Arts

Opera Theatre of St. Louis will present three short operas, all by artists of color who’ve worked largely outside the opera world. The works address the roots of Black, queer ballroom culture; three important inventors who were Black women, and the Supreme Court battle over a rock band’s attempt to reappropriate a racial slur.

The "Counterpublic" exhibition will include 30 sculptures, films and other artwork reflecting on the injustices faced by people living in the neighborhoods where the work is placed.

Claire Maue, 20, will lead her quartet at Jazz St. Louis for the first time Wednesday. She dedicated her debut album to her twin sister, Hana, who died last year in a car crash.

The owners of the land the Fabulous Fox Theatre was built on say they're entitled to take the theater over when a 99-year lease ends in January 2025.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will perform its 2023-24 season at the Touhill Center, Stifel Theatre and other venues while Powell Hall undergoes a $100 million renovation and expansion.

The Evolution Festival will bring Brandi Carlile, the Black Keys, the Black Crowes and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals to Forest Park in late August. Organizers say it could draw 20,000 concertgoers a day for two days.

Felia Davenport’s new work is a fresh take on a typical art exhibition.

Indigo K. Sams will become president and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts in February, after 17 years with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, where she is a vice president.

The Hawthorn becomes newest St. Louis Concert venue with free grand opening.

The Regional Arts Commission will distribute $10.6 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to St. Louis artists and organizations.