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The Sheldon presents the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary: 'My Feet Can't Fail Me Now,' Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. The 25th Anniversary of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band's first album, 'My Feet Can't Fail Me Now,' brings together two of the finest and most deep rooted contemporary artists on the New Orleans scene. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band's name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane shows and they bring to the stage the unique combination of bebop, funk and R&B that have made them New Orleans legends. They are joined by the soulful vocals and infectious grooves of longtime Bonnie Raitt-collaborator Jon Cleary, one of today's most original New Orleans-based artists.

Larry Fink: Attraction and Desire - 50 Years in Photography, organized by the Sheldon Art Galleries in St. Louis, provides an overview of work by the internationally renowned photographer Larry Fink, and includes over 120 photographs spanning his 50-year career. Works from the series The Beatniks; Social Graces; Boxing; Somewhere There's Music; Runway; The Democrats, as well as intimate photographs of his home, family, travels and commissions are represented in this major exhibit.

The Sheldon Concert Hall welcomes Musica SLESA with Aakash Mittal Quartet and Les Filles Du Jazz March 18, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the Sheldon Ballroom.

The Sheldon presents The Sheldon Chorale: Sacred Music of the Season, Monday, February 21, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Composers from many musical periods are featured on this program of spiritually uplifting sacred music for the Lenten season.

The Sheldon Art Galleries presents two new exhibits by painter Max Lazarus in the Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists and Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, February 18 from 5-8 p.m.! Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Noon - 8 p.m.; Wednesdays - Fridays, Noon - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free. For more information on exhibitions, visit the galleries' website at www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp.

Stray Dog Theatre presents DISTRACTED, Lisa Loomer's fast-paced and comic look at 'parenting in the age of the Internet and Ritalin.' This roller coaster comedy takes off as nine-year-old Jesse's parents attempt to find answers to his 'distractions'. A hilarious, provocative, and touching look at a modern family facing the epidemic dilemma of our 24/7 nonstop world: how to define what really matters.

Music for Lifelong Achievement (MFLA) is pleased to announce a very special partnership with Horns to Havana, a non-profit organization based out of The Center For Cuban Studies in New York City. Throughout February and March, 2011, MFLA will team up with Horns to Havana to collect used musical instruments to be delivered to students in and around Havana, Cuba in the Fall of 2011. Instrument donations will be accepted at any Sheldon Concert Hall performance during the months of February and March, as well as at The Sheldon's administrative offices during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., or during public gallery hours on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dramatic License Productions (DLP), the Chesterfield non-profit, professional theatre and cabaret company brings Broadway to west St. Louis County on Feb. 11-12 at 8 p.m. with 'A Valentine's Cabaret'. 'A Valentine's Cabaret' (Feb. 11-12, 8 p.m.), features local professional actors/singers, Kim Furlow, Ken Haller, Leslie Sikes and Jeremy Whaley in an intimate evening of songs from Broadway and beyond about the ups and downs of relationships.

Dramatic License Productions (DLP), the Chesterfield non-profit, professional theatre and cabaret company brings Alfred Uhry's heartwarming comedy-drama about unconditional friendship, DRIVING MISS DAISY, March 10-27. All performances occur at the 85-seat Dramatic License Theatre located at ARTropolis arts district at the upper level Sears wing of Chesterfield Mall.

The West End Players Guild's 100th season continues in February with Shelagh Stevenson's dark and hilarious THE MEMORY OF WATER. Directed by Tom Kopp, the show features performances by Suki Peters, Leslie Wobbe and Belinda Quimby, with Meg Brinkley, Ben Ritchie and Chris 'Mr.' Jones in supporting roles.

Upstream Theater presents the US premiere of Cooking with Elisa by Argentine playwright Lucía Laragione, in an English version by Philip Boehm, directed by Bonnie Taylor. The production will close on January 23.

It's tragic enough when someone loses their spouse, but when they also lose their only child within a year and a half of that, it's simply indescribable. But that's precisely what happened to writer Joan Didion, and she chronicled the experience in her book, and in the play that followed, THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is presenting a powerful and emotion-packed presentation of this play in the intimate confines of their Studio Theatre, and while it will most certainly speak to anyone, it will resonate even deeper with those who have lost someone close to them. This one-woman show is an affecting work and Fontaine Syer delivers an exceptional performance.

The Sheldon presents Peter Martin Music: Peter Martin, solo piano, February 10, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Through the recurring Peter Martin Music: Live series, Martin showcases jazz masters past and present in an intimate and casual setting. Special Music for Lifelong Achievement Instrument Drive! MFLA and Horns to Havana have teamed up to collect and send musical instruments, both donated and purchased, to students in schools in and around Havana, Cuba. Donate a used musical instrument at any concert during February and March, or bring your donations to The Sheldon during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Sheldon presents Brian Owens: 'The Soulful Sounds of Sam Cooke,' February 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Special Music for Lifelong Achievement Instrument Drive! MFLA and Horns to Havana have teamed up to collect and send musical instruments, both donated and purchased, to students in schools in and around Havana, Cuba. Donate a used musical instrument at any concert during February and March, or bring your donations to The Sheldon during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Lyceum Theatre's yearly talent search begins officially in February. Auditions will be held at the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, February 25 and February 26, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Appointments for these auditions are recommended and can be made by contacting Leslie Bertani 660-837-3311 ext. 104. Each auditionee must prepare 16 bars of 2 contrasting songs and one brief monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Children under the age of ten may audition with 16 bars of one song. If not a singer, one monologue will be sufficient.

HotCity Theatre, a professional theatre company with a focus on contemporary programming and new play development announces the opening of TRUE WEST, by American playwright Sam Shepard. TRUE WEST premiered in 1980 at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco, CA where Shepard was a resident playwright. It has enjoyed incredible success throughout the country, creating many famous productions like that in which leading men Philip Seymour Hoffman and John C. Reilly switched roles on and off during the run and jointly won a Tony for their performances, and that which ignited the careers of Gary Sinise and John Malkovich and was filmed and aired by PBS. HotCity proudly brings this modern classic to St. Louis as the first show in their 2011 Season. Doug Finlayson directs.

Upstream Theater continues to find little gems from around the globe, delivering unique theatrical experiences that cast a light on different cultures and societies outside of our own. Buenos Aires born playwright Lucia Laragione's COOKING WITH ELISA is their latest discovery, and is currently being staged for its U.S. premiere with a translation by artistic director Philip Boehm, who has a real knack for adapting these kind of plays for an American audience. The results are provocative and compelling, and if you take the time to read through the program notes, you'll really get a sense of the political undercurrents that run through this piece.

Grammy nominated pianist David Lanz is a contemporary instrumental recording and concert artist whose deeply-felt compositions helped forge the New Age music movement over the past twenty years. Lanz started his performing career in his early teens playing keyboards with rock band The Towne Cryers during the early Seattle music scene. Lanz honed his skills working with an eclectic array of groups and recording projects, including playing keyboards on Terry Jack's 1974 world wide smash hit 'Seasons in the Sun' and an album for Mercury Records with Canadian super-group BRAHMAN in 1971.

The Sheldon presents 'French Impressions' featuring Mark Sparks, flute, and Yolanda Kondonassis, harp, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Inspired by Monet's Water Lilies, a painting from the collection of the St. Louis Art Museum, symphony principal flutist Mark Sparks and internationally recognized harpist Yolanda Kondonassis perform beautiful French music by Saint-Saëns, Debussy, and Lili Boulanger. Join us at 7:10 for a pre-concert talk with pianist Peter Henderson.

The Sheldon presents Carolbeth True and Christi John Bye: 'Jazz and Pop Standards,' Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Acclaimed pianist Carolbeth True and up-and-coming vocalist Christi John Bye celebrate great jazz, pop and American Songbook favorites! Carolbeth True has performed at jazz clubs and festivals throughout the St. Louis area and Christi John Bye is a rising star on the St. Louis music scene.