June 2024 Events and Features
Live Entertainment Calendar
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COURTNEY NOVAK
SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST, 8:30P - 9:00P
Featured Show (Vocal/Keyboard, Bass, Drums Trio)
Courtney Novak is a St. Louis based singer/songwriter. Taking inspiration from soulful singers of the past, she brings a sweet and sultry sound to her original tunes: heartfelt writing paired with powerful vocals.
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Boxwood Currents
THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH, 8:30P - 9:00P
Featured Show (Clarinet Solo)
Boxwood Currents is an innovative artist whose blend of electronic, hip-hop, and video game music elements creates an ambient-yet-soulful soundscape. Using her loop station as her canvas, she incorporates live clarinet and vocals alongside beats and samples to build her arrangements in real time. Her performance at Luvwoo Bar will consist of vivid original compositions and creative covers of artists she is inspired and influenced by.
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Lovely Magic With Magic Amanda
FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH, 8:30P - 9:15P
Every 1st Friday of the Month
Featured Show (Magic Solo)
Introducing performer Magic Amanda, who is a frequent performer in and all around St. Louis. She was part of a recurring magic show at The Monocle and headlined The Shaved Duck’s monthly show. From captivating crowds in Louisville and New Albany, Indiana, to private events in California and Las Vegas, Magic Amanda is no stranger to magic.
A distinguished member of the Chicago Round Table and a member at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, her magic has gone viral on social media and landed her in publications such as MagicSeen. Catch her monthly at LuvWoo Bar for the mesmerizing spectacle of “Luvly Magic.”
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Dorothy Pino
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH, 8:30P - 9:00P
Featured Show (Flute & Keyboard Duo)
Dorothy Pino will be joined by Mary Ann Schulte on June 8. Dorothy’s jazzical compositions, written in 2019, take the listener on an auditory adventure. Two of the pieces have never been performed in St. Louis, so don’t miss out on hearing Dorothy Pino with Mary Ann Schulte.
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Benjamin Shafer
FRIDAY JUNE 14TH, 8:00P - 9:00P
Atmospheric Music (Saxophone/Vocal Duo)
Benjamin Shafer (who goes by the stage name Benjamin) is a multi-instrumentalist performer and educator based in St. Louis. As a driven and curious individual, Benjamin hopes to utilize his unique ability to improvise to promote genre-bending creativity, spontaneity and collaboration in his projects and growth towards the community around him. Benjamin graduated from Webster University (Jazz Performance BA) in May of 2022 during which he started on the alto saxophone but quickly extended his scope towards the tenor sax, flute, piano and even voice. Valuing composition, Benjamin has a unique way of improvisation centered on developing ideas no matter how risky. He’s sure to bring a nail biting and passionate performance no matter what stage he’s in. Other groups he performs with are his own projects, Samba Bom, The Hard Bop Messengers, Eldraco Price and the Free Nation, and more!
benjaminshafermusic.com
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Velvetstranger
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH, 8:30P - 9:00P
Featured Show (Guitar & Vocal Duet)
We are velvetstranger, a female indie acoustic duo powered by interesting vocal harmonies. Our originals reveal a wide range of emotions and capture our day to day lives and personal ideals in the style of electro pop-rock. We also have an extensive list of covers, from classic rock to 90’s pop. We just love to make people dance!
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Elizabeth Kusterer
FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST, 8:00P - 9:00P
Atmospheric Music (Solo Keyboard)
Elizabeth Kusterer is a multi-instrumentalist on piano and woodwinds in STL. Some know her as a pianist/accompanist, some as a sax player, and some call her mom. Thus, you can see her sporadic posts on IG @pianosaxmusicmom. She plays with local peeps at her church, Ginny & The Tonics, MO ECHO Brass Band, The Wurst Friends, and nearly anyone who might ask her to play something somewhere. With an empty nest at home, she lives with her wonderful husband, Robert, and 3 little lap pooches Lily, Lulu, and Tank. She spends a lot of time in her home studio trying to figure out how to play anything better.
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Mosché
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND, 8:30P - 9:00P
Featured Show (Solo Trombone)
Moschè is an experienced international recording artist and trombonist renowned for his collaborations with prominent figures in gospel, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, including Kim Burrell, Erykah Badu, Wale, and Tim Bowman. His musical mastery has earned him the title of "The Jazz Funk Luminary" by the Kennedy Center.
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Painting On The Rocks
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH, 7:00P - 9:00P
Come experience a relaxing evening with art, cocktails, and friends! Bridgett, artist and instructor with Painting on the Rocks will provide everything you need and lead you step by step, through a beautiful 16”x20" acrylic painting on stretched canvas that you can enjoy forever! They make great gifts too!
Cost is $35 per person! Seating is limited! Please purchase your tickets in advance! No outside food or drinks. I cannot wait to paint with you! Get ready for a fun night of friendship, creativity, and LOTS of laughter!
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DJ RPM
FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH, 8:00P - 11:00P
Atmospheric Music (DJ Solo)
With a keen ability to read the audience and tailor his performance accordingly, DJ Rpm delivers an electrifying blend of House, Hip Hop, Old School, and more, guaranteeing an extraordinary experience.
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DJ Domo
SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH, 8:00P - 9:00P
Atmospheric Music (DJ Solo)
Expertly mixed Domo music tunes offer healing vibes that ignite head-bobbing and dancing sensations.
Repeating Weekly Community Events
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Weekly Wednesday Beginner Chinese Mandarin Lesson
Every week on Wednesdays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we teach basic beginner Chinese Mandarin for general speaking. This is for people that have basically no exposure to the Chinese language and would like to start learning. Each week covers different topics that rotate. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something during this happy hour timeframe to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.
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Weekly Thursday Music Theory and Business Lesson
Every week on Thursdays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we teach basic music theory for beginners and general business knowledge if wanting to be a professional musician. Each week covers different topics based on what people want to learn that week. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something during this happy hour timeframe to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.
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WEEKLY THURSDAY OPEN STAGE NIGHT
Every week on Thursdays and Sundays from 7:00P - 10:00P, we host an open stage night. This mixes open mic, karaoke, and jam sessions all into one event. Basically whatever goes on stage, just let us know what you want to do. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.
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WEEKLY Friday Life Skills, Business, and Legal Q&A Discussion
Every week on Fridays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we host a general discussion group and Q&A session about starting a business, life skills, and legal questions. This is to help people talk through any ideas they may have and to help them achieve their goals. Topics will adjust weekly based on the interest of participants. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something during this happy hour timeframe to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.
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WEEKLY SATURDAY RELATIONSHIP & DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP
Every week on Saturdays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we host this general support group for anyone going through relationship issues, dating issues, divorce/separation, abuse, etc. This is to help people talk through what’s going on and to know that they are not alone in what they are going through. This is just an open forum get together and discussion. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something during this happy hour timeframe to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.
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Weekly Sunday Mixology Tasting
Every week on Sundays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we host a mini mixology course to teach you about the history and how to make one specific cocktail. Each week will be a different drink. Everyone will be able to try a little bit. We will also have a small little unique snack for you to sample. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to ages 21+. You do not need to bring anything.
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Weekly Sunday Open Stage Night
Every week on Thursdays and Sundays from 7:00P - 10:00P, we host an open stage night. This mixes open mic, karaoke, and jam sessions all into one event. Basically whatever goes on stage, just let us know what you want to do. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.
This Month’s Featured Spots
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Maureen Hughes
FEATURED ARTIST (On Display)
Dr. Maureen Hughes is a lifetime artist, selling her first work at the age of 13. At the age of 17 she decided to pursue an education in the sciences, rather than going to art school, and at 27 received her doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis in 2003. She started creating beaded jewelry while in grad school. In 2010, she started painting again, starting with the OM symbol which was deeply related to her journey with yoga. She then went through a phase of highly abstract work, characterized by alternative reality landscapes. 2020 brought the pandemic and some other wonders coming out of her mind and onto the canvas. She has created a series of works she calls the "guilded cage". Her art is an extension of emotion, focusing more on color placement with her abstract works.
totalharmonyintegratedwellness.groovekart.com/art-maureen-hughes
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DANIEL ANDRÉS BROWN-SCHNURR
FEATURED POET (Poem In Menu)
Raised in University City; Latino and Saint Louis Missourian poet, Daniel Andrés Brown-Schnurr seeks to help, bring happiness, and become relatable to others. His talent in the creative arts were sparked as a proud graduate of Crossroads College Preparatory School. Upon graduation, unexpected circumstances brought him to Creve Coeur where he currently resides.
A little over the next decade was spent studying part time while simultaneously taking on a litany of both internal and external challenges. After thirteen long years of continuous course work and polishing his craft, Daniel finally earned a BA in English, Minor in Spanish, and Certificate of Creative Writing from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.
As a result of persistence to the point of perseverance, he now knows that if he accomplished this he can accomplish anything. Through his writing, Daniel hopes to create introspective and observational journeys with which to captivate his readers while also reaching them on a more intimate, personal, and relatable level.
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BTP By Alison
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER (Photo In Menu)
Alison, the visionary behind BTP by Alison, is renowned for her exceptional ability to capture the essence of your story through her lifestyle photography. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, hosting an event, cherishing family moments, or building your brand, Alison’s passion and expertise shine through in every shot. She is your ultimate hype girl and a dedicated champion for small businesses, ensuring your unique narrative is told beautifully. She was named St Louis’s favorite photographer in the Post Dispatch and featured multiple times on St Louis Magazine’s A-List.
But Alison’s talents don’t stop at photography. She’s also a dynamic speaker who brings enthusiasm and insight to every engagement. From empowering workshops to captivating talks, Alison energizes and inspires her audience, making each event memorable and impactful. With Alison, your story isn’t just captured—it’s celebrated.
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Bonnie Belle Belly Dancer
FEATURED DANCER
My name is Bonnie, and I am a semi-professional belly dancer. I'm currently looking to start teaching belly dance in the St. Louis area in addition to opportunities to perform solo belly dance shows.
I go by the stage name Bonnie Belle, and have been active in the local belly dance community since 2014. I specialize in a more contemporary form of belly dance known as Transcultural Fusion Belly Dance. People have described my style of belly dance as sultry, mermaid-like, sweet but also a little sassy. I am known for having a graceful, elegant, and somewhat regal stage presence that audiences have described as quite captivating.
In terms of dance education and training, I am currently certified in Rachel Brice's 8 Elements of Belly Dance and April Rose's Dance Cohesion in addition to being a certified Level 2 Technician in Belladonna's Bohemian Blade program. I have also studied other forms of more traditional Middle Eastern dance such as American Cabaret Belly Dance, Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, Saudi Khaleegi, and Turkish Romani. In addition to all that, I am proficient in dancing with various props, including but not limited to sword, veil and finger cymbals.
See what you missed This
Month In the Below Photos
Featured Artwork by Maureen Hughes
Featured Poem by Poet Daniel AndrÉs Brown-Schnurr
“Home”
Life is an eternity of Experiences
And in the blink of an eye
An endless entourage
Of lessons
To be learned
That lend lanterns
To lead us.
Afforded only
A fragment of flint,
We’re forever fighting
To feed and fuel
The flickering flame
That is our soul,
Subconsciously
Searching
For self worth
And Significance
Thereby Seeking
To sustain
A stable sense
Of spiritual sanity.
Though somewhat
uncertain,
We suddenly see
The only solution is to
Shed and shake off
Our shadows,
The very shackles
Keeping us confined
To the coarse and calliced
Walls
Of this comfortably
Cozy cave
We ironically created
And inadvertently
Came to call
Home.”
