Get Social with Sips, Concerts, and Art in STL!

Join the IMI Chamber Players in a return performance at the World Chess Hall of Fame, featuring music inspired by international cultures. As part of a commitment to classical compositions by underrepresented composers, the Intercultural Music Initiative will surely inspire and delight with new and exciting works for classical instruments.

The IMI Chamber Players were founded in St. Louis 30 years ago and together form a community of interculturally-minded artists and educators from around the globe. The IMI (standing for the Intercultural Music Initiative) Chamber Players love it all from standard rep by Beethoven and Mozart to new compositions and with sharing their passion for performing chamber music by lesser-known composers, particularly of African descent and other racial minorities.

The evening’s concert showcases the beautiful sounds of the woodwinds, specifically the flute, oboe and clarinet, performing music by St. Louis composer Fred Onovwerosuoke, British composer Malcolm Arnold, Haitian-American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and French composers Darius Milhaud and Camille Saint-Saens. Come enjoy this delightfully intimate performance experience and hear directly from these top-notch artists about their creative process.

5:30 p.m. | Doors Open

6:00 p.m. | Complimentary artist talk

6:30 p.m. | Break

7:00 p.m. | Concert

Limited in person seating available.

Join renowned keyboardist and bandleader Dave Grelle for Summer Surprise, a vibrant and unpredictable evening of music guaranteed to keep you on your toes! Known for his masterful collaborations across genres, Grelle brings an eclectic mix of musical talent and styles for this special summer performance.

From jazz and funk to rock and soul, Summer Surprise promises spontaneous moments, unique arrangements, and unforgettable collaborations. Whether it’s a surprise guest appearance or an unexpected twist on a classic tune, Grelle’s energy and creativity will make this an exciting, unique musical experience perfect for a summer night. Prepare for a night of musical adventure and delight as Dave Grelle and friends deliver the ultimate summer surprise!

5:30 p.m. | Doors Open

6:00 p.m. | Complimentary artist talk

6:30 p.m. | Break

7:00 p.m. | Concert

Limited in person seating available.

Join us for a complimentary lecture and chess lesson on S-Chess, led by none other than four-time U.S. Chess Champion, Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan!

S-Chess, featured in our latest exhibition Chess Variants: Transforming Tradition, revolutionizes the game by introducing two powerful new pieces: the Elephant (combines the moves of a Rook and a Knight) and the Hawk (combines the moves of a Bishop and a Knight). These innovative pieces dramatically expand opening possibilities, shifting the game's focus from memorized theory to dynamic, strategic play.

Come play some chess, explore the Chess Variants exhibition, and enjoy refreshments from Brennan's.

Yasser Seirawan is an American chess grandmaster, four-time U.S. Champion, and a 2006 inductee into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame. Born in Damascus, Syria, he moved to Seattle at the age of seven and quickly developed a passion for chess, becoming the World Junior Chess Champion at 19.

A formidable competitor, Seirawan has defeated five world champions and earned an individual gold medal at the Chess Olympiads. Beyond the board, he's a celebrated chess writer, authoring the popular Winning Chess series and founding Inside Chess magazine. Seirawan is also recognized for his efforts to reunite the World Championship title and for developing "Seirawan chess," an innovative variant with new pieces. He remains an active and influential figure in the world of chess.