Left Bank Books presents award winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson and award winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica as they discuss the second book in the Jane Smith series. Jane Smith is being hailed as James Patterson's greatest character yet, a tough-as-nails attorney up against a relentless killer. Hard to Kill features possibly the author's most stunning twist ever. Join us at the Touhill Performing Arts Center for this incredible event.
Ilya Shmukler, piano student of Stanislav Yudenitch at Park University's International Center for Music, took 1st Place at the Concourse Geza Anda piano competition in Zurich, Switzerland on June 8th, 2024. In addition to taking the top overall prize, Ilya was awarded the Audience Prize, the Mozart- Prize, the Special Prize of the Hungarian Radio Arts Groups, and the Junior Jury Award. The Concert program includes piano works by J. S. Bach, Franz Schubert, Ferenz Liszt and Robert Schumann.
Join us for an empowering journey into the world of ideas and innovation at AMPLIFY, a TEDxStLouis Women's event dedicated to celebrating the voices and accomplishments of women from all walks of life. In a world where the power of women's voices is increasingly recognized and valued, AMPLIFY serves as a platform to elevate these voices even further, inspiring action, sparking dialogue, and fostering connections that transcend boundaries.
Haydn: Quartet in D Major, Op.20, No. 4
Janacek: Quartet No. 1, “Kreutzer Sonata”
Beethoven: String Quintet, Op.47b, “Kreutzer”, with Dennis Parker, cello
Doors to the theater open at 6:30 pm for a pre-show talk that begins at 6:45 pm. The show starts at 7:30 pm.
Lip Sync Battle – St. Louis is Springboard to Learning’s largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds directly benefit the children participating in Springboard’s early childhood, in-school, after-school, and summer arts-integrated educational programs.
Soft blue tutus…a sweeping Tchaikovsky score. Next – a dance hall girls and cowboy hats. George Balanchine’s iconic ballets – Serenade and Western Symphony -- look nothing alike, yet both demonstrate Balanchine’s ability to evoke powerful emotions. Western Symphony utilizes classical ballet steps infused with American folk dancing. Serenade is a milestone in dance – Balanchine’s first ballet created in America. Finally, After the Rain Pas de Deux, created for New York City Ballet by Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon (MJ The Musical), honors the great master.
Schoenberg: Quartet in D Major (1897)
Tower: “Nightfields” (1994)
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115, with Oskar Espina-Ruiz, clarinet
Doors to the theater open at 6:30 pm for a pre-show talk that begins at 6:45 pm. The show starts at 7:30 pm.
The Nutcracker drew record crowds in 2023. Saint Louis Ballet returns to the stage for
its Thanksgiving performances of The Nutcracker and in mid-December for more amazing dancing, music and spectacle.
Jim Brickman Comfort & Joy is a captivating blend of original holiday classics, and beloved seasonal favorites. From enchanting instrumentals to heartwarming vocal performances, the show is an unforgettable experience.
Shostakovich: Selected Piano Preludes, Op.34
Shostakovich: String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110
Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op.57
Doors to the theater open at 6:30 pm for a pre-show talk that begins at 6:45 pm. The show starts at 7:30 pm.
Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op.18, No. 1
Corigliano: “Snapshot: Circa 1909”
Beach: Piano Quintet in F# minor, Op.67, with Nina Ferrigno, piano
Doors to the theater open at 6:30 pm for a pre-show talk that begins at 6:45 pm. The show starts at 7:30 pm.
Many award-winning choreographers have created ballets for both the Broadway stage and for ballet companies to perform on their own. Don't miss this opportunity to see Saint Louis Ballet celebrate the "essence" of American musical theatre with these remarkable ballets that project the style, energy and rhythms of the Broadway stage. With accompaniment by full orchestra – the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for the third consecutive year.
Janacek: Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters”
Shaw: “Valencia” (2012)
Korngold: Piano Quintet in E Major, Op.15, with Judith Gordon, piano
Doors to the theater open at 6:30 pm for a pre-show talk that begins at 6:45 pm. The show starts at 7:30 pm.
