Author Archives: John Elkins

ENCORE! An A&E Event

Posted on by

Join Vital VOICE and leading lady Dieta Pepsi as they take the stage
to honor this year’s August Issue Arts & Entertainment Luminaries at

E N C O R E ! An A&E Event

Tuesday, August 30th in the bellissima wine garden
at Copia Urban Winery & Market at 1122 Washington Ave.

Overture at 7:00 PM – Curtain Call at 10:00 PM

The spotlight will shine on an enchanting array of elements:
- A vaudeville-style act from the incomparable Sammich the Tramp
- A sneak preview of Victor/Victoria by Janna Cardia of Stages St. Louis
- Fine art on display by Deanna Chafin & Charles Houska
- A tantalizing tenor recital by Keith Boyer of Opera Theater of St. Louis
- A drag performance by famed female impersonator Alexis Principle
- A tea room modeling of A.J. Thouvenot’s latest collection
- A jazz quartet with members of Fruit Jam jazz band
- A sassy spoken word poetry session by Kyela Jackson
- An imaginative photo booth with celebrated photographer John Elkins
- A live attendee-created art installation to be donated to the LGBT Center

& Much More!

Enjoy luscious libations, complimentary hor d’oeures and valet parking.
Plus enticing giveaways including Fox Theater tickets, movie posters,
Erasure Concert Tickets, and that’s just the first act!

Tickets are $5 at the door
RSVP at events@thevitalvoice.com

Presented by:
USA Mortgage, Fox Theater St. Louis, ArtMart, Copia Winery,
Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Cinema St. Louis Steinway Piano,
Partnership for Downtown St. Louis & John Elkins Creative

Art of PAWS: 6th Annual Thirst for Life Kick-off Party

Posted on by

I will be donating two original paintings for the auction at this event. Please join me in supporting this great cause.

—–

The Art of PAWS will be held on August 13th, 2011 from 7-11pm at the Mad Art Gallery.

Presented by Feast and Bud Light, featuring music, entertainment, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and specialty drinks from Anheuser-Busch, Absolut Vodka, Barefoot Wine, Jagermeister, Barenjager: Honey Liqueur, Cruzan Rum, Dekuyper, Sauza Tequlia and more!

Bid on fantastic silent auction items from local artists, autographed memorabilia, tickets to awesome events and a few special surprises.

You must be 21+ to purchase a ticket for Art of PAWS.

For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit:

http://www.brownpaperticke​ts.com/event/182981

All proceeds from this event benefit PAWS. For 21 years, the PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) program has been providing pet food and veterinary care assistance for the pets of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. PAWS strongly believes in the human-animal bond of companionship and works had to ensure that clients do not experience the loss of pets due to financial hardship, lack of transportation, or hospitalization. Pets provide a source of unconditional love and support that is irreplaceable to people living with HIV/AIDS.