At the Kranzberg Arts Center

ArchCity Defenders, a non-profit civil rights law firm based in St. Louis, presents its second annual summer Racial Justice Film Series. Beginning on June 27, ArchCity Defenders will present Brother Outsider, Time: Kalief Browder Story (Episode 1) on July 18, and a double feature Where the Pavement Ends and The Kinloch Doc on August 15.

This summer, our series features films that touch on topics including intersectional identities within the civil rights movement, debtors’ prison and the cash bail system, and the histories of two STL neighborhoods, Kinloch and Ferguson. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion to continue the conversations sparked by each film. All screening events are free and open to the public.

In 2018, ArchCity Defenders held our first ever Racial Justice Film series (with KDHX) featuring three compelling documentaries: “Marvin Booker was Murdered,” “Whose Streets?” and “Major!”. Each of the films featured stories that connected with our clients’ experiences and our mission of combatting state violence and the criminalization of poverty.

Build your strength and endurance with this energizing rooftop pilates class! Come ready for some high-intensity intervals mixed with a pinch of yoga. We promise a sweaty, satisfying experience and a beautiful view of the Arch from Sally’s Rooftop Garden & Terrace. This one-hour class is appropriate for all levels and is led by an experienced local instructor from TruFusion.

At the Kranzberg Arts Center

A Deeper Shade of Blues is a Two-Act, One-Man Show, interwoven through music, dance, and monologue presentations. Depicting a historical journey of trials and triumph while “Being Black in America”.

At The Grandel

5-7pm: KDHX
7-9pm: The Kranzberg Jazz Jam hosted by Bob DeBoo at The Kranzberg
9-11pm: The Kasimu-tet at The Dark Room at The Grandel

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.

RockShow Productions Presents
FROZEN JR 2019 St Louis Premiere!

Join Elsa, Anna, Olof, Sven and all the other amazing characters in this show as we tell the Frozen story as it’s never been seen before – with new music and dialogue in addition to great numbers like “Do you Want to Build a Snowman” and “Let it Go!”  Join our crew as we work to reach our goal that the first St. Louis production of this show will be a SMASH HIT!

Check us out at RockShowAcademy.com or call (314) 601-5339

ALL FEMALE CAST!

In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.

“A pulse racing revival that flies us right into musical heaven.” – The New York Times
“Wildly entertaining…[with a] dazzling score.” – New York Daily News
“As dazzling a demonstration of the craft of musical theatre as you’re ever going to see on a Broadway stage.” – The New York Post

Friday Night Live is a late-night variety show developed by TLT Productions. This show will include original short comedic sketches, musical guests and interviews from influential figures in St. Louis.

Since 2012, Poetic Justice Open Mic has been a platform for poets and artist locally, nationally, and internationally. What started as a listening party for a poetry EP has grown to a staple in the literary community for artists. The vibe is indescribable, and the energy is beyond powerful.

Join us as we celebrate our 7 Year Anniversary. Over the past 7 years, the last Sunday of each month has become a poetic revival in St. Louis. It’s become a safe space for artist to share their work in an open and candid environment. This monthly event has become a launchpad for many artists seeking to break out of their shell. Poetic Justice was voted 2019 favorite open mic night by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Go! Magazine.

For more information, visit poeticjusticeopenmic.com

5-7pm: KDHX
7-9pm: The Kranzberg Jazz Jam hosted by Bob DeBoo at The Kranzberg
9-11pm: The Kasimu-tet at The Dark Room at The Grandel

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.

The Gallery at The Kranzberg with support from the Regional Arts Commission presents, Poems at an Exhibition: New and Selected Works by Byron Sletten and Ted Kooser, running August 2 through September 2 with a special opening reception on Friday, August 2 from 6-9 p.m. This collaborative print exhibit pairs visual artist Byron Sletten and Pulitzer Prize winning U.S. Poet Laureate, Ted Kooser and reflects common ideas about using familiar references to address “ten-ton” human truths.

Kooser is known for his conversational, accessible and approachable style of poetry. The work has power in detailed observation unwrapped to find a deeply personal experience. This could describe Sletten’s approach as well. His work incorporates objects that are lifted out of everyday experience – a glass jar, a rowboat, an old steam iron, a pair of nurse’s shoes – suggesting a story that connects to larger issues in life and relationships.

About the Artists
Byron Sletten has exhibited in over 40 national and international shows over the last 30 years. This work is created using 3D imaging software to create realistic renderings – duplicating the physics of light with computer calculations.
In 2005, Ted Kooser received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his book “Delights and Shadows.” He was named Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry by the Librarian of Congress to serve a term from October 2004 through May 2005. In 2005, he was appointed to serve a second term as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry.