Photo by Daniel Schwen, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Thursday, January 26
This exhibit, which runs through Mar 17, is all about the DIYers (the do-it-yourselfers) of the St. Louis music scene, featuring work from musicians with artistic leanings (or artists with a music habit) Jeremy Kannapell, Jason Potter, and Sleepy Kitty. Free. St. Louis Artists' Guild and Galleries, 2 Oak Knoll, 314-727-6266 stlouisartistsguild.org.
Chilled and Distilled: Parka Party 2012
Rooftop bar Three Sixty, which normally closes during the winter months, invites people to don their puffy coat and drink "adult snowcones," and frozen cocktails around outdoor fire pits. The party also includes an ice cocktail luge and chiseled ice bars. Free. Time: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Three Sixty, One South Broadway, 314-600-1874.
Friday, January 27
"Recent Work by Judy Pfaff," Opening Reception at Bruno David Gallery
Solo show of smaller works by installation art pioneer Judy Pfaff, who has not shown in St. Louis since her 1989 "Currents 41" show at the St. Louis Art Museum. Includes a catalog featuring essays by Buzz Spector and Kara Gordon. Reception kicks off at 5 p.m. Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington, brunodavidgallery.com.
Featuring works by artists Father James Hasse of the Society of Jesus and Judge Nathan B. Young. Hasse ministered to African-American parishes throughout the midwest for several decades; Young practiced law in the area 40 years, and was both the city's first African-American municipal judge and the co-founder of The St. Louis American newspaper. Free. Reception opens at 6 p.m.; exhibit runs through March 4. The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, 3663 Lindell, 314-977-2666, slu.edu/sluma.xml.
Saturday, January 28
Dance St. Louis presents this celebrated Chicago dance company, which features 40 dancers, singers and musician, whose repertory is inspired by Hispanic culture, including more than 125 works based on flamenco and classical Spanish dances. The finale of the show is a flamenco performance inspired by Ravel's "Bolero." $30-$50. Time: 8 p.m. Fri & Sat. Touhill Performing Arts Center, UM-St. Louis, One University Boulevard, 314-534-6622, dancestlouis.org.
Music-N-Metal Jewelry and Arts Festival
Granite City is actively transitioning itself from one metal culture (steel mills) to another (metal sculpture...see this story for more info). This Saturday, they celebrate with a festival featuring performances by Franklin Felix, Jon Weiss and Dustin Sendejas, plus work from local artists. A family-friendly event that features food and drink for purchase on-site. $2, $3 at the door. Time: 6-10 p.m. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar, Granite City, Ill., apo.gallery@hotmail.com, http://www.facebook.com/events/188558111243094/
Sunday, January 29
Banjos & Brass and Utter Chaos
Sponsored by the St. Louis Jazz Club. The title of the event actually refers to two bands: Utter Chaos, a quartet featuring trombone, saxophone, bass and drums, and Banjos & Brass, which naturally features...banjos and brass. That is, a trombone, a tuba and a banjo. $12 members, $17 non-member, Free for students with valid ID. Time: Doors 1:15, concert at 2 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 1973 Craigshire, 314-972-8298.
Dirty Fingers Say A Lot III: A Celebration of Pure Printmaking
This exhibit, which opened on January 13 and runs through Feb 17, showcases St. Louis' talented and very active printmaking community. Free. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tue-Thu, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Sat, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main, St. Charles, 636-255-0270, foundryartcentre.org.
