ST. LOUIS – When it comes to early school year shopping, most young boys have their personal style already figured out. They’ll buy jeans, belts and the latest sneakers. But…
Category: Art
Author helps women of color get 'a seat at the table'
GRAND CENTER – Best-selling author Minda Harts stands at the back of the room, dressed in a black blazer, a pair of black fitted jeans and a pair of powder-blue…
Black art's presence, future are focus of discussion
THE TIFFANY – In the last few years, the art landscape in St. Louis has drawn notable names to its galleries and museums. Among the artists are Kehinde Wiley and…
Hundreds of street artists brighten riverfront in Paint Louis
DOWNTOWN – Every year during Labor Day Weekend, hundreds of street artists flock to the streets of St. Louis to participate in one of the biggest art projects in the…
Filmmaker showcases area artists in 'Nature of Sound'
ST. LOUIS – Area rising filmmaker Jon Alexander brought together three of the city’s most talked-about musicians to create “Nature of Sound,” a short film set in St. Louis’ natural…
Artist Cbabi's positive black male images counter Ferguson biases
ST. LOUIS – Artist and businessman Cbabi Bayoc isn’t exactly a starving artist, but he’s no opportunist either. He has a portfolio that boasts an original painting of an album…
Cinema St. Louis' leader celebrates 20 years in role
GRAND CENTER – When Chris Clark became the artistic director of Cinema St. Louis, he said, he had “no earthly clue how to accomplish the job.” Twenty years later, Clark…
Muny’s 'Matilda' takes on a decidedly St. Louis feel
FOREST PARK – The line of parents said it all. If you wanted to know just how much “St. Louis flair” the Muny’s performance of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” contained, you…
Arts center in Ferguson promotes peace with new showcase
FERGUSON — On South Florissant Road, surrounded by small local restaurants and shops, Sister Glynis McManamon runs the Good Shepherd Arts Center. The center is hosting SPARC, a showcase focusing…
Hip hop music gives new, welcoming twist to yoga
OLD NORTH ST. LOUIS – On any given Friday night, DJ Nico Marie can be found curating music for area events, parties and weddings. She gets crowds excited and moving,…
Pulitzer Prize exhibit illustrates humanity's triumphs, tragedies
Both opened on Aug. 3, and both delve into history through photojournalism. The Pulitzer Prize Photographs exhibit comes to the Missouri History Museum through the Newseum in Washington. St. Louis…
'I just hope they see him as a human being': Art exhibit to honor Michael Brown
FERGUSON – Five years. 60 months. 260 weeks. 1,825 days. Time has passed, but the pain still lingers. As the five-year anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.’s death approaches, for those…