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STL Live Wires

Join STL Live Wires at the Link Auditorium for four sessions in July! Come learn the Tranky Doo, a vintage line dance with the

STL Live Wires!

Workshop 1: July 13, 7:30-8:30 PM

Free Practice Session: July 20, 8:30-9:30 PM

Workshop 2: July 27, 7:30-8:30 PM

Optional Performance: July 29, 8:30 PM

Cindi Lyons will be teaching this iconic solo jazz routine over two workshops on Mondays, July 13th and 27th. Madeline will host a FREE practice session on the Monday in the middle.

You can attend both workshops for $25, and additional donations can be made upon registration.

This money will support the STL Live Wires in their mission to be activists in motion, leading the swing dance community in the advancement of female/nonbinary solo movement.

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St. Louis City Silent Book Club

You’re invited! Join us the St. Louis City Silent Book Club on August 2nd at The Link Auditorium to celebrate 1 year of STL Silent Book Club and ring in year 2 with us!

📍 Link Auditorium

🗓️ Sun, August 2nd, 5:30–7:30 PM

🧺 Bring: yourself, your bff, books for book swap!

📣 Free RSVP via the link in bio

🎟️ Contributions encouraged at the door 🥰

💞 All are welcome!

If you are interested in partnering with the St. Louis City Silent Book Club, please contact Kristen Oyer at kristen.oyer@gmail.com

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Ecstatic Dance STL

Join Ecstatic Dance STL every 1st and 3rd Sunday for the ongoing Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony at the Link Auditorium.

Upcoming Dates: June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16

More information at Ecstatic Dance STL

Doors: 2:30 PM

Event: 3:00-5:00 PM

Sliding Scale or Pay What You Can:
$20-40, no advance ticket sales

Featured Artists:
Harmony Om (Christine Kick) is curating and DJing the multi-genre ecstatic dance journey, with special feature artist Holistic Guitarist (Jacob Zengerling). A table of instruments is provided (shakers, drums, singing bowl, etc.), and we invite anyone who feels inspired to pick up an instrument and join in.

Cacao + Elixirs Served:
Ecstatic Dance kicks off at 3:00 PM with an Opening Circle where we will serve cacao, introduce the theme, and set intentions for the dance journey to come. We have a self-serve elixir bar where we will also be supplying a featured elixir.

Sound + Lighting:
Justin Ra in conjunction with Good X Live will be providing professional sound and lighting.

This event is hosted by New Earth 🌍🌱

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Curious Nature Golden Hour Closing Reception: June 28, 5-8 PM

Join us on Sunday, June 28 from 5-8 PM for the closing reception of Curious Nature! Featuring signature cocktail at a cash bar, artist panel discussion, and a  live band performance by The Brushstrokes!

Free admission

5:00 PM: Doors open

5:15 PM: Artist Panel Discussion- Link Auditorium Stage

6:15 PM: Live band performance- The Brushstrokes

Paintings, Prints, Photographs and Objects from the studios of:

Amela Cikota, Martha Gipson, Lauren Knight, Belinda Lee, Lauren Michelle Tracy, Lauren Younge, Lilian Stephen, Simiya Sudduth, Kit Keith

SIGN UP FOR FREE TICKETS HERE

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Curious Nature: Gallery Hours

The Link Auditorium is pleased to announce that we are offering free gallery hours every Fridays and Saturdays in May and June, from 12-5 PM.

Take in the stunning paintings of Curious Nature at your own pace, within the historic 1908 ballroom of the Link Auditorium.

Interested in learning more about the art? Chat with the show’s curator and prominent St. Louis artist Alicia LaChance, who will be present during all gallery hours!

All artwork is for sale! Browse our online store for more information, and check out our Instagram for event highlights and artist features!

 

 

 

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CWE Gallery Night: Curious Nature and STL Swing

Still haven’t seen Curious Nature after our opening night last Friday? Not to worry! Curious Nature will be FREE and open to the public on the evening of Friday, May 1!

This event will take place in partnership with CWE Gallery Night on McPherson Ave. and Washington Ave. from 5-8 PM. Other participating galleries include the Duane Reed Gallery, Houska Gallery, Philip Slein Gallery, and Square One Gallery.

7–9 PM | Art Reception (2nd floor gallery – up 2 flights of stairs)

Experience the work of NINE A-List artists featured in Curious Nature: Amela Cikota, Martha Gipson, Lauren Knight, Belinda Lee, Lauren Michelle Tracy, Lauren Younge, Lilian Stehpen, Simiya Sudduth, Kit Keith

8–11 PM | Swing Dance Party (2nd floor ballroom)
Keep the evening going with STL Swing!
• Live music by the 6-piece, 1930s-inspired STL Harmonists
• Optional beginner swing lesson from 7–8 PM ($15, 2nd floor ballroom)
• Cash bar available

Come for the art, stay for the music, and dance the night away!

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A Call to Conscience: Sister Suffragists

SISTER SUFFRAGISTS
April 25-26, 2026  | 7 PM

A staged reading written by Sheila Bassoppo-Mayo

Presented by A Call to Consience: Interactive Theater for Social Change

Experience the story of Victoria Clay Haley, a suffragist and former President of the Federated Colored Women’s Clubs of St. Louis, whose leadership helped advance equality for all. 

The staged reading will conclude with an interactive post show discussions and a panel-formatted dialogue session, so make sure to stay until the end!

About “A Call to Conscience”

Founded in 2012, A Call to Conscience (C2C) is a women-led, multi-generational theater organization based in St. Louis. The company creates original, socially engaged performances that challenge audiences to confront injustice and reflect on the connections between history and present-day issues.

Through interactive productions, post-show discussions, and collaborations with grassroots organizations, C2C uses theater as a platform for dialogue, education, and community engagement. Their work centers the African American experience while fostering spaces for conversation, reflection, and collective understanding.

See you at the Link on Saturday and Sunday at 7 PM!

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CWE Rose Day- Curious Nature Open Day

The Link Auditorium is excited to announce that we will participate in the annual Rose Day STL! Returning for its 8th year on Saturday, May 2, Rose Day brings together hundreds of St. Louisans for an afternoon that’s equal parts wine and purpose.

Stop by the Link any time between 12 – 5 PM for a taste of wine along the historic Rose Day Central West End route, and view the stunning art of nine St. Louis-based women artists in the Link’s current exhibition, Curious Nature!

The walking wine festival — hosted in the Central West End from noon to 5 p.m. — features 10+ tasting stations, live music, and local vendors, but at its heart it’s a celebration of community. A portion of every ticket directly supports 10 local nonprofits that empower women and girls across the region. In St. Louis, only 10% of philanthropic dollars reach organizations serving women and girls. Rose Day is here to close that gap, one glass at a time, and the Link Auditorium stop is not to be missed!

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“EYEZ” Animated Exhibit Opening Night

On December 12, 2025, Peat Wollaeger launched his animated EYEZ exhibit at the Link Auditorium. Wollaeger, an internationally recognized stencil and street artist, opened this exhibit as the culmination of over three years of preparation. The exhibit features a selection of stencil paintings on a variation of subjects, including a monumental portrait of Miles Davis, images of tropical animals, and imaginative visions of our planet. 

The most distinctive feature of Wollaeger’s work lies in its animation. When visitors scan each painting through Wollaeger’s EYEZ app, they enter into a synthetic, immersive experience accompanied by themed music and 3D animations so gripping that the paintings seem to come alive. Visitors experienced the intersection of traditional art with cutting-edge technology whilst uncovering themes of identity, perception, and social commentary that drive Wollaeger’s creative vision. Enjoy these photos from a beautiful night!

Artist Peat Wollaeger introducing the show.

Peacock “EYEZ”!

Link Auditorium president Brian Elsesser taking it all in!

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May the Fourth Be With You! 2024

For all Star Wars fans, the Link Auditorium’s 3rd annual Star Wars May Fourth Cosplay Celebration was the place to be. The celebration featured a movie screening in the auditorium and upstairs, a live painting and Sci-Fi exhibit titled “Rebels and Rogues: The Sci-Fi Art of Steven Walden.” In his showcase, visitors explored the breadth of Walden’s Star Wars-themed collection and even had the privilege of witnessing Walden paint live in the art gallery. The May Fourth event also featured a costume contest, live Neo-futurist rock music, and a keynote address by Jeffrey Bishop, Ph.D., SLU professor of Bioethics and Philosophy (!) All in all, the May Fourth Event was an action-packed day with something for every Star Wars fan!

 

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