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Luminary Center for the Arts

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Out Every Night: The Best Shows From April 23 to 29

    Did everyone survive Record Store Day weekend? Between the deluge of live music and the generous amounts of free beer -- not to mention the throngs of people -- we can understand how one might be tempted to take it easy this week. Please remember, though, that taking it easy is for square nerd loser ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Sleepy Sun, Shabazz Palaces and More Show Flyers

    Psychedelia favoring Sleepy Sun will be playing Off Broadway this Saturday with St. Louis's equally trippy Troubadour Dali. With beats that make you feel like you have a contact-high, Shabazz Palaces soars into The Luminary Center for the Arts on Tuesday.

  • Calendar

    April 12, 2012

    Sugar High

    Psychedelia favoring Sleepy Sun will be playing Off Broadway this Saturday with St. Louis's equally trippy Troubadour Dali. With beats that make you feel like you have a contact-high, Shabazz Palaces soars into The Luminary Center for the Arts on Tuesday.

  • Culture

    March 29, 2012

    In the Galleries – Something Happened CLOSES March 31 at the Luminary Center for the Arts

    Psychedelia favoring Sleepy Sun will be playing Off Broadway this Saturday with St. Louis's equally trippy Troubadour Dali. With beats that make you feel like you have a contact-high, Shabazz Palaces soars into The Luminary Center for the Arts on Tuesday.

  • Calendar

    February 23, 2012

    Stuff Happens

    Psychedelia favoring Sleepy Sun will be playing Off Broadway this Saturday with St. Louis's equally trippy Troubadour Dali. With beats that make you feel like you have a contact-high, Shabazz Palaces soars into The Luminary Center for the Arts on Tuesday.

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Bear in Heaven is Coming to the Luminary Center for the Arts

    Shawn Brackbill​Brooklyn's Bear in Heaven will be making a return trip to the Luminary Center for the Arts. The show is on April 1, 2012; tickets are $12 and go on sale this friday. The tour is in support of the band's upcoming I Love You, It's Cool, which will be out on April 3, 2012. Bear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Romantic Notions Highlights this Weekend's Art Openings

    Helen Maurene Cooper, Cat Tails, 2007. Archival pigment print, Edition of 5, 30 x 40 in.​ Romantic Notions: Group show features work that examines contemporary cultures idealized notions of romance. Opening reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, November 5. Nov. 5-Dec. 3, free. Los Caminos, 26 ... More >>

  • Culture

    August 25, 2011

    James & Brea McAnally: 2011 Riverfront Times MasterMind Award Winners

    Helen Maurene Cooper, Cat Tails, 2007. Archival pigment print, Edition of 5, 30 x 40 in.​ Romantic Notions: Group show features work that examines contemporary cultures idealized notions of romance. Opening reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, November 5. Nov. 5-Dec. 3, free. Los Caminos, 26 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    Gabriel Dawe's Plexus Installations Lead this Weekend's Art Openings

    Gabriel Dawe takes fiber art to new heights with his Plexus series, opening at the Luminary Center for the Arts this weekend. These massive ribbons of color are made from little more than thread, and from a short distance, the inventive installations seem to be floating. More information on this eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2011

    Cold Cave at the Luminary Center for the Arts, 5/19/11: Review, Photos and Setlist

    Cold Cave plays in the dark. Photo by Kiernan Maletsky​Cold Cave/Née/Half Gay The Luminary Center for the Arts May 19, 2011 You'd have thought it was the second coming of Morrissey last night: The crowd at the Luminary Center for the Arts was, by turns astounded, weirded out, perplexe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Of Montreal, Tombs Lead This Week's New Show Announcements

    Todd OwyoungOf Montreal at The Pageant last October. ​ The Luminary Center for the Arts weren't kidding about their "big" announcement yesterday--Of Montreal is the biggest act they've ever booked. The show is July 4th, so while the rest of the nation is celebrating our dubious democracy and t ... More >>

  • Music

    April 21, 2011

    Lightning Bolt/Parts & Labor/Spelling Bee

    8 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The Luminary Center for the Arts, 4900 Reber Place.

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2011

    Nowhere, Man

    8 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The Luminary Center for the Arts, 4900 Reber Place.

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    Tonight, Tonight: Greenhornes, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Chapel Club, Small Black, Torche, Liturgy and more

    Small Black is at the Luminary Center for the Arts tonight with .e and Wise Blood​The post-SXSW embarrassment of riches continues in town tonight. Besides the Greenhornes at the Firebird and Eli "Paperboy" Reed at Off Broadway, there are several other shows featuring awesome/not-to-miss bands. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    The Black Angels Coming to the Old Rock House

    Friday, April 22, is shaping up to be one full of hard choices for live-music fans. Rural Alberta Advantage is at the Firebird, the Joy Formidable/the Lonely Forest is at the Luminary Center for the Arts -- and now the Old Rock House is weighing in with a show by the Black Angels. (Suuns is opening. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Mount Kimbie Confirmed for the Luminary Center for the Arts

    image viaUK minimal electronic duo Mount Kimbie play the Luminary Center for the Arts on March 27.​We peed a little when a pretty bird told us that Mount Kimbie is confirmed at the Luminary Center for the Arts on March 27. Keep it up, St. Louis venues that are making us glee pee!

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2011

    And Now, for Something

    image viaUK minimal electronic duo Mount Kimbie play the Luminary Center for the Arts on March 27.​We peed a little when a pretty bird told us that Mount Kimbie is confirmed at the Luminary Center for the Arts on March 27. Keep it up, St. Louis venues that are making us glee pee!

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    The Joy Formidable Coming to the Luminary Center for the Arts

    And so the spring deluge continues apace: On April 22, the Joy Formidable will be playing at the Luminary Center for the Arts. Formed in North Wales (but based in London for the moment), JF is a trio rooted in shoegaze, post-punk and the Pixies. Vocalist Ritzy Bryan is a banshee from beyond, a dream ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Lightning Bolt Is Coming to St. Louis

    The Luminary Center for the Arts has very quietly booked some killer shows this spring -- first, Destroyer and the War on Drugs and, earlier this week, electro-doom project Cold Cave. And now comes word that the two-man wrecking crew Lightning Bolt is playing at the venue on Saturday, April 23. Let' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Menomena Returns to St. Louis, Albeit Without A Member

    Diana BenantiMenoemena at the Luminary Center for the Arts, October 2010​On Friday, word broke that multi-instrumentalist Brent Knopf was leaving Menomena. In a brief statement, the band said, "After 10 years of fruit­ful col­lab­o­ra­tion, Brent Knopf has decided to part ways with Menom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Show Announcements: Week of January 6

    Dan Bejar, the indie maestro behind Destroyer's Euro blues sound and lyric poesy brings his erudite rock to the Luminary Center for the Arts with War on Drugs on March 28.​ Apop Records *Hush Arbors, January 26 BB's Jazz Blues and Soups *Chainsaw Dupont Blues Band, January 29 *Josh Vowell and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2010

    Artgasm: This Weekend's Art Openings, November 12 - 14, 2010

    CJ Pyle Perfidia, from the exhibition Blab!​Intended as a one-off comic 'zine by creator Monte Beauchamp, Blab! became a regular and well-respected visual art anthology. It's newest hard-cover incarnation, Blabworld, returns with a show and book signing at the Philip Slein Gallery this wee ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 27, 2010

    St. Louis Art Capsules

    Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

  • Culture

    October 20, 2010

    St. Louis Art Capsules

    Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

  • Culture

    October 13, 2010

    St. Louis Art Capsules

    Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

  • Culture

    October 6, 2010

    St. Louis Art Capsules

    Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

  • Culture

    October 6, 2010

    Featured Review: Jill Downen: (dis)Mantle

    Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2010

    Algorithms of the Damned

    Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    Show Review: Warpaint and Javelin Thrill the Luminary Center for the Arts, Thursday, August 5

    Diana BenantiWarpaint last night at the Luminary Center for the Arts.​ Warpaint and Javelin Luminary Center for the Arts August 5 East Coast battled West Coast last night at the Luminary Center for the Arts, as dynamic Brooklyn sample sluts Javelin opened for Los Angeles' languid post-punk go ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Books Coming Back to St. Louis to Play Old Rock House

    Late-breaking concert announcement for your Friday afternoon: Electro-weirdos the Books will be returning to St. Louis at the Old Rock House on Tuesday, November 2. The band played at the Luminary Center for the Arts last September and at the 560 Center earlier this year. However, the band's latest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2010

    Download: Black Spade's Build & Destroy -- Hear St. Louis Hip-Hop at Its Very Best

    Peep the praying mantis on the left just chillin​Black Spade dropped his new mixtape Build and Destroy yesterday and the whole album is available for free download over on the Smoking Section. Click over there immediately, then get our your ear buds and put this baby on repeat. Incidentally, Spade ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    More Cheap Tickets Available Today! Plus, Yes, That Cults Show is Confirmed

    Livenation/Ticketmaster's cheap tickets promotion rolls on this week: Today, you can snag 311 and the Offspring lawn seats for $10. Reserved tickets for the show start at just $19 for the July 2 show, so it's a good deal all around. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers lawn tickets for July 18 are also a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    WarPaint and Javelin Are Playing at the Luminary Center for the Arts

    Todd OwyoungWarPaint at the Pageant, Wednesday, June 9. More photos here.​If you like indie rock, the concert announcements this week have pretty much been like Christmas and your birthday all rolled up into one. Between Vampire Weekend/Beach House/The Very Best, the Walkmen/Japandroids, Someo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2010

    Journey Through Time

    Todd OwyoungWarPaint at the Pageant, Wednesday, June 9. More photos here.​If you like indie rock, the concert announcements this week have pretty much been like Christmas and your birthday all rolled up into one. Between Vampire Weekend/Beach House/The Very Best, the Walkmen/Japandroids, Someo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2010

    Go Indie, Together

    Todd OwyoungWarPaint at the Pageant, Wednesday, June 9. More photos here.​If you like indie rock, the concert announcements this week have pretty much been like Christmas and your birthday all rolled up into one. Between Vampire Weekend/Beach House/The Very Best, the Walkmen/Japandroids, Someo ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 10, 2010

    Featured Review: Old Media/Old News

    Todd OwyoungWarPaint at the Pageant, Wednesday, June 9. More photos here.​If you like indie rock, the concert announcements this week have pretty much been like Christmas and your birthday all rolled up into one. Between Vampire Weekend/Beach House/The Very Best, the Walkmen/Japandroids, Someo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2010

    Quick Hits: The Body at Apop Records, Califone Coming to Town, Stace England on NPR

    *Tonight at Apop Records, Providence, Rhode Island, screamagers the Body are performing. Ghost Ice and Catholic Guilt are also on the bill. The show's just $5. *Congratulations to Stace England, who recently appeared on NPR to talk about The Amazing Oscar Micheaux, his album of music about the lif ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2009

    Well-Versed

    *Tonight at Apop Records, Providence, Rhode Island, screamagers the Body are performing. Ghost Ice and Catholic Guilt are also on the bill. The show's just $5. *Congratulations to Stace England, who recently appeared on NPR to talk about The Amazing Oscar Micheaux, his album of music about the lif ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    In the Studio: Syna So Pro

    (Welcome to In the Studio, a section on A to Z that spotlights -- what else? -- local artists in the studio. If you are also recording/recently recorded -- or are a studio engineer/producer and working with people -- email me, with the phrase "In the Studio" in the subject heading.) Syna So Pro Alb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend, August 14-16, 2009

    TGIF! Here are ten things to do this weekend that won't bust your budget. soulardbluesband.com​Soulard Blues Band at Broadway Oyster Bar (Friday)The Soulard Blues Band has been around for more than 25 years, but this current lineup came together about two years ago. They play at 9:30 p.m. Friday. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2009

    20 Cents a Play

    TGIF! Here are ten things to do this weekend that won't bust your budget. soulardbluesband.com​Soulard Blues Band at Broadway Oyster Bar (Friday)The Soulard Blues Band has been around for more than 25 years, but this current lineup came together about two years ago. They play at 9:30 p.m. Friday. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2009

    Building A Reality

    TGIF! Here are ten things to do this weekend that won't bust your budget. soulardbluesband.com​Soulard Blues Band at Broadway Oyster Bar (Friday)The Soulard Blues Band has been around for more than 25 years, but this current lineup came together about two years ago. They play at 9:30 p.m. Friday. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    The Books at the Luminary Center for the Arts, Sunday, September 20

    Here's something very, very cool: The Books will be performing at the Luminary Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 20. (Thanks to Glass Waves' twitter for spreading the news.) Lymbyc System opens. The Books plays this really stylized, intricate electro-acoustic rock that's simply magical; refer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: Friday, July 24 to Monday, July 27

    Friday, July 24 *Angie Stone/Soul Alliance/Leandra, Live on the Levee *Sybris/King Thief, Cicero's *Coldplay, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater *TobyMac, Six Flags *Jaime Foxx, Chaifetz Arena *Skeletonwitch/Saviours/Trap Them, Firebird *Funky Butt Brass Band CD Release, Broadway Oyster Bar *John Maxfiel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Tonight! Octopus Project at the Luminary Center for the Arts New MP3!

    It's always a good time when ethereal electro-popsters Octopus Project come to town. (Check our October 2008 review for video proof! Check this post for audio goodness!). In fact, the band is playing an all-ages show tonight at 8 p.m. at the Luminary Center for the Arts. The act is touring in s ... More >>

  • Music

    July 22, 2009

    Abe Vigoda

    It's always a good time when ethereal electro-popsters Octopus Project come to town. (Check our October 2008 review for video proof! Check this post for audio goodness!). In fact, the band is playing an all-ages show tonight at 8 p.m. at the Luminary Center for the Arts. The act is touring in s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2009

    Abe Vigoda and the Octopus Project Playing Luminary Arts Center Win Tickets to This Weekend's Show!

    Some cool news from the Luminary Center for the Arts, about a few shows it has coming up in July. First, the venue will be co-presenting Austin electro-dreamers the Octopus Project on Friday, July 24. And the next night (that's Saturday, July 25), LA garage-wobblers Abe Vigoda will headline. (Locals ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 11, 2009

    Arts Alive

    Some cool news from the Luminary Center for the Arts, about a few shows it has coming up in July. First, the venue will be co-presenting Austin electro-dreamers the Octopus Project on Friday, July 24. And the next night (that's Saturday, July 25), LA garage-wobblers Abe Vigoda will headline. (Locals ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    The Luminary Center for the Arts Presents the Elevator Music Series

    The Luminary Center for the Arts (4900 Reber Place) is presenting a new monthly event called the Elevator Music Series. The first show will take place on March 26, with local act the Pragmatic and out-of-towners Anathallo. The aim of the series is to draw national acts to town, while showcasing tale ... More >>

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