Friday, May 18, 2012
“Casualties of the State” enters post-production after an outpouring of online donations.
Crowd-funding, a form of supporting artistic projects through small online donations, can give moviemakers the push they need to see their visions through or fall on blind eyes. For independent film Casualties of the State, Internet users saw the potential of the Kirkwood-produced FBI thriller and stepped up to the plate. Casualties of the State, a film that examines political elites profiting at the expense of U.S. lives, needed $5200 to cover post-production costs such as sound mixing, special effects, color correction and a musical score. Its crowd-funding campaign on IndieGoGo kicked off March 23. By the time funding closed May 7, the movie had netted $6000. Before the start of the campaign, writer and producer Alan Lamberg, a full-…
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Kirkwood School District Music Department collaborated with composer Clancy Weeks to create a piece of chamber music that captures the spirit of Kirkwood.
An original composition, "Kirkwood" tells the story of some of Kirkwood's oldest traditions and gives a musical nod to Scottish "founder," James P. Kirkwood. The Kirkwood School District Music Department collaborated with composer Clancy Weeks in writing the sheet music for a piece performed by the Kirkwood High School Woodwind Chamber Ensemble. The first movement, Battle for the Bell, is the annual “Turkey Day” football game between Kirkwood and Webster Groves; the second movement, Missouri River Runner, is an impression of the journey as the train passes by and over the Missouri River; and the third movement Greentree Parade represents the cherished local festival. Take a listen by clicking the above video and let us know if you think …
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Monday, May 14, 2012
One hundred fifty artists put on a fantastic show at the 25th annual Laumeier Art Fair.
More than 14,000 people passed through Laumeier Sculpture Park last weekend for the 25th annual art fair, featuring ceramics, textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and wood work from 150 artists. The art fair also offered The Art of the Vine, a wine tasting event, as well as a Mother's Day Brunch and a Creation Station, where families were able to make art of their own. Click through the gallery for photos of this year's fun. Enjoy this article? We recommend: Kirkwood Photographer 'Bends Gender' Kirkwood Artist Feature: Glenda Hares Kirkwood, Florissant Artist Features Woodwork at Laumeier Park Art Fair
Friday, May 11, 2012
Photographer Heidi Drexler will photograph 24 moms in seven hours with all proceeds going to help the Marikle Foundation, a local organization started by a Kirkwood student to help families of sick children.
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Friday, May 11
Heidi Drexler treasures a portrait of her mother as a young woman. It’s one of the few photos that show her alone, without kids or husband or vacation landmarks in the background. “I just absolutely love it and I’m so glad I have it,” said Drexler, a Glendale photographer who specializes in photographing children and high school seniors. The simple headshot of her mom at age 34, which Drexler snapped as a 9-year-old back in the 80s, inspired her to organize a Mother’s Day photo shoot to encourage women to take a few minutes out of their hectic lives and celebrate themselves. “Moms are always the ones behind the cameras,” said Drexler, the mother of two boys, 7 and 5, whose mother now lives out of state. “I know I’m in no pictures. If …
The fair features fine art and fine craft, including basket weaver Helen Springer, and live performances by Erin Bode, Farshid Etniko and more.
Artists in a variety of styles from visual to vocal highlight the 25th annual Laumeier Art Fair today through Sunday at Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills. The fair, which also offers a packed lineup of musical entertainers including vocalist Erin Bode and the group Farshid Etniko, has become a tradition to many area people. “It’s fantastic,” said Marie Oberkirsch, special events manager at Laumeier. “I was just reviewing one of our old binders from 1989, and it was just so much fun to see how the event has really grown. Just from my own experience, I know that there are a lot of families now who come out to celebrate Mother’s Day with us. And it’s not just mothers and daughters, but now we’ve got granddaughters coming out as well.” …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Should you take the kids to see the film "Bully?"
Last year, for Mother's Day, this mom's choice was to take advantage of "MY DAY" and force my husband and children to sit through one of my favorite movies of all time: Gone With the Wind. It went over like a lead balloon. This weekend, I am hopeful to see a film we truly all enjoy. As a mom and movie buff, I recently felt it my social and cinematic responsibility to see the documentary movie "Bully," currently in theaters. My original plan was to definitely take my kids with me to see it. The controversy regarding the rating from the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), however, caused me to hesitate. The MPAA gave the movie a PG-13 rating, which many supporters of the film objected to. The filmmakers were hoping that parents…
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sendak has died at age 83. Tell us your memories of reading his books—especially "Where the Wild Things Are."
My two children are well above the age when they'd sit still for their mother and father reading a book to them. It won't be that many years before they have their own children. They'll be doing the reading. And I have no doubt that Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" will be among the books they crack open and recite. On Tuesday, we learned that the author of perhaps one of the most famous children's books of all time had died at the age of 83. The New York Times' report said the author had died from complications after a recent stroke. Writers have lauded Sendak's worth, but in particular his ability to craft children's stories out of what might have been considered "untraditional" — monsters "roaring their terrible roars" and "…
Friday, May 4, 2012
Today is Star Wars Day, and your trusty editors talk about what a galaxy far, far away means to them. Share your best 'Star Wars' memories.
May the Fourth be with you! It might not be an official holiday, but for millions of Star Wars fans, it is a chance to reflect on the mythology that has grown so close to our heart. We wanted to share our memories and reflections on Star Wars, and maybe inspire you to do the same. Leave us a comment below, or click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to share an image of a Star Wars costume, toy, midnight release or anything else. No picture is too nerdy. (But pictures do need to conform to Patch's terms of use policy.) Here's are some memories from your trusty editors from around St. Louis Patchland, and be sure to click through the photos of an original 1977 Star Wars press kit! The newsroom was all abuzz back in 1977 when press …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
They may not have won, but Anna Hebrank and Lauren Geisz sang their hearts out at the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition last weekend.
Congratulations to Kirkwood teens Anna Hebrank and Lauren Geisz who competed in the finals at last weekend’s St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition. Anna and Lauren, both Ursuline Academy students and talented singers, went up against more than 100 teens in the region to earn spots with the top 11 acts at Friday’s grand finale. As finalists, Anna and Lauren are invited to perform at several community events throughout the summer, including: They each are also eligible for $2,000 scholarships at Lindenwood and Webster universities for making it to the finale. If you want to see Lauren and Anna perform, tune in to the Nine Network at 7 p.m. Monday, May 21 or 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26 for a re-airing of the competition. For more, check …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The hip-hop/funk band out of Kirkwood High School delivers five winning tracks.
Robiee K and The Gentlemen released their debut EP "RKTG" Monday, and the rookie effort showcases the unique sound of the band coming out of Kirkwood High School. The extended play, RKTG, consists of five polished tracks that blend hip-hop, funk and jazz. Robiee K and The Gentlemen already have won the favor of their peers. The band came in first place at Kirkwood High School's talent show with their performance of "Walking on a Dream," one of the tracks on RKTG. Seniors Charlie Jaschek, Ben Kothe, Robel Ketema, Joe Weber and Jess Grommet make up the band. Listen and download RKTG at: For the latest band news, like Robiee K and The Gentlemen on Facebook.
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Colleen Mehan
1:34 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012
Beautiful story and effort, Heidi! Thanks for stopping by Grace's Glendale Bus Stop this morning. xoxo, Grace & all her mothers more ›