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FREE Belleville Christkindlemarkt 2019 ~ Calendar of Events Beneath and Within the Soil, the Rock, and the Feathers An interview with Mykael Ash ~ What is Art Therapy?

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November 2019

Editor’s Word – November 2019

Straight Up Magazine is now Gesso Magazine and it is here with its 52nd 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 portray Mike Estes as our featured cover artist. Mike is a multifacited artist who is currently focused on a style of wood burning he affectionately refers to as ‘Capturing Lightning’. To view examples of his work and learn more about his process, check out our Submissions section and visit his Facebook and Instagram pages entitled 'The Love Trē'.

It is truly a pleasure and an honor for us to share with you a small portion every month of the seemingly boudnless abundance of creativity that our local region endlessly exudes.

This last month has been a prolific one for the Gesso Movement. We proudly sponsored and curated a gallery exhibition which runs through mid-November, which includes 18 previously featured artists (including Isobel Abbott-Dethrow, Andrew Adams, Darla Allen, Jake Bishop, Tom Blood, Jessica Canale, Shakayla Clark, Kim Depigian, Taychelle Glen, Michelle Hibling, Amy Iverson, Carol Morgan, Sue Norsigian, Daniel Nygard, Mick O'Day, Kevin Pickard, Mark Polege, Renee Price, and Larry Spencer). Our deepest thanks go out to those artists for their involvement and to all those of you who came to be part of the opening reception. It's not too late to take in all the great art on display. The exhibit will run until November 9th.

The Governor French Gallery is curated by Gesso Magazine and is located at 219 W Main Street in beautiful Downtown Belleville, IL. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9am-4pm. Gesso also proudly sponsored the Pumpkins and Picasso: Art on the Farm event at Boonies Farm in Worden, IL which included both displays and demonstrations from several previously featured Gesso artists amongst all the other wodnerful attractions and activities.

In this coming month, we are thrilled to feature another wonderful exhibit at The Governor French Gallery: Soil, Rock & Feathers; an Exhibition of Artworks by Susan Bostick, Linda J. Miller, Dennis L. Ringering, & David Yates. The opening reception is November 15th from 5pm-8pm and will include live music from Mikey B. (See the article in this issue for more details). We are also sponsoring the Belleville Main Street Art & Wine Walk as well as the Drums 'n'Percussion Belleville event which includes: Gerry Brown (drummer for Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder), Alex Ligertwood (who performs with Santana), Dirk Brand (of AXXIS), international drumming sensation Uli Frost, German vocalist Elke Marleen Schumacher, and more! Last time Gerry Brown was in town Gesso accompanied him to St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children, where he greeted long-term patients with hugs, photos and signed drum sticks. This international music event is a production of Melodic Rhythms Music Institution and Sister Cities of Belleville and Paderborn, Germany.

We thank our writers for their poignant features and all those who contribute to this project. We appreciate all of those individuals 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 #52 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!!

Enjoy Gesso! Tell your friends. Send us your work. And visit our website at GessoMagazine.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook daily for new and additional events and content. You’ll see Gesso Magazine at over 500 area distribution locations! And we’ll see you at the clubs, theatres, galleries, and festivals all over the St. Louis Metro Area.

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November Credits

Staff

Editors: Jake Bishop, Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert, Alison Ely Layout Design Artists: Jake Bishop, Dylan Seibert, Mark Polege Sales: Jake Bishop, Tom Blood, Jr., Jessica Canale, Jennifer Kiser, 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, Tom Blood,Jr., Gregory Dierlam, Courtney Feldman, Jennifer Kiser, Daniel Nygard, Brooke Peipert, Mark Polege, Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert, Wil Sullivan, Herald Publications

Contributors

Cover Artist: Mike Estes Cover Logo: Jake Bishop Comics: Danny Houk, Wil Sullivan Game Page: Dank By Design Fun Page: Jake Bishop Photography: Courtesy of Mark Johnson / Paul Seibert (p.6-7), Susan Norsigian (p.8), House of Miles East STL / Paul Seibert (p.24-25), Thames (p.28-29) Feature Writers: Isobel Abbott-Dethrow, John Dorroh, Susan Norsigian, Jadora Pomerlee, David M. Yates Submissions: Isobel Abbott-Dethrow, Bob DeFrates, Mike Estes 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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We are committed to supporting local artists, musicians, & businesses and providing this printed material FREE to readers month after month!!

We invite you to reach out to us!!

Together we can discover how we can best help you, your band, your business or organization, etc. and how you can best help us in our continuing mission.

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Table of Contents

November 2019

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A Family Tradition: Belleville Christkindlemarkt 2019

by John Dorroh

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What is Art Therapy?

by Susan Norsigian, Art Therapist, LCPC

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November Fun Page

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November Calendar of Events

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Sunday Morning Game Night

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An Interview with Mykael Ash of H.O.M.E.

by Jadora Pomerlee

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Beneath and Within the Soil, the Rock, and the Feathers by David M. Yates

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November Submissions:

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November Comics

featuring: Danny Houk, Wil Sullivan

An Interview with St. Louis Band, Thames

by Isobel Abbott-Dethrow

from Dank by Design

featuring: Isobel Abott-Dethrow, Bob DeFrates, Mike Estes

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November 2019 A Family Tradition: Belleville Christkindlmarkt 2019

by John Dorroh

I was fortunate enough to attend a Christmas Market in Kilkenny, Ireland, a few years ago, on a cold Saturday in mid-December. The sights and smells were incredible! Butchers who had morphed into grillmeisters set up makeshift outdoor venues with their huge smoking grills on the town square. There were fudge and candy vendors, baked goods, old-fashioned wooden toy craftsmen, regional specialties, and hundreds of Christmas trees that created a magical forest for marketgoers.

Other European cities started their own Christkindlmarkts, using the Nuremburg model. Almost every town and city – especially ones throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland – hosts one. Combining food, drink, music, and entertainment, more cities in the United States have caught on: Chicago, Philadelphia, Arlington, TX; Tomball, TX; Washington, DC; San Francisco, Cincinnati; Orlando; Bethlehem, PA; and so many others. Oh…and Belleville, Illinois.

Belleville Christkindlmarkt Although there have been five previous Christkindlmarkts in Belleville, this one, as they say, will be bigger and better than ever.

Merchants from across the country – and from Europe – will be selling their items in individual booths/chalets, set up on The Square in downtown Belleville in a festive environment. Want to get the Christmas spirit? Come one, come all.

I also visited a smaller “Christlindlmarkt” in Horringhausen, Germany. Although it’s not a large city, the efforts that the citizens made were reflected in the spirit of the market. Everything that I had seen in the larger market was replicated in a scaled-down version. I couldn’t tell who was more excited – the children or the adults.

Not one who easily succumbs to the Christmas spirit, I found that in both of these Christkindlmarkt settings, I was overcome with a sense of awe and excitement. To top it off, the presence of live reindeer, local bands playing Christmas music, and more food than I could eat in a year made me so dizzy that I had to sit down.

A brief history…

Dating back to the mid-16th century, Nuremburg, Germany, hosts what many consider the gold-standard in Christmas markets. It was first mentioned in writing in 1628, and a list from 1737 shows that all Nuremburg craftsmen (and there were many!) were represented.

The Christkindlmarkt wasn’t held during World War II but was re-established in 1948. A drama/theatre advisor from the city, Friedrich Broger, wrote a new prologue which has been recited by the Nuremburg Christ Child on opening day ever since.

Every year on Friday before the first Sunday of Advent, the “Christkind” officially opens the festivities by reciting a poem. This Christ Child, by tradition, is a young woman between 16 and 19 years old, who is elected by a jury for a two-year term. It’s really a big deal.

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BELLEVILLE’S 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTKINDLMARKT EVENTS

General Hours:

Opening Day

Friday, November 29: 9am - 8:30pm

Open Daily through December 23 Tuesday – Thursday: 11am - 7pm Friday, Saturday: 10am - 8:30pm Sunday: 10am - 7pm Monday: 11am - 5 pm (December 16 & 23) CLOSED Monday, December 2 & 9

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November 2019 OPENING DAY EVENTS:

FOOD:

Friday, November 29:

Roemer Topf – Specializing in Bavarian cooking. All of the dishes are freshly prepared following family and/or regional recipes

Christkind Proclamation: 9:45am

Santa Parade: 10am

Tree Lighting: 6pm

Babushka’s Polish Food – Pierogies, sausages, soup and more Oma Gisi – Made fresh daily; traditional German pastries and delicacies by three generations of German bakers Sister Cities of Paderborn – Assorted beers, gluhwein, hot candied pecans, cashews, and almonds

FREE CONCERTS: Friday, November 29: Paul Bonn & The Bluesmen; 6pm Saturday. November 30: Carothers, 6:30pm

Whiskey Racoons, 5pm / James

Friday, December 6:

Joe Polach, 6pm

Saturday, December 7: Area German Teachers’ German Christmas Carols sing-along, 5pm / Belleville Community Band, 6pm

All events are FREE and in a heated tent. This tent is decorated with Christmas lights and is replete with German-style tables and benches, giving the festival-goers a place to bring their food and drink.

So, if you’ve been to previous Christkindlmarkts in Belleville, you know to expect an almost-month-long celebration of the Advent season. And if you haven’t been, make plans now to start a local tradition with one-stop festivities for the entire family.

See you there!

Friday, December 13:

Dale Stanley. 6pm

Saturday, December 14:

Belleville Community Band, 6pm

CHECK WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL FREE EVENTS AND INFORMATION:

Friday, December 20:

The Philosophers, 6pm

https://www.bellevillechristkindlmarkt.com

Saturday, December 21:

Second Sojourn, 6pm

LIVE REINDEER: Saturday, November 30: 11am - 2pm Saturday, December 7: 1pm - 4pm Friday, December 13: 5 - 8pm Sunday, December 22: 10am - 1pm

FREE HORSE DRAWN TROLLEY RIDES: Fridays: 5 - 9pm Saturdays: Noon - 6pm Sundays: Noon - 5pm Trolley Rides provided by Noble Shire Carriages

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November 2019 for the child’s personality (see Image Number 3). It is also common to ask a child to draw a picture of himself, his family or other significant aspects of his life. Keep in mind that these tools work with any age client, if they are willing to engage. I do not push art therapy onto any of my clients. Family art therapy is also effectively used, to help see patterns of behavior within a family unit.

WHAT IS ART THERAPY?

by Susan Norsigian, Art Therapist, LCPC The American Art Therapy Association defines art therapy as: “...an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychology theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.”

It further succinctly describes the value of this therapeutic modality: “Art therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensory-motor functions, foster selfesteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.”

Art therapy is extremely versatile, and useful in many situations and with a wide variety of clients. I use art therapy with children and adults. You have probably heard the quote “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This oftenrepeated observation is attributed to Fred R. Bernard, an advertising pioneer from the 1920s. Art therapy can be used to explore and process feelings and thoughts already expressed, or, conversely, to search for feelings and patterns, and then process them. It is easily adaptable to, and used in conjunction with, other techniques, such as CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) and family and couples therapy. Becoming aware of behavioral patterns through the creative process can lead to behavioral changes, because awareness is the first step toward change. An example of combining art therapy and CBT is the use of a “time line” to search for patterns of emotions, behavior and abuse throughout one’s life. Seeing a visual image, a concrete picture, can help clarify, “solidify” and validate the client’s thoughts and feelings, leading to, hopefully, progress through behavior changes.

The act of being creative stimulates the more emotional part of one’s brain and can tap into subconscious thoughts, making it a valuable tool in searching for behavioral and emotional patterns. For example, an image might come up in a drawing, and, through exploration, be found to be relevant and helpful to a client’s growth and healing. So, talk therapy is often enhanced through the use of images made by the client. In Image Number 1, the artist explored her feeling of being “boxed in” through literally painting boxes. She was aware of her feeling of being trapped, and used her painting to process it, then discuss it and begin to make changes in her life. In Image Number 2, she used drawing to come to terms with feelings of grief around a major change involving an animal that is very important to her.

Art therapy is a natural tool with children but is effective with any age. When working with children, I use the “House-Tree-Person” tool to help me get a feel 8

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Making visual art often reflects a person’s thought processes as well as mood.

To name a few examples, a severely depressed person might portray himself as very small on the page. Missing feet or hands might suggest feeling helpless or useless. A schizophrenic’s art can reflect disorganized thinking, by literally being visually disorganized. An aggressive or angry person might include a lot of sharp edges, sharp teeth. These clues can be very helpful to the therapist as she learns about her client and formulates goals and objectives for treatment.

There are several accredited art therapy programs in the United States. Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville is the closest in the metro-east area, and my alma mater. The Art therapy program there is a 3-year master’s of art degree. The program includes all necessary coursework to allow the graduate of the program to take an exam to earn the credential “Licensed Professional Counselor”(LPC.). Once the LPC is earned, the therapist, after two years of supervised work in the field, is eligible to take the NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) exam to earn the LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) certification.

One thing that is important to know and remember, is that art therapy is not about talent or ability to draw or paint or make 3-D work; it’s all about the process. If a finished piece is created, that is a bonus. Often people shy away from the process because they feel they have no artistic ability. The beautiful thing about making images is that the feeling comes through in the work no matter how talented the client. I have seen some powerful images created by people who tell me they “can’t draw a straight line.” Actually, it’s not the straight lines that art therapists are interested in anyway!

Susan Norsigian is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice in the StL Metro area. She can be reached at 618-223-4502 / snorsigian@ gmail.com. www.NorsigianCounseling.com

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Calendar of Events

November 2019

November 1 (Fri): Alpha Brewing Company – 8p; Bottoms Up Blues Gang, The Fighting Side, Jeremiah Johnson Atomic Cowboy – 6p; Fister “Decade of Depression” Record Release w/ Maximum Effort, Acid Leather & Blastar Contemporary Art Museum – 5p; First Friday; The visual arts institutions of the Grand Center Arts District welcome visitors to this monthly art crawl.

CAM offers an exhibition tour, drinks at the bar, and the inspired sounds of DJ-in-residence Syna So Pro. This season, First Fridays feature special programming in conjunction with Innovations in Textiles STL 2019 Corner Keg (Highland) – 9p; P-Nut and the Shells Focal Point – 8p; Dizzy Atmosphere; “We’ll play some of your favorite tunes, including some Hot Club hits, swing standards and Latin classics.”

Gogh-Getters Gallery @ Sacred Grounds (Edwardsville) – 7p-9p; New works by Michael Kathriner; opening reception HandleBar – 9:30p; Zombie Prom; “Dear undead, let’s celebrate eternal life together! Zombie attire required, so come dress to impress (we will have a zombie makeovers available for $10 donation 9-11pm); We shall have a ghoulish DJs keeping your corpse shaking all night.”

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

Intersect Arts Center – 7p; The Forgotten presented by Leverage Dance Theater Intersect Arts Center – The Dance Between Us: The Art and Practice of Moving Together; “A weekend 5 Rhythms moving meditation workshop exploring the dynamics of relationship with self, others and the tribe.”

Jacoby Arts Center (Alton) – 6:30p; Phantasmagoria II; There will be spooky, mysterious art on display, a costume contest, awards for the art, as well as three bands performing that night, including Little Aliens on the Prairie, SuperFun Yeah Yeah Rocketship and Jesus Christ Supercar Off Broadway – 8p; Robert Earl Keen--Night One Old Rock House – 9p; Grateful Dead Experience: The Schwag River City Casino – 7:30p; Shamrock FC Mixed Martial Arts Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Boxcar Stifel Theatre – 8p; AC2: An Intimate Evening w/ Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen The Grandel – 8p; Nirvanus - 25 year Anniversary of Nirvana Unplugged; 25 years ago on the “Day of the Dead” Nov 1, 1994 Nirvana released “Unplugged in New York”; “Nirvanus” recreates Nirvana: “Unplugged in New York” in its entirety along with a few surprises. This is a must experience performance.

The Ready Room – 8p; Scott Helman Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 8p-1a; Silverback

November 2 (Sat): AG Building @ Scheve Park (Mascoutah) – 6:30p-11:30p; Ikandu 3rd Annual Acoustic Charity Concert and Auction; Enjoy 5 sessions of incredible talent, bands and individual artists from Missouri and Illinois, including performances by: The Johnston Project, featuring vocalist from local band Out Amongst The Masses and a surprise guest; Also performing: Divide The Empire, Steffen Harris, Marsha Kelly, Murder of a Moment.

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American Legion (Troy, IL) – 11a; 2019 Fall Vendor Fair; Artist, crafters and local vendors will have all your stocking stuffer needs!

Art Gecko (O’Fallon) – 1-4p; While the Moms Are Away, the Artists will Play; while mom is shopping at the OTHS Art & Craft Fair, your young artist can create a sculptured piece of art and have a pizza lunch; ages 7 & above Art Meets Vintage (St Charles) – 3p-6p; Opening Reception: Fantastical Funk & A Fairy Symphony; What happens when you combine funk art with all-things fairies; new works by Ryan Bredlau & Carole Morales Atomic Cowboy – 8p; The Kay Brothers Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville) – 7:30p; Great Pianists of the World - Peter Simon Centene Center for the Arts – 6p-10p; Art & Wine 2019: incredible appetizers, fine wine, and exciting live art auction; benefits Gateway Men’s Chorus Chaifetz Arena – 7p; No Limit Reunion Tour COVO – 9a-7p; IN M>TION Filmmaking Conference

* Downtown (Belleville) – 4p-7p; Belleville Main Street Art & Wine Walk; 20+ participating shops & venues; stroll down Main Street, sampling wines, viewing local artists’ works and listening to local musicians; sponsored in part by Gesso Magazine.

Helium Comedy Club – 5p, 7:30p & 10p; Marlon Wayans!

Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) – 7p; Acoustic Show - 90s alternative, classic rock, Americana Intersect Arts Center – 7p; The Forgotten presented by Leverage Dance Theater Intersect Arts Center – The Dance Between Us: The Art and Practice of Moving Together; See description on 11/01 O’Fallon Township High School (O’Fallon) – 9a-5p; 39th Annual O’Fallon Band Boosters Art & Craft Fair; over 230 vendors filling 350 booths at our fair; bake sale and our Bistro in the cafeteria; proceeds support award-winning O’Fallon Panther Bands and Color Guard programs Off Broadway – 8p; Robert Earl Keen--Night Two Pop’s (Sauget) – 6p; Twiztid w/ Kottonmouth Kings and September Mourning “Stoned In The Cemetery” Reifschneider’s (Columbia) – 8p; Alexandra Kay Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Wildflower Conspiracy The Commons @ Lewis & Clark Community College (Godfrey) – 6p-9:30p; Jacoby Arts Center Gala Fundraiser; dinner, entertainment, live auction, silent auction The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) – 8p; Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy Live Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Joe Dirt

November 3 (Sun): Alpha Brewing Co – 1p; Alpha Brewing Chili Cook-Off 2019; “We’re clearing out the entire barrel house to bring you unlimited samples of unique chilis from 12 local restaurants, live music and Alpha beer!”

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* Delmar Hall – 3:30p; 105.7 The Point presents: A SelfIndulgent Conversation with Ludo; A Live Podcast hosted

by Donny Fandango; All Proceeds to benefit St. Louis Area Foodbank Downtown (Clayton) – 7:30a; 40th Annual St Louis Half Marathon & 5k benefiting Special Olympics Missouri. Presented by St. Louis Track Club in partnership with Clayton Police Department.

Gaslight – 7:30p; Gaslight’s Open Mic with Adam Gaffney!

Helium Comedy Club – 7p; Marlon Wayans!

Intersect Arts Center – The Dance Between Us: The Art and Practice of Moving Together; See description on 11/01 Jewish Community Center – 40th Annual St Louis Jewish Book Festival; an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during the first two weeks of November O’Fallon Township High School (O’Fallon) – 10a-4p; 39th Annual O’Fallon Band Boosters Art & Craft Fair; over 230 vendors filling 350 booths at our fair; bake sale and our Bistro in the cafeteria; proceeds support award-winning O’Fallon Panther Bands and Color Guard programs River City Casino – 7:30p; Rumours of Fleetwood Mac; sponsored

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* Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood) – 9:30a; Cranksgiving Food Drive / Bicycle Ride; “BWorks is partnering with Operation Food Search. Operation Food Search works with many St. Louis youth.”

Shady Jack’s Saloon – 7a; Throttle America Auto & Motorcycle Swap Meet 2019 Smithton Fire Department (Smithton) – 11a; Smithton Fire Dept BBQ Fundraiser; “Come out with an empty stomach to eat some delicious barbecue and support the family of fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Nick Hopkins!”

The Pageant – 8p; Melanie Martinez: The K-12 Tour

November 4 (Mon): Delmar Hall – 8p; Lucy Dacus w/ Liza Anne, Sun June Dressel’s Public House – 7:30p; Observable Readings presents Rosalie Moffett & Christine Gosnay reading their poetry Foam – 7:30p; Indigo De Souza; an Asheville based garage-pop band. Their dreamy sound packs a punch while maintaining a sense of heartbreaking intimacy Old Rock House – 7p; Moonshine Bandits at Old Rock House w/ Sarah Ross Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood) – 6p; Vintage Bike Night; “Come join us and bring your bike out. Designated parking for bikes 25 years old or older. All bikes welcome.”

The Dark Room – 8p; Monday Mix/Up featuring Owen Ragland; MUSICIANS: Bring your instrument and join in the second set jam session!

November 5 (Tues): Atomic Cowboy – 7p; The California Honeydrops w/ Javier Matos

Delmar Hall – 8p; Edwin McCain Foam – 8p; Pale Lips The Firebird – 8p; Mike Judy Presents: Anamanaguchi The Pageant – 8p; Sleater-Kinney The Center Won’t Hold Tour; w/ Shamir The Sheldon – 7:30p; Muny Magic at The Sheldon

November 6 (Wed): Broadway Oyster Bar – 9:30p; Voodoo Paul Simon; “Hear songs that span Paul’s 50-year career, from classic hits to favorite deep cuts.”

Foam – 8p; Black Belt Eagle Scout, Hikes Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Regina Carter and Xavier Davis The Hett @ McKendree University (Lebanon) – 7:30p; Alexandra Kay & Schmitty The Pageant – 8p; Illenium Ascend Tour w/ Dabin, William Black The Sheldon – 7:30p; Muny Magic at The Sheldon The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) – 7:30p; Pavlov’s Dog – The Prodigal Dreamer Tour Kickoff

November 7 (Thurs): Ballpark Village (St. Louis) – 6p; Imagine: STL Celebration; Join us in celebrating all the good happening in our city!

Blueberry Hill Duck Room – 8p; Bit Brigade performs Mega Man III; Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full NES game soundtracks as their gamer speed runs the game live on stage.

City Museum – 7p; City Museum After Dark (21+) Delmar Hall – 8p; Cursive & Cloud Nothings w/ The Appleseed Cast Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Regina Carter and Xavier Davis Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 7:30p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon Off Broadway – 7p; Satsang Old Rock House – 7p; Disco Donnie Presents and B&W Productions proudly bring you: Bear Grillz - Demons Tour Stifel Theatre – 7:30p; Nick Offerman The Ready Room – 7p; Alex Cameron

November 8 (Fri): Atomic Cowboy – 8p; Holly Lynnea (Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Laughs TV)

* Broadway Oyster Bar – 10p till ???; Pluckin’ to Feed; everyone encouraged to bring 10 or more canned goods to this show. Each donation will receive a limited-edition poster (limit one per person while they last) and all the food donated will go to the St. Louis area food bank just in time for thanksgiving; featuring ClusterPluck & Scrambled Crown Room – 8p; Disco Donnie Presents and B&W Productions proudly bring you: Shaun Frank Delmar Hall – 8p; The Flatlanders Enterprise Center – 7p; The Chainsmokers, 5 Seconds of Summer, Lennon

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Stella: World War Joy Tour Foam – 9p; Staghorn w/ Blight Future, Coffin Fit, Family RX Hawken House Heritage Room (Webster Groves) – 3p-8p; Makers Dozen Presents...Their annual art show and sale “Turkey & Tinsel”; featuring the following artists: Lisa Becker (Glass), Susan Bostwick (Clay), Kim Carr (Photography), Connie J. Copley (Jewelry), Gail Crozier (Glass & Jewelry), Sherry Day (Sculpture), Laura Hohn (Clay), Jill Hunter (Fiber), Ellen Klamon (Jewelry), Christy MacMorran (Painting), Steve Palmer (Wood), Dennis Smith (Mixed Media) Hurricanes Bar & Grill (Collinsville) – 8p; QDB unplugged Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Regina Carter and Xavier Davis Knights of Columbus (Godfrey) - 7p; 2019 Cherish Concert; New Horizons Band; NHB is made up of about 50 musicians over the age of 50 and offers older citizens a chance to get back to playing their favorite instrument or learn a new skill; The full-size band presents the finest in BigBand sounds.

Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 7:30p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon Mikey’s Pub (Smithton) – 9p; Alexandra Kay and Jeff Schmittz; One of the best and upcoming stars of country music and her best guitar player Jeff Schmittz O’Fallon Station (O’Fallon) – 12p-4p or 5p-9p; Illinois Wine on Vine wine tasting event Off Broadway – 8p; White Denim River City Casino – 7p; Cat & Nat: #MOMTRUTHS Live Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Ahna Schoenhoff The Ambassador – 8p; Twista Live The Pageant – 8p; 105.7 The Point Welcomes: Big Head Todd and the Monsters w/ JD SIMO The Ready Room – 7p; Flyover Comedy Festival Presents: Joel Kim Booster The Sheldon – 8p; Los Lobos The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) – 8p; Savoy Brown featuring Kim Simmonds Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Vynal Tap

Downtown (O’Fallon) – 9a; 8th Annual Run for the Heroes 5K Enterprise Center – 7p; MercyMe’s Imagine Nation Tour 2019 Gateway Classic Cars (O’Fallon) – 10a; 25th Annual Salute to SAFB Tribute & Business Expo Hawken House Heritage Room (Webster Groves) – 10a-4p; Makers Dozen Presents: Their annual art show and sale “Turkey & Tinsel”; See description on 10/08 Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Regina Carter and Xavier Davis Knights of Columbus (Godfrey) - 7p; 2019 Cherish Concert; see description on 11/08 Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 7:30p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon Mad Art Gallery – 7p; Keep Swimming; first solo exhibition by photographer & director Preach Perfect Mineral Springs Banquet Center (Alton) – 2p; Sunken Press Grand Opening (Elijah Lovejoy Birthday Bash); To celebrate the grand opening of Alton’s newest independent media outlet, The Sunken Press will host a night of local art and music at a local venue. “We’ll be donating 20% of the profits to a local organization and utilizing the rest for photo/video equipment and software.”

Moose Lodge (Swansea) – 6p; Adults Only Music Trivia; proceeds will benefit FOP Lodge 148 and BackStoppers O’Fallon Station (O’Fallon) – 12p-4p or 5p-9p; Illinois Wine on Vine wine tasting event Pop’s (Sauget) – 6p; Discrepancies; w/ The Skagbyrds, Retro Champ, Bleach, Man The Helm, Taylor James; Hosted By Egan’s Rats Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood) – 4p-10p; Full Moon Festival 2019; The Bottlesnakes, Grace Basement, One Way Traffic, FREE! Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Brother Hiram Stifel Theatre – 7p; Kathleen Madigan: Hot Dogs And Angels Tour The Last Hotel (StL) – 5:30p; Fashion Anarchy: The Final Event; Designers are given 48 hours to create one look. The Designers: Barbara Bultman, Amanda Casarez, Courtney Tharpe The Pageant – 8p; Blues Traveler: Four Live Tour w/ Magnolia Boulevard The Ready Room – 7p; Flyover Comedy Festival Presents: Kyle Kinane

November 9 (Sat): American Legion Hall (Mascoutah) – 11a; 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Craft & Vendor Fair Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville) – 7:30p; Great Pianists of the World - Lindsay Garritson Blueberry Hill Duck Room – 8p; HIRIE w/ RDGLDGRN and Kash’d Out Cherokee Street (StL) – 10a; Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl ‘19; The beloved annual celebration of music and dance returns to Cherokee Street as part of the Nevermore Jazz Ball 2019!

City Museum – Circus Harmony 7th Annual Juggling Ball; an eclectic evening of dining, dancing, drinking, and daring with an awesome auction, marvelous music, and exceptional entertainment Delmar Hall – 8p; Ben & Jerry’s Present: Big Freedia & Low Cut Connie

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Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Top Gunz Ye Ethiopian Restaurant – 9p; Hit Mi With Music - Reggae Concert .ZACK – 7p; Immigrant Song St. Louis: the stories and songs of American arrival featuring singers/storytellers/musicians Ari Axelrod, Ovya Diwakaran, Chuck Flowers, Anu French, Mike Krysl, Katie McGrath, Liz Murphy White, Dionna Raedeke, Chet Whye, Jr. and Jeffrey M. Wright.

Band members Tom Townsend, John Wallach and Brian McCrary. Larry Pry, Music Director. Produced by Mariposa Artists, Robert Breig, founder

November 10 (Sun): Aquarius Wellness Center for Healing Arts (Richmond Heights) – 11a5p; includes tasty treats from Flavor 360 Boutique Catering, Companion Kombucha, Wellbeing Brewing’s alcohol free beer; music of Dawn Turlington and friends, Daniel Bishop’s Classical/Celtic guitar, a live painting event by Vesna Delevska, silent auction for Vesna’s 36” x 48” live painting (proceeds to be donated to our partner in Planetary Wellness One Tree Planted), and much more Atomic Cowboy – 7p; Tunnel Vision w/ Tree One Four Delmar Hall – 8p; Debut LP Release Tour: Crumb w/ Divino Niño, Shormey Fubar – 7p; Field Day Gaslight – 8:30p; Gaslight’s Open Mic w/ Shane Fowler Jazz St. Louis – 2p & 6:30p; Regina Carter and Xavier Davis Knights of Columbus (Godfrey) - 7p; 2019 Cherish Concert; see description on 11/08 Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 2p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon River City Casino – 7:30p; The Charlie Daniels Band St. Louis Skatium – 3:30p; Goths On Wheels: Halloween Hangover; “Join us for an afternoon of skating to your favorite spooky and stompy dark tunes. Costumes encouraged” The Pageant – 8p; The Marcus King Band - El Dorado Tour The Ready Room – 7p; Mark Battles Touhill Performing Arts Center – 3p; Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries

November 11 (Mon): Delmar Hall – 8p; Russian Circles w/ Windhand, Jaye Jayle Fubar – 6p; Backstage Productions Presents: John 5, Jared James Nichols, Reverend Jack Old Rock House – The Schwag Grateful Dead Experience The Pageant – 8p; Dirty Heads The Ready Room – 6p; Atreyu w/ Whitechapel, He Is Legend, Tempting Fate The Sheldon – 7:30p; Musical Tapas 2.0; Feast your ears on an appetizing musical menu from around the world VFW Post 805 (O’Fallon, IL) – 2p; Veterans Day Parade

November 12 (Tues):

Off Broadway – 9p; Torche’ w/ Eye Flys The Nature Institute (Godfrey) – 7p; Moonlight Hike The Pageant – 8p; The Wood Brothers w/ Nicole Atkins Touhill Performing Arts Center – 6p; Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Wrecking Ball Show; join Jeff Kinney… for this one-of-a-kind epically disastrous event to celebrate the publication of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid #14.”

November 13 (Wed): Broadway Oyster Bar – 8:30p; Voodoo Hendrix presented by UCBC Delmar Hall – 7:30p; Plain White T’s, The Mowgli’s & New Politics Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Ken Page; “Ken Page is an American actor and singer from St. Louis and is best known as the voice of Oogie Boogie in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas; He has been seen on Broadway in The Wiz, Guys and Dolls, and the original Broadway casts of both Ain’t Misbehavin, and Cats. This Fall, Ken is developing an all-new show to celebrate his cabaret return to Jazz St. Louis” Old Rock House – 7p; Marco Benevento River City Casino – 7:30p; The Brian McKnight 4 The Pageant – 8p; 105.7 The Point welcomes: Bishop Briggs Champion Headline Tour w/ Miya Folick, Jax Anderson The Wildey Theatre (Edwardsville) – 7:30p; David Bromberg

November 14 (Thurs): Atomic Cowboy – 8p; Ben Miller Band Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 7:30p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon Off Broadway – 8p; Weird Paul Petroskey, Superfun YeahYeah Rocketship, Googleplexia Old Rock House – 7p; The Score: Run Like a Rebel Tour w/ The Unlikely Candidates, The Orphan The Poet Stifel Theatre – 8p; Incubus: 20 Years of Make Yourself & Beyond The Fabulous Fox – 8p; Wilco: Ode to Joy Tour; w/ Bottle Rockets The Focal Point – 7:30p; The Lovestruck Balladeers w/ The St. Louis Steadygrinders The Pageant – 8p; Aaron Lewis: State I’m In Tour w/ Ben Danaher Thurman’s in Shaw – 8p; Adam Maness Trio World Chess Hall of Fame – 7p; Composer Series - J.S. Bach: Cello Suites Featuring Daniel Lee

November 15 (Fri): Atomic Cowboy – 8p; Western States w/ Hillary Fitz Band and Nick Gusman Blueberry Hill Duck Room – 8p; Tidal Volume Chaifetz Arena – 8p; Immature: The #TBTour Delmar Hall – 8p; The Hard Promises - A Tom Petty Tribute

Alpha Brewing Company – 7p; “They Will Run - The Golden Age of the Automobile in St. Louis”; Molly Butterworth and Tom Eyssell will be at Alpha to discuss their new book and the automotive heritage of St. Louis!

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* Governor French Gallery (Belleville) – 5p-8p; Gesso Magazine Presents: Soil, Rock & Feathers; an Exhibition of artworks by Susan Bostick, Linda J. Miller, Dennis L. Ringering & David Yates; various mediums of 2-D & 3-D artworks; opening reception (continues through December 20); music provided by Mikey B Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Arnez J

* Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) – 7p; Howl 2 Go Dueling Pianos for Hospice of Southern Illinois Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 7:30p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon Old Rock House – 7p; THRAK – A King Crimson Tribute Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Curt Copeland & Roaming Home Silver Creek Saloon (Belleville) – 9p; Social Remedy celebrating 10 years at Silver Creek Syberg’s (O’Fallon, IL) – 7p-11p; Alexandra Kay and Schmitty The Hett @ McKendree University (Lebanon) – 7:30p; “As You Like It”

by William Shakespeare The Monocle – 8p; Lady Macbeth Sings The Blues: The story of Macbeth from Lady Macbeth’s perspective The Pageant – 8p; The Neighbourhood w/ Slow Hollows and Claud Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Mojo Universe

November 16 (Sat): Ameristar Casino Resort Spa (St. Charles) – 9:30p; Rodney Carrington Atomic Cowboy – 8p; Funk You Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – 9a; Belleville Flea Market; (third full weekend of every month, year round); w/ over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors Delmar Hall – 8p; 105.7 The Point / KSHE 95 - Real Rock Radio welcomes: Stir w/ TBA Gaslight – 7p; Wildermiss Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Arnez J

* Lincoln Theatre (Belleville) – 6:30p; John Lodge from the Moody Blues; From the iconic “Days of Future Passed” to Today, John Lodge is Vocalist, Songwriter and Bass Player in the Moody Blues. Catch the incredible show that will bring you Classic Moody Blues hits from the ‘Core 7 Albums’, and so much more, from a career spanning over 5 decades! Featuring very special guests: Bob Heil, Steve Scofina & Lindsay Kay Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 7:30p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon Moose Lodge 1221 (Swansea) – 7p; Jeff Caldwell Elvis Tribute Old Rock House – 7p; Courtney King with Slow Down Scarlett album release: FEEL GOOD SWILLER; plus special guests Starwolf, Pioneer Salesmen; featuring: Social Remedy & J O E L; 10% of each ticket sale will be donated to help end homelessness for dogs in the East St. Louis area RYSE Nightclub (St. Charles) – 9p; Morgan Page Schatze’s Bar & Grill (Belleville) – 9p; Root Dig’n Nation performing rock, blues, country songs for your entertainment Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Danbury Street The Hett @ McKendree University – 7:30p; McKendree Theatre Department presents “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare The Monocle – 8p; Petty: The Musical Tri-Township Park Activity Center (Troy) – 8a; Yard Sale & Craft Fair; this indoor craft fair and yard sale will go on rain or shine Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Clusterpluck

November 17 (Sun): 618 Big Daddy’s (Belleville) – 12p; Turnabout Drag Brunch Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) – 9a; The Belleville Flea Market Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) – 7p; Social Remedy Fubar – 7p; Merkules “Special Occasion” Tour Gaslight – 8:30p; Gaslight’s Open Mic w/ Bud Summers Helium Comedy Club – 7p & 9:30p; Arnez J Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon) – 2p; Rumors; A Farce by Neil Simon Old Rock House – 8p; Mike Judy Presents: The Kyle Gass Company w/ support from Wynchester Pop’s (Sauget) – 6p; Nonpoint The Grandel – 2p; Metro Theatre Company presents Live Radio Theatre for the 21st Century: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (continues through December 15) The Pageant – 7p; Indigo Girls The Ready Room – 7p; Mike Judy Presents: Brian Courtney Wilson - Just B(e) Tour Touhill Performing Arts Center – 7:30p; Black Violin

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Yaquis on Cherokee – 8p; The Cherokee Moon Trio

The Sinkhole – 7:30p; NOTS

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November 22 (Fri):

Delmar Hall – 8p; Collie Buddz Fubar – 6p; Backstage Productions Presents: Fit for an Autopsy, Lorna Shore, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Dyscarnate; w/ Polterguts & Nolia Gamlin Whiskey House – 7:30p; Nashville Night Featuring Wild Ponies Playhouse at Westport Plaza – 7:30p; Dixie’s Tupperware Party; Adult content Renaissance STL Airport Hotel – 7p-9p; Live music with Jenn Asia The Fabulous Fox – 7:30p; The Piano Guys The Pageant – 8p; Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Mettavolution Tour

Atomic Cowboy – 7p; Jeremiah Johnson w/ Ghalia Volt Delmar Hall – 8p; Son Volt Europe Night Club – 10p; Disco Donnie Presents and B&W Productions present: Riot Ten - Hype Or Die Tour w/ YAKZ and Throwdown Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Michael Blackson Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Terence Blanchard ft. the E-Collective National Blues Museum – 7p; Howlin’ Friday with the Kingdom Brothers Old Rock House – 7p; Anthony Gomes River City Casino – 8p; The Marshall Tucker Band November 20 (Wed): Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Phil Russo Broadway Oyster Bar – 9:30p; Voodoo Allman Brothers Band; “Join us for St. Louis County Library – 7p; Mo Rocca; “CBS Sunday Morning” a very special Voodoo show in celebration of what would have been Duane correspondent, history buff, and humor writer Mo Rocca presents a Allman’s 73rd birthday. In honor of the occasion, we will feature the classic charmingly irreverent and rigorously researched book that celebrates the album “At Fillmore East” in its entirety!” dead people who made life worth living Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Terence Blanchard ft. the E-Collective The Crack Fox – 8p; Don’t Say Goodbye; St.Villagers’ farewell show for the moment; Fantastic Line up with St.Villagers, Miss Molly Simms, Tiger River City Casino – 7:30p; Kris Kristofferson Rider, Bryan Basler, Roger Dodger, and with Crack Fox Friday karaoke after Stifel Theatre – 7:30p; The Last Waltz Tour with Warren Haynes, Jamey the live music Johnson & more The Fabulous Fox – 8p; Straight No Chaser The Fabulous Fox – 7p; Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker The Grandel – 7p; “It’s a Wonderful Life” by John Wolbers The Monocle – 7p; A Man and His Dillusions: A Modern Magic Show; As a The Pageant – 8p; The Fall Tour of Hobo Johnson & the Lovemakers trained comedy magician, Korso aims to offer an escape from the mundane with his reality-bending humor and dazzling illusions The Ready Room – 7p; A Night of Soul Searching ft BJ the Chicago Kid The Ready Room – 7p; This Will Destroy You w/ Christopher Tignor Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; American Slang The Sheldon – 7:30p; TRUE-ly JIVED; “Carolbeth True Jazz Quartet” with November 23 (Sat): Randy Holmes and “Java Jived” combine to bring you acapella classics, Casino Queen (East StL) – 7p; Paul Bonn & The Bluesmen West Coast Swing, cool jazz and more World Chess Hall of Fame – 7p; Monthly Music Series: Ensemble Ibérica; Delmar Hall – 8p; Son Volt Engineers Club of St. Louis – 7p; 6th Annual iScribe Poetry Soirée; We are Join us for a concert of flamenco music and dance from southern Spain Giving God the glory through Hip Hop, Praise, Poetry, and more! This is one featuring masters of the genre of the biggest Christian Artistry Showcases in St. Louis! As always we have November 21 (Thurs): an Open Mic Session and $200 Slam Challenge Artist Art – 5:30p; Cherokee Street Community Improvement District Evangeline’s Bistro & Music House – 8:30p; Murphtones Duo Meeting; (CID) meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month; Fubar – 8:30p; Mike Judy Presents: Jack Harlow - The Mission Tour w/ new events, neighborhood and district updates, and all other information regarding Cherokee Street are covered; These meetings are public and open to all Delmar Hall – 8p; Sister Hazel Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Terence Blanchard ft. the E-Collective Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre – 7p; Depeche Mode: Spirits in the Forest; Directed by award-winning filmmaker and longtime artistic collaborator Anton Corbijn River City Casino – 7:30p; Tanya Tucker w/ Special Guest Alex Hall Synergy Smoothie & Elixir Bar – 7p; Open Mic Night The Fabulous Fox – 7p; Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker The Ready Room – 8p; Mike Judy Presents: Jirard The Completionist

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special guest: AllBlack Helium Comedy Club – 7:30p & 10p; Michael Blackson Holiday Inn STL-South County Center – 6p; Pre-Thanksgiving Craft and Vendor Event Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Terence Blanchard ft. the E-Collective Kiener Plaza – 4p; Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights to include live entertainment, the lighting of the Salvation Army Tree of Lights, a festive fireworks finale and the Winterfest skating rink in partnership with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn – 7p; A Dickens of a Killing Murder Mystery Dinner Theater; dig into a fantastic three-course dinner at the Famously Haunted Lemp Mansion and figure out who-dun-it during A Dickens of a Killing Link Auditorium – 7:30p; The Real Macaws Off Broadway – 8p; The Main Squeeze w/ The North 41 Old Bakery Beer Company (Alton) – 1p; Holiday Cheers Market; food, drinks, vendors & live music Old Rock House – 7p; The Grooveliner Album Release w/ The Provels Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Gavin M Stifel Theatre – 6:15p; 2019 Musial Awards; Be Part Of The NationallyTelevised Musial Awards celebrating Extraordinary Sportsmanship The Corner Chill & Grill (Belleville) – 8p; Alexandra Kay Acoustic Trio The Grandel – 4p; “It’s a Wonderful Life” by John Wolbers Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Superjam

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November 24 (Sun): Atomic Cowboy – 8p; Josh Heinrichs & friends: Josh Heinrichs brings his crew of friends including SkillinJah, Eureka Sound, Dread Kennedy & more to St.Louis for a night of Reggae fun Four Seasons Hotel – 11a; Holiday Pop & Shop; local craft vendors and brunch tastings from area restaurants! LIVE MUSIC BY: Joe Bizelli and Alexis Tucci; Complimentary brunch tastings provided by Morton’s Steak House, Beast Craft BBQ, Pie Oh My, Fit Flavors, Kakao, Kirkwood Pop Co. & More Gaslight – 8:30p; Gaslight’s Open Mic with Ahna Schoenhoff Jazz St. Louis – 6:30p; Terence Blanchard ft. the E-Collective National Blues Museum – 4p; Soulful Sunday with Carolyn Mason Playhouse at Westport Plaza – 2p; Dixie’s Tupperware Party River City Casino – 7:30p; The Oak Ridge Boys Down Home Christmas The Grandel – 2p; “It’s a Wonderful Life” by John Wolbers Tower Grove Park – 8a; SLTC Marathon Relay; Teams of four will run 3.2 mile legs for a total of 26.2 miles per team

November 25 (Mon): Blueberry Hill Duck Room – 8p; Harley Poe w/ The Homeless Gospel Choir Old Rock House – 8p; Mike Judy Presents: Dreamers; w/ special guests: Arrested Youth, American Teeth

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November 26 (Tues): Blueberry Hill Duck Room – 8p; Black Mountain w/ Ryley Walker Delmar Hall – 8p; 105.7 The Point Welcomes: Helmet 30th Anniversary Tour - 30 Years x 30 Cities x 30 Song Set. No Openers Livery Company – 8p; ISH & Friends Residency! ISH (brainchild of Brit Lockhart) takes over the Livery every other Tuesday w/ a wide array of friends & musicians including Amalghemy Missouri History Museum – 10:30a; Storytelling in the Museum (Summer and Fall); Storytelling programs in the History Clubhouse engage the Missouri History Museum’s youngest visitors and their families with historic objects and museum settings through both traditional and contemporary storybooks as well as hands-on crafts. These programs are recommended for children ages 2-5 and their families, and each 45-minute session is free Pop’s Blue Moon – 8p; Terrapin Tuesday; This week: The Night They Drove Old Terrapin Down with Racketbox, Unofficial-official pre-Last Waltz Party & LB Birthday Smoke Session – 7p; WordUp! Cash Prize Comedy Competition; Anyone

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can sign up to compete, but ONLY the funniest ONE will make it!

The Fabulous Fox – 7:30p; Hip Hop Nutcracker; A holiday mash-up for the whole family; directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this evening-length production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set

Francis and The Soultones Downtown (Belleville) – 6th Annual Christkindlmarkt, an authentic, openair Christmas Market from November 29 - December 23, 2019; will be open daily selling items including handmade German Lace, Russian and Ukrainian nesting dolls, European hand blown ornaments, hand carved Santas and German accessories, plus much, much more! The Market will also feature demonstrations and entertainment all throughout the Holiday season Great Grizzly Bear – 7:30p; Steven Woolley Music LIVE; award-winning November 27 (Wed): singer/songwriter/instrumentalist out the St. Louis MO area Blue Strawberry STL – 8p; Lisa St. Lou - Ain’t No Good Man; Hammerstone’s – 4p; Honky Tonk Happy Hour; Traditional, classic country Powerhouse vocalist, Lisa St. Lou performs material from her debut soul music presented with a heavy metal attitude and southern grace album, “Ain’t No Good Man”. Accompanied by her Grammy-nominated writing partner, Tor Hyams, the evening will be a journey of relationships Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Jeremy Davenport infuses a unique style and all the stuff that goes with it; from heartbreak to empowerment and of storytelling with original lyrics and music, creating not only a modern everything in between. The songs will inspire women and the good men who edge, but also a feeling reminiscent of the time when jazz was at its peak of love them popularity. Davenport, a St. Louis native, studied and played with members and guests of the Symphony; he now tours the world, plays regularly in New Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (Collinsville) – 12p; Annual Native Orleans, and returns home annually for this Thanksgiving tradition at Jazz American Holiday Market St. Louis Enterprise Center – 6:30p; Budweiser Guns ‘n Hoses Joe’s Café – 8p; Big Mike and the Blu City All Stars Old Rock House – 8p; Disco Donnie Presents and B&W Productions Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn – 7p; A Dickens of a Killing Murder present: Rusko w/ Cromatik, Slumbr Party Mystery Dinner Theater Off Broadway – 7:30p; Born In The USA: 35th Anniversary Show; playing National Blues Museum – 7p-10p; Howlin’ Friday featuring Jeremiah the whole record through and a bunch of other Bruce songs by some of the Johnson finest bands in St Louis Off Broadway – 8p; Tonksgiving 2019 w/ Ha Ha Tonka Reifschneider’s (Freeburg) – 7p; Mikey B Old Rock House – 7p; Saints in the City STL: A tribute to Bruce The Ready Room – 8p; THAT 90s JAM: Pre-Thanksgiving Edition Springsteen and the E Street band w/ special guests: Another Mystery CD Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Throw The Horns release party November 28 (Thurs): Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Devon Cahill 1860’s Saloon – 6p; local singer-songwriter Andrew Dahle St. Louis Union Station – 7p; 125th Anniversary of Union Station Movie Arnold City Park (Arnold, MO) – 8a; Turkey Trot STL – Arnold; Nights; “Help us celebrate with a free film series in the renovated outdoor “Thanksgiving Day is the most popular race day in America. It’s the perfect day to come together to benefit ourselves, our families, and our GessoMagazine.com communities…your participation will benefit those less fortunate by supporting local food pantries. For participants 12 years and under we offer a free 1/2 mile youth run.”

Downtown (St. Louis) – 8:45a; Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade; Celebrating its 35th year, the parade will be broadcast live on KMOV-TV Channel 4 National Blues Museum – 6p-9p; Sittin’ on the Porch Thursday Night Jam Sessions; These events are just that – jam sessions – where musicians can just show up and join in the fun. NBM volunteer Jesse Lopez will be running the jam session here at the National Blues Museum! It’s FREE to attend, just bring your own gear The Dark Room – 9:30p; BLSTET: Thursday Night Revue; the 6-person ensemble led by trumpeter, composer, and Kranzberg Arts Foundation Music Artist-in-Residence, Brady Lewis; No cover ever. Good vibes always!

November 29 (Fri): Blue Strawberry STL – 8p; Steve Ross - Cole Porter and Beyond Broadway Oyster Bar – 9p; Black Friday at BOB w/Surco & Brother

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Bowood Farms – 10a; Bowood Makers Market; A unique mix of local makers, creators and artists will set up shop at Bowood with their one of a kind merchandise Delmar Hall – 8p; Last Waltz St. Louis featuring: Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players Good Weather Gallery (Edwardsville) - 6p-9p; Psychic Ecology: A Solo Exhibition by Ben Johnston; presented by Good Weather Gallery Great Grizzly Bear – 4p; SantaCon Soulard; “Put on your Santa suit, bring a gift and come celebrate in Soulard with one of the largest Santa crawls that happens all over the world!” Santa’s must bring an unwrapped gift for a child for entry. Gifts go to Children’s Hospital!

November 30 (Sat): Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p & 9:30p; Jeremy Davenport; See description on 11/29 50/Fifty Kitchen – 7p; Twisted Christmas: Sip and Songwriting Party; Attendees, led by our incredible instructor Melvin, will create their very own Marquee Restaurant – 10p; Shy Glizzy Live original Christmas song with the opportunity to not only take the finished Off Broadway – 8p; The Bottle Rockets mp3 home to cherish forever, but also to have it performed (or perform it Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Josh Eaker themselves!) live at a follow-up showcase event (date TBA)! Drinks and light snacks will be available for an additional charge during breaks Stifel Theatre – 8p; Thanksgiving Soul Jam; The Whispers LIVE in Concert Alton Main Street (Alton) – 10a; Green Gift Bazaar on Small Business * Ted’s Motorcycle World (Alton) – 11a-1p; Blood Drive; Saturday Join Patrico and 105.7 The Point Bommarito Street Fleet Atomic Cowboy – 7p; Haley Woolbright “Hindsight” Album Release Show for an upcoming Point Blood Drive at Ted’s Motorcycle w/ special guests Andrew & the Dolls & Rachel Sexson World benefiting Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center!

Blue Strawberry STL – 8p; Steve Ross - Cole Porter and Beyond entertainment plaza in front of the St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain; in addition to the movies, visitors can enjoy a free light and music show on the Union Station lake every evening.”

The Dark Room – 10p; After Hours: Be.Be & the NeoSouls The Pat Connolly Tavern – 7p; Friday Night Irish Sessions: Music & Drink Thurman’s in Shaw – 9p; Kendrick Smith Trio’s Friday Night Jazz Lab Touhill Performing Arts Center – 7p; The Nutcracker; The cast of professional dancers from Saint Louis Ballet swells with guest actors, dancers, and the talented students of the ballet school Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Infringement

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) is a not-for-profit blood center that provides blood and blood components to 18 hospitals in the St. Louis metropolitan region

The Dark Room – 4:30p-7:30p; Dine & Discover w/ Katarra; Join us for dinner and enjoy a lovely solo performance from Katarra on keys and vocals The Grandel – 4p; “It’s a Wonderful Life” by John Wolbers The Pageant – 8p; Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute The Ready Room – 8p; NIN, Rage & Red Hot Chilli Peppers tributes w/ Sound Division; A tribute to some of your favorite 90s bands. Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine music performed live on stage. Cool video and light production help bring the experience to life The Stage at KDHX – 9p; The Kiss & Tells present Candyland: Eat the Rich Touhill Performing Arts Center – 2:30p; The Nutcracker Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Whiskey Dixon

December 1 (Sun): 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 newto-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” SK8 Liborius Social Club – 4p; Kristen Goodman Live Album Recording Concert! Be a part of the magic as Kristen Goodman records her next album in front of a live studio audience! This Sunday evening extravaganza starts

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with a set from Kristen’s favorite St. Louis cover band- Sweet & Low featuring standards and popular favorites. The pinnacle of the evening occurs when Kristen Goodman & Her Big Band take the stage to record her original music Stifel Theatre – 7:30p; An Evening of Soul featuring Anthony Hamilton and Eric Benet The Grandel – 2p; “It’s a Wonderful Life” by John Wolbers The Judson House – 6p; The Jesse Gannon Trio featuring Eric Slaughter & Ben Wheeler The Pageant – 8p; Murray & Peter Present: A Drag Queen Christmas - The Naughty Tour The Pat Connolly Tavern – 6p; Society Open Jam; All are welcome to play, or just watch! All skill levels welcome. Bring your instrument, or play off what we’ve got setup. Still a beginner? Have no fear, we’ll have some steady players on hand to help you out. Kids are welcome too! Plus, you can grab a drink and some food!

Touhill Performing Arts Center – 2:30p; The Nutcracker

6:00-8:30pm The Fabulous Fox – 7:30p; Wicked; So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle

December 5 (Thurs): 1860’s Saloon – 6p; Andrew Dahle; live music by local singer-songwriter Andrew Dahle Blue Strawberry STL – 8p; Debby Lennon’s Holiday Show; Nick Schlueter, Piano & Jeremy Pfeffer, Bass

December 2 (Mon): Evangeline’s – 7p-10p; St. Louis OPEN MIC & JAM hosted by Shamus McFeron; St. Louis Music Industry Open Mic & Jam. Everyone is welcome! First come, first serve; sign up to play 3 songs on stage. All musicians performing will get a wrist band for Half-off drinks, cocktails and beer for the evening.

Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) – Trent & Nanny; 6-10p Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum – 5:30p-7:30p; Geoff Ward, associate professor and associate chair in the Department of African & AfricanAmerican Studies in Arts & Sciences, will discuss his Teaching Gallery exhibition, “Truths and Reckonings: The Art of Transformative Racial Justice”

December 3 (Tues): Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel – 7p; Duhart; STL’s beloved fatherdaughter duo is excited to be back at Renaissance!

The Pageant – 7p; The Noise Presents: Falling In Reverse

December 4 (Wed): Broadway Oyster Bar – Voodoo Rolling Stones COCA (Center of Creative Arts) – 7p; Joyful Vocal Concert; Join us in celebrating the holiday season with Joyful, a festive repertoire of musical theatre, pop, traditional & winter favorites from COCA’s vocal companies, Allegro & Adagio Jazz St. Louis – 7:30p; Alicia Olatuja; Originally from St. Louis, Alicia Olatuja has been astounding audiences with her exquisite vocals, artistic versatility, and captivating demeanor Powell Hall – 7:30p; Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; Featuring soulful, big band versions of classics like “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World” and “Brazilian Sleigh Ride,” Big Band Holidays is an uplifting holiday program that’s sure to brighten up your season SqWires Restaurant and Annex – 5p; Tastings & Tunes featuring Mike Mattingly; Free Wine Tasting 5:30-7:00pm; Live Music by Mike Mattingly

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El Volcán Discoteque – 9p; DownRight Entertainment & Ronin Productions proudly present: Bleep Bloop, Meso, Patches O’Malley, Letters Jazz St. Louis – 11a; Alicia Olatuja; See Description on 12/04 Joe’s Café – 8p; The Funky Butt Holiday Warmup; The Funky Butt Brass Band was formed in St. Louis, Missouri in 2007 by six talented musicians who respect and revere the New Orleans brass band tradition National Blues Museum – 6p-9p; Sittin’ on the Porch Thursday Night Jam Sessions; These events are just that – jam sessions – where musicians can just show up and join in the fun. NBM volunteer Jesse Lopez will be running the jam session here at the National Blues Museum! It’s FREE to attend, just bring your own gear Old Rock House – 7p; Pert Near Sandstone & Arkansauce Syberg’s – 8p; Clint & Co duo (Clint Wilson and Dan Martin) play your favorite tunes The Dark Room – 9:30p; Scooter Brown: Thursday Night Revue; No cover ever. Good vibes always! A gift courtesy of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation The Fabulous Fox – 1p & 7:30p; Wicked; See Description on 12/04 Thurman’s in Shaw – 8p; Adam Maness Trio

December 6 (Fri): Atomic Cowboy – 9p; Jake’s Leg Delmar Hall – 7p; Watch What Crappens w/ Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam: A Podcast ‘bout Bravo at Delmar Hall Family Arena (St Charles) – 7p-10:30p; 4&20: The Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Fubar Lounge – 7p; Thirty Six Red: Face To Face EP Release Party w/ Guests Name It Now! Amethyst, And Vague Topic Gogh-Getters Gallery @ Sacred Grounds (Edwardsville) – 7p-9p; Opening Reception for Steve Hartman & Dan Anderson Jazz St. Louis – Alicia Olatuja; See Description on 12/04 Link Auditorium – 7:30p; Tribute Series VIII - Unglued STL w/ the music of Stone Temple Pilots, followed by Rearview Mirror with the music of Pearl Jam! Pop’s (Sauget) – 6p; Static-X & DevilDriver - Wisconsin Death Trip Anniversary Tour Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Ahna Schoenhoff St. Louis Science Center – 6p; First Friday: I Love the 90’s; Kick it old school at our First Friday celebrating all things 1990s. Stop by the Gak Lab, check out Y2K technology, jam out to the greatest hits of the decade, and relive middle school science class with episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy. See a 90s science fiction film in the OMNIMAX Theater free at 10pm; First Fridays are free but some activities are ticketed The Fabulous Fox – 7:30p; Wicked; See Description on 12/04 The Gaslight Theater – 8p; “A Life In The Theater” by David Mamet The Grandel – 7p; “It’s a Wonderful Life” by John Wolbers The Monocle – 8p; Rak The Casbah: A Night of Belly Electric Rock with Final Veil The Novel Neighbor – 6p; Upcycled Craft Night @ The Novel Neighbor by Perennial

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The Pageant – 8p; O.A.R. - The Mighty Fall Tour; w/ Riker & The Beachcombers Washy’s Saloon (Waterloo) – 9p-1a; Scattergun Jack Wild Carrot – 7:30p; Time Travelers Ball: A Fundraiser for Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation

December 7 (Sat): Atomic Cowboy – 8p; Zach Deputy Blue Strawberry STL – 8p; The Drinkwater Brothers Cherokee Street – 6p; St. Louis Krampusnacht Pub Crawl 2019; Stops include: Yaquis, B-Side, Whiskey Ring, Fortune Teller Bar and Earthbound Beer. There is no charge to participate in the crawl. Costumes are encouraged but not required. But there will be prizes for the best costumes, so dress up! St. Louis Krampusnacht is a growing St. Louis festival inspired by the Krampus celebrations of Europe Delmar Hall – 8p; An Evening w/ Metal Blade Records’ Anacrusis at Delmar Hall Europe Night Club – 10p; Disco Donnie Presents and B&W Productions proudly bring you: Eptic & Tynan Jazz St. Louis – Alicia Olatuja; See Description on 12/04 Off Broadway – 7:30p; Steve Forbert--Seated show Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Gavin M The Fabulous Fox – 2p & 7:30p; Wicked; See Description on 12/04 (closed caption performance)

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The Gaslight Theater – 8p; “A Life In The Theater” by David Mamet The Grandel – 4p; “It’s a Wonderful Life” by John Wolbers The Monocle – 8p; Jordan Rooks’ A Magical Journey; a high energy magic show that is good for the whole family! He’s worked with the best magicians in the world, and now he brings his show to The Monocle!

The Pageant – 8p; Louis The Child - Here For Now Tour; Louis the Child have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket will go to organizations bringing dignity, equity, and access to communities who need it. www.plus1.org The Ready Room – 7p; 2nd annual STL Women of Rock Showcase Benefit for STL Area Foodbank; 2019’s featured bands are: Crystal Lady, Ahna Schoenhoff, Mammoth Piano, and Tiger Rider! “St. Louis has an incredible LIVE music scene, with music to fit everyone’s taste. Rock, pop, jazz, blues, you name it ... we’ve got it! One thing STL is lucky to have is some awesome bands with ROCKING lead ladies! Thanks to this show, last year we were able to provide over 3600 meals to hungry members of our community and we are looking to do even better this year!”

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Tamm Avenue Bar – 7p-9p; Anthony Doria every Thursday with his unique acoustic cover show; Free!

Blueberry Hill – 7p; Board Game Night at Blueberry Hill; Come play games every The Shaved Duck – 6:30p; Unplugged Thursdays with Brian and Adam; Join us the Monday. Bring your own games or play any of the games we bring. We play everything from quick party games to long strategy games. We are always happy to teach a last Thursday of each month for unplugged acoustic blues, country, rags and more! new game. Open to anyone 21+ 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 Monday

Fridays:

1860s Saloon – 6p-8p; Music: Rick Green on acoustic guitar; Every Friday 4204 (Belleville) – 6p; Live Music every Friday

Grand Center Arts District – 5p; First Fridays in Grand Center; Make a night of it! On the first Friday of every month, museums and galleries in Grand Center Arts Funny Bone – 7:30p; Funny Bone Open Mic; “Our Tuesday open mics feature a pro- District are free and open until 9pm. Discover the remarkable array of visual arts in St. Louis’s premier neighborhood for arts and culture while enjoying cocktails, converam line up filled with 12 to 20 local acts.” Every Tuesday sation, and entertainment. Every first Friday of the month, select galleries will host Gaslight – 9p; Tim Leavy Tuesdays; “Join me in the lounge every Tuesday for an unique events in honor of First Fridays. In addition, some galleries may be closed due eclectic mix of covers and originals! Deep cuts and sing-along favorites. Folk, Coun- to exhibition installations try, Rock, Pop, and Piano Ballads” Hartford Coffee Co. – 7:30p; Open Mic every Friday Sasha’s on Shaw – 8p; Tuesday Evenings with The Matching Shoe; “Join us every other Tuesday at Sasha’s on Shaw!”

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

Wednesdays: 1860s Saloon – 9p-1a; Music: Blues Jam Session (Hosted by Fred Pierce and Company); every Wednesday; no cover Apotheosis Comics & Lounge – 7p; Play Music! Open Mic; Tune up those guitar strings, dust off the old keyboard, and bring your beautiful singing voice out to the Play Music! Open Mic with host, Bryan Ranney; every Wednesday Grand Center Arts District – 5p-11p; 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 Dark Room (Featuring a rotating line-up); Every Wednesday evening, the St. Louis community comes together for the Wednesday Night Jazz Crawl, live in Grand Center. Free, family-friendly, and open to jazz lovers of all ages, this weekly event celebrates the finest in jazz talent, and the venues that form the backbone of a St. Louis legacy; Sponsored by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, the Wednesday Night Jazz Crawl helps continue the Foundation’s mission to establish the essential infrastructure necessary for the arts to thrive in the St. Louis community and bring the arts within reach for people of all ages and backgrounds Hwy 61 Roadhouse (Webster Groves) – 7:30p-11p; Blues Open Mic & Jam Session; every Wednesday Seven (Belleville) – 9p; Curt Copeland’s Open Mic & Karaoke Night Every Wednesday Stagger Inn Again (Edwardsville) – 9p-1a; Open Mic every Wednesday

Thursdays: Café Piazza – 8p; Thursday Night Jazz with Dan Callihan and Friends; Local Jazz every Thursday with Dan Callihan and Friends Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) – 6:30p; Wine & Unwind Yoga; Every Thursday J. Smugs GastroPit – 8:30p; Free Comedy Thursday; free comedy every Thursday; “Each week will feature a lineup of up and coming, established, and touring comedians from St. Louis and occasionally friends traveling through from across the country.”

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4204 (Belleville) – 6p; Live Music every Saturday Apotheosis Comics & Lounge – 7p; South City Comedy Series; Every Saturday! The only comic book store in STL that is also a BAR! “We feature up and coming comics from the hyper talented St. Louis comedy scene and from around the Midwest!” *This show contains adult content*

Sundays: 1860s Saloon – 2p-6p; Music: Fred Pierce and Company; every Sunday; no cover Big Daddys on the Landing – Service Industry Night Karaoke every Sunday John D. McGurk’s – 8p; Falling Fences Sunday Residency at McGurk’s; For over 10 years, Falling Fences has performed every Sunday night at McGurk’s in Soulard!

Molly’s In Soulard – 11:30a; You, Me and Dougie; every Sunday Nick’s Pub – 11p; Industry Night with Anthony; Attention Bartenders, barbacks, servers, and anyone else that works in the bar industry; Come join Anthony Doria for the most laid back show night of the week; every Sunday Stagger Inn Again (Edwardsville) – 9p-1a; Open Mic every Sunday Urb Arts – 7p; Lyrical Therapy Open Mic Every Sunday! “We invite you to come feel the vibe.”

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An Interview with Mykael Ash: Resident Artist at H.O.M.E. Jadora Pomerlee, House of Miles East St. Louis (H.O.M.E.) Teen Ambassador, interviewed Mykael Ash, H.O.M.E. Young Adult Ambassador & Resident Artist. The interview took place in the House of Miles East St. Louis.

JP: How are you, how’s your day so far?

Mykael: I’m good, how are you?

JP: I’m well and happy to interview you!!! So, I have a few questions for you.

Mykael: Yes, ma’am!

JP: I am not sure if our reading audience is aware that Brother Miles (Davis) took a four (4) year sabbatical from music and did just artwork. If you look at his artwork, it is obvious that jazz was some of his inspiration.

What started this talent for you and when did you realize you had this GIFT of painting?

JP: I say this time and time again when people ask me why I love H.O.M.E., I tell them when I came and sat down, it felt like Brother Miles was sitting right next to me!!! It was not a scary feeling. It was a very smooth, cool vibe… inviting, if you will… Do you ever feel that?

Mykael: ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! You are so right!!!! The presence is not a threatening presence at all!!! Whether I am here or home, especially here though, I can feel his presence and it helps my inspiration for that moment, for that artwork. Sometimes I am here painting at all hours of the night and days and I feel at peace when I am here.

JP: Now I told some people that are familiar with your work that I was interviewing you and they asked if I would present their questions. Will that be okay?

Mykael: Ok… JP: What inspires you?

Mykael: I get most of my inspiration from music and my environment.

When I say my environment, I don’t mean just my immediate/East St. Louis. I refuse to be that restricted. I mean the world. I will not be put in society’s box of what I or my artwork should be.

JP: My mom says, “Don’t allow society to put you in a box and don’t put Mykael: Well, I seriously believe I was born to paint. It has always been visions and thoughts in my head that I wanted to express and I really didn’t yourself in a box.” know how to get them across; and drawing and painting was my way of Mykael: Absolutely. There is so much good in and from East St. Louis... and expressing myself. So that’s why I say I was born to paint. there is more to come.

JP: Myke, we met at H.O.M.E (House of Miles East St. Louis). I walked in on JP: What medium do you use in your artwork? a field during my summer employment with my church’s* summer camp.

I walked in and could feel Brother Miles’s presence. What brought you toMykael: Right now I am loving acrylic!!!! Acrylic and water-color paint. I or better yet- who/what CONNECTED YOU to the House of Miles East St. usually work with charcoal and graphite. I am learning how to use it and I Louis? love how it makes the skin look when I am painting people of color. I love the texture. * - (Shining Light Missionary Baptist Church) Mykael: My connection with the House of Miles East St. Louis was way before the home was rebuilt. My mom and Ms. Lauren (H.O.M.E. President) and Mr. Gary (H.O.M.E. Vice President) have been knowing me since I was in the womb… lol. They are my “business parents”…

JP: Oh wow!!!!! I claim them as well. I guess that makes us siblings… lol… business/art siblings.

Mykael: Absolutely, but they have seen me grow as a young black man and as an artist. As you yourself know, once they see something in you, they pour into you all the love and encouragement that they can. They present us with opportunities to be highlighted and seen, not just in this city but around the country.

JP: Like you, I plan to be a part of H.O.M.E. even as an adult, but I know you have some other projects going on. What can we be looking forward to from you, Myke?

JP: Do you emotion paint? Lolmbo… I emotion paint. How I am feeling is what I display.

Mykael: Right now I am “hungry” to see what is next for me. I am always thirsting for that next big piece (of art) that will put my artwork on the map. That’s what moves me… When I do a portrait of somebody, I am looking for that WOOOOOOWWWWW factor, that tear-jerking reaction.

JP: My last question is for me…. Are you interested in teaching art classes if it fits into your schedule?

Mykael: That is my ultimate passion.

JP: Thank you so much for your time and thank you for sharing your gift with this community and the world.

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Mykael: I am currently trying to get into entertainment. For example, I am (H.O.M.E. offers tours by appointment) looking forward to doing more art shows. I plan to do some poetry shows, jazz shows, hip hop shows to put my own little flavor on the entertainment The interviewer, Jadora Pomerlee, House of Miles East St Louis business.

(H.O.M.E.) Teen Ambassador, is 14 years old.

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November 2019 House of Miles East St. Louis (HOME) is a non-profit 501c3 that offers tours and educational programs in the restored East St Louis childhood home of musician extraordinaire, Miles Davis!

The mission of H.O.M.E. – To nurture, empower, and embrace the talents of upcoming generations by reclaiming, restoring, and revitalizing our values, identity, and Cool. “Cool” is all about what’s happening next, and it stands for Constantly Operating On Love. H.O.M.E. itself is described as the cultural epicenter impelled and dedicated to cultivate, connect, and celebrate the community through music, heritage, and art.

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See also: www.gessomagazine.com/2019/09/articles/music/house-ofmiles-east-st-louis-home/ Mykael presents his Miles Davis Portrait to the Miles Davis Family

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November 2019 An Interview with Thames Isobel Abbott-Dethrow sat down with members of St. Louis band Thames: Sean, Connor, Noah, Zander, and Gabriel.

Isobel: I feel like you guys set yourself apart from the other STL bands that I know of because of your image. I would describe it as a dreamy, floral, incredibly distinct theme. What drove you towards this aesthetic?

Zander: I will never forget when I said, “Hey guys, there’s this band called the 1975.” They have a video for their song, “Girls,” where everything is in black and white. When their debut album came out, they got a lot of flack for being a “pop band,” yet they’re not a self-proclaimed pop band. So, they did the video in black and white to make fun of themselves. I wanted to do something like that, and Gabe and Sean both told me, “no”. Then a year later, when Gabe decided to like the 1975, we began to make things more colorful. I guess we all became really good friends and stopped taking those things as seriously as before. We decided to express ourselves more like that because we’re all funny and stupid.

Gabe: We hit a point after our third EP where we needed to rebrand ourselves. We felt stuck and thought we were capable of a lot more.

We did an overhaul of our image, sound, and got really sincere about our merch and online presence. Up until then, we didn’t know how to do any of that stuff and we had a big band meeting where we listed what we wanted to get done, our aspirations, and goals. It all fell in place.

Sean: A lot of it is pretty natural. I don’t think it’s something we put a lot of effort in, defining what the image is. Every time we have some new music out, looking at what our website or photos looks like, they look different. It really feels like a natural progression.

Gabe: We know we want a transition, but we aren’t searching for it.

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Isobel: How did the process of recording and preparing for the release of Spotlight compare to your other releases?

Zander: We took our absolute time.

Connor: The first one was recorded in a guy’s basement in one or two days.

Sean: It was over the course of two weeks, but it was not a ton of time.

Connor: The second and third ones, The Fear and Plagues of the 21st Century, we did studio days.

Sean: We recorded all of the music for The Fear in one day. With Plagues, we recorded it all in two days.

Gabe: It was a hectic, hectic experience.

Connor: Doing it that fast is very stressful; it doesn’t allow for a ton of creative freedom. You have to do everything very quickly. I felt that wasn’t what we wanted to do. We did most of Spotlight in Sean’s basement over the course of eight months. That included recording and production, but we did it pretty much by ourselves.

Gabe: We did drums and vocals at different studios. Besides that, everything else was ourselves. It was completely different. With the other EPs, we could go in and record, then the producers would send us back We would have our input, but no hands-on work. We’d only have three or four mixes of a song, and that was it. This time, it was nearly a hundred different mixes of songs, because we were super perfectionist.

Sean: The reason we hadn’t done that sooner was because I didn’t have enough confidence in my abilities as an engineer. Even doing it this time was scary because I didn’t want to mess it up.

Gabe: Sean and I spent a lot of time together in the last nine months in his basement until four in the morning, to the point where one of us would fall asleep. We’d call it a night, then do it again the next day. The coolest thing about this process was the chemistry that was built, unlike before; everything happened with all of us around or hive-mind between Zander, Sean, and me while producing it.

Isobel: What has been your favorite show to date?

Zander: Tulsa. Our first show we played on tour this summer was in Tulsa. The crowd energy was unmatched by any other show we played locally or on the rest of that tour leg. All of the bands were really supportive of each other, which you don’t find a lot over here.

It’s hard to get in with people who support you, because you’re another musician trying to make something of yourself. There were about 150 people there, the bands brought people.

Sean: None of them knew us.

Gabe: We made a lot of connections from that first show.

Noah: More than anything else added up from tour.

Gabe: The Off Broadway show in August was really fun.

Noah: I think Atomic Cowboy is mine.

Gabe: Tulsa and Off Broadway are up there. It was a huge party. It was our first show in St. Louis in two months, after tour.

Zander: It felt like a fun homecoming.

Isobel: Who are some of your favorite STL bands to watch or perform with?

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Gabe: Drangus, of course.

Noah: I’m in love with Scott Leeker of the Sigmund Frauds.

Gabe: He knows how to control a crowd, I wish I could be as good of a frontman as him. Tonina is another good one to see.

Zander: I’ve always wanted to play a show with Foxing ever since high school.

Sean: Starwolf is really good, too. They came out of nowhere. They played right before us at the Riverfront Times showcase.

Isobel: What was your favorite moments from your summer tour this year? Had you been on tour before?

Gabe: We had played a couple out of town shows here and there, but this was our first official tour. There’re so many good and horrible moments.

Noah: Memphis was my favorite moment on tour. We stayed in a hotel and went to the fifth biggest pyramid in the world, Bass Pro Shops.

Gabe: I liked the last leg, when we went to Wisconsin. We stayed with Sean’s aunt; we had shows in Madison, Oconomowoc, and Milwaukee. It was really fun because that was the first time where we had some stability.

Zander: Most of the shows were us sweating in the car until we got to the venue, where you would sit and wait for two hours until you played. Or, you would be in a hotel room, tired.

Gabe: The one night we didn’t play on tour, between Memphis and Cincinnati, we stayed in Nashville with our friend, Rachel, who lives on a horse ranch. It was gorgeous. She had a plethora of beds we could sleep on.

Zander: It was the most serene moment. You were in chaos all the time-Noah: Then you were on a horse farm.

Gabe: Some of the best moments were getting a break from all the craziness that happened on tour.

Sean: Every night, after we finished the show. I would think it would be the end of the night, but somehow, one of you guys would find a way to make us stay up for another four hours.

Connor: My favorite moment was the boat in Wisconsin. It was great.

Zander: We had a day off and Sean’s aunt lives on a lakefront. We

got to go on the lake and hang out with dogs.

Gabe: That trip was special. The last show in Milwaukee was up to par with our first show in Tulsa. It was a poetic ending. We had a great first show, then the rest of the tour was way up and down, testing our souls. Milwaukee gave us a good show with 70-80 people.

Isobel: What is your favorite STL venue to play at?

Zander: Delmar Hall.

Gabe: It’s between Delmar Hall or the Ready Room, undeniably.

Noah: Delmar Hall or Atomic Cowboy. The Atomic was very nice and welcoming. The sound is great there. I had enough room to move my keyboard around.

Sean: Blueberry Hill does feel like home a little bit. Cicero’s was like that when we first started, then they closed. Every time we come to Blueberry Hill, it’s always the same guy.

Gabe: Shouts out to Dan from Blueberry Hill.

Isobel: Are there any shows in the future?

Gabe: We are going to be in Columbia at Rose Music Hall on November 10. Our album release show at the Ready Room is going to be on November 23, with Drangus, Leponds, and Little Cowboy.

Zander: The goal now is to keep playing weekend tour-kinda runs.

Gabe: We’re going to do a lot more stuff once the new year hits.

Noah: We’re coming down, it’s been a chaotic several months.

No Coast w/ Thames; Rose Music Hall, Columbia MO, November 10; 6p

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You are cordially invited to volume number nine! 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 you already traveled through it before. You may not travel diagonally. Start at the S and end at the E. You must finish if your path hits E.

“Asterisk” is for two players.

You will use a shared writing utensil and three dice. You will battle for majority control of the board by the game’s end. You take turns claiming one hex’s square at a time on the board. Player one will write“1“s inside squares to claim hexes on the board and player two will write “2”s.

Setup: Player one is whoever can freehand the best hexagon on a separate spot of this page. Take turns for who rolls the three dice to prepare for each round. The player who rolled the dice is known as the “active player” each round.

Gameplay: You begin on your side of the board in any hex with your number in its square. You take turns filling in one hex at a time, in two ways: with your number and all or a portion of an asterisk that correlates with your choice of the results of the three dice rolled each round.

The three dice: Each round, the active player rolls the dice then may pick one of the three dice they have rolled, leaving two dice results to choose from for the other player. The number each die rolled corresponds to patterns of partial or full asterisks (#’s 1- 6). You must choose from the dice results to draw into a hex that is touching a hex you have already drawn your number in that has paths (asterisk patterns) leading out that may be continued onto another hex not already drawn in. When drawing asterisks or parts of them you must draw them exactly as shown for that number, even according to perspective from your side of the board.

Adjacent Claiming: If you gain majority control of hexes surrounding an occupied hex then that occupied hex becomes your own if it was not already. You may even lose one of your starting hexes if your opponent can control majority of its adjacent occupied hexes. Some dice results have walls. These walls that you also draw on the edge of a hex mean you may not own or affect the hex on the other side of that wall unless approaching from a different hex that you own. This also means this wall protects the hex you draw it on from the hexes on the other side of the wall.

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

To win: When neither player may claim a square any longer then the game is over. The player with the most numbers on the board at the end of the game wins!

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 or painting 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 #8’s Password: “RESENT”

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November 2019 Beneath and Within the Soil, the Rock and the Feathers

by David M. Yates

For his part, Dennis creates mixed media pieces that have evolved from his research of petroglyphs and pictographs. “My inspiration has been from the study of the design of symbols, both past and present.”

To round out the exhibit, I will be displaying oil paintings featuring whimsical birds in complex environments. I use life experiences as my muse. I’ve found that when I paint about an issue that has strongly affected me, I Art can often unify people. In our case, we formed a lasting bond through have more compassion about the piece. our creativity, and on Friday, November 15th, Susan Bostwick, Linda J. Miller, Dennis L. Ringering and I will be bringing our talents and camaraderie While art provides a forum for individual expression, the collection we will to Belleville’s Governor French Gallery in our new exhibition Soil, Rock & assemble forms one coherent unit. Though our styles and media differ, Feather. our passion, dedication and professionalism will be reflected in the work.

Patrons attending the exhibition can expect to see new creations as well as The four of us met through our passion for art. In 1998, Susan (along art that reflects what we feel best represents our ideas. For the Governor with two fellow artists) spearheaded ArtEast, a studio tour that brought French opening, Susan said that the gallery itself provided her with a attention to the Metro-East art scene. For 16 years, the venue showcased the work of local artisans. While some of us had relationships established vision. The decorative wallpaper that lines the historic space gave her some inspiration. “I am exploring wall pieces which respond to the landmark years before, our involvement in ArtEast really solidified our friendship. gallery and refer to my narrative work.” Linda’s creations have been produced specifically for the November display. “In this show I will feature paintings of birds observed in my backyard,” she stated. She said that she found great pleasure in observing, photographing, sketching and painting the small creatures.

Dennis’ use of Native American symbolism and figures from European cave paintings have long been the subject of his artwork. When discussing his images, he noted that everyone responds to a work according to their own individual experiences because the A common thread that we also share involves Southern Illinois University at “content is subjective.” He further noted that when visitors view his pieces, Edwardsville. Dennis, an emeritus professor, headed the drawing program “I hope people will regard my work as well-made and perhaps find their at the university for 30 years. Susan received her Master of Fine Arts degree own meaning in my objects.” in Ceramics at SIUE. Linda pursued an MA in Art Therapy Counseling, and I Similarly, I want spectators to feel a connection to my canvases. When other graduated from there with a BFA in Drawing. people view my paintings, I hope that they discover their own story in the For the exhibition, each of us will bring our personal skill set to the show. work. I feel art should be left up to interpretation. Hopefully, everyone will Susan works with earthenware clay, layered with stains and glazes through also see that I try to put a little bit of my personality into every piece. multiple firings. She told me her current ceramics involve a series of vaselike sculptures that look to the cycle of life for their narrative. “A shovelful Guests that visit the gallery can expect to see a finely crafted exhibition.

Behind the scenes, visitors will see four regional artists who encourage each of dirt provides a glimpse into the universe beneath our feet,” she said. other and our artistic visions. We serve as each other’s critics, mentors and Linda’s contribution to the exhibition will be small works that she creates biggest supporters. Most importantly, people will observe a foursome that by using a variety of materials on wet paper. Her methodology involves view their mutual friendship as a true gift. reacting to the pieces spontaneously. “The emphasis on process influences Our show, Soil, Rock & Feathers, opens with a public reception with food, my approach to making art.” drinks, and live music from Mikey B. on November 15th beginning at 5:00 pm, and the exhibit runs through December 20th.

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The Artwork of Mike Estes

“Using a process called Lichtenberg fractal burning I use up to 15,000 volts of electricity to capture lightning into wood.

This is a highly dangerous art and I take every safety precaution. By using this process and hand burning my own designs, I make one-of-a-kind pieces of Art.� ~ TheLoveTre@gmail.com ~

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Bob DeFrates Mr. DeFrates was born in Belleville, Illinois on February 12, 1944. He is a self taught artist and works exclusively in graphics (graphite drawings and etching) from his studio in Belleville. Dreams of becoming a successful artist began at a very young age. Early works appeared on grocery bags and in loose leaf note books using the only materials available to him, graphite pencils. Eager to see the world, at the age of 17 he joined the Navy, 1961-1965, drawing portraits for other sailors of their girl friends from wallet photos. His last tour of service in the military was as a radar-man aboard the USS Enterprise, the first nuclear aircraft carrier. As one of the crew in 1964, Mr. DeFrates circumvented the world in “Operation Sea Orbit”. Qualifying for the GI bill, he continued his art training by studying the academics of art. 1969-71, at Belleville Area College (later re-named Southwestern Illinois College). As a student, he received the art award for outstanding achievement. His college art was also included in the “Anthology of College Art” (Who’s Who) by the “National Poetry Press” in 1971. The artists’ etching background includes studying the techniques of etching with St. Louisan Jim Harmon. Since turning professional in 1972, Bob DeFrates’ art has received numerous state and national prizes, invitations to exhibit, purchase awards, and commissions. Nationally, his work was included in over 250 gallery and juried group exhibitions. To see more of his work, he and his art can be found at DeFrates Picture Eye Gallery in Belleville, Illinois.

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Isobel Abbott-Dethrow Isobel Abbott-Dethrow is a self taught portraitist born and raised in Belleville, Illinois. In her art, Isobel combines her love for music and painting by creating portraits of musicians and other artistic icons that have had an impact on her life. As a British-American, most of her work relates to British culture ranging from the Swinging Sixties to Britpop and even beyond. For more information, Isobel can be reached at isobeljulia@gmail.com.

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