ArtLink: Young Friends of St. Louis Arts

We Need Volunteers!

The Shakespeare Festival is manning a soda booth at the St. Louis Art Fair (Sept. 7-9, 2007) and we need some people to help us sell some soda to all those thirsty art-seekers!

The shifts are short (2-3 hours) and then you're free to wander around the amazing fair that covers over 8 city blocks!  If you're curious about the Art Fair, go to their website and check it out!

We still need volunteers for the Saturday and Sunday shifts.  If you're interested, e-mail info@sfstl.com and let me know your schedule!

So help the Festival raise some money and get your culture on - get ArtLinked!

Outta Site Arrival Instructions

For all the ArtLink members attending the Outta Site party at Laumeier tonight, here are some directions for how to get to the ArtLink VIP parking, and how to catch your golf cart shuttle that will take you on a tour of the sculptures, and then on to the private party.

Laumeier Sculpture Park is located near I-270 and I-44, 16 miles and 20 minutes from the Gateway Arch. From I-44 Eastbound or Westbound, exit at Lindbergh Boulevard. (Exit 277B), drive 1/2 mile south to Rott Road (turn right), proceed 1/2 mile west to the park entrance (on the left) at 12580 Rott Road.

Google Map address: Click Here for the Google Map

We wanted to alert you to a couple traffic issues that will hopefully make your arrival a bit easier.  The ongoing Highway 40/I-64 project is scheduled to completely shut-down the highway in both directions between Skinker and Hanley from 7:00pm Friday night until late on Sunday.  Plan to use I-44 or I-270 to reach Laumeier with minimal delays.

To help with pedestrian access to the Movies + Music event, the street in front of Laumeier will be one-way (westbound) Friday night.  Please follow Rott Road west from Lindbergh Boulevard to gain access to the main entrance and VIP parking.  No left turn onto Rott Road from Geyer Road will be permitted.

At the main entrance, our attendant will direct you to the VIP parking lot and the check-in tent for the event where you’ll catch your golf cart shuttle.  Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets if you’re planning to stay for the movie.  You can leave those items in your vehicle and pick them up when the shuttle returns you to the check-in tent for a short stroll to the amphitheater.

The weather is calling for cooler temperatures so dress casual and comfortable.

We look forward to having you at Laumeier for an Outta Site evening!

OuttaSite at Laumeier this Friday, August 17!

Laumeier Sculpture Park welcomes all ArtLink members for an exclusive event that's truly outta sight!
Join us this Friday, August 17 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Laumeier Sculpture Park for an event to remember.

Start off by leaving your car at the VIP parking area, then enjoy a special golf cart shuttle through the Park's nature trails to Beverly Pepper's Cromlech Glen, our amazing site-specific earthwork sculpture.  There you will enjoy a party that will include fabulous food and drinks from J. Buck's and music by Jon Ferber and Vince Corkery.  You'll mingle with fellow ArtLink members and Laumeier staff and learn about our collection and many of the fantastic upcoming programs at Laumeier.

After the party, the ArtLink golf carts will whisk you back to the Laumeier amphitheater.  There you can cap off the evening by joining the general public for Movies + Music.  Enjoy a free concert by the Ultra Violets, followed by Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, The Birds (8:30PM).

RSVP Recommended for this free event by e-mailing Mike Venso at mvenso@laumeier.org by August 14.

Remember this event is only for ArtLink members, so invite your friends to join the party by joining ArtLink.  A one-year membership is only $20, and includes free admission to Outta Site.  To join ArtLink, contact Jennie Swanson at (314) 821-1209 x25 or jswanson@laumeier.org, join on the ArtLink website at www.artlinkstl.org.

Get Hip with COCA

Hello, ArtLinkers -

Here’s another summer event we thought you’d like to know about. This one is hosted by The COCA Associates, the Young Friends of COCA

August 15th, 6:30-8:30 at Square One Brewery in Lafayette Square, the COCA Associates are hosting a summer evening get-together in the Square.

To learn more about the event, visit: http://www.cocastl.org/portal/alias__Rainbow/lang__en-US/tabid__3358/DesktopDefault.aspx?alias=Rainbow&lang=en-US&tabid=3358

If you have any trouble viewing this link, have questions about the event, or are interested in learning more about COCA -- a gift to the arts in St. Louis -- email Alison Melnik: amelnik@cocastl.org

Hope to see some of you there!

Keep cool...

Cabanne

Thanks for Participating!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey.  Your feedback is extremely important to us and we will review all of your comments and suggestions.  We will strive to meet your interests and expectations, and continue to make ArtLink bigger and better!

Hope to see you at Outta Site this Friday! 

See Grand Center Grow

Whether you live near Grand Center or not, surely you know it is a gem that has long been home to many arts organizations and neighbors Saint Louis University. 

In an effort to bring the area back to a place where the arts organizations can flourish and become a destination for vistors and locals-

McCormack Baron Salazar and Saint Louis University seek to develop University-owned property on the northeast corner of Grand and Lindell boulevards. The development is slated to include retail, entertainment, office space and residential condominiums on a 4.3-acre site.

Many details of the project are yet to be determined, and they are gathering input from a variety of thoughtful individuals (like you) in order to create a final plan.

They would love input from ArtLink members.  Even if you aren't interested in buying a condo at this location, answers to the survey will help them better understand how to develop the property.

All responses will remain anonymous.

Please click on the link below and take a few minutes to respond to the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5gQ66pOlP5M77uy6LmRC3g_3d_3d

Thank you for helping St. Louis become a better place for all of us (and the Arts) to live.

Happy Summer,

Cabanne

Save the Date: Outta Site - Friday, August 17

An ArtLink Member Exclusive Event!

Join other Young Friends for an ArtLink members-only event at Laumeier Sculpture Park, starting at 6:30 on Friday, August 17.

Have cocktails in a site-specific sculpture on the Laumeier grounds. Afterwards, we'll move the festivities to the Laumeier Music and Movies event at the LOMA amphitheatre, featuring the band The Ultra Violets, followed by a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds".

The Outta Site event is free for ArtLink members, but you must be an ArtLink member to attend. RSVP requested* to mvenso@laumeier.org

Not a member? Join for just $20, which get you a one-year membership full of free and discounted events at all the ArtLink affiliated arts organizations. Visit the ArtLink website at http://www.artlinkstl.org/ for information and an online membership application.

Keep reading the ArtLink Email update for additional details to come from Mike...

*Requested, but not absolutely required if you forget...

Select Night - August 2 - Last One of the Summer!

You know the drill.  First Thursday of the Month is Select Night at the Contemporary.  But this one is special -- it's the last one of the Summer.  After this you'll have to wait for the next Season to begin.  So let's kiss off the summer with a bang.

DJ Warren Piece spins 80s pop, hip hop, and classic rock while VJ Evil Che provides the visuals. Enjoy ice cold Bud Select, complimentary valet, and omnivorous fare by Wolfgang Puck.