Meramec Theater presents ‘Bye, Bye Birdie,’ students art exhibition on display and more
‘Bye, Bye Birdie’ on the Meramec stage
The STLCC-Meramec Theatre presents “Bye, Bye Birdie,” April 16-19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m. in the Meramec theatre. “Bye, Bye Birdie” is directed by Michelle Rebollo and designed by Rick Willmore. “Bye, Bye Birdie” is the final production of the 2013-2014 season. It is appropriate for all ages. The Meramec Theatre is no longer taking reservations. Admission is free and seating is on a first-come basis. For more information, call 314-984-7562.
Student art exhibition opens April 18
The Meramec Art Department presents the Juried Student Art Exhibition. It will open April 18 and continue until May 7 in the Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery. The exhibition features work of Meramec students that were created during the summer, fall, and spring semesters. The opening reception is Friday, April 18 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. The gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information, contact the Meramec Art department at 314-984-7632.
Music Department hosts spring concerts
The Meramec Music Department will host two final events in the 2013-2014 season. The Symphonic Band will preform a Spring Band concert “New Music.” The performance will feature several new pieces by local composers on April 27 at 3 p.m. in the Meramec Theatre.
The Meramec Music Department will also host a residency featuring two well-respected musicians; cellist Eugene Friesen and violinist Darol Anger with the Meramec Concert Choir and Orchestra. The residencies will take place on Monday, April 28 at noon and Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. in room 102 of the Humanities West building. There will be an open rehearsal Tuesday, April 29 at 12:30 p.m. in the Meramec Theatre, with the concert that evening at 7:30 p.m. The residency events and the concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, contact meramecmusic@stlcc.edu or call 314-984-7639.
Author to discuss global trade, food safety
Author Kelsey Timmerman is coming to STLCC-Meramec to discuss his latest book, “Where Am I Eating? An Adventure Through the Global Food Economy.” The discussion is on Wednesday, April 23 from 7-9 p.m. in the Meramec Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis. Timmerman will discuss global trade, human rights, food safety, fair trade and other topics from his latest book.
‘Meet the Police’ forum set for April 17
STLCC-Meramec is hosting a Safety Forum on Thursday, April 17 from 3-4 p.m. in SC200. Tony Russo, the Meramec Police Chief, will share information on safety updates and answer questions. The forum, titled “Meet the Police,” will begin with the basics at first, said Russo.
The Montage recognized at state level
The Montage, St. Louis Community College – Meramec’s student newspaper, was recently recognized with 24 individual awards and the Sweepstakes award for the most awards in the 2-year college division at the Missouri College Media Association’s annual convention and awards ceremony, held April 5 at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo.
The Montage received 1st place in the Sweepstakes category and 3rd place for the Best Overall Newspaper in the 2-year college division, a 1st place win for its Back to School Guide, a 1st place win for its website and 24 additional staff and individual awards.
The Montage staff competed against several other two-year school newspapers from across the state including newspapers from the STLCC-Forest Park and the STLCC-Florissant Valley campuses. Entries in the competition were judged for general excellence by members of the Missouri Press Association.
Individual and staff awards received by The Montage staff included 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place wins for news writing, in-depth reporting, feature and sports writing, sports photography, information graphics, story illustrations, editorial cartoons, page design and multimedia content. Several honorable mentions were also awarded to staff members.
