pocket Park between Jacoby Arts Tonina Center and Germania Brew Haus. This event is free! Bring your kids, your dogs, and your friends to shop with local art vendors, get yourself a refreshing Red Fish, Blue Fish (St. Charles) – 8:30p; Motive, Animated Dead, Defcon beverage and enjoy some music!

Scheve Park (Mascoutah) – Mascoutah Homecoming Un Augustfest (2019) Schmitty’s Sunset Inn Again (Troy, IL) – 9p-1a; Jeff Schmitz Solo Acoustic August 2 (Fri): Seven (Belleville) – 9p; BongoJak; “Join us for an unforgettable night of 1860s Saloon – 6p-8p; Music: Rick Green on acoustic guitar; Every Friday music by BongoJak Vs The Loop Machine” 4204 (Belleville) – 6p; Live Music every Fri Soulard Art Galllery – 7-9p; Art and the Box Exhibition; opening reception; Alfresco Arts Center (Granite City) – The Lion King Junior – Live Musical (continues through 8/30) * Alton Little Theater – 7:30p-10p; THE WIZARD OF OZ Classic Sophie’s Artist Lounge – 10p; Dhoruba Shakur Trio; 2 sets from 10pm to Musical; co-Directed by Lee Cox & Kevin Frakes 12:30a, musicians welcome to sit in; No Cover.

Alton Sports Tap (Alton) – 8p; Clay Page; Join American Idol Top 40 St. Louis Art Museum – 6p; Art Hill Film Series: The Goonies finalist, Clay Page, at Alton Sport’s Tap for an intimate acoustic show. Come St. Louis Science Center – 6p; First Friday: Star Trek; The Science Center hear about the behind the scenes of Clay’s original music and his journey on is partnering with the STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan American Idol.

Association, Inc., to create a one-of-a-kind evening. Glimpse inside real Atomic Cowboy – 6p; JJ Grey & Mofro w/ Jonny Lang Star Trek science, see Star Trek episodes from different eras throughout the Broadway Oyster Bar – 10p; ClusterPluck and Friends w/ Rail Whiskey evening, and geek out with some of the biggest fans in the galaxy.

Band St. Louis Zoo – 5p-8p; Jungle Boogie Concert Series; Located at Schnuck Centene Center for the Arts – 7p; Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Family Plaza in the center of the Zoo. Admission to Zoo and concerts is Dream”; Event proceeds benefit the Arts and Education Council FREE! Please feel free to bring a lawn chair to ensure you have a seat.

Featuring: Soulard Blues Band Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8:30p; Aaron Griffin Band Stifel Theatre – 8p; Tenacious D in Post-Apocalypto the Tour 2019 Fontbonne University Fine Arts Theatre – 8p; Stomping Ground Theatre

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HWY 61 Roadhouse – 8p-11p; Kingdom Brothers Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Brothers Lazaroff CD Release Party, “Sisters And Brothers” Jefferson Barracks Amphitheater – 7p; Dead Floyd with Surco; Dead Floyd is a celebration of the music of two of rock and roll’s greatest bands, The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd, mashed together into one high-energy, unpredictable show Longacre Park (Fairview Heights) – 12p-4p; Party in the Park car cruise; The city of Fairview Heights is turning 50 and is having a party to celebrate with a picnic and car cruise. From 12-4 with a parade after. If you are interested in driving in the parade, you need to be at the park at 10:30 am.

Dash plaques to the 1st 100 cars. Show off your ride and party!

Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon, IL) – 1p; Audition Notice - Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” August 3 (Sat): Mad Art Gallery – 7p-12a; Capacity 3: An Art Exhibit by S3an Alexander; $10 entry; Sounds by DJ HOOD BUNNNY; Visual displays by: S3an 4204 (Belleville) – 6p; Live Music every Sat Alexander (brllantmnds), Hayveyah McGowan (Hevcasso Creations), Jessica Alfresco Arts Center (Granite City) – 10a-3p; The Melting Pot Market; 7p; J. Page , BXTA, Dion, P0ppaArt (DOPEFU) , Rell Brodie (BBA) The Lion King Junior – Live Musical * Alton Little Theater – 7:30p-10p; THE WIZARD OF OZ Classic Main Street (Columbia, IL) – 11a; Taste of Columbia & Arts and Artisans on Main Musical; co-Directed by Lee Cox & Kevin Frakes Molly’s in Soulard – Crawl of Thrones; Come explore some of the venues Amelia Carriel Junior High School (O’Fallon, IL) – 6:30p; 7th Annual in Soulard as we transform it into Westeros. Game of Thrones fans, this is Music of the Night 5K; Join us for our 7th annual music-themed night race to the event you don’t want to miss, join us in our pursuit of the Iron Throne. support music in O’Fallon Schools! Wear your best glow-in-the-dark attire, Dress as your favorite character, join a house and lead yourself or group of and enjoy the beautiful sounds of O’Fallon’s music staff, students, and alumni friends into victory for the greatest battle for the Iron Throne! This crawl is to keep your energy flowing! All dark paths are lit by tiki torches to help guide not affiliated with George R. R. Martin, HBO, Warner Bros., Bantam Spectra, the way. Race starts & finishes at Carriel JHS. Route is mainly residential Harper Collins or any of their associates. roads, with a few hills; All proceeds benefit the more than 700 students participating in band, choir, and general music education classes in O’Fallon’s North Side Park (Breese) – 8p; The Little Mermaid; see description on 08/01 O’Fallon Station (O’Fallon, IL) – 8a; Vine Street Market; See description on schools.

07/06 * Art Meets Vintage (St Charles) – 3-6p; Featured Artist Series: Off Broadway – 7:30p; Open Highway Music Festival Presents: Justin Sarah Selders & Scot von Nida; Opening Reception (special Townes Earle exhibition continues through 8/31/2019 during gallery hours) Old Rock House – 7p; Jake Shimabukuro Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Urban Chestnut Brewing Company & Jamo Presents: Pop’s (Sauget) – 7p; Frost Money Presents: Kings Of Summer - Zeus Rebel Starfire Festival - A Tribute to Jerry Garcia ft. Voodoo Players Waters & Frost Money w/ Retro Champ, Striff, J Ripp, E.t. Alexx, Yertty G, K Cahokia Mounds (Collinsville) – 10a; Archaeology Day; This is an annual Silver event featuring ancient craft demonstrations, archaeological techniques, RYSE Nightclub (St. Charles) – 9p; Kristian Nairn artifact processing, tours of excavations, and several hands-on activities.

Scheve Park (Mascoutah) – Mascoutah Homecoming Un Augustfest (2019) Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8p; Jake Weber & The Lonesome Drifters Community Center (Kirkwood) – 10a-5p; Second Annual Artist Garage Sale; art treasures, trials, mistakes or imperfections, or just plain extra product; find it here Copper Fire (Belleville) – 8p-11p; Aaron Humphrey Downtown (Belleville) – 7:30a-12p; Old Town Farmers Market; locally grown produce, meats, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, flowers, plants & live music; every Saturday through 11/02 Downtown (Lebanon) – 5p-8p; 10th Annual “Cruisin’” Car Show on The Brickstreet Fubar – 6p; SKOLD, Echo Black Hammerstone’s – 3p-7p; Steve Reeb & Ross Bell; 9p-1a; Paul Bonn & the Bluesmen Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Andrew Santino!

Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) – 7p; The Dive Bar Dreamer Tour featuring Alexandra Kay; Rain or Shine!

Sullivan’s (Belleville) – 7p; Ross with Jake Costello; Traditional, classic country music presented with a heavy metal attitude and southern grace.

The Cobblestone (Lebanon) – 9p; Cobblestone Outdoor Comedy Show; “The best from St. Louis invades the outdoor patio” The Monocle – 10p; Rec Riddles: As The World Burns Album Release Party; Also Performing: 18andCounting, REACEYUNG, Altayzie, Capo; Hosted by So n So; Sounds by DJ VThom The Muny – 8:15p; Lerner and Loewe’s “Paint Your Wagon”; A robust classic returns reimagined!

The Pageant – 6p; FOMO Tour - Prettymuch w/ Mackenzie Ziegler The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) – 8p; John Mayall Union Avenue Opera – 8p; UAO Presents: Puccini’s “La bohème”; Performed in Italian with English subtitles

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St. Clair County Event Center (Belleville) – 9a-4p; Flea Market Studio Gaia (Edwardsville) – 6p; Spirit Sound Vision with Mark Biehl; Mark Biehl presents a dynamic and compelling sound journey to release, inspire, and deeply restore body, mind, and spirit. Featuring Chiron planetary gong, Shamanic drumming, and Himalayan Jambati singing bowls, Spirit Sound Vision will guide you through an essential cleansing, visionary, and restorative experience.

The Heavy Anchor – 9p; Sister Wizzard (Album Release) Bounce House, Bucko Toby, Free Years The Veranda Bar (Aviston) – Hot Rod Johnny Band Thurman’s in Shaw – 9p; Saturday Night Spin; Join STLs finest DJs for a relaxing Saturday night of chilled music ranging from deep house to techno to funk to whatever. Party starts at 9, Happy Hour at 10.

Union Avenue Opera – 8p; UAO Presents: Puccini’s “La bohème”; Performed in Italian with English subtitles Urb Arts – 6p; 3peat: An Art Exhibition; In his first solo art exhibition, Graphic Designer Desmond Bryant, better known under the moniker Rebel Glasses, explores his artistic side to weave a transitional story of cultural themes in 3 series of 3’s

August 4 (Sun): 1860s Saloon – 2p-6p; Music: Fred Pierce and Company; every Sunday; no cover Alfresco Arts Center (Granite City) – The Lion King Junior – Live Musical

* Alton Little Theater – 2p; THE WIZARD OF OZ Classic Musical; co-Directed by Lee Cox & Kevin Frakes

Stagger Inn Again (Edwardsville) – Open Mic Taha’a Twisted Tiki – 4p; Selekta Summer Sessions; Featuring: GeeCee, Jeff Wood, Sinamin, LiquidGrin, Bass Ninja The Sheldon – 2p; The Rising Stars Showcase; an afternoon of amazing talent from the Finalists and Nominees of both the St Louis Teen Talent Competition and the St Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards The Weingarten – 1p-5p; Catfish Willie Duo YE Ethiopian – 3p; Jamaica 57th Independence Celebration; Entertainment: Smoking Lion Band, Triful Toones Sound, King Z & Friends World’s Fair Pavilion @ Forest Park – 11a; St. Louis’ 3rd Annual The Great Muslim Food Festival; If you enjoy shopping, eating, and learning about others then this is an experience you do not want to miss

August 5 (Mon): Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Deluxe Duo Fubar – 8p; Big Smile, Shots Fired, A New State, Carried Away Gaslight – 8p; Monday Movie Madness; Join Kvar Black every Monday for one of his personally selected movie favorites, popcorn, drink specials, and trivia!

Halo Bar – Illiterate Light Hammerstone’s – 7p-10p; Monday Night Review w/Tim. Danny, and Randy Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre – 4p & 7p; Classics in the Loop: Citizen Kane Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood) – 6p; Vintage Bike Night; The region’s biggest and best Vintage Bike returns. Come join us and bring your bike out.

Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) – 7:30p; Shotgun Creek Fletcher’s Kitchen & Tap (Swansea) – 2p; Acoustic DNA Fubar – 6:30p; Backstage Productions & Fubar Presents: ZAO w/ Wolf King & Hollow Earth; additional support from: Not Waving But Drowning (STL) & Slow Damage Hammerstone’s – 4p-8p; Jam Session w/VooDoo Blues; 8p-12a; Erik Brooks Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – 7:30p; Peter Frampton Molly’s in Soulard – 11:30a-2:30p; You, Me and Dougie; Every Sunday National Blues Museum – 4p; Soulful Sunday with the Lady J Huston Show North Side Park (Breese) – 8p; The Little Mermaid; see description on 08/01 Off Broadway – 7:30p; Open Highway Music Festival Presents: Jade Bird Perennial – 1p; Community Clothing Swaps; Perennial’s Swap is an amazing way to get a new wardrobe with the earth in mind! You bring clothes you no longer want (but are still in fine shape) and take home new-to-you items from the swap. “Thanks to our sponsors Dogtown Pizza and 4 Hands Brewing Company you can enjoy complimentary beer and fresh baked Dogtown Pizza cookies while you shop.”

Playhouse @ Westport Plaza – 2p; Assisted Living The Musical! “From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st Century seniors are partying like it’s 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and a full array of Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals. Get your tickets today, before your short-term memory goes!”

Riverboats at the Gateway Arch – 5p; Blues Cruise: Skeet Rodgers and the Inner City Blues Band Scheve Park (Mascoutah) – Mascoutah Homecoming Und August Fest; Music featuring Hot Rod Johnny after the parade St. Clair County Event Center (Belleville) – 9a-3p; Flea Market

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The Heavy Anchor – 10p; The Comedy Shipwreck Open Mic The Muny – 8:15p; “Matilda”

August 6 (Tues): Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Jeremy Drake & Co Fubar – 7p; Mike Judy Presents: Fit For A King w/ special guests: Norma Jean, Currents, Left Behind Funny Bone – 7:30p; Funny Bone Open Mic; Every comedian started their career at open mic night. St. Louis is home to several top touring comedians, as well as aspiring comics. Our Tuesday open mics feature a pro-am line up filled with 12 to 20 local acts.

Hammerstone’s – 7p-11a; Naked Mike Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 5p; What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2019 Playhouse @ Westport Plaza – 2p; Assisted Living The Musical! See description on 08/04 Pop’s (Sauget) – 7p; Mike Judy Presents: Corrosion of Conformity with Crowbar, Quaker City Night Hawks, Lo-Pan Pop’s Blue Moon – 8p; Jeff White The Firebird – 7p; Guerrilla Warfare and Fox Lake The Heavy Anchor – 5p; Bevo Farmer’s Market; fresh fruits, vegetables & more from local farmers. Every Tuesday, Year-Round; 8:30p; The Record Space & Destroy the Brain: Punk Rock Double Feature The Monocle – 7p; RCO Presents: Scott H. Biram w/ The Maness Brothers; Scott H. Biram aka The Dirty Old One Man Band is an American blues, punk, country, heavy metal musician, record producer, and ordained minister The Muny – 8:15p; “Matilda” The Ready Room – 7p; Mac Sabbath “American Cheese Tour” w/ Okilly Dokilly, Playboy Manbaby The Sinkhole – 7p; Taking Meds, Stress Fractures, Family Medicine, Cult Season

August 7 (Wed): 1818 Chophouse (O’Fallon, IL) – 6:30p; Lanny & Julie in the Bistro; No cover Charge 1860s Saloon – 9p-1a; Music: Blues Jam Session (Hosted by Fred Pierce and Company); every Wednesday; no cover AAA Swing City Music (Collinsville) – 5p; Teacher Concert; “our BIGGEST performance of the YEAR!” Angad Arts Hotel – 12:30p; Coffee With Creatives, A discussion led by Bo Dean, a High School Music Teacher and Hip Hop Artist; highlighting the positive influence the entertainment scene can have on our youth, local schools and the community. Coffee With Creatives is a weekly series of speakers loaded with career-scaling insights and expertise...focused around collaboration and innovation.

Downtown (St. Charles) – 5p; Beale Street Market; “Grab your friends and family and come check out the fresh produce, local products and arts our vendors have to offer!”

Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Jay & Waylon Hammerstone’s – 4p-7p; Margaret & Eric; 8p-12a; John McVey Band Hwy 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) – 7:30p-11p; Blues Open Mic & Jam Session - every Wednesday Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 5:30p; YogArt; No registration required, $5

suggested donation, Use the art center’s main entrance. Enjoy gentle yoga followed by a Chinese Wind Gong Meditation. The sound waves from the Gong interrupt the thought waves of the mind and can have a calming effect on the nervous system.

Missouri Botanical Garden – 7p; Tonina @ Whitaker Music Festival; free concert; Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets or coolers (please limit glass). Picnic fare, beer, wine, soda and sno-cones are also available for purchase onsite.

Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Curt Copeland’s Open Mic & Karaoke Night Stagger Inn Again (Edwardsville) – Open Mic The Muny – 8:15p; “Matilda” The Sinkhole – 7p; The Sinkhole & Backstage Productions Presents: Glitterer

August 8 (Thurs): 1860’s Saloon – 6p; Live music by local singer-songwriter Andrew Dahle.

Bennie’s Pizza Pub (Belleville) – Wooden Puddin’ Funny Bone St Louis – Josh Wolf; Host of “The Fairly Normal Podcast,” star of CMT’s “The Josh Wolf Show,” and beloved from “Chelsea Lately” Glen Carbon Library – 6:30p; Youth & Media: A Workshop for Parents; *Introductory Session* Cultivating Healthy Self-Worth in a Digital Age; Learn to be your child’s trusted guide; Equip your child to be media resilient; Create a family media plan; Start to advocate for youth.

Helium Comedy Club – 8p; Maria Bamford! Maria Bamford stars in the semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, lauded as “revelatory” by Entertainment Weekly and one of 2016’s must-see shows by Variety and Rolling Stone. The series was created by Mitch Hurwitz (Arrested Development) and Pam Brady (South Park).

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – 7p; Florida Georgia Line: Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 7p-10p; Thursday Night Market Porter’s Lounge (Collinsville) – 6:30p; Lanny & Julie; We’ll sing your favorite songs!

Riverboats at the Gateway Arch – 5p; Blues Cruise: Bike Mike and the Blues City Allstars Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow The Muny – 8:15p; Matilda The Night Market on Broadway (Alton) – 7p; Raw Earth Thurman’s in Shaw – 8p; Adam Maness Trio; Join Adam Maness, Bob DeBoo and Montez Coleman, the hottest jazz group in STL, for their take on classics, originals, and spectacular jazz arrangements of pop and rock music

August 9 (Fri): Angad Arts Hotel – 6p; Live In The Sky: An Intimate Concert Experience; St. Louis’ first premium rooftop live music experience; Music by Great Good Fine Ok Boathouse at Forest Park – 6p; JD Hughes & The Fuze Broadway Oyster Bar – 10p; Steely Dan night w/ JD Hughes & The Fuze Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8p; The Graham Band Delmar Hall – 8p; Faster Pussycat & Bang Tango Evangeline’s – 7p; Midwest Jazz-tette; Dedicated to the performance and preservation of West Coast Jazz, the Midwest Jazz-tette swings the instrumental sounds inspired by Stan Getz, Shorty Rogers, Gerry Mulligan, Dave Brubeck and many others

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Foam – 7:30p; Of Sea and Stone & 7000apart Funny Bone St Louis – Josh Wolf; see description on 08/08 Gateway Arch National Park – 6p; Blues at the Arch; presented by Emerson, brings renowned blues artists to the Gateway Arch National Park for free concert featuring: Kennedy Holmes and Kim Massie, Annika Chambers Geo’s Wings & More (Belleville) – 7p-10p; Ken & Mike Duo Grant’s Farm – 5p; Friday Nights At The Farm; 7p; Band: Butch More – Soft Rock Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Maria Bamford! See description on 08/08 HWY 61 Roadhouse – 7p-10p; The Bedlum Brothers Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Emily Wallace w/ Adam Maness Trio Old Bakery Beer Co (Alton) – 4:30p; The Alton-Godfrey Cluster of United Congregations of the Metro-East host an Ice Cream Social Old Rock House – 7p; Beth Bombara Album Release w/ Lilly Hiatt and special guest John Calvin Abney Public Media Commons in Grand Center – 7p; Dancing in the Commons: Line Dancing River City Casino – 8p; WAR Schlafly Tap Room – 9p; Shane Parish/Wendy Eisenberg w/ Darin Gray and Apathist Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow The Firebird – 8p; RADKEY The Monocle – 9p; Summer Camp w/ Rob Apollo & SBA The Muny – 8:15p; Matilda

Unplugged St. Louis Zoo – 5p; Jungle Boogie Concert Series; featuring: The Durty Kellys Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow The Ambassador – 6p; Do Right Entertainment Brings You: Back 2 School Giveaway Concert Live; Starring La4ss, AMR DEE HUNCHO, Jizzle Buckz, Donte Denero & Dino PaChino The Heavy Anchor – 9p; Arch Rival Riot Grrl Dance Party; Join the Arch Rival Roller Derby skaters for a dance party! Arch will be hosting this public event as a league fundraiser. Come out and have fun!!

The Marcelle – 8p; A Man of No Importance The Muny – 8:15p; Matilda The Pageant – 8p; Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Arkansauce Thurman’s in Shaw – 9p; Mod World Tin Roof – 7p; Sundance Head; “Don’t miss country-soul singer/songwriter and winner of THE VOICE”

August 11 (Sun):

Casa Loma Ballroom – 6p; Herb Middleton & Friends (Comedy & Concert Blast Peace Tour); The “ANGELversary” is a final program of Iconic Entertainment in comedy & music being put together to bring joy and love to the mothers that have lost their children to gun violence and police brutality, and the celebration of their children’s new lives in an eternal non-violent place.

Michael Brown’s mother Leslie was inspired to bring the mothers of other young victims together to celebrate Michael’s Angelversary.

Delmar Hall – 8p; Jamestown Revival Hammerstone’s – 4p-8p; Jam Session w/VooDoo Blues; 8p-12a; Erik Brooks Monroe County Bandstand (Waterloo) – 4:30p-7:30p; 2019 Downtown August 10 (Sat): Concert Series featuring Billy Barnett Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – Confluence Crush Ladies Roller Derby National Blues Museum – 4p; Soulful Sunday with Carolyn Mason Chaifetz Arena – 6p; JoyFest Old Rock House – 7p; Andrew Belle w/ William Wild Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8p; Number4Combo River City Casino – 7:30p; Justin Hayward All the Way In Concert featuring Delmar Hall – 6p; Celebrating the Life of Matt Amelung; Performances Mike Dawes by: Fivefold, Story of the Year, Ashland, Greek Fire, BROOKROYAL, Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Discrepancies, Isabella, Westcott, Hounds $20 Suggested Donation at Door; Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow All proceeds will go to Matt’s wife, Ashley.

The Dark Room – 11:30a-2p; Brunchin’ w/ Janet Evra; Featuring original Funny Bone St Louis – Josh Wolf; see description on 08/08 music as well as French jazz, bossa nova, and American songbook favorites.

Germania Brewhaus & Gallery (Alton) – 6p; “From Within” - new works of The Fabulous Fox – 7:30p; Brandi Carlile w/ Valerie June Patricia Badman; hosted by BLPart & Curating The Hett @ McKendree University (Lebanon) – 2p; The Glenn Miller Helium Comedy Club – 4:20p; Tin Foil Hat Podcast Live! 7:30p & 10p; Orchestra, the world’s most sought-after big band, combines modern selections Maria Bamford! See description on 08/08 with the original bandleader’s arrangements from the 1930’s and 40’s.

HWY 61 Roadhouse – 8p-11p; Slight Return The J – 9a; Used Book Sale; 1000s of books will be available for sale as Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 6:30p-9:30p; Brother Lee & The Leather the Annual J Used Book Sale returns in to the Arts and Education Building.

Jackals Stock up on your summer reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Emily Wallace w/ Adam Maness Trio Cultural Arts Department.

Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn – 7p; Zombie Love Murder Mystery The Marcelle – 7p; A Man of No Importance Dinner Theater The Muny – 8:15p; Matilda National Blues Museum – 7p; Showcase Saturday with the Kingdom August 12 (Mon): Brothers Off Broadway – 8p; Sorry, Scout “Barely Waking Up” EP release w Thames, Delmar Hall – 7p; The Alarm + Modern English; w/ Gene Loves Jezebel and Fluorescent Jay Aston Old Rock House – 7p; Pepperland; Performing the songs of the Beatles Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Trent & Nanney in new ways while still paying tribute to the genius of the Fab Four. Every Hammerstone’s – 7p-10p; Monday Night Review w/Tim. Danny, and Randy show is different with different mixes of Beatles goodness; w/ Danno Solo

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Left Bank Books – 7p; Karen Abbott - The Ghosts of Eden Park The Fabulous Fox – 8p; Gary Clark Jr The J – 9a; Used Book Sale; See description on 08/11

August 16 (Fri):

Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Aaron Kamm & The One Drops w/ Crate 2 Crate Sound System Broadway Oyster Bar – 10p; One Way Traffic StL Album Release Show w/ August 13 (Tues): Brother Francis & the Soultones * Bennie’s Pizza Pub (Belleville) – 6p-9p; Pizza, Pencils & Pints City Park (Freeburg) – Freeburg Homecoming featuring Shotgun Creek A Social Drawing Event; great food & drink & lotsa art supplies; (8p-12a) come be social and share your artistic inspirations. Very family Forest Park – St Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival friendly. Co-sponsored by Belleville Screen Print Company and Fubar – 7p; Master, Claustrofobia, Dusk Gesso Magazine; every third Tuesday Gateway Arch National Park – 6p; Blues at the Arch; presented by Emerson, Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Dude Bro Duo brings renowned blues artists to the Gateway Arch National Park for free Hammerstone’s – 7p-11a; Naked Mike concert featuring: Kenny Neal, Ms. Hy-C and Fresh Start Hayner Library Concert @ Alton Square Mall (Alton) – 6:30p; George Grant’s Farm – 5p; Friday Nights At The Farm; 7p; Band: Cody and Jess – Portz & The Friends of Bluegrass Country Pop Old Rock House – 8p; Mike Judy Presents: Pinback w/ Nick Reinhart Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Luenell!

Pop’s Blue Moon – 7p; Terrapin Tuesday; featuring The PeaceLords with HWY 61 Roadhouse – 7p-10p; The Eric Prewitt Band guest Dr. Slappenstein Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Funky Butt Brass Band The Dark Room – 7p; St. Louis Blues Society Presents Big Mike & Blu City Schlafly Tap Room – 9p; Temporal Marauder w/ John Wiese and Flanger All-Stars Magazine The Gaslight Theater – 7:30p; Gaslight Jazz Series-Knez Jakovac Sophie’s Artist Lounge – 10p; Dhoruba Shakur Trio; 2 sets from 10pm to The J – 9a; Used Book Sale; See description on 08/11 12:30, musicians welcome to sit in. No Cover The Sheldon – 7:30p; Double Vision Revisited presented by Blue Note At Sea St. Louis Zoo – 5p; Jungle Boogie Concert Series; featuring: Three Pedros Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank August 14 (Wed): Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Stephen Marley w/ (Opening Dancehall DJ Set) DJ The Grandel – 7p; Rockin’ Chair Shacia Päyne The Heavy Anchor – 8p; The Future is Female: A Stand-Up Comedy Show Broadway Oyster Bar – 9:30p; Voodoo Blues Brothers presented by UCBC VII Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Deluxe Duo The Kranzberg – 6p; St. Lou Fringe Presents: Krish Mohan’s Politely Angry!

Foam – 9p; Izzy True (CHI), People Zoo, Star Belly (Comedy) Hammerstone’s – 4p-7p; Margaret & Eric; 8p-12a; John McVey Band The Ready Room – 7p; Anders Osborne Solo Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 5:30p-6:30p; YogArt August 17 (Sat): The J – 9a; Used Book Sale; See description on 08/11 The Sheldon – 7:30p; The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra; “The most Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Old Salt Union Record Release; Releasing their new record “Where The Dogs Don’t Bite” on Compass Records Group w/ Jon popular and sought-after big band of all time” Stickley Trio & Grassfed August 15 (Thurs): Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – Gun & Knife Show Fubar – 7:15p; Afton Live Music Showcase: Young AR Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8p; Spillie Nelson Gateway Harley-Davidson – 6p; Bike Night City Park (Freeburg) – 1p, Freeburg Homecoming with George Portz & The Helium Comedy Club – 8p; Luenell!

Friends of Bluegrass; 8p-12a, Hypertension STL Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 7p-10p; Thursday Night Market Delmar Hall – 8p; Tonina: The St. Lost Tour w/ Loose Loose, The Knuckles Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Downtown (St. Louis) – 7p; Moonlight Ramble 2019; The “World’s Original Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Nighttime Bicycle Ride” held at night near the full moon in August. Now celebrating its 55th ride, thousands of St. Louis bicyclists take to the streets, The J – 9a; Used Book Sale; See description on 08/11 every summer, to take part in this unique, family-friendly event.

The Kranzberg – 7:30p; Lady Warrior: A One Woman Show Europe Night Club – 10p; ИΛPΛLM pres Josh Wink (Ovum) The Monocle – 8p; Frankie DoWop: The Introduction; Frankie DoWop is a R&B/Soul singer who got her start singing back-ups for bands like Big Brother Foam – 8p; In the Mouth of Radness, Rad Enhancer, Who Goes There, Dad Jeans Thunder and The Masterblasters, Monkh and The People and other notable artists on the local scene. You may have even seen her perform, but never quite Forest Park – St Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival like this.

Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Luenell!

The Night Market on Broadway (Alton) – 7p; Echo Base Quartet Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 1p-4p; Artists in the Spotlight Thurman’s in Shaw – 8p; Adam Maness Trio Maryville University – 11a; Vincible; a documentary film project aiming to raise awareness for the faceless young adult cancer demographic

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Schlafly Tap Room – 9p; Witch Doctor album release with Monte&theMachine and Shots Fired Stifel Theatre – 8p; “A Night Of Class” Starring Dionne Warwick Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow The Firebird – 8p; Bruiser Queen The Heavy Anchor – 8p; SLLAW XX: Camp MissiSLLAWppi; Join the SLLAW: Saint Louis Lady Arm Wrestlers to benefit iFM Community Medicine at The Heavy Anchor with Musical Guest Samantha Clemons The Kranzberg – 7:30p; St. Lou Fringe Presents: Krish Mohan’s Politely Angry! (Comedy) The Pageant – 8p; Jenny Lewis

August 18 (Sun): 4 Hands Brewing Company – 2p; SAGE Summer Celebration: Honoring Steven Brawley; annual event, bringing together LGBTQ individuals and equality supporters to mingle with fellow advocates and celebrate the strides we have made in enhancing the quality of life of LGBTQ older adults through service, advocacy, and community awareness.

BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups – 4p; Summer Madness Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – Gun & Knife Show Chaifetz Arena – 1p; Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man Do Good Tour Forest Park – St Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival Hammerstone’s – 4p-8p; Jam Session w/VooDoo Blues; 8p-12a; Erik Brooks Helium Comedy Club – 7p; Luenell!

National Blues Museum – 4p; Soulful Sunday with the Renaissance Band Stray Dog Theatre – 2p & 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow The Dark Room – 11:30a; Brunchin’ w/ Tommy Halloran Band The J – 2p; Sacred Spaces; In this program, we’ll explore the music inspired by and written for some of the places that humans have found to be the most sacred throughout history; Program: Ravel, Two Hebrew Songs; Norman, Sabina from The Companion Guide to Rome ; Schubert, Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major The Kranzberg – 4:30p; St. Lou Fringe Presents: Krish Mohan’s Politely Angry! (Comedy) The Marcelle – 7p; A Man of No Importance The Shaved Duck – 4p; Ross Bell solo; Traditional, classic country music

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August 19 (Mon): Apotheosis Comics & Lounge – 6p; An Evening at Apotheosis Comics: Just After Zero is hosting a full show at Apotheosis Comics! Two hours of offbeat acoustic originals mixed with some creative covers of Primus, Talking Heads, and more!

Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Deluxe Duo Foam – 7:30p; Peaer Hammerstone’s – 7p-10p; Monday Night Review w/Tim. Danny, and Randy Off Broadway – 8p; American Aquarium The Ready Room – 7p; Avi Kaplan w/ Tyler Ramsey

August 20 (Tues): Busch Stadium – 5p; Inner Outlines Live; Part of ‘Battle at Busch’ brought to you by 105.7 The Point & Mozingo Music Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Jeremy Drake & Co Hammerstone’s – 7p-11a; Naked Mike Off Broadway – 8p; The Felice Brothers w/ Diana DeMuth River City Casino – 7:30p; Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot!

The Dark Room – 7p; St. Louis Blues Society Presents Tom Hall The Gaslight Theater – 7:30p; Gaslight Jazz Series-Tom Byrne Trio The Heavy Anchor – 8:30p; The Assassin Robots Improv Comedy Show; Humor. Games. Interactivity. Designed especially for human amusement.

The Ready Room – 8p; Empress Of

August 21 (Wed): Angad Arts Hotel: Grand Ballroom 2nd floor – 12:30p; Coffee With Creatives: Sean Baltzell, Takashima Records; Sean Baltzell has been working in the Tattoo industry for 17 years. He spent the first 10 years of his career traveling the world to gain knowledge and build relationships in the tattoo industry Broadway Oyster Bar – 9:30p; Voodoo Marley presented by Urban Chestnut; The Voodoo Players perform the music of the legendary Bob Marley & the Wailers Busch Stadium – 4:30p; Nashville Recording Artist, MiKayla Gunn will be playing at 93.7’s The Bull /Boots at Busch contest before the 6:45 Cardinals game Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Jay & Waylon Foam – 8p; Puddle Splasher w/ The Jag-Wires, Cricketfish, Weighted Hammerstone’s – 4p-7p; Margaret & Eric; 8p-12a; John McVey Band Just John – 7p; Melissa Neels Band Missouri History Museum – 10:30a; Slaying Dragons presents: Voices in the Woods (3); followed by a panel discussion with cast and local, mental health professionals! Admission is free; 6:30p; Photojournalism and the Pulitzer Prize for Documenting Ferguson; Join St. Louis Post-Dispatch Pulitzer Prizewinning photojournalists Robert Cohen and David Carson as they share their first-hand experiences during Ferguson. This program is free!

Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow The Heavy Anchor – 8p; Adam Gaffney w/ TBA The Stage at KDHX – 8p; Campfire 27 with the Intro to Storytelling class;

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Campfire is hosting a showcase of students who went through our Intro to Storytelling Class and crafted stories around Moving Beyond Labels.

Campfire’s mission is to bring out the natural public speaker and storyteller that lives in each of us. The event is free and open to the public.

August 22 (Thurs): Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Protoje w/ Blackillac Fubar – 6p; Pathology, Narcotic Wasteland, Malignancy Off Broadway – 8p; Nikki Hill w/guests Devil’s Elbow Old Rock House – 7p; Jenny Teator, Jackson Stokes Palladium – 7p; RAW St. Louis presents Arise; local independent talent in visual art, film, fashion, accessory design, music, performance art, beauty, handmade crafts, tech, and photography. This is not your average art show. We are loud, colorful, creative, and all about supporting local art. We are RAW! River City Casino – 7:30p; Joe Nichols Riverboats at the Gateway Arch – 5p; Blues Cruise: Soul Reunion Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow The Monocle – 9p; Tione - Fame Tour at The Emerald Room; w/ special guests: No$kope, Quincy Taylor, Trilla Mayne The Sinkhole – 6p; Backstage Productions Presents: The Last Ten Seconds of Life, No Zodiac, Kaonashi, VCTMS w/ PORTALS & Cohen Thurman’s in Shaw – 8p; Adam Maness Trio Touhill Performing Arts Center – 8p; Iyanla Vanzant: Acts of Faith Remix Tour

St. Louis Zoo – 5p; Jungle Boogie Concert Series; featuring: Miss Jubilee Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow

August 24 (Sat): Alton Amphitheatre (Alton) – 4p; Alton Food Truck Festival Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – St. Louis Antique Show Bennie’s Pizza Pub (Belleville) – Brad Noe Boathouse at Forest Park – 6p; JD Hughes & The Fuze

* Everett Moody Park (Fairview Heights) – 10a-8p; 31st Annual Midwest Salute To The Arts; 3-day juried art fair of 100 local, regional and national artist in painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and other mediums. Children’s Gallery and Children’s Creation Station plus 7th Annual Student Art Link Exhibit. Food trucks & vendors. Treats & beverages. Bubble Bus; Live art demonstrations by local organizations, guilds and Gesso Magazine feature artists. Live music each day. On the Gesso Magazine Stage: Sweetie & The Tooth Aches, 2-4p; Janet Evra, 6-8p; On the South Stage: Louis Michael Trio, 12-2p; Foggy Memory Boys, 3:30-5p (event continues through Sunday Aug 25)

Foam – 8:30p; Jacob Miller w/ Cara Louise Band and Jailbox (Acoustic) Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Tony Roberts Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – 7p; Jason Aldean Mas Tequila Cantina – 9p; Más House; an intimate venue in the historic Laclede’s Landing. Join us for a night full of house music, groovy beats, and a August 23 (Fri): wide variety of tequilas Anchor Room Coffeehouse – 7:30p; Lost and Found - The Photography of National Blues Museum – 7p; Showcase Saturday with Renee Smith Sue Rakers Off Broadway – 8p; Prince Daddy & The Hyena w/ Kississippi and Cahokia Mounds (Collinsville) – 2p-4p; Crazy Horse Family Elder Floyd Retirement Party, Looming Clown Sr and Author William Matson discuss & sign their book “Crazy Horse: Old Rock House – 7p; The Tungsten Groove w/ Old Capital Square Dance The Lakota Warrior’s Life and Legacy” based on the family’s oral history Club Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8p; Nightlife Band Seven (Belleville) – Jonathan Ramsey * Everett Moody Park (Fairview Heights) – 6-10p; 31st Annual South Broadway Athletic Club – The 8th Annual Whiskey War Festival Midwest Salute To The Arts; 3-day juried art fair of 100 local, 2019; This year we will bring 20+ performances from around the globe to a regional and national artist in painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, family friendly environment. Our original hometown music festival includes sculpture and other mediums. Children’s Gallery and Children’s live music, visual art, food, community, culture, and fashion Creation Station plus 7th Annual Student Art Link Exhibit. Food Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; “Guys & Dolls”; Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow trucks & vendors. Treats & beverages. Live art demonstrations by The Ready Room – 7p; Battle of the Dads; A battle of the bands for dad bands local organizations, guilds and Gesso Magazine feature artists.

Live music each day. Tonight: Rogers and Nienhaus on the Gesso Magazine Stage, 6-10p (event continues through Sunday Aug 25)

Foam – 8p; Bourgeois Mystics, Kid Scientist Gateway Arch National Park – 6p; Blues at the Arch; presented by Emerson, brings renowned blues artists to the Gateway Arch National Park for free concert featuring: Big Mike Aguirre, Johnny Rawls Grant’s Farm – 5p; Friday Nights At The Farm; 7p; Band: Rocky – Soft Rock – Country Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Tony Roberts!

Old Rock House – 7p; Reverend Horton Heat w/ The Delta Bombers & Lincoln Durham River City Casino – 7:30p; Vicki Lawrence & Mama Schmitty’s Sunset Inn Again (Troy, IL) – 9p; The Gusto

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only. Cover or originals. Winner gets a free recording session at Gaslight Studio, tons of Urban Chestnut beer, and free tickets to a Ready Room show of their choice Tower Grove Park – Saint Louis Festival of Nations; The region’s largest multi-culture celebration features more than 40 booths, non-stop dance and music, arts and crafts, and an international bazaar with unique gifts from around the world

August 25 (Sun): Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – St. Louis Antique Show

* Everett Moody Park (Fairview Heights) – 11a-5p; 31st Annual Midwest Salute To The Arts; 3-day juried art fair of 100 local, regional and national artist in painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and other mediums. Children’s Gallery and Children’s Creation Station plus 7th Annual Student Art Link Exhibit. Food trucks & vendors. Treats & beverages. Bubble Bus; Live art demonstrations by local organizations, guilds and Gesso Magazine feature artists. Live music each day. On the Gesso Magazine Stage: The Dave & Dave Show, 11a-1p; Mark Biehl, 3-5p; On the South Stage: Odds Lane, 1-3p

Forest Park – 7:30a; I Love Forest Park 5K; benefits the Park Gaslight – 7p; Gaslight’s Open Mic with Duhart!

Helium Comedy Club – 7p; Tony Roberts Mikey’s Pub (Smithton) – 3:30p; Jeremiah Johnson Missouri Botanical Garden – 7a; Garden Gallop 5k; Join the Young Friends for a summer morning fun run or walk through the Missouri Botanical Garden and a yoga session at the Cohen Amphitheater National Blues Museum – 4p; Soulful Sunday with Silky Sol Riverboats at the Gateway Arch – 5p; Blues Cruise: Billy Peek South Broadway Athletic Club – The 8th Annual Whiskey War Festival 2019; See Description on 08/24 The Dark Room – 11:30a; Brunchin’ w/ Anita Jackson The Judson House – 6p; Joe Mancuso Organ Trio w/ Steve Davis & Bob Row The Sheldon – 8p; The Milk Carton Kids; Acoustic duo Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale have earned legions of fans with their beautiful harmonies, poignant lyrics and often hilarious stage banter Tower Grove Park – Saint Louis Festival of Nations; See description on 08/24

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August 26 (Mon): Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Trent & Nanney Foam – 9p; Why Bonnie (ATX), Holy Posers, Pono AM Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel – 7p-9p; Jenn Asia

August 27 (Tues): Broadway Oyster Bar – 6p; Melanie Devaney Delmar Hall – 8p; Live Nation Presents: The Adicts Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Dude Bro Duo Foam – 8p; Gateway City Hardcore And Blight Future Present: the HIRS Collective, Blight Future, Coffin Fit, Redbait’ Fubar – 7p; Backstage Productions Presents: TYR Old Rock House – 7p; Jocelyn & Chris Arndt w/ Old Souls Revival

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The Dark Room – 7p; St. Louis Blues Society Presents Marquise Knox The Gaslight Theater – 7p; Byrne and Kelly

August 28 (Wed): 1860s Saloon – Ross Bell and Friends Broadway Oyster Bar – 9:30p; Voodoo Cash presented by Urban Chestnut Dominic’s Restaurant – 7p; Summer Opera Nights Series; Diner’s Choice: Call in advance to request your favorite arias, art songs, or musical theater numbers – sung especially for you!

Evangeline’s – 7p; Stephen Chopek - solo acoustic Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Deluxe Duo Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 5:30p-6:30p; YogArt Off Broadway – 8p; Steve’n’Seagulls “Grainsville North American Tour 2019” w/ special guest ClusterPluck Renaissance STL Airport Hotel – 7p; Duhart The Pageant – 7p; Katya; Help Me I’m Dying Comedy Tour

BloomFest is a Women’s Wellness and Self Care Summit that focuses on Cannabis and how it relates to Health & Beauty. Come out Network and learn to incorporate Cannabis/CBD in your everyday life Bennie’s Pizza Pub (Belleville) – Pussy Cat & The Swallow Tails Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8:30p; HOOKiE Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) – 7p-11p; Casey McBailey Foam – 9p; Pigments Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; King Kountry Wayne!

Laclede’s Landing – Big Muddy Blues Festival

August 29 (Thurs): 1860s Saloon – 6p; live music by local singer-songwriter Andrew Dahle Foam – 7:30p; Nicole Dollanganger w/ Infinity Crush Off Broadway – 8p; Ben Dickey Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; SDT New Works Lab Short Play Festival The Heavy Anchor – 9p; Zigtebra, Sister Wizzard, Cranky Yellow The Sinkhole – 7:30p; Monobody And Jr. Clooney Live Thurman’s in Shaw – 8p; Adam Maness Trio

August 30 (Fri): Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Zoso: Ultimate Led Zeppelin w/ Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8p; The Fargone Brothers Fubar – 7:30p; Tortured Productions & 4Hands Brewery present: UnderTipper Gaslight – 8p; Gaslight Warehouse Show; featuring: Mobius- Drum and Bass with mind bending electronic tracks, Dragon Falcon- Instrumental weirdo band w/ synth and sax, Tiger Rider- Energetic Rock that will make you want to dance; $7 for the show and a screen-printed show poster!

Gateway Arch National Park – 6p; Blues at the Arch; presented by Emerson, brings renowned blues artists to the Gateway Arch National Park for free concert featuring: Marquise Knox, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer Grant’s Farm – 5p; Friday Nights At The Farm; 7p; Band: Rocky – Janson Gates Band – 70s Rock Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; King Kountry Wayne!

Laclede’s Landing – Big Muddy Blues Festival Old Rock House – 7p; Gaelic Storm PBR St. Louis – 6p; Bobby Ford Band River City Casino – 8p; An evening with En Vogue St. Louis Zoo – 5p; Jungle Boogie Concert Series; featuring: Ticket to the Beatles Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; SDT New Works Lab Short Play Festival The Heavy Anchor – 9p; Ravensmoke, Moon Rocket The Pageant – 8p; José González w/ Bedouine

August 31 (Sat): Artist Art – 12p; BloomFest: A Cannabis Beauty & Wellness Summit;

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Missouri Botanical Garden – Japanese Festival Off Broadway – 1p; Diesel Island in Broad Daylight (Free!)

Old Rock House – 8p; Sean Canan’s Voodoo Gump featuring Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players Rhone Rum Bar – 8p; EPB: Enjoy a little slice of the Caribbean!

River City Casino – 8p; Charlie Daniels Band Schlafly Tap Room – 9p; The Trophy Mules with Prairie Rehab and The Bronx Cheers Stray Dog Theatre – 8p; SDT New Works Lab Short Play Festival The Ready Room – 8p; ROCK WITH YOU: An MJ Bday Tribute Jam Yaquis on Cherokee – 10p; Annie and the Fur Trappers YE Ethiopian – 10p; Reggae Bam! Bam!

September 1 (Sun): Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Melvin Seals & JGB Broadway Oyster Bar – 3:45p; The Melissa Neels Band Fubar – 7p; Tyler Cassidy (fka Froggy Fresh) w/ Full Band Helium Comedy Club – 7p; King Kountry Wayne!

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – 7:30p; Kiss Laclede’s Landing – Big Muddy Blues Festival Missouri Botanical Garden – Japanese Festival Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel – Gesso Cover Artist Valerie HosnaDavis Art Exhibit River City Casino – 7:30p; The Charlie Daniels Band Schorr Lake Vineyard & Winery (Waterloo) – 3p; Charlotte Street Live Stifel Theatre – 7:30p; Rob Thomas: Chip Tooth Tour Presented by Y98 & 102.5 KEZK Strauss Park (St. Louis) – 10a; The Grand Scheme of Things; This two-hour tour takes you through the Grand Center Arts District exploring how its vibrant past has led to an energetic future Taha’a Twisted Tiki – 4p; Selekta Summer Sessions feat. Dave Owen [6 Year Anniversary!]; We’re celebrating our anniversary with another FREE patio party!

The HandleBar – 9p; The Flyover Open Mic; Flyover Comedy Festival is starting an open mic!

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel – Gesso Cover Artist Valerie HosnaDavis Art Exhibit

September 4 (Wed): Broadway Oyster Bar – 9:30p; Voodoo Phish presented by UCBC Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Jay & Waylon Grand Center Arts District – 5p; Wednesday Night Jazz Crawl in Grand Center; 5-7pm: KDHX; 7-9pm: The Kranzberg Jazz Jam hosted by Bob DeBoo at The Kranzberg; 9-11pm: The Kasimu-tet at The Dark Room at The Grandel Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 5:30p-6:30p; YogArt Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel – Gesso Cover Artist Valerie HosnaDavis Art Exhibit The Heavy Anchor – 9p; Frosty Palms (CHI), Crisis Walk-ins

September 5 (Thurs): Delmar Hall – 8p; Koe Wetzel Off Broadway – 8p; Shinyribs Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel – Gesso Cover Artist Valerie HosnaDavis Art Exhibit Stifel Theatre – 8p; Kacey Musgraves: Oh, What a World: Tour II Thurman’s in Shaw – 8p; Adam Maness Trio The Pageant – 8p; Amos Lee ‘My New Moon 2019’ Tour w/ Madison Cunningham

September 6 (Fri): Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Rebirth Brass Band

September 2 (Mon): Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Deluxe Duo Game 6 Honky Tonk Joint – 4p; Ross Bell solo; Traditional, classic country music presented with a heavy metal attitude and southern grace Missouri Botanical Garden – Japanese Festival Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel – Gesso Cover Artist Valerie HosnaDavis Art Exhibit Silver Creek Saloon (Belleville) – 7p; Xtreme Bar Bingo; Xtreme Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9 games

September 3 (Tues): Blueberry Hill Duck Room – 8p; The Nude Party w/ Pinky Pinky Enterprise Center – 7:30p; John Mayer Fast Eddie’s (Alton) – 6p; Jeremy Drake & Co Fubar – 8p; Allen, Mack, Myers, and Moore feat Zach Myers of Shinedown Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre – 7p; The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of MEASURE FOR MEASURE

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Chez Marilyn (Alton) – 8:30p; Aaron Griffin Trio City Park (Shiloh) – 6p; Shiloh Homecoming with George Portz & The Friends of Bluegrass Delmar Hall – 8p; Falling Fences EP Release, ‘Songwriters Hell’; w/ The Creek Rocks Enterprise Center – 8p; Backstreet Boys bring their DNA World Tour w/ special guest Baylee Littrell Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Karlous Miller!

Sophie’s Artist Lounge – 10p; Dhoruba Shakur Trio St. Louis Science Center – 6p; First Friday: Pokémon; Catch ‘em all at this First Friday that explores the real science of Pokémon. Dust off your Gameboy, find your favorite Pokémon cards, and get ready to be the very best, like no one ever was Westport Plaza – 10a-8p; Made Festival; featuring more than 80 vendors -- ranging from retro artisans to modern retailers -- and a live music lineup of popular local and national artists, including: Odds Lane, Striking Matches, Alexandra Kay, Three Pedros, and John Gurney Band

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Every Monday: Apotheosis Comics & Lounge – 5p; Nightfall: Sidewalk Concert Series; New musicians every week. Every Sunday/Monday Night In Front Of The Shop!

Blueberry Hill – 7p; Board Game Night; Bring your own games or play any of the games we bring; We play everything from quick party games to long strategy games Gaslight – 8p; Monday Movie Madness; Join Kvar Black every Monday for one of his personally selected movie favorites, popcorn, drink specials, and trivia!

The Heavy Anchor – 10p; The Comedy Shipwreck Open Mic

Every Tuesday: Funny Bone – 7:30p; Funny Bone Open Mic; Every comedian started their career at open mic night. St. Louis is home to several top touring comedians, as well as aspiring comics. Our Tuesday open mics feature a pro-am line up filled with 12 to 20 local acts.

The Heavy Anchor – 5p; Bevo Farmer’s Market; fresh fruits, vegetables & more from local farmers. Every Tuesday, Year-Round.

The Monocle – 10p; That Queer Comedy Open Mic; Every Tuesday; Event is free! Hosted by Tree Sanchez! The guidelines are that this stage is not a platform for bigotry. Zero tolerance of predatory behavior, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, and racism.

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St. Louis Science Center – 5:30p; Science at Sunset; Grab your group for some after-hours fun at the Science Center during Science at Sunset. At our summer evening event for all ages, held from 5-8:30 PM every Thursday night through Aug, you can enjoy food and drink specials, live music (featuring local bands), and fun activities. 8/1: Acoustik Element

Every Friday: 1860s Saloon – 6p-8p; Music: Rick Green on acoustic guitar; Every Friday 4204 (Belleville) – 6p; Live Music every Fri Hartford Coffee Co. – 7:30p; Open Mic every Friday Missouri Botanical Garden – 6p; Garden Party Lights; Party all summer long as the Garden becomes your after-hours destination for drinks, lights, music, and dynamic multimedia Thursday-Sunday evenings through October 19.

Every Saturday:

4204 (Belleville) – 6p; Live Music every Sat Apotheosis Comics & Lounge – 7p; South City Comedy Series; Every Week; “We feature up and coming comics from the hyper talented St. Louis comedy scene and from around the Midwest!” “This show contains adult content.”

Downtown (Belleville) – 7:30a-12p; Old Town Farmers Market; locally grown produce, meats, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, flowers, plants Every Wednesday: & live music; every Saturday through 11/02 1860s Saloon – 9p-1a; Music: Blues Jam Session (Hosted by Fred Pierce Missouri Botanical Garden – 6p; Garden Party Lights; Party all summer and Company); every Wednesday; no cover long as the Garden becomes your after-hours destination for drinks, lights, music, and dynamic multimedia Thursday-Sunday evenings through Apotheosis Comics & Lounge – 7p-10p; “Play Music! Open Mic”; October 19.

St. Louis is a music town! Tune up those guitar strings, dust off the old keyboard, and bring your beautiful singing voice out to the Play Music!

O’Fallon Station (O’Fallon) – 8a; Vine Street Market; ‘Join us every Open Mic with host, Bryan Ranney.

Saturday through October to purchase gifts from local artisans, fruit and vegetable producers, select grass-fed, organic and humanely raised meats Hwy 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) – 7:30p-11p; Blues Open Mic & and other delicious treats, all while listening to live music, enjoying a Jam Session - every Wednesday mimosa or a hot cup of coffee in the heart of Downtown O’Fallon, IL Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Curt Copeland’s Open Mic & Karaoke Night; singers, musicians, poets, comedians, drinkers, foodies and more. All talent Tower Grove Park – 8a-12:30p; Tower Grove Farmers’ Market; Join EarthDance Farmers at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market for delicious levels are welcome and encouraged to perform. produce and great community every Saturday morning, through November!

Stagger Inn Again (Edwardsville) – Open Mic The Good Luck Bar & Grill – 9p; Gateway Burners Weekly Meet & Greet; weekly; This great Soulard location takes cards, is smoke-free inside, allows smoking on the patio and we have been given the ok for fire play! If you plan to engage in fire play, please follow all standard safety precautions normally utilized, including having some who is a safety.

Tin Roof – 7p-9p; Rock & Roll Bingo; “Join us for Rock & Roll Bingo and live acoustic music on Wednesdays”

Every Thursday: Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) – 6:30p; Wine & Unwind Yoga; Every Thursday Missouri Botanical Garden – 6p; Garden Party Lights; Party all summer long as the Garden becomes your after-hours destination for drinks, lights, music, and dynamic multimedia Thursday-Sunday evenings through 22

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1860s Saloon – 2p-6p; Music: Fred Pierce and Company; every Sunday; no cover Apotheosis Comics & Lounge – 5p; Nightfall: Sidewalk Concert Series; New musicians every week. Every Sunday/Monday Night In Front Of The Shop!

Missouri Botanical Garden – 6p; Garden Party Lights; Party all summer long as the Garden becomes your after-hours destination for drinks, lights, music, and dynamic multimedia Thursday-Sunday evenings through October 19.

Stagger Inn Again (Edwardsville) – Open Mic Urb Arts – 7p; Lyrical Therapy Open Mic; Every Sunday

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August 23rd, 24th, & 25th Friday, August 23rd –

6:00-10:00pm Rogers & Nienhaus (Gesso Stage)

Saturday, August 24th – 10:00am-12:00pm TBA (Gesso Stage) 12:00-2:00pm Louis Michael Trio (South Stage) 2:00-4:00pm Sweetie & the Tooth Aches (Gesso Stage) 3:30-5:00pm Foggy Memory Boys (South Stage) 6:00-8:00pm Janet Evra (Gesso Stage) Sunday, August 25th – 11:00am-1:00pm Dave & Dave Show (Gesso Stage) 1:00-3:00pm Odds Lane (South Stage) 3:00-5:00pm Mark Biehl (Gesso Stage)

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Sarah Selders I was born and raised in Southern California. My family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska when I was just 15 years old. As a girl I always had a natural ability and desire in the arts, both visual and musical. I currently live in SW Iowa in the town of Atlantic with two of my three sons, Daniel 25, Nathan 22, and Alekzander 11.

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I have many artistic influences from classical to post-modern but I think three that I have always rooted my soul in are Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, and Marcel Duchamp. I enjoy the idea of merging spiritual, personal and surrealistic experience in my art. Another big influence in my art was my late husband James B. Selders whom I learned many insightful things from and who opened my mind to the vast meaning of art and how it relates to the human experience. After his passing Art left me. I found no joy in creating art for many years and often wondered how or if I would ever do art again. After meeting a new friend, who later became the love of my new life and my muse, Scot von Nida sparked a fire in me! Inspired by his skills to overcome extreme adversity, much like myself, I began to create once again!! I am constantly evolving and recreating myself as a person and likewise as an artist, always in a state of flux. I seem to have one constant in my process however, the use of found objects and repurposed materials. I have always felt a spiritual connection to objects of antiquity, and curiosity which I collect to then transform into something new and unique. I am interested in the idea of using symbolism with the juxtaposition of objects or painted imagery to express a certain idea or feeling or emotion in my work.

I enjoy collecting the items that appeal to me from various sources; thrift stores, junk shops, flea markets, antique shops, on-line swaps and sales, the woods, just where ever and whatever grabs my spirit and reaches out to me. I utilize traditional art materials, as well, in the transformation of these objects, giving them new life! I feel this speaks to the experience of my life, which is Art! I studied visual art at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I worked under a menagerie of great artists and professors, the most significant of which are as follows: David Helm, Barb Simcoe, Peter Hill, Bonnie O’Connell, Larry Bradshaw and Kelly Adams.

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Scot and Sarah are a colorful and dynamic duo both in life and in their art.

They were the first visual artists to join the Art meets Vintage Gallery in October 2018 and I couldn’t be more pleased to exhibit their work. You’ll never meet two more kind, talented, or passionate artists. Their shared space at AMV pairs Scot’s bold and often experimental painting style with Sarah’s creativity in transforming everyday objects into extraordinary works of art. I’m most excited to see the blending of their styles on new collaborative pieces featured at their gallery opening in August. - Gregory Dierlam / Proprietor

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Scot A. von Nida

As a child I realized art was a way to escape my reality in a sense. A native to St. Louis and coming from a family with 5 kids, it was a loving environment however, structured, very competitive and extremely rambunctious at times. My father was straight forward, very strict and highly creative! My mother, manipulative, but kind hearted in her later years, also finds joy in making art.

I’ve learned that art is a way of life. Some of us start out very young seeing things as they truly are, having the sense to put it in a color frame of expression. The food of inspiration comes from all aspects of life. Being able to digest it and release it back gives a great sense of accomplishment.

I am Scott A. von Nida, a 57 year old man.

Repairing furniture is my trade. Art is my life. I love, live and learn art daily. I like to think of myself as constantly evolving in my art. I also enjoy extreme mountain biking, martial arts, and I, along with my entire family, am an avid motorcycle enthusiast. I’m lucky to have found my partner in life, love and art, Sarah Selders. She has been an inspiration to me and is extremely talented. She and I are constantly pushing the envelope and meshing our skills as a woven blanket. She is amazing! I have two sons, Jeremy 40, and Nathaniel 12, who are my life, and like my art, I put a lot of love and time into creating a solid foundation and putting all of myself into their upbringing before letting them go to touch the world with their greatness!

Knowing I’ve released something special into the world pleases me greatly. My art, like my sons, will live on past my years continuing to share pieces of me with those who enjoy my work when I am dead and free!

Featured Artist Series: Sarah Selders & Scot A. von Nida Opening Reception: Saturday 8/3/2019 3:00pm - 6:00pm Special exhibition on view through 8/31/2019 during gallery hours Art meets Vintage 501 N. Kingshighway 2F St. Charles, MO 63301 www.ArtMeetsVintage.com Scot & Sarah photo credits: Gabe & Nina von Nida.

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“Midwest Salute to the Arts”

by John Dorroh

When I was in middle school, I had an art teacher, Fran Land, who not only taught me art but who instilled in me an appreciation of art.

When we were studying perspective, for example, she arranged for a field trip to Birmingham, Alabama, where we set up painting stations on street corners. As young artists, we saw first-hand what she meant by perspective, seeing how the buildings seem to get smaller as the distance between us and them increased.

Fran Land made sure that that was not the end of the project. She sent our finished pieces to a gallery in San Francisco, where they were critiqued by artists living in the Bay Area. Think about that and let it settle in your head. Heavy-duty for any artist, let alone 7th and 8thgraders. Wow! This is similar to one of the events for young artists (see “Special features” below) that will happen at the quickly-approaching Midwest Salute to the Arts.

revamped the venue into a horseshoe-shaped configuration with paved sidewalks. Newly remodeled pavilions and a green space make this venue feel comfortable and open. Part of the point of art fairs is that the artist themselves are accessible for guests, as well as their works. But perhaps there are few art fairs where the artists are so accessible as The Salute: with its low-key, family atmosphere, it’s common for artists to quickly step from their booth to go over and work on art with children in their area.

And for children, there will be an interactive children’s Creation Station, plus an art gallery for the young ones. The interactive Creation Station and Children’s Gallery will provide 5 – 13-year-olds with unique opportunities. Workshops for kids have been designed to foster an interest and participation in art at an early age.

When young ones enter the secure area, they will choose “their own” pieces of art free from parental influence and have a chance to have a conversation with “their own artist” as they create their own take-home piece of artwork. The children’s gallery offers plenty of opportunities to actually create art and let kids get their hands painty.

Returning family favorites, The Bubble Bus and caricatures by Randall Spriggs, will once again also grace the Children’s Area.

There will be food!!! At least eight vendors for food and soft drinks and for adult beverages will be located in two areas, one to the north and one to the south sides of the fair.

Dates and location…what to expect: Please be sure to mark your calendars for the following dates: August 23, 24 and 25. Those are the days that Everett Moody Park (529 Ruby Lane) in Fairview Heights will be ground-zero for a free and family-friendly arts fest, complete with food, drink, and live music.

Informational booths will be staffed to help educate festival-goers on a variety of subjects.

The 31st annual Midwest Salute to the Arts promises to be one of the largest displays of fine art in Illinois. Expect to see some 100 local, regional and national artists displaying and selling their work. Many artists return from across the nation each year because they’ve come to love the city and the people, and the juried fair and prize money certainly doesn’t hurt either (Cash prizes total $17,000).

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A brief history: How did Fairview Heights become the site of a nationally recognized outdoor art festival? It began over 30 years ago when a former alderman, Gene Ellerbusch, took a trip to Mystic, Connecticut, which was hosting an outdoor arts festival. He was so impressed that he brought it to the attention of the makers and shakers in Fairview Heights.

After the City Council decided that their city could replicate the Mystic festival, they appointed Mrs. Billy McLemore to spearhead a

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The committee visited/studied other festivals, including the Festival of the Masters in Orlando, Florida. Their decision was reinforced to go ahead with the planning of the first arts festival in Fairview Heights.

The Midwest Salute to the Masters was established with the goal of combining the community involvement of the Mystic, Connecticut, festival with the super-high standards of the one in Orlando. That first show took place the weekend of October 1-2,1988, and was wellreceived by the community and the artists who took part. Thirty years later, the festival is, as they say, bigger and better than ever.

Mixed Media - Works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production.

Painting (Oils, Acrylics, and Watercolor) - Creation of a still life, portrait, landscape, abstract, or other image on a flat surface, with oil, acrylics, or watercolor.

Photography - Process of capturing images of objects by the action of light, then printing the images, by chemical or digital means, onto a flat surface.

Sculpture - Three-dimensional works done in any medium.

Fine Craft/Wood - Any material or construction may be used; to include fiber, hand weaving, wood, etc. Art objects either functional or decorative or hand tooled or machine worked, turned or carved.

Also speaking of art, there will be two active art demonstration areas.

One will be on the Southeast corner of the grounds. There you can find daily demonstrations by members of the Gateway East Artist Guild presenting a wide variety of artistic mediums and skill levels. Also you’ll find woodcarving displays and demonstrations by members of the Midwest Woodcarvers (aka: Belleville Holzschnitzers), plying their crafts of whittling, carving, cutting, and shaping of all things wood.

Plus members of the Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois. Members there will share their fine craftwork, heavily rooted in heritage arts and fine crafts, such as weaving, spinning, needle crafts, leather, and pottery.

Speaking of art: Some 100 juried artists will be exhibiting their work in one of the following categories: Clay - Art objects, either functional or decorative of earthenware, porcelain, or tile, made by shaping and then firing. No machine-made or mass-produced work is permitted.

Drawing/Printmaking (Graphics) - Drawings are works on paper using pencil, crayon, ink, charcoal, pastels and a variety of other marking media. Printmaking is a transfer process of producing original art, usually in multiples.

Glass - Glass works that are functional or decorative by design and are kiln formed or crafted by glass blowing, molding or casting. Works may be etched or engraved.

Jewelry (Precious Metal) - Creating artwork through the forging, twisting and fabricating of various precious metals. All jewelry, produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials which include precious metals.

The second area, the Gesso Magazine Artist Demonstration Area, will be near the Northeast corner of the grounds and near to the Gesso Stage. Two or more artists at a time, rotating approximately every two hours each day, will display their talents in multiples of mediums - oil and acrylic painting, sculpture, graphite drawing, digital art, and even painting with wine. The common denominator of these numerous artists is that each has been featured in Gesso Magazine, in print and/ or online.

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August 2019 Entertainment: People come to the Salute and have interactions that generate engagement with art, be it something you can frame or something intangible. It might be no surprise then that a big part of the Salute’s legacy is founded in its musical guests. As in previous years, there will be two sound stages: the Gesso Stage and the South Stage. And here is the back-to-back schedule:

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Friday, August 23rd – 6:00-10:00pm Rogers & Nienhaus (Gesso Stage) Saturday, August 24th – 10:00am-12:00pm TBA (Gesso Stage) 12:00-2:00pm Louis Michael Trio (South Stage) 2:00-4:00pm Sweetie & the Tooth Aches (Gesso Stage) 3:30-5:00pm Foggy Memory Boys (South Stage) 6:00-8:00pm Janet Evra (Gesso Stage)

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Sunday, August 25th – 11:00am-1:00pm Dave & Dave Show (Gesso Stage) 1:00-3:00pm Odds Lane (South Stage) 3:00-5:00pm Mark Biehl (Gesso Stage) Come out for a great time:

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The weekend at Moody Park will go full-blast, come rain or shine. So make plans now to attend during any or all of the three days.

Bring your blossoming artists and let them become engaged with creators who are making our planet a nicer place to live. Perhaps a few of them will experience art like I did when Fran Land helped us to begin to appreciate the world of art around us.

Come enjoy the music, the food, and of course, the arts, which is what The Salute is all about. See you there!

Here’s the Midwest Salute to the Arts’ schedule: Friday: Main Gallery, 6-10pm Saturday: Main Gallery, 10am-8pm, Children’s Gallery, 10am-5pm Sunday: Main Gallery, 11am-5pm, Children’s Gallery, 11am-4pm Discover more about the Midwest Salute to the Arts on their website: www.midwestsalute.com. You can also follow them on Facebook to stay updated on all of their latest developments. Gesso Magazine will be providing ongoing Facebook posts throughout the three days.

The Midwest Salute to the Arts is a 501(c) (3) Not for Profit organization.

Paul Seibert and Mark Johnson contributed to this article.

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5. The surface on which a painter will mix their colors

7. Small frame drum, usually with a skin and metal jingles around the rim

9. This term describes any painting made directly on a wall 12. A reed instrument with an air reservoir in an animal skin bag 13. A picture making technique using small units of variously colored materials ( glass, tile, stone ) set in a mortar

Gesso’s monthly dose of eclectic holidays: August 2nd- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day August 5th- Work Like A Dog Day August 10th- National S’mores Day August 16th- National Tell a Joke Day August 19th- National Potato Day August 21st- Senior Citizen’s Day August 30th- Toasted Marshmallow Day

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2. An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

3. A material used to prime a canvas 4. In artwork, the effect of a dark color seeping through a lighter color to the surface 6. The mixture of blue and yellow

8. A type of paint 10. The term for a color lightened with white 11. A primary color

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August 2019 “Lead and Circus” is for 2-4 players.

Each player needs a pen or pencil of their own color and a piece of paper folded in half. Players score points by playing “LITS” into the grid. LITS are four shapes of polyonimoes shown here:

You are cordially invited to volume number six! This left column of games will remain the same trusty games with a different setup each month, while the right column will introduce new games monthly. Want to support more games like these? Want next month’s issue before it goes to print?Join our patreon at: Patreon.com/DankByDesign Bring as many eggs to the exit of the dungeon as you can carrying them in your inventory. Each skeleton is worth 1VP when defeated but undefeated costs 1 heart (1VP) when encountered. If you have no hearts you may not cross over a skeleton without a sword. Items are one time use! All items take 1 inventory slot and you must have empty inventory slots to pick them up. Use of any item means it is discarded and items may not be discarded without first using them. Eggs may never be discarded. You may cross a space more than once. Dark spaces require the use of one torch to travel through each time, even if already traveled through before. Unlike previous dungeons you may not travel diagonally. Start at the S and end at the E.

There are two phases to the game: Collosseum AND Diplomacy and may continue as many rounds necessary until the grid is full.

Collosseum: Each player begins with 144 gladiators. Each round they may bid blindly (writing down on a piece of folded paper) any amount of gladiators into combat (not exceeding 12.) Everyone simultaneously reveals the amount of gladiators they’ve bid this round and the winner gets to select the one piece (L, I, T or S) that each player will place on the grid during the following diplomacy phase (One per player not repeating.) Ties go to the player willing to sacrifice the most gladiators at the moment after reveal; as revealed by simultaneous reveal, until resolved.

Diplomacy: Each player has their own side of the grid. A player may place their first LITS (whichever letter they choose) into the grid as their first action of the game beginning in any square of the grid on their side that they like. After the first letter placed on the grid, every letter a player places on the grid must be the letter chosen by the winner of the collosseum phase but the placement on the grid is both up to the player and defined by these rules: You may only play letters onto the board sharing corners (NOT SIDES) with letters of your own color that you have already placed onto the grid. At the end of the game: each square of your color is worth one victory point (VP.) Regardless of color, letters cannot be placed onto the board sharing more than one side (not corner) with any letter already placed onto the board.

If a letter is chosen for you by a winner of the previous collosseum phase that won’t follow these two rules then you are excluded from this diplomacy phase. The highest score with the most remaining gladiators wins the game.

Sword- Defeats 1 skeleton Torch- Travel through 1 dark space

When there is less than four players: whichever “letter/s” were not chosen gain +1 square each round they are not chosen for anyone. (improvised however a player likes while attached to the shape chosen for them.)

Key- Unlock 1 chest or 1 door Egg- Score 2VP when brought to E Ice- May not turn on ice unless if stopped by a dark space or edge.

Chest- Score 5VP when unlocked Warp- Transports you to any other warp, any time you step onto one.

Door- Blocks travel in all directions.

Escaping this room requires you to figure out the password for the door.

Solve the password based on how many letters long the code is, the selection of letters you have to choose from and what the room looks like! You may use a letter more than once. Check back each month for the password to escaping from last month’s room!

Volume #5’s Password: “BOW”

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August 2019 Something Old, Something New - An Enchanted Night Stay Awaits You Written by: Carrie Paul

“Summertime and the livin’s easy...” – and it’s finally here in full swing in the Midwest. Summer has always been one of my favorite seasons and evokes many fond memories, as well as anticipation for the long lazy days and hot summer nights. It is the perfect season for love to bloom and was the time of year I chose to get married. Weddings often contain sentimental details and personal touches which are as necessary as “something blue” to make the ceremony and reception a standout celebration. From invitations, photos, cake toppers, and surprise tributes, weddings embrace a couple’s vision for their perfect day, and the choice of venue or hotel in which to stay the night sets the atmosphere for what is hopefully one of the happiest days of the year. I chose Clayton as the area in which to have my own wedding and picked The Cheshire Hotel (Inn and Lodge) which met my old-world vision to stay for that special night.

The area of Clayton, approximately seven miles west of the Mississippi River and downtown Saint Louis, was recognized almost two centuries ago as having great potential. Ralph Clayton purchased a tract of land from John McKnight, formerly held by Charles Gratiot, and is the “father” of the area which now bears his name.

Situated at the border of Clayton-Richmond Heights and Saint Louis City, the origins of what is today, The Cheshire, began somewhere around the time of the “roaring twenties.” Near the outskirts of Forest Park once stood an A&W Root Beer stand at 7036 Clayton Rd. This was a prime location due to its proximity to the street carline and the park, and with prohibition in full swing, ice cream and root beer were popular refreshments for people of that time. A Saint Louis native and thenpopular silent movie star actress named Blossom Breneman married an amateur golfer named William Medart, who was also from the area, after they had met in Hollywood at an event in the late 1920’s. They decided to return to Saint Louis to try their hand at something relatively new, making hamburgers, and opened “The Cottage” at the site of that root beer stand. Bill would cook the hamburgers, which were increasing in popularity as the Great Depression hit, and Blossom baked the pies.

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Cheshire” based on a 14th century cottage the couple visited when they vacationed in England. Around 1945, as WWII drew to a close, further expansion included a replica of an English village and included a Crown Bar, Sandwich Shop, banquet rooms, and basement café. In 1949, the Rose and Crown opened for leisurely dining pleasure-seekers.

Cheese with crackers, Budweiser products, fried chicken, and hot and cold sandwiches were served to eager diners and the restaurant became the “swank place” to go. While vacationing in Europe in the 1950’s, tragedy struck, and Bill Medart passed away from a fall after he had been drinking (www.losttables.com).

In the 1960’s, the restaurant complex was acquired by Stephen Apted who was the son of Florence Hulling Apted. Florence ran several successful cafeterias downtown, known fondly as Miss Hulling’s Cafeterias. Stephen ran the re-opened and expanded restaurant as The Cheshire Inn and had a hotel complex (lodge) built and a swimming pool added on the west side of the property. The complex included 7 banquet rooms, the King’s Arms Pub, a Lion’s Den Cocktail Lounge, bakery, and Antiquery gift shop. My father’s cousin, Robert (known by many as Bobby) Salsman, started out as a cocktail server and waiter in the banquet area during the grand opening and later rose to become a well-known head caterer there, making headlines in the socialite section of the newspaper. He worked there for much of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Many local celebrity events were catered in the banquet reception rooms there. Mrs. Charlotte Peters, a famous tv personality on KSD-TV and KTVI who had her own tv show, often held banquets at The Cheshire. (Her son, Mike Peters, went on to draw the beloved comic strip Mother Goose and Grim). Bobby explained to me with fondness how the hotel was the “it place” to be and be seen in its heyday. Parties were catered for The Muny, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, and the Saint Louis Blues hockey team by The Cheshire staff. My father bartended at the Cheshire’s Rose and Crown Bar, Fox and Hounds Tavern, and many of the banquet halls in the late 1960’s and he met my mother while working there. He distinctly remembered the London Transport double-decker bus which once took people from The Cheshire to Forest Park and sporting events daily. At night many musicians, radio, and tv personnel would head there for a night of dancing and conversation. My dad particularly remembered Bob Cuban and his bandmates going there.

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August 2019 Needless to say, this place held a very special place in my heart too, since my parents had met there.

In my day (1990’s), the bar known to my group of friends as the Cheshire Lounge (Inn) was on one side of the complex and the cozy, yet charming English Fox and Hounds Tavern and Lodge area was still in operation on the other side.

I would venture here for late night fun and socializing usually after 11 PM. I found it quite intriguing and impactful as a place I would continually be drawn to, despite the passage of time. I always enjoyed roaming the hotel, saying hello to the grizzly bear in the lobby, and drinking brandy while playing chess on the side tables at the Fox and Hounds Tavern. I enjoyed people-watching as couples drank halfyards of beer from bartenders who were some of the friendliest in the area, while others signed “secret” sign in sheets hidden in various furniture pieces. I had my first date with my husband at the Fox and Hounds Tavern; we played chess on the table that night while the piano man played us a tune. The Cheshire closed its doors in the mid 2000’s and was sold and later rehabbed in 2011 by Lodging Hospitality Management. It has since been updated into one of the most amazing luxury hotel boutiques Saint Louis has to offer, still maintaining its charm and character from the past. There is an onsite Starbucks for coffee lovers, a courtyard with food and beverage service, a wonderful poolside terrace, a sleek basement gastropub called Basso which has amazing Italian cuisine, an acclaimed restaurant called Boundary which offers fresh seafood and seasonal cuisine, a private cigar lounge called The Back Room, and the most passionate and friendly staff you could ever hope to meet. British novelty-themed suites with luxurious amenities include Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Treasure Island Room complete with nautical décor, Ian Flemings’s James Bond Room with 1960’s mod décor and pool access, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Room complete with Renaissance art and décor furnishings, and many other famous authors whose books await you in the rooms they’ve inspired. No two rooms are the same, and each room offers its own unique experience. To my delight the Fox and Hounds Tavern is intact, with a few slight upgrades, and the grizzly is as eager to say hello as he was those many years ago.

As a “mad cat” in Alice in Wonderland once mentioned, “Well…some

go this way, and some go that way, but as far as me, myself, personally, I prefer the shortcut!” I tend to agree with that old Cheshire cat with the famous grin, and my shortcut takes me back to The Cheshire, where the pool is open, and the drinks are flowing time and time again. An enchanted night stay awaits you, so head there to make your own special memories to cherish for years to come.

For more information about the Cheshire Hotel ( Inn and Lodge ) visit http://www.cheshirestl.com/

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Alicia Willis I try not to think of others and compare their art towards mine, because then I’m just worrying about someone else’s rather than my own. My work is based around me, which is people. This theme started in my junior year in high school in AP studio art. I wanted to get better in my realism, and whats the best way to practice is to draw people and animals. I practice, and drew so many drafts on how i’m going to make a picture from a reference pop out of the drawing. My style is based on color and on mixed media. I started to work on realism which is based off proportion and shape of highlights and shadow.

Most of the time a regular portrait is “on point” or so real it looks like a picture. Well I didn’t want to do that. My art teacher from high school taught me about pencil control and how smudging is not the ideal way to make the picture pop in your art. Smudging is usually a mess to clean off your paper and especially your hands. So my technique in a way is most of the time precise and sometimes unpredictable, depending on what I am making. In realism, I have twisted its style with my own. I add color to portraits and mixed media, which can be a mixture of many things such as spray-paint, paint, paper, color pencils, and so on. With my style I’m creating a new type of life in a picture, that can be relatable to others and has never been thought of, so I have been told. I am still a student learning new things, and I thank God that he has given me this talent to share with others and a bright future with it.

Group Midwest Salute To The Arts photo IDs: Left to right: Alicia Willis, Kelsey Stosberg, Aliya Willis, Maggie Baltz, Bailey Guinn, and Michelle Riggle

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Jim Schweikart Artist statement: My name is Jim Schweikart. I’m 65 years old and started painting about 10 years ago. I paint with acrylics. I paint on almost anything- canvas, plates, rocks, wood, etc. I started doing plates about 10 years ago, then jumped into canvas. I like doing big canvas. Not sure what my style is... if pleasing to the eye, I’m happy. My wife had her shop in Mascoutah and I keep a lot of my art in one room there.

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