The University News

Exhibit celebrates posthumous work

Will Holston • September 3, 2009

When the team at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art began working with painter Max R. Scharf on a new exhibition of his work, they never could have imagined the tragic turn ahead. "He died of cancer," Petruta Lipan, director of University Museum and Galleries, said.

Japan comes to St. Louis

Will Holston • September 3, 2009

The Missouri Botanical Garden is welcoming a St. Louis tradition this weekend. "We've been hosting the Japanese festival for over 30 years," Karen Hagenow, Public Information Officer for the Missouri Botanical Gardens, said. "It really has kind of taken on what it's been known as ever since our Japanese garden was built and dedicated in 1977.

Q & A Josh Cosby

Will Holston • September 3, 2009

Soulful folk pop group Star & Micey will be performing three shows in St. Louis on Sept. 17, 19 and 20, one at MoKaBe's Coffee House on Arsenal Street, right in Saint Louis University's backyard. The Memphis-based band is touring in support of the release of their new, self-titled album by Ardent Records.

Contemporary separates art from explanation

[email protected] • September 3, 2009

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is hosting an opening night for its new exhibition on Friday, Sept.11. The new exhibit, For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn't there, running until Jan. 3, is a show made up of works by 20 different artists from all around the world, including Dave Hullfish Bailey, Sarah Crowner, Ayse Erkman and more.

A Summer Evening of Music

Pauline Abijaoude • September 3, 2009

The Saint Louis University Cancer Center is joining forces with an unlikely ally. "A Summer Evening of Music," a concert and reception on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 6 p.m., will be held at the SLU Cancer Center, featuring a performance by the string quartet from the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

New program puts spin on old masters

Will Holston • August 27, 2009

Students are in high demand at The Pulitzer Foundation of the Arts. The museum, located in the Grand Center arts district, is looking for groups of students, usually no more than eight, interested in participating in the museum's newly revamped Exploring Art workshops as a part of their new exhibition, "Ideal (Dis-) Placements: Old Masters at the Pulitzer.

Festival gives a tour of the world

Will Holston • August 27, 2009

St. Louis is getting a little extra flavor this weekend. The International Institute of St. Louis, a foundation dedicated to providing outreach and assistance to the local immigrant community is throwing the Festival of Nations this Saturday and Sunday in Tower Grove Park.

Can audiences be shocked anymore … Or what happened to the spoiler warning?

Will Holston • August 27, 2009

Man, am I glad I knew nothing about A Perfect Getaway going in. There are two things Hollywood can't resist in making a trailer: showing the best jokes in a comedy and revealing the secrets of thrillers. Oops, did I say "thriller"? If you see ads on TV, I suppose you already knew that .

Comedy act bring laughs to SLU

[email protected] • August 27, 2009

Students started the school year off with a laugh this week. On Monday night, to a packed crowd in the Busch Student Center ballrooms, the Student Activities Board kicked off Welcome Week Celebrations with a stand up act by comedian Jeff Heffron. Heffron was the winner of the second season of NBC's reality competition "Last Comic Standing.

Q & A with E-603

Will Holston • August 27, 2009

Ethan Ward AKA E-603 is a mash-up artist in the tradition of artists like Girl Talk whose new album Torn Up is already creating industry buzz. Ward, originally from New Hampshire, specializes in his new album in taking parts of different songs from the past six decades and music he composes himself and blending them into a dance track.

History according to Quentin Tarantino

Landon Burris • August 27, 2009

After 2007's flop Grindhouse, many wondered if the Pulp Fiction director's latest effort, Inglourious Basterds could live up to Tarantino's previous works and still manage to be a commercial hit. After opening number one at the box office amongst general praise from critics and audiences alike, the answer seems to be a resounding yes.

Looking ahead: The year in film

Will Holston and Landon Burris • August 20, 2009

With the release of the last big action blockbuster of the summer last week-G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra-the summer movie season has officially come to a close. As we bid adieu to the space ships and superheroes, a whole new slate of films is set to open. Will Holston and Landon Burris present their picks for their top ten most anticipated films of the year.