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International Poster Exhibition debuts at UMSL
During the Chicago International Poster Biennial, opening this week at UMSL's Gallery FAB, 92 award-winning posters from 21 countries will make their very first traveling debut. This poster is called “C’est L’été,” or "This is Summertime."
FROM THE NEWS WIRE:
For the first time in its history, the Chicago International Poster Biennial show will be on display outside of Chicago.
Gallery FAB on the campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis is serving as host for the Second Chicago International Poster Biennial Finalists Exhibition. The exhibit will run through April 12 and feature 92 of the 175 finalist posters created by award-winning international poster artists from 21 countries around the world.
Jennifer McKnight, associate professor of art at UMSL, organized this special exhibition with Lance Rutter, director of the Chicago International Poster Biennial.
“If you came out last year to see the CIPB Juror’s show, you are going to love this collection of winning posters from the 2010 Chicago Poster Biennial Finalists show even more,” McKnight said.
Gallery FAB hosted the CIPB Juror’s show in fall of 2011.
The exhibit’s opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Lance Rutter, CIPB director, will attend the reception, and CIPB2 posters by acclaimed New York graphic artist Paula Scher and CIPB2 catalogues will be available for purchase. CIPB2 was the Second Chicago International Poster Biennial, held in 2010.
Gallery FAB is at 201 Fine Arts Building at Rosedale Drive and Florissant Road, 63121. All exhibits at the gallery are free and open to the public. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 314-516-6967 or visit umsl.edu/~art
UMSL composer teams with the London Philharmonic
You can add this to the list of things people don’t know about North County….. One of the preeminent American composers of classical music works right here in NoCo. UMSL professor Barbara Harbach, who tours the world as a concert organist and harpsichordist, is also a prolific composer with a large catalog of works.
She has written music for symphonies, operas, chamber ensembles, musicals, film scores, and modern ballets. And now, her latest project – a CD recorded by the esteemed London Philharmonic Orchestra – is set to be released just in time for the holidays.
“Music for Strings” is her seventh CD for the independent label MSR, and if it’s anything like her lovely “Chamber Music 3,” it would make a great gift! To learn more about Harbach, visit her website. Or jump over to MSR, where you can listen to samples and purchase CDs.
Want to make a difference in your community?
Here's what it looked like when several Pagedale residents came together to improve their neighborhood. What can you achieve in your own corner of NoCo?
In 2003, when my husband and I were going door to door in the August heat, asking our neighbors if they wanted to help start a neighborhood association, we really had no clue what we were doing. Neither of us had experience in community organizing or starting a nonprofit, so we just kind of bumbled along until things fell into place. Looking back now, I can’t imagine how much easier it would’ve been had we only known about the Neighborhood Leadership Academy.
Launched by UMSL in 2002, this intensive continuing education program teaches people how to be proactive leaders in their community, covering topics like project planning, goal setting, communication, and of course fundraising. Spanning ten sessions from February to May, the NLA draws civic-minded folks from all across the region and has produced dozens of graduates who have gone on to make a real impact.
My awesome neighbor Heather Robinett went through the program, and she and her husband, Larry, ended up founding the Old Ferguson West Community Garden. I was also honored to be a speaker during last year’s NLA classes, and I heard about countless community projects and neighborhood initiatives that really knocked my socks off.
No doubt about it, if you want to be a successful community leader, this is the way to make it happen.
The next Neighborhood Leadership Academy starts in February, so you still have plenty of time to sign up. But in the mean time, check out this upcoming workshop sponsored by the NLA team. Called “Funding Your Neighborhood Project,” it takes place this Saturday, December 3, from 9am to 1pm. The cost is only $40, and you must register by December 1. If you’re interested, here’s the detailed info…
Join us to learn the tools and techniques to secure funding for your neighborhood project. Learn how to seek out a variety of funding opportunities and sources specific to your project. Become skilled in the art of persuasive writing as a tool for making your funding request successful.
This hands-on workshop is being offered in partnership with the Community Partnership Project’s Neighborhood Leadership Academy. It will provide you with real-world examples and take-aways that will help you get your neighborhood project started or expand an existing one. Whether you’re new to grant writing or fundraising, or a seasoned professional, this workshop is for you.
Grant writing consultant Wendy Dyer is once again sharing her expertise in grant prospecting and grant writing for this one day workshop. To read more about the workshop or Wendy, please visit this website. Light snacks will be provided.
If you have any questions, please call Kara at 314.516.6392 or email at lubischerk@umsl.edu. To register, please call Jennifer at 314.516.5994 or by email at clementecrarenj@umsl.edu.
Bikes, houses, farmers & stars – Another fun NoCo weekend!
Live Well Ferguson's Twilight Ramble returns for its second year, offering cyclists the chance to tour some of Ferguson's many scenic byways. Photo: flickr/livewellferguson
NOCO fans, I sure hope you’re crossing your fingers for more of this beautiful fall weather, because there’s lots to do in North County this weekend! Which of these fun events are calling your name?
Live Well Ferguson Twilight Ramble – November 6, 3-7pm
In case you haven’t noticed, Ferguson is developing quite a vibrant bicycling community. The Ferguson Cycling Club just hosted a bike-in movie and a ghost tour of Bellefontaine Cemetery. Ferguson’s city employees are now using bikes to get around town. And thanks in large part to the efforts of Live Well Ferguson, the city’s healthy living initiative, we just became the first Missouri town to win national honors as a Playful City USA.
To help celebrate these milestones, Live Well is sponsoring another great two-wheel event: the second annual Twilight Ramble. Scheduled for Sunday, November 6, this casual bike ride through the streets and trails of Ferguson offers three options – 1 mile, 5 miles or 15 miles – all with gorgeous scenery. The event is free and open to all ages, but registration is required and you must wear a helmet. The first 100 participants will receive a free t-shirt. There’s also free food and live music. Plaza @ 501, 501 S. Florissant, 63135
EarthDance Farmers Formal – November 5, 6-11pm
As most of you know, I’m a big fan of EarthDance, the progressive nonprofit that works the land at Missouri’s oldest organic farm, just two blocks away here in Ferguson. EarthDance is a regular at the Ferguson Farmers Market, and has also hosted numerous events in NoCo, including the annual Pesto Festo. But this year, founder Molly Rockamann decided to take a different route.
Pesto Festo, EarthDance’s biggest fundraiser, has now morphed into the Farmers Formal…..a slightly more upscale event that will be held at Washington University’s College Hall (as opposed to the Savoy in Ferguson). Tickets are $75 per person and that includes a full dinner courtesy of Bon Appetit, an open bar with beer, wine and cocktails, silent and live auctions, and live music by the One Take Band and the Bottoms Up Blues Gang. Wear your best farmer duds and get ready to feast on local vegetables, meats and cheeses! You can get your tickets and more info right here.
Catch a glimpse of the Andromeda Galaxy at the UMSL Observatory's free open house this Saturday night.
UMSL Observatory Open House – November 5, 7:30pm
If you haven’t been to UMSL’s observatory yet, you’re truly missing out on one of the coolest attractions in North County. It’s just a simple metal shed sitting just beyond a softball field, but its high-powered telescope offers a brilliant view of the magnificent universe that surrounds us. This month, the observatory will offer viewings of Jupiter, Uranus, the Ring Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy, as well as the first-quarter moon. And the best part is, it’s all free! Just walk up and get in line, and if you have any questions about the stars, there will be an expert nearby. For directions and more info, look here. Kids welcome!
Discover Your Dream Home in Ferguson – November 6, 1:30 – 4pm
The real estate market may be down right now, but for many people in a decent financial position, the time has never been better to buy! Deals abound all across the metro area, but here in Ferguson you can really stretch your dollar. So why not learn more about the city’s housing stock at this free one-day event, where you can also hear about financing options and local schools and get a tour of various open houses. My own broker, Pearce Neikirk, will be participating. (Can’t wait to tell you about one of his newest listings tomorrow….)
Carmen Dence & Grupo Atlantico – November 5, 7:30pm
Finally, one last event to talk about….and this one is exotic! As part of UMSL’s upcoming Women in the Arts international conference, the university is hosting a very special performance by Carmen Sofia Dence, a Colombian-American folkloric dancer and choreographer who founded the St. Louis-based dance troupe Grupo Atlantico. Free and open to the public, “Bullerengue” is the name of the program, which celebrates the music and dance of Colombia and Panama and of course features beautiful costumes! Unity Lutheran Church, 8454 Glen Echo Drive, 63121
Hope to see you at one or more of these unique local events!
