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This edition of the Arts Calendar covers the rest of July and all of August 2015. Look for the September edition the week of August 24. Thanks!

Art at the Station: July and August

In July, Art at the Station will feature the oil and mixed media work of Margaret Sayers, June 29 through August 3. Opening reception will be held Thursday, July 2, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Kirkwood Train Station, 110 W. Argonne Drive, corner of Kirkwood Road.

In August, Art at the Station will feature the photography of Max Arens, August 3 thru 31. The opening reception will be held Thursday, August 6, at the Station.

Exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public. Art may be viewed when the station is open for passengers. Sponsored by the Kirkwood Arts Commission, with generous support from the Kirkwood Arts Foundation.

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Making Music Summer Concert Series

All concerts start at 7:00 p.m. in the Lions' Amphitheatre in Kirkwood Park. The series is sponsored by the Kirkwood Arts Commission, with generous support from the Kirkwood Arts Foundation, and by Kirkwood Parks and Recreation. Concerts are free, but donations are welcome.

July 11: Samba Bom. Samba Bom is a Midwest-based music ensemble that plays authentic Brazilian music in a unique mix of popular music styles, including samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz, Olodum, Forro, and Chorinho, among others. For more information, visit www.SambaBom.com.

July 25: Funky Butt Brass Band is a New Orleans-style brass band, playing everything from traditional jazz to 70s funk, with a little Chicago blues, southern rock, and St. Louis R & B in the mix. For more information, visit their Website at www.funkybuttbrassband.com

August 8: Lucky Old Sons is 4-piece group (piano, saxophone, drums, electric mandolin) focused on piano-driven roots rock and American music from the 50s and 60s. They have performed at the St. Louis' National Blues Week festivities and the Big Muddy Blues Festival.

August 22: St. Louis Wind Symphony. One of the Midwest's premier concert bands, this 65-member ensemble features music educators and professionals from the greater St. Louis region. Their musical versatility is reflected in an extensive repertoire, which embraces the classical wind literature, new compositions, patriotic showpieces and marches, Broadway show tunes, jazz, holiday music, and more. For more information, visit: www.stlwindsym.org.

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Stages St. Louis Presents Anything Goes

All aboard for STAGES' Mid-Summer Sensation, Anything Goes! This tap-happy musical comedy from Broadway's Golden Age features meltingly romantic Cole Porter melodies in an uproarious and tune-filled trip across the Atlantic where ANYTHING GOES!

All performances will be held at the Robert G. Reim Theatre at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road in Kirkwood. The production runs from July 17 through August 16.

Single tickets are on sale now and prices range from $20 to $57. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 314-821-2407 or visit: StagesStLouis.org.

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Laumeier Sculpture Park: July and August

FREE STROLLER TOUR, July 16 and August 20

Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free stroller tours on the third Thursday of each month, May through October. Enjoy adult conversation while strolling the paved paths at Laumeier. Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the eason. Please note: Strollers are not provided. Tours meet Thursday,July 16, and Thursday, August 20, at 10:00 a.m., at Tony Tasset's "Eye 2007," in the park, 12580 Rott Road. FREE.

TEEN PIZZA AND ART NIGHT, July 17

Enjoy an evening of creative expression and fun activities at Laumeier. Assemble, construct, and experiment with materials that bend, glow, and stack, while collaborating with other teens who love to make art. Share your thoughts and ideas about Laumeier's new teen program beginning Fall 2015. All materials, food, and beverages are included. Friday, July 17, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., at the Kranzberg Education Lab. Ages 13 to 17. Cost: $20.

FREE FAMILY DAYS, July 19 and August 16

Laumeier's Free Family Days provide families with a chance to bond while encouraging observation, imagination, curiosity, and creativity. Structured activities that use a variety of materials are included. Families will have fun exploring new media and concepts, while finding inspiration within the park's natural environment, temporary exhibitions, and the permanent collection. Sunday, July 19, and Sunday, August 16, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Kranzberg Education Lab. Supported by PNC Arts Alive.

FREE WALKING TOUR, August 2

Docent-.led walking tour of the outdoor collection happens on the first Sunday of each month, May through October. Interactive and designed for participants to come away with an appreication for the complex relationships among art, nature, and humans. Please wear comfortable shoes, and dress appropriately for the season. Tour meets Sunday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m., at tony Tasset's "Eye 2007." FREE.

FEAST IN THE PARK, August 7

Eat to your heart's content as St. Louis County parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park, on the first Friday of the month in June, August, and September. Join family and friends to picnic on a wide variety of delicious fare from local culinary entrepreneurs while enjoying live music by Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats. Friday, August 7, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the Way Field at Laumeier. Admission is free. No coolers allowed. Presented by St. Louis County Parks in partnership with the St. Louis Food Truck Association and "Feast Magazine."

For more information on any of these activities, or to reserve your spot, call 314-615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

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Exhibition Schedule for Fall 2015: St. Louis Community College at Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery

AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 18
Fiber Invitational. Opening: Thursday, August 27, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 1 - 22:
Everywhere and Elsewhere I: Painting Exhibition. Opening: Thursday, October 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 4:
Annual Faculty Exhibit. Opening: thursday, November 5, 4:30 to 6:30 p-.m.

Exhibits are FREE and held at the Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery, in the Humanities East Building, first floor, at St. Louis Community College at Meramec, 11333 Big Bend Road, 63122. For more information, please call 314-984-7632.

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St. Louis Shakespeare New Season Starts July 31

THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF HEDDA GABLER
by Jeff Whitty, July 31 - August 9, 2015
From the Tony-winning author of Avenue Q, this play follows Hedda into the hereafter. There, she encounters Mammy of Gone with the Wind fame, and they join forces. Along the way, they encounter starlets, leading ladies, and other madwomen locked in the literary attic in this darkly funny show.

WILD OATS

by James McLure, August 21 - 30, 2015

Adapted from the Restoration comedy by John O'Keeffe, Wild Oats is a rip-roaring romp through the Wild West. Instead of drawing rooms, this comedy unfolds in saloons, stables, and across the rolling prairies.

Wild Oats is filled with Restoration tropes, long-lost sons, and separated twins.

TWELFTH NIGHT

by William Shakespeare, October 2 - 11, 2015

Cast away in a foreign land, twins Viola and Sebastian are separated in a shipwreck, each presuming the other lost at sea. Mistaken identities, prankster servants, and a triangle of determined, yet unrequited, lovers make this one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies.

RICHARD III

by Williams Shakespeare, April 8 - 17, 2016

A brilliant military commander, Richard, Duke of York, cannot be content in a "weak piping time of peace." As Richard centralizes power and makes a play for the crown, his motives grow increasingly ugly - sending him, enraged, into a bloody battle at Bosworth Field against Henry Tudor.

Performance and Ticket Information:

~ Performances: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. Sundays, 2:00 p.m.

~ Individual ticket prices: $20/general, $18/seniors (65+), and $15/students and teachers with ID.

~ Season subscriptions are also available: $60/general, $54/seniors, and $45/students and teachers. Subscribers enjoy preferred seating, changeable ticket dates, and an invitation to the Season Opening party. Subscription includes one ticket to all four shows.

~ All performances are held at The Ivory Theater, 7620 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, 63111.

~ Donations are welcome.

For additional information, please visit their Website at: www.stlshakespeare.org

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Repertory Theatre of St. Louis: Bookfair July 13

Barnes and Noble will present an all-day Bookfair to support the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. The Bookfair will run from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Monday, July 13, at the Ladue Crossing Barnes and Noble location, 8871 Ladue Road.

At the heart of the event is a celebration of one of America's greatest novelists: Harper Lee. To honor the release of Ms. Lee's new book "Go Set a Watchman," local actors and Rep volunteers will read from Ms. Lee's landmark novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" aloud, in its entirety. In addition to the reading, the Rep will present a children's area with crafts and coloring activities for young visitors.

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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Presents Shakespeare in the Streets!

The fourth-annual Shakespeare in the Streets will present an artful adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night on September 17 - 19, 2015. The hour-long adaptation will be presented in the Old North neighborhood in the City of St. Louis and will feature professional actors and local residents and students. All performances are free and begin at 8:00 p.m., each night. For additional information, please call 314-531-9800 or visit their Website at: www.sfstl.com.

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Beth von Behren, Editor, Arts Calendar
City of Kirkwood, 139 S. Kirkwood Road, 63122
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