CREATIVE MISSOURI

Missouri arts organizations and artists have made a myriad of creative moves to keep the arts going during COVID-19. Mark your calendar for these limited-time-only happenings! Enjoy dance and theater performances, concerts, movies, artist conversations and more, streaming on platforms like Facebook and Zoom.

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If you are a Missouri artist or organization, tell us about your virtual event! This listing is for online events, so both events that are online only and events that have both online and live components are eligible. You do not need to be a Missouri Arts Council grant recipient or a nonprofit organization to be included.

Sunday, April 4 – Saturday, April 10

FREE
Tuesday, April 6 through Friday, April 9, 12 p.m. each day
Bach Talks: “St. John Passion”
• BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS
Join Music Director and Conductor A. Dennis Sparger and singer Ron Klemm as they present this visually interactive four-part series on the history and significance of J.S. Bach’s “St. John Passion.” The noontime talks will conclude with live musical examples performed by professional Bach soloists from across the country.

FREE
Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m.
“10 Missouri Artworks That Help Us Understand Our History” talk and tour
• STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
As Missourians prepare to commemorate the 200th anniversary of our statehood, historic paintings, sculptures, posters, prints, and illustrations can help us better understand our history. SHSMO curator Joan Stack, Ph.D., explores 10 artworks from 1820 to the 1960s at institutions throughout Missouri. Program registration will close at 6:30 p.m.

FREE
Friday, April 9, 8 p.m.
Lisa Rose Bradford, Xánath Caraza, and Steve Bradbury literature performance
• RIVERFRONT READINGS | Kansas City
Experience performances on Zoom by Lisa Rose Bradford, poet, translator, songwriter, and rancher; Xánath Caraza, poet and short story writer; and Steve Bradbury, translator of contemporary Chinese poetry.

FREE
Saturday, April 10, 3 p.m.
J.S. Bach’s “St. John Passion”
• BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS
J.S. Bach’s “St. John Passion” is a dynamic telling of Christ’s journey to the cross that reaches into the soul and evokes a deep sense of spirituality. The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra have partnered with Classic 107.3 to bring this majestic masterwork into your home. Listen on Classic 107.3 or to the live stream.

Sunday, April 11 – Saturday, April 17

FREE WITH ADVANCE REGISTRATION
Sunday, April 11, 6 p.m.
Bach Sings: A Concert of Arias
• BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS
An inspiring evening of music by J.S. Bach! Performed by soloists across the country, the repertoire will include the iconic arias from his most popular works. Singers are soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg, counter tenor Jay Carter, tenor Gene Stenger, baritone Elijah Blaisdell, and bass Alex Dobson. Registration is free but is required to attend.

FREE
Monday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Golden Anniversaries, Films of 1971 discussion series: “Wake in Fright”
• CINEMA ST. LOUIS
Once every month, Cinema St. Louis highlights a film celebrating its 50th anniversary. Watch the film in advance and then join the livestreaming conversation with fellow fans and film critics, scholars, and filmmakers. Today’s film is Ted Kotcheff’s psychological thriller in the Australian outback, “Wake in Fright,” with Andrew Wyatt, editor of and film critic for The Lens, Cinema St. Louis’ blog.

Monday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
“Czech Mates”
• CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS
Music from the rich traditions of Bohemia, from the 18th to the 20th century, by Johann Stamitz, Jan Václav Voříšek, Antonín Dvořák, and Leoš Janáček. Streaming live from the Sheldon Concert Hall. $39.

FREE
Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m.
Bach in the Garden
• BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS
Henry Shaw’s newly renovated and acoustically stunning museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden is the perfect setting for a virtual concert of J.S. Bach chamber music featuring Lenora-Marya Anop, violin; Catherine Edwards, flute; Ken Kulosa, cello; and Charles Metz, harpsichord. This interactive event also includes a Q&A with the performers and a live tour of Metz’s collection of harpsichords in Palm Springs, California. Presented by Centene Charitable Foundation and in collaboration with Missouri Botanical Garden as part of the 2021 Virtual St. Louis Bach Festival.

Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m., livestream
Friday-Saturday, April 16-17, 7 p.m., recorded
(also Sunday-Friday, April 18-23, 7 p.m., recorded)
“Marisol” play
• MU THEATRE | Columbia
In this magical realism play by Obie Award-winning, Oscar-nominated playwright José Rivera, directed by Xiomara Cornejo, apples are extinct, people turn into mounds of salt, and angels plot an epic battle to save the human race. Marisol, a Puerto-Rican woman from the Bronx, embarks on a magical journey through the apocalypse to survive on her own. $10.

Sunday, April 18 – Saturday, April 24

Through Friday, April 23, 7 p.m. every night
“Marisol” play
• MU THEATRE | Columbia
In this magical realism play by Obie Award-winning, Oscar-nominated playwright José Rivera, directed by Xiomara Cornejo, apples are extinct, people turn into mounds of salt, and angels plot an epic battle to save the human race. Marisol, a Puerto-Rican woman from the Bronx, embarks on a magical journey through the apocalypse to survive on her own. $10.

FREE
Sunday, April 18, 4 p.m.
Young Artist Showcase
• BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS
The 2020-2021 Bach Society Young Artist Award recipients present a musical showcase, highlighting favorites from J.S. Bach to musical theatre repertoire, including a wide selection of music from operas and oratorios. The program features Danielle Feinstein, soprano; Olivia Roland, mezzo-soprano; Micheal Lowe, baritone; and Sandra Geary, piano. Presented by Centene Charitable Foundation as part of the 2021 Virtual St. Louis Bach Festival and in collaboration with Second Presbyterian Church, Couts Music Series.

Saturday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Great Artist Guitar Series: Dragos Ilie
• ST. LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR
Romanian guitarist Dragos Ilie is a rising star. He has placed in over 40 national and international competitions and received more than 20 first prizes. $10.

Sunday, April 25 – Saturday, May 1

Sunday, April 25, 1 p.m.
Dragos Ilie Musician Injury Workshop
• ST. LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR
After recovering from a chronic music-related injury, Dragos Ilie remains deeply invested in the study of Body Mapping, a technique that focuses on body awareness and injury prevention for musicians. Currently, he is under training to become a licensed practitioner so that he can help fellow musicians coping with injury and adopt technique to help prevent it in the first place. $10.

Monday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
“Invitation to the Dance”
• CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS
Chamber music inspired by dance. Program TBA. Streaming live from the Sheldon Concert Hall. $39.

Sunday, May 2 – Saturday, May 8

Wednesday, May 5 through Sunday, May 9
True/False Film Fest: Teleported Fest
• RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY | Columbia
Not just another virtual festival, the Teleported Fest brings the soul of True/False into your home with a five-day, hyper-curated interactive film experience. Be the first in the world to view new films as you sip and snack on a selection of locally sourced treats, lounge in festival merch, and engage with films in new and unexpected ways. $695.

Sunday, May 9 – Saturday, May 15

Sunday, May 9
True/False Film Fest: Teleported Fest
• RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY | Columbia
Final day of the Teleported Fest, bringing the soul of True/False into your home with a five-day, hyper-curated interactive film experience. Be the first in the world to view new films as you sip and snack on a selection of locally sourced treats, lounge in festival merch, and engage with films in new and unexpected ways. $695.

Monday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
“20th Century Unlimited”
• CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS
Saint Louis Symphony Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin leads some of the 20th century’s greatest chamber works. Program TBA. Streaming live from the Sheldon Concert Hall. $39.