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July 2022
An Evening with Former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander
Ticket sales are now closed. In 2017, President Obama was asked who gave him hope for the future of the country, and Jason Kander was the first name he mentioned. Suddenly, Jason was a national figure. As observers assumed he was preparing a run for the presidency, Jason announced a bid for mayor of Kansas City instead and was headed for a landslide victory. But after eleven years battling PTSD from his service in Afghanistan, Jason was seized by depression…
Find out more »An Evening with #1 Bestselling Suspense Author Daniel Silva
#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva presents his latest fast-paced international thriller, a gripping story of deception set in the worlds of high finance and fine art. Restorer and spy Gabriel Allon embarks on a dangerous hunt across Europe for the secret behind the forgery of a 17th-century masterpiece that has fooled experts and exchanged hands for millions. INDIVIDUAL TICKET $35 (Admits ONE and includes one pre-signed copy of “Portrait of an Unknown Woman”) OR PACKAGE TICKET $40 (Admits TWO…
Find out more »Member Appreciation Night – Staenberg Family Complex
We love that you’re a member of the J, and we want to show you at our annual Member Appreciation Night! Join us as we host a party at both J locations this July. Bring the family and enjoy treats, our live DJ, pool games for the kids, giveaways and a great family gift*! You can also splash it up with our awesome pool slides, climbing walls, children’s play area and other features. We can’t wait to see you there! Thanks for being a part…
Find out more »August 2022
SLCL Authors at the J Presents Novelist and War Correspondent Elliot Ackerman
National Book Award-nominated novelist Elliot Ackerman left the American military ten years ago, but his time in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Marines and later as a CIA paramilitary officer marked him indelibly. When the Taliban began to close in on Kabul in August 2021, he found himself pulled back into the conflict. Ackerman joined an impromptu effort by a group of journalists and other veterans to arrange flights and negotiate with both Taliban and American forces to secure the…
Find out more »September 2022
SLCL Authors @ the J Presents Bestselling Western Suspense Author Craig Johnson
Western suspense author Craig Johnson presents the eighteenth installment in the bestselling series starring Wyoming sheriff Walt Longmire, basis for Netflix’s hit show “Longmire.” What if you woke up lying in the middle of the street in the infamous town of Fort Pratt, Montana? What if the only way you know who you are is because your name is printed in the leather sweatband of your cowboy hat, and what if it says your name is Walt Longmire—but you don’t…
Find out more »New Jewish Theatre Presents: The Bee Play
The Bee Play By Elizabeth Savage Directed by Sarah Whitney Thursday, September 8 – Sunday, September 25 A world premiere! Carver Washington, a brilliant, young beekeeper from the Bronx finds his only respite from caring for his little sister and his housebound grandmother by escaping to his oasis on his building’s roof. Rooftop visits from Devora, a kindred spirit fresh out of Yale who’s setting up a kibbutz in the neighborhood, lead them to share their dreams, anxieties and hopes…
Find out more »October 2022
J Associates Fall Membership Event: Party with a Purpose
Party with a Purpose: Spread the Joya Please join us for our fall 2022 Membership Event: Tuesday, October 25, 11am-12:30pm Mirowitz Performing Arts and Banquet Center Staenberg Family Complex Lunch will be served; no cost to attend.
Find out more »November 2022
New Jewish Theatre Presents: Jerry’s Girls
Jerry's Girls: The Jerry Herman Revue Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento and Jerry Herman Directed and Choreographed by Ellen Isom Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December 18 Jerry’s Girls, the Broadway musical revue, is a sparkling journey through Herman’s musical catalogue. With its abundance of beloved and celebratory pleasures, this is a refreshing tonic for lifting our spirits and celebrating one of Broadway’s greatest Jewish composers. In song after song, in Broadway hits…
Find out more »Phil Rosenthal: Somebody Feed Phil the Book
Somebody Feed Phil the Book: Untold Stories, Behind-the-Scenes Photos and Favorite Recipes: A Cookbook Phil Rosenthal Saturday, November 5, 7:30pm Location: Edison Gymnasium, Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Tickets: Individual tickets are sold out. Purchase a Festival All Access Pass ($118) and see Phil along with all other authors in our schedule. A $400 value! The ultimate collection of must-have recipes, stories, and behind-the-scenes photos from the beloved Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil. “Wherever I travel, be it a different state,…
Find out more »Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch: Lessons from the Edge
Lessons from the Edge Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch (ret.) Sunday, November 6, 7pm Location: Edison Gymnasium, Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Tickets: $45 (Includes one book and one ticket) $60 (Includes one book and two tickets) Moderated by James Wertsch, Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology and Global Studies and Director Emeritus of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy at Washington University in St. Louis. The former ambassador of Ukraine will discuss her inspiring and urgent memoir, detailing her career in international diplomacy which…
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