Art And Architecture Episodes

In Chasing Picasso: A True Story of A Daytime Heist on Art Hill, author C. Joan Baker unveils the mysterious history and disappearance of a small Picasso painting from the Saint Louis Art Museum in 1973. The 1906 Rose Period oil painting has not been seen since it disappeared in a clandestine daytime theft and the heist would have been forgotten altogether if it weren’t perhaps for the one curious author, C. Joan Baker who we interview in this edition. She hopes her book will lead to the return ...

The New Jewish Theatre kicks off its 2023 season with the Neil Simon comedy Broadway Bound on January 19 – February 5. It’s the third play in Simon’s “Brighton Beach trilogy.” Spencer Kruse joins us in discussing his role as Stanley who also played Stanley in the 2019 production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. This is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #theatre #newjewishtheatre #neilsimon #broadwaybound #brightonbeachmemoirs

Arlene Rosengarten was an artist from St. Louis who inspired many artists with her passion, curiosity, and tenacity. In honor of her life and battle with ALS, Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers is hosting a show to raise awareness for ALS entitled, Arlene Creates. De'joneiro Jones, artist and curator of the show, and Bryan Laughlin, Executive Director at Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers discussed Arlene's impact on their lives and why they put the show together. The show, Arlene Creates will be h...

"Before photography visual artists painted, etched, or drew images they envisioned on paper, board, or canvas. Itinerant painters made a living painting people. Since antiquity, those were methods artists used to express themselves. The transition to the visual arts produces artificially though a camera was considered illegitimate from real art for many years since it did not involve accompanying emotional pain. You cannot easily explain the subject of art. I think something lies within each of ...

In the late 1860s, philanthropist Henry Shaw focused on creating the first large park in St. Louis. His vision was a Victorian showplace full of verdant trees, shading pavilions, and music and cultural amenities. He wanted Tower Grove Park to be used for the enjoyment of all classes in the city. 150 years after its founding, Tower Grove Park continues to fill that role in the lives of St. Louisans and the rest of the region. In Tower Grove Park: Common Ground and Grateful Shade Since 1872, auth...

Not far from where Dred and Harriet Scott submitted the freedom suit which ultimately became a historic Supreme Court case, stands a new memorial commemorating all freedom suits filed by slaves in St. Louis between 1812 and 1865. Freedom's Home, the name given to the sculpture by the artist Preston Jackson, is the hard work of many specifically The Honorable Judge David C. Mason. Saint Louis In Tune discussed the upcoming unveiling of the sculpture with Judge Mason and sculptor Preston Jackson a...

Amy and Amrit Gill from Restoration St. Louis discuss their recently completed project at the Seven Gables Inn in Clayton, Missouri. [00:28] Background [02:00] Seven Gables Inn Style Historic Landmark Architect Restaurant (HIdden Trivia Alert!) [05:16] Restoration St. Louis The Grove Use of Original Art including Local Artist Fern Taylor at Seven Gables Inn [10:59] The Vibe of Seven Gables Inn Small, intimate, weekend getaways, weddings Food-St. Louis recipes from restaurants no long...

The Gateway Outdoor Expo is back on April 1 and 2! This FREE event will showcase new outdoor gear, services, and resources. There will be interactive demos and experiential attractions in a festive and family-friendly environment. The Gateway Outdoor Expo will be held at America’s Center with over 200 exhibit booths and 10,000 attendees expected. Activities featured include: running, biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and paddling, as well as adventure travel, health and wellness, and more...

Henry Schvey's discovery of an unknown poem by Tennessee Williams was not only a once-in-a-lifetime find but another piece of the puzzle of a man whose past continued to follow him and which helped provide the inspiration for his work. The poem, Blue Song became the inspiration for Schvey's book, The Blue Song: St. Louis in the Life and Work of Tennessee Williams. A captivating side of Williams' life in St. Louis by an author who unknowingly crossed paths with the playwright. [03:00] Backgrou...

Adam Wayne is not your typical photographer. He is the paintbrush and his canvas is the world. [01:30] Background Inspiration out of depression Nature [04:28] Canon Powershot "I haven't read the manual"-Adam Nothing added to the photographs [07:24] Background in Photography [08:32] The Creative Process - perspective, viewpoint, nature, architecture The Gateway Arch - the niche Make it worth taking [12:37] Thinking about your art Art Gallery Happiness Emotion through photography Mo...

The Black Repertory Company in St. Louis just opened its 45th season. Founder and producing director Ron Himes discusses the plays for this season, the pandemic and theatre, his background forming the company, and what to expect in the future. For tickets call 314.534.3810. Covid protocols in place. [02.41] Pandemic and theatre-A Silver Lining [05:54] Let's Go Back 45 Years to the Beginning [09:21] Ron Himes-The Director and Actor [13:11] 100 Plays Later as a Director The American Century C...

Stressful times in history have not hampered the arts but in many cases enhanced the production of literature, music, and art. Chris Mullen, host of Studio 111 gives her thoughts about our current situation and what it means for producers and consumers of the arts. This is Season 4! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #covid19 #pandemicart

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis is doing something unique with their performance of The Glass Menagerie this season. It is being performed in the backyard of the six-family flat where Tennessee Williams lived and that Inspired Williams’ award-winning play. Carrie Houk, Executive Artistic Director of the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis provides a background of what inspired this once-in-a-lifetime experience and what is in store for the remainder of the festival. For tickets go to...

From the time the swampland was his playground, Michael Beran has had a love for animals. Today this swamp-raised, snake-wrangling animal lover now trains them and rescues them by providing professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers through Wildlife Command Center. If that wasn't enough, he is involved with the film and entertainment industry as a background actor and performer. Oh, I didn't mention this Pokemon Go player has developed CA$H QUEST with the winner re...

Looking for a new way to explore the St. Louis region? Get out your magnifying glass or zoom in on your camera to find the buildings, businesses, statues, and architectural details on a fun, new search in the book STL Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for St. Louis's Hidden Treasures. Readers can turn their scavenger hunt into real treasure by entering their answers to the book's clues at www.stlscavenger.com for a chance to win a variety of local prizes and a grand prize of $500. ORDERING INFORMAT...

What was once a hobby in a Milwaukee condo quickly turned into the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. How did it happen? What is the history of Bobbleheads and which are the rarest Bobbleheads? Find out and more with Co-Founder and CEO Phil Sklar. https://www.bobbleheadhall.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bobbleheadhall

Think about this. You are a self-trained artist whose art looks like Norman Rockwell. You provide classes for groups of adults and children to help them appreciate art in culture, history, and what/how it speaks. This is the soul of artist Dexter Silvers. https://dextersartstudio.com/ https://www.dextersartstudio.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=193751879

The United States Capitol Historical Society Chief Guide, Steve Livengood provides interesting insights on the construction of the US Capitol, the cornerstone, and on Washington DC. https://uschs.org/ https://www.facebook.com/USCapHis/

Artist, sculptor, and author R.H. Dick takes us back to Paris and the vibrancy he experienced of life there in his book, Utrillo's Children: A Memoir of Paris in 1969. As an artist he has been the recipient of numerous awards, and has had several successful one-man exhibitions. http://www.rhdick.com/

Chris Clark describes the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase which is still accepting submissions. Programs range from full-length fiction features and documentaries to multi-film compilations of fiction and documentary shorts. In addition, programs with feature-length films include post-screening Q&As with filmmakers. Chris also talks about how Cinema St. Louis and all of their events have been impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.cinemastlouis.org/st-louis-filmmakers-showcase https:...

Nestled next door to the newly refashioned Hotel St. Louis(Louis Sullivan's Union Trust Building) is Henry Ives Cobb's impressive and striking red tone Chemical Building. Restoration St. Louis has plans to bring the building back to life to a grand state. http://www.restorationstl.com/

Restoration is never easy. But when you have Restoration St. Louis with Amrit & Amy Gill, quality and first class results are what you get. The Seven Gables Inn recently renovated is better than it was when it was built. First class accomodations and dining. Check it out. http://www.sevengablesinn.com/ http://www.restorationstl.com/

Let’s explore two of the newest family-friendly attractions in St. Louis located at St. Louis Union Station. Tami Brown, Executive Director of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station describes the one-of-a-kind exhibits featuring more than 13,000 aquatic animals from fresh water and marine environments around the world. Karyn Wilder, General Manager of the St. Louis Wheel reveals some of the background behind this 200-foot-tall giant observation wheel. Oh did we mention the mini-golf, the carous...

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is now in year 41 and Executive Director Amy Bornstein describes the activities and authors who will be participating including Elizabeth Weitzman. In our interview, author Elizabeth Weitzman describes her latest book, Renegade Women in Film & TV. It reveals a history of the prominent role of women in film and television that have lived in the shadows for decades. https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/st-louis-jewish-book-festival/ https://www.facebook.com/stljbf ht...