An award-winning journalist recognized for her media leadership and for promoting diversity, Trish Muyco-Tobin has more than 20 years of experience in print and broadcasting. She is also a dedicated community volunteer.
An award-winning journalist recognized for her media leadership and for promoting diversity, Trish Muyco-Tobin has more than 20 years of experience in print and broadcasting. She is also a dedicated community volunteer.
A group of women who are transforming the arts in St. Louis will be honored at next month’s Visionary Awards ceremony at the Sun Theater in Grand Center. Brava to 2019 honorees Kathie Winter (Major Contributor to the Arts), Carmen Dence (Outstanding Teaching Artist), Brea McAnally (Outstanding Arts Professional), Susan Barrett (Arts Innovator), Jacqueline Thompson (Emerging Artist) and Kari Ely (Outstanding Working Artist)!
Sara Burke, co-chair of the Saint Louis Visionary Awards, shared her thoughts about this year’s honorees with Gazelle.
“Susan Barrett’s gallery, Barrett Barrera Projects, is so committed to cutting-edge art. She really put St. Louis on the map and does so by being extremely inclusive. Brea McAnally is just amazing—she co-founded (with her husband) The Luminary on Cherokee Street when she was only 20 years old…this is The Luminary’s 10th anniversary. Carmen is a force, she has devoted her life to teaching, and her cultural dance company, Grupo Atlantico, is renowned. Jacqueline and Kari are both two of our finest actors—ever. And Kathie Winter is wonderful. She especially champions smaller arts groups such as The Big Muddy Dance Company, in addition to all her support for our larger institutions. I can go on and on…,” Burke said.
The awards program on Monday, April 22, begins at 6 p.m., to be followed by a reception at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit vizawards.org.
Opera superstar Christine Brewer will be the special guest host of the upcoming Sing for Siteman concert, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Joining her for a special guest appearance will be The Voice finalist Kennedy Holmes. They’ll be sharing the stage with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis artists Teresa Castillo, Rehanna Thelwell, Edward Graves and Robert Mellon, as well as pianist Timothy Cheung. The concert on Friday, March 29, will benefit Siteman Cancer Center’s Discovery Fund. It will be held at the Performing Arts Center at John Burroughs School and will feature selections from opera, Broadway and popular music. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30, followed by the concert, and an opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists after the show. For tickets, visit singforsiteman.org.
Celebrating Success, the ninth annual fashion show to benefit Lift for Life Academy, will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The event highlights the achievement of the school’s fashion design students, who get the opportunity to show off their stylish handiwork on the runway. Event chairs are Sharon Colona, Emily Pitts and Tim Lovejoy-Dailey; honorary chairs are Susan Block, Jan Goldstein and Marylen Mann. Visit liftforlifeacademy.org for tickets and additional information.
Fall forward: Did you know that St. Louis is hosting The Great North American Oktoberfest this year? The three-day festival near Soldier’s Memorial downtown, from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, promises to bring the Munich Oktoberfest experience to this side of the pond, with the best of German food, beer and culture, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities. Organizers from the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit North American Society of German Culture and Heritage say St. Louis’ deeply rooted German history and central Midwest location made it a perfect choice for the festival, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of people over the weekend. More details can be found at americanoktoberfest.com.
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