The Songs Shine in an Operatic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Union Avenue Opera’s production of the much-loved musical emphasizes the singing without sacrificing the traditions audiences crave.
Category: CULTURE
A Petty Party Premiere
Petty Grievance’s debut album will be released this Friday night at The Heavy Anchor in Bevo. They will be joined by local mainstays Bruiser Queen and Breakmouth Annie.
FAT HAM Gives Shakespeare an Unexpected Twist
James Ijames’ incredibly funny script gives tragedy a modern interpretation that subverts audience expectations with insight, relevance, and humor.
MJ Delivers the Music and Moves of a Legend
The musical, with a book by Lynn Nottage, leans into the singer’s catalog to explore Michael Jackson’s artistic process, work ethic, and complicated history.
In SPAMALOT, the Meat Is Canned but the Laughs Are Real
The fast-paced musical delivers the laughs at every turn in a PG-rated show that’s family friendly and lots of fun for new audiences and long-time fans.
Synth City Opens at Fifteen Windows Gallery
St. Louis artist Stan Chisholm’s solo show, Synth City, explores the city’s architecture as an artistic influence at Fifteen Windows Gallery.
Dead Man’s Hand
A poem from local podcaster Mathieu Paul. Mound City Messenger welcomes poetry and short story submissions from our readers.
Restoring the Legacy of Mill Creek Valley
Mark Loehrer looks back at highlights from his experience helping organize the Missouri History Museum’s current Mill Creek: Black Metropolis exhibit.
Downtown Loses Synergism to Chesterfield
Columnist Michael Allen reflects on the careers of the sculptors and how their work seemed to waver between promotion of both urban revitalization and suburban growth.
Raise a glass for BOOZY BARD’S RECLAIMING THE SHREW
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents a funny, inebriated, interactive, adults-only take on Shakespeare’s shrew that’s sure to entertain.
