Arts + Life Intersections - South Grand | Intersections - South Grand |
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| By Sam Washburn, Special to the Beacon | |
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Posted 12:09 p.m. Mon. Aug. 31 - "Intersections," from illustrator Sam Washburn, is a new series
in the Beacon. Each month, Sam will present an image of a neighborhood
or an activity that is special to St. Louis. In his drawings, Sam hopes
to distill a community's personality and character -- and make us smile
in recognition. This month, it's the eclectic, energetic ethnic melting pot of South Grand. To see the first, on Maplewood, click here .
Sam Washburn |
Editors' Picks
- Books
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Sean Wilentz, Pulitzer finalist for "The Rise of American Democracy," will give the James Neal Primm Lecture in History on Lincoln's presidency at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the St. Louis Mercantile Library, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Free, but to make reservations call 314-516-7242.
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E. Lynn Harris, author, dead at age 54 . Harris tapped into a little-covered slice of life, writing about successful African-American men who are conflicted about their sexual identity. | The New York Times
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From July 10-Sept. 30, the Missouri Botanical Garden will host “Madagascar,” an exhibit by National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting, who will be at the garden at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 for a lecture and book signing. Information: www.mobot.org ; 314-577-9400.
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Judge blocks publication of book in Salinger dispute: After considering the merits of the case, she indefinitely extended a temporary order that had shelved the portrayal of Holden Caulfield as a 76-year-old. | New York Times
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- Theater/Dance
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ANNONYArts presents "Prodigal" Sept. 3-5 and 10-12, 2009, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Performance begins at sundown. Free.
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Indicted former Illinois governor makes stage appearance in "Rod Blagojevich Superstar": The Chicago spoof is being staged by its Second City troupe. | Chicago Tribune
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"Billy Elliot" leads Tonys with 10 wins: It was named best musical, while "God of Carnage" won honors for best play, director and actress. | New York Times
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The Stray Dog Theatre presents “Everything in the Garden” on Thursdays through Saturdays from June 2-June 20 at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Ave. $18-$20 314-865-1995 www.StrayDogTheatre.org
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- Music
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Pop songwriter Ellie Greenwich dies at age 68: She wrote such classic pop songs as "Chapel of Love," "River Deep, Mountain High" and "Be My Baby" with Phil Spector. | Associated Press
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Michael Jackson will be buried on Aug. 29, which would have been his 51st birthday: He will be buried at a private ceremony at Forest Lawn-Glendale. | Associated Press
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Lack of sponsors causes cancellation of 40th anniversary concert at Woodstock: Michael Lang, one of the original promoters of the 1969 festival, had hoped to hold the concert in September. | Rolling Stone
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Two compositions newly attributed to Mozart: The piano pieces were probably composed when he was 7 or 8 years old. | New York Times
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- Neighborhoods
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A polo match benefiting Therapeutic Horsemanship will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 12 (gates open at 3 p.m.) $25/car at McGehee Polo Field Spirit Valley Farms, 17879 Wild Horse Creek Road. (www.thstl.org or 636-332-4940 to reserve)
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Golden Dragon Acrobats – a troupe that mixes Chinese acrobatics and theatrical techniques – will bring its production Cirque d’Or to the Touhill Performing Arts Center at 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Alice S. Handelman, president of The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis,has been honored as a 25 year member of National Federation of Press Women.The recognition was presented in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at the annual nationalcommunications conference of NFPW. Handelman was community relations director at Jewish Center for Aged for 18 years.
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Come to the Missouri Botanical Garden from 9 am. to 5 p,m. the Best of Missouri Market where you can find more than 120 artisans from throughout the state.
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- Visual Arts
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Coming to MOCRA on Sept. 13 will be the work of Michael Byron, a professor of painting at Washington University. Opening reception Sept. 13, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Exhibit will run through Dec. 13.
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Sculpture garden earns high marks. Will the garden draw people to downtown and entice them to stay? Whether or not it does that much, Citygarden stands on its own as a positive addition. | New York Times
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Bruno David Gallery will present Leslie Laskey’s most recent works in an exhibit titled Tango from Sept. 11 to Oct. 24. For more information go to www.brunodavidgallery.com .
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Come to the Atrium Gallery from 6-9 p.m. on July 10 for the opening of “Small.” The show, which features small works by several artists, runs until Sept. 6. The Salon level, however, will feature larger works.
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- Movies/TV
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In honor of Les Paul, who died this August, KETC/Channel 9 will rebroadcast the 90-minute documentary Les Paul: Chasing Sound, at 7 p.m. Sept. 2. The program was originally telecast in 2007.
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Cocaine contributed to death of TV pitchman Billy Mays, autopsy shows: Officials say Mays, who died of a heart attack June 28, had used the drug in the few days before his death. | Associated Press
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Director John Hughes dies of a heart attack at age 59: His films include "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Breakfast Club." | Chicago Tribune
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Oscar-winning screenwriter Budd Schulberg dies at age 95: He won the Academy Award in 1954 for "On the Waterfront." | New York Times
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Intersections
Posted 12:12 p.m. Mon. Aug. 31 - In a new series, illustrator Sam Washburn takes a look at a St. Louis neighborhood or activity. This month, the focus is on South Grand. To see a larger, complete image, click here .
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