Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph, MO Inc.

Looking for something to do? Check out some of these upcoming events happening around town: 🐟 Take a trip to Remington Nature Center to check out the weekly fish feedings Fridays at 10:30am. This event is included with regular admission to the nature center. 🎤 Head to the Missouri Theater this Saturday, November 16, as The Purple XPeRIeNCE Featuring Marshall Charloff takes the stage. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3TT50Z4. 🏐 The MIAA Volleyball Championship will take place at the Civic Arena November 21-23. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4fpKGHk. 🎄 Enjoy a night of fun and celebration when the holiday parks are officially opened for the season on Friday, November 29. Krug Park becomes Holiday Park at 6pm, followed by the transformation of Hyde Park into the South Pole at 6:30pm. 🎁 The holiday festivities in downtown St. Joseph kick off Saturday, November 30, including carriage rides, the new Merry Market at Felix Street Square and the lighting ceremony. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3O6aBIc.

May is national preservation month, celebrating historical preservation throughout the US in some form since 1973. This year St. Joseph has something extra special to celebrate. The Missouri Theater and Theater Building was honored a couple weeks ago with the 2024 McReynolds Award for Historic Preservation by Missouri Preservation. Congratulations to our almost 100 year old gem of a theater and to all who have worked tirelessly to make so many improvements while honoring the past! #artventures #MissouriTheater #StJoMoarts #getdowntown Saint Joseph, Buchanan County The Missouri Theater in Saint Joseph, Missouri opened in June of 1927 as a 1,200-seat movie house. In 1978, the City of Saint Joseph purchased the building and sought National Register designation as part of the plan to convert it to a performing arts center. In the last decade, the City of Saint Joseph’s Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department started to invest in the infrastructure of the historic building. The upgrades designed to meet ADA requirements included the installation of a looped-assisted listening system, additional ADA seating areas, and accessible restrooms on the first floor. In 2019, the entire tile and brick façade was removed to allow for repairs of the primary wall. The historic material was then reinstalled. The City replaced the entire roof to stop the water infiltration which had damaged the interior. Careful restoration of the interior included the intricate details on the walls and ceilings. The installation of new lighting and a new curtain highlight the transformation. Work on the marquee will continue into 2024 with the restoration of the signage. Voters also approved funding for the installation of historically appropriate seating and the renovations of the office and retail space attached to the theater. With the ongoing restoration and plans for future improvements, the City of Saint Joseph is ensuring this historic landmark will continue to contribute to the community for coming generations.

Beer Walk for the Arts Announces Site Locations! Get the Beer Buddy Special by April 30 ST. JOSEPH, MO—The Allied Arts Council is hosting the annual Beer Walk for the Arts in the Historic Harris-Kemper District this year. The event starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 with check-in at the 1885 Whiskey Mansion Inn, 1723 Francis Street. In addition to the Whiskey Mansion Inn, the locations for the 2024 Beer Walk include: 1907 Alvah Clayton House; 1877 H.E. Barnard House; 1900 E.M. Ray House; 1903 Gustov Shumacher House; and the 1904 N.C. Nolan House. The event will feature craft beers at each house from Wil Fisher Distributing of St. Joseph, River Bluff Brewery and the D & G. The beer will be paired with food samples from area eateries including Jake’s, Boudreaux’s, Felix St. Gourmet, Hazel’s and the Quilted Cookie. At each home there will be live music courtesy of area musicians, and visual artists will be on hand working on their current project. The Beer Buddy Special includes two tickets for $50 until April 30, 2024. After that date tickets are $35 per person. For tickets, go to https://lnkd.in/gAnePkGi The Beer Walk for the Arts is a fundraiser for the Allied Arts Council Arts Fund. The Arts Fund provides financial assistance for seven arts organizations in St. Joseph. This is a rain or shine event. #AlliedArtsCouncil #ArtVentures #StJoMoArts #artscalendar #livemusic #Beerwalk

Beer Walk for the Arts Announces Site Locations! Get the Beer Buddy Special by April 30 ST. JOSEPH, MO—The Allied Arts Council is hosting the annual Beer Walk for the Arts in the Historic Harris-Kemper District this year. The event starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 with check-in at the 1885 Whiskey Mansion Inn, 1723 Francis Street. In addition to the Whiskey Mansion Inn, the locations for the 2024 Beer Walk include: 1907 Alvah Clayton House; 1877 H.E. Barnard House; 1900 E.M. Ray House; 1903 Gustov Shumacher House; and the 1904 N.C. Nolan House. The event will feature craft beers at each house from Wil Fisher Distributing of St. Joseph, River Bluff Brewery and the D & G. The beer will be paired with food samples from area eateries including Jake’s, Boudreaux’s, Felix St. Gourmet, Hazel’s and the Quilted Cookie. At each home there will be live music courtesy of area musicians, and visual artists will be on hand working on their current project. The Beer Buddy Special includes two tickets for $50 until April 30, 2024. After that date tickets are $35 per person. For tickets, go to https://lnkd.in/gAnePkGi The Beer Walk for the Arts is a fundraiser for the Allied Arts Council Arts Fund. The Arts Fund provides financial assistance for seven arts organizations in St. Joseph. This is a rain or shine event. #AlliedArtsCouncil #ArtVentures #StJoMoArts #artscalendar #livemusic #Beerwalk

ST. JOSEPH, MO— Nominations are now open for the 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, presented by Mayor John Josendale and the Allied Arts Council. The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts are designed to honor and celebrate people and organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and/or increase access to arts experiences in St. Joseph, Missouri. We are seeking nominations for artists, arts organizations, advocates, educators, and corporate citizens that contribute to the arts. A panel of arts leaders from across the state selects the award recipients. “St. Joseph is known for its outstanding programs of visual and performing arts, arts education and advocacy, and as mayor, I am pleased to continue the Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, which recognize arts leaders in our community who work to bring arts and people together” said Josendale. Mayor’s Awards Categories Artist of the Year - recognizes an established individual artist (in any discipline) for artistic excellence Arts Educator of the Year - recognizes an outstanding contribution to arts education instructor at the K-12 or postsecondary level Youth Artist - recognizes artist 19 years of age or under who has demonstrated talent and achievement in one or more artistic disciplines Achievement in the Arts - recognizes an organization or business that excels in supporting and/or enhancing the arts through contributions of time, talent or funding Individual Leadership - recognizes an individual, business, or civic leader who has greatly contributed to one or more arts or cultural organizations Outstanding Volunteer - recognizes contributions to one or more arts organizations within the past year The nomination form can be found at https://lnkd.in/gSmTrsHD Nominations are due in the office by 5 p.m. June 6, 2024. Submit applications to cathy.ketter@stjoearts.org or mail to Allied Arts Council, 118 South 8 Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501. The awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Allied Arts Council on July 18, 2024. #ArtVentures #StJoMoArts #AlliedArtsCouncil #Artimpact #artsswards

Join the The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, 2818 Frederick Avenue, as they present "The Annual Undergraduate Exhibition" - April 20 through June 9, 2024 AND "Regional Revelations: A Private Collection Showcase" April 20 through July 14, 2024 Exhibition Opening: April 19 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. *Image: Wayne Thiebaud (American 1920-2021) Cut Pies, 1962 Oil on Canvas, Private Collection

Beer Walk for the Arts 2024 - Featured home This is the the E.M. Ray House. It was built in 1900 for Mark and Rachel Ray in the American Foursquare style, but it has an expanded center entry hall. The Ray and Son Lumber Company was owned and operated by Mark and his father. Mark remained President of the company until his death in 1927. Get your tickets to the Beer Walk for the Arts before they sell out! https://lnkd.in/g7mPvv6D

The Beer Walk for the Arts 2024, on May 11 starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m. with check-in at the 1885 Whiskey Mansion, 1723 Francis Street. In addition to the Whiskey Mansion, the event will include a treasure trove of St. Joseph architecture with six homes on the tour. FB event page: https://lnkd.in/gT7uDdhh

When You Give, the Arts Give Back! The arts make a $20 million economic impact Did you know that over 42,968 adults and 12,496 children attended Arts Fund sponsored events last year? The Arts Fund helps fund over 331 events, workshops and performances in St. Joseph. We are a diverse community, but through the Arts Fund, we can all boost the local economy and enjoy ourselves in the process. Learn more and donate to the Arts Fund at https://lnkd.in/gg4jJTvG #ArtVentures #artscalendar #StJoMoArts #arts #AlliedArtsCouncil #ArtsFund

Get ready to swing and sway at the biggest party of the year as the St. Joseph Community Chorus presents Big Band and Broadway, 7:30 PM Friday April 19th at East Hills Mall. Tickets at https://lnkd.in/g3v9GWg6. A dynamic collaboration with St. Joseph Big Band and RiverSong, The Saint Joseph Community Chorus will showcase Big Band classics like, "Fly Me To The Moon," "Mister Sandman," "Puttin' On The Ritz," and more. Former Mayor Bill McMurray will guide the evening with his trademark humor and charm. Don’t miss this spectacular evening of music, dance, and dessert at the season finale of the St. Joseph Community Chorus. #StJoMoArts #ArtVentures #artscalendar #livemusic