Powell Hall, formerly known as the St. Louis Theater, and Powell Symphony Hall, is the home of the St. Louis Symphony. It was named after Walter S. Powell, a local St. Louis businessman, whose widow donated $1 million towards the purchase and use of this hall by the symphony. The hall seats 2,683.The building is a contributing property of the Midtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.HistoryThe building was originally called The St. Louis Theater. It was built in 1925 with 4,100 seats, designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Rapp & Rapp. The theater spent the first 40 years of its existence as a stage for live vaudeville performances as well as motion pictures. The last movie shown in the old theater was The Sound of Music in 1966. At that time, the building was acquired by the Symphony Society for $500,000, through a gift from Oscar Johnson, Jr.. After spending an additional $2 million to update and renovate the theater, the hall re-opened in January 1968 as the new home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.The building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named George. He is supposedly seen in a white suit and white hat and is thought to be that of a former vaudevillian. He is said to play with the lights and the elevators.
The Harlem Tap Room is an historic jewel in The Ville Neighborhood. Operating at the same location on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive since 1946.
Waldorf Lounge and Resturant is a very nice place to come and relax and enjoy a fine meal, Jazz, Blue are just catch up on some sporting events with our many flat screen located around the club. Every Friday from 4-7pm Free Fish Dinner to every one. Wensday from 4-7 pot luck meal free. come out and join us and meet new friends.
The St. Louis African Arts Festival began in 1991 as an artistic and cultural arm of the African Studies Association’s 34th Annual Conference hosted by Washington University in St. Louis. A variety of festival programs and activities were held throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area. Due to the overwhelming response from the broader community to the first St. Louis African Arts Festival, event organizers began to plan for the next festival held the following year. The African Heritage Association of St. Louis, Inc. was established in 1995 and serves as the parent organization of the St. Louis African Arts Festival. It is a 501(C) 3, non-profit organization
The Big Muddy Dance Company, under the Direction of former Houston Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago dancer Brian Enos, derives its name from the Missouri river, referred to as "The Big Muddy". This river feeds the nation's waterways while having its roots here in St Louis. The dance company is rooted in the great city of St Louis and feeds not only this city but the nation with high quality dance performances. Choreographers such as Lou Conte (founder of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago), Antonio Douthit & Kirven Boyd (Dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre), Harrison McEldowney, Lauri Stallings (Artistic Director of GloATL), Michael Uthoff (Executive Director of Dance St Louis), Sam Watson, Kameron N. Saunders, Thom Dancy, Brian Enos, and Brandon DiCriscio (former dancer with River North Dance Company) have all contributed work to the troupe's growing list of repertoire. The company not only offers great dance to audiences in theaters and public venues, but also has developed a senior outreach program to bring quality dance to seniors that may not be able to go to the theatre. "Senior Embrace" produces performances at retirement homes and assisted living facilities around St Louis, as well as workshops with early stage dementia patients. Following their season, the company offers a summer intensive program at their studio, the Downtown Dance Center, located in the heart of the city. The studio also offers beginning through professional level ballet, jazz, and core-barre fitness classes year-round. Classes are taught by company members as well as renowned guest faculty.
St. Louis' first lantern-lit outdoor night market featuring local beer, live music, and some of the best handmade & vintage finds our fair city has to offer. ANNOUNCING our 2015 Vendor Roster! Made Supply Co. Enamel Flowers & Weeds Wabi Sabi Textile Co. Fable & Lore Parsimonia The Foundrie Side Project Skateboards Creature Type Sadly Harmless Villa Design Unnatural Resources Perennial Cristin Rae Knitwear & Accessories Lonesome Traveler Newberry Furniture A Tiny Moth Riley Construction Cloud Studios Beqi Clothing Collin Garrity Narcise We Live Out Loud The ReTrailer 1933 MA / PA Ruby Francis Dead Wax Records Julia With Love Binx Ceramic Handmade Family Sahgol Lateef Accessories South City Studio Dottie Q Yellow Bird Gifts Wang Dang Doodle Press Buddha Body & Bath Jane Linders Photography Whisk: A Sustainable Bakeshop
A Great Night Out!! Planning a night out? Look no further than STL RoadPony for your celebration transportation. Gather enough people and RoadPony is most certainly less expensive than taking a cab around Saint Louis (much safer, as well). A NIGHT ON THE TOWN WEDDINGS BACHELORETTE BACHELOR WINERY TRIPS CORPORATE OUTINGS CONCERTS & SPORTING EVENTS
The Arts and Education Council builds appreciation, participation and support for arts and arts education through the St. Louis community.