Admission: FREE
By 1610, the English, French, and Spanish had established settlements in North America. The exhibition Jamestown, Quebec, Santa Fe will trace the historical consequences of these three settlements and the influence their distinct cultures had on the North America we know today. The exhibition text will be in French, English, and Spanish.
Organized by the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, and the National Museum of American History, Washington DC
Adventure, vision, innovation and competition were the driving forces behind St. Louis’ role as an aviation hub in the 20th century. Flight City: St. Louis Takes to the Air explores the history of flight in the moments when hot air balloons, airships and planes first soared over our city; when aviators thrilled the public with daredevil displays; when new entrepreneurs launches enterprise to meet growing demands; and when St. Louis itself rose to meet the future of flight.
For more information please visit, http://www.mohistory.org/content/Flight_City/
Tickets are $150 and are available at HYPERLINK "http://www.kempautomuseum.org/" \\t "_blank" www.kempautomuseum.org.
His 1958 classic, Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing: But Not for Me, became a left-field smash, remaining on the Ten Best-Selling pop charts – amazingly for a jazz album – for an unprecedented 108 weeks. Although a chamber-like sensibility and a classical formality permeate much of his playing, he swings like a jazzman without fail.
January 26, 2008, at the Kemp Auto Museum
FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES
Ninth Annual Event Will Feature Exclusive Art, Live Performances
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri – Chesterfield Arts presents the 9th annual Art Feast on Saturday,
January 26, 2008 at one of St. Louis’ newest museums, educational and special event facilities –
the Kemp Auto Museum in the Chesterfield Valley.
This popular event highlights the diverse and talented community of visual and performing
artists from across the St. Louis area, and proceeds will support Chesterfield Arts’ mission to provide quality programming in the visual and performing arts, promote public art and arts education and to act as a resource for arts information in the West St. Louis County region.
Guests will be treated to a sumptuous meal, and during dinner they will enjoy a dazzling show from top-notch local performing artists. The night will be highlighted by visual and performing arts featuring the diverse and rich talent that exists in the St. Louis region.
The evening will feature an exciting finale of music-fueled improvisational painting by national award-winning artist Dan Dunn. The Finale performance is made possible by sponsors Brinkmann Constructors and THF Realty.
Other event happenings include a silent auction of unique, premium items and experiences, including vacation packages and tickets for local sporting and cultural events; behind- the-scenes tours and private in-home VIP events, and original artwork created and donated by area artists exclusively for Art Feast 2008.
Attendees of Art Feast 2008 will again enjoy the unique setting of the Kemp Auto Museum, which pays homage to the artistic lines and classic designs of what is one of the finest private collections of vintage Mercedes in the world. Allison Hershberger, Museum General Manager and Director of Special Events notes, “We are thrilled that Chesterfield Arts has again chosen the Kemp Auto Museum for a “repeat performance” in 2008.”
Tickets for Art Feast 2008 are still available for $125 per person, but Art Feast has been a sell out in previous years – purchase your tickets now by calling Chesterfield Arts at (636) 519-1955 or by visiting HYPERLINK "http://www.chesterfieldarts.org/" www.chesterfieldarts.org.
To learn more about hosting your next social or corporate event at the Kemp Auto Museum, contact Museum General Manager and Director of Special Events Allison Hershberger by email at HYPERLINK "mailto:Allison@kempautomuseum.org" Allison@kempautomuseum.org; and for more information regarding the Kemp Auto Museum and the collection of classic European automobiles, please contact Museum Curator Tom Savage at (636) 537-1718 or visit the Museum’s web site at www.KempAutoMuseum.org.