Town Talk Extras

Multimedia installation by artist Melissa Stern in collaboration with 24 poets, novelists, screenwriters, playwrights and actors.

Works by fine arts photography students from Kirkwood High School.

A juried exhibition featuring 32 artists 70 and older from the greater St. Louis region. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Art collector Ronnie Greenberg unveils a rare collection of lesser-known drawings and prints by French artist Henri Matisse. Along with Pablo Picasso, Matisse is considered one of the key figures of early 20th century art.

April 8: Bach’s Brandenberg Concertos: Lecture at 1:30 p.m., followed by 3 p.m. performance. Salem United Methodist Church, free

April 13: The Art of Bach: Ken Kulosa performs along with live painters and dancers from The Big Muddy Dance Company. St. Louis Art Museum, 7 p.m., $15

April 14: Bach Spring Sing: Learn more about the composer’s music and sing along. Central Presbyterian Church, 9 a.m., $10

April 15: Young Artist Recital: Featuring the Bach Socety Young Artists. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 3 p.m., free

April 22: From Bach to Bernstein: Performance by soprano Marlissa Hudson. Ethical Society of St. Louis, 3 p.m., $20

April 24: Bach & Jazz. Familiar melodies presented in a unique jazz style. Jazz St. Louis, 6 p.m., $35

April 28: Bach’s St. Matthew Passion: Experience the power and intimacy of this masterpiece through the composer’s account of the Gospel story. Pillsbury Chapel, Missouri Baptist University, 2 p.m. $25-$45

Artist Sandy Haynes exhibits her architectural and landscape pieces. Show runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Traveling exhibition from more than 100 artists who have created sculptures using firearm parts from community buy-back programs. Part of the exhibit is also showing at the Craft Alliance for Art + Design at 6640 Delmar Blvd.

Four solo exhibitions by artists James Austin Murray, Carmon Colangelo, Bunny Burson and Laura Beard. On view Tuesday-Thursday.

Proceeds benefit the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition.

A discussion of fine jewelry, silver and decorative art to benefit the Clayton Century Foundation. Visitors can bring objects they believe to be of value for scheduled appointments with an appraisal specialist. Cost is $35 for the event only or $50 for the event and appraisal.

Proceeds benefit the Assistance League of St. Louis.

Proceeds benefit the Guardian Angel Settlement Association.

Singer-songwriter John Legend headlines this annual fundraiser for Variety children’s charity. (Ticket cost for dinner is $1,000 per person through varietystl.org.) For the dinner portion of the event, cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. For the concert, doors open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8. Legend’s performance starts at 9.

Proceeds benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Doors open at 6 and trivia begins at 7.

Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.

Featuring performances by artists who participated in the Motown movement of the 1960s. Show times are 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Aspiring young performers give Broadway-style performances while competing for scholarships and other prizes. Event is free but tickets are required.

Shoes and clothing from local boutiques will be featured at this fundraiser for Lydia’s House. Registration is free, but guests are asked to make a donation of their choice.

Program includes works by Messaien and Verdi under the direction of Maestro Robert Davidson, who is in his last year with the orchestra. Part of the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts series.