on screen | The High Low Gallery is screening the first two episodes of GONZO, a four-part series by local filmmaker and Kranzberg Artist in Residence David Kirkman. The series is a coming-of-age story set in 2005, following a college student who invents a groundbreaking algorithm that threatens powerful industries. The episodes are playing on a loop now through Oct. 31 during regular gallery hours. Kirkman will be on site for a special artist reception on Oct. 3 from 5-7 p.m.
on the record
Music lovers take note! The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is releasing an album featuring the world premiere recording of three works written by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts and conducted by SLSO music director Stéphane Denève. The album features Puts’ Concerto for Orchestra, Silent Night Elegy and Virelai (after Guillaume de Machaut) recorded at Powell Hall. It is slated for physical and digital release on the Delos label on Sept. 19. Pre-orders begin on Aug. 22.
Battle of the Bands is returning to The Hub STL at The District of Chesterfield. Presented by the Staenberg Group, the four-week music competition takes place every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. in September and will benefit three local nonprofits.
Sept. 3
Preliminary Round 1
Benefiting Friends of Kids with Cancer
Sept. 10
Preliminary Round 2
Benefiting CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
Sept. 17
Preliminary Round 3
Benefiting Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Sept. 24
Grand Finale
All proceeds split evenly among all three charities
celebrating 60
Dance St. Louis is turning 60! Since its inception, the nonprofit has brought more than 30,000 dancers, 500 companies and 150 world premieres to the region. In celebration of the milestone, it debuted a new logo, highlighting its impact as a gateway for dance performances from around the world. Check out the lineup for the 60th anniversary season at dancestlouis.org.
prost! oktoberfest in the lou
Oktoberfest at Six Flags St. Louis
Aug. 31 to Sept. 22
Celebrate the flavors of Oktoberfest with German-inspired dishes and seasonal craft beer. The event also will feature live music as well as the regular thrills of Six Flags.
sixflags.com/stlouis
City Nights: Oktoberfest
Sept. 5 | City Museum
Don’t miss the most outrageous Oktoberfest in the StL. The 21 and older event invites guests to explore the City Museum, enjoy live entertainment from Übercool, make their own arts and crafts and sample food and drink.
citymuseum.org
Oktoberfest at Grant’s Farm
Sept. 5-7 and 12-14
Celebrate Grant Farm’s German heritage with brats, brews and Bavarian tunes. Included with free general admission, you can enjoy cold beer, German food and traditional music and dancing—all while you visit the farm’s animals.
grantsfarm.com
Saint Charles Oktoberfest
Sept. 26-28 | Frontier Park
Immerse yourself in German culture with one of the most popular Bavarian festivals in the U.S. Along with food, beer and live entertainment, the festivities include a wiener dog derby, brat eating contest, the Wurst Race Ever 5K/10K and an antique car show.
saintcharlesoktoberfest.com
Oktoberfest in Soulard
Oct. 10 and 11
The free, family-friendly event honors St. Louis’ German brewing traditions in the home of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Biergarten. Along with brews, guests can look forward to traditional German food, live music and the beloved Stein Holding Competition.
soulard-oktoberfest.com
