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

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The program has a $10 entry fee, but is FREE for World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member.

Current Exhibition
While visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis, we also invite you to explore our current exhibition:

• Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports

Purchase Tickets Here

Join us for a soulful evening of contemporary roots music as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the rich traditions of American songwriting. Featuring the acclaimed artistry of Neil Salsich, this concert is an essential cultural event for music lovers and a highlight of the Saint Louis concerts calendar.

The performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery that offers an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces.

The Program: Soul, Blues, and Rock
Experience a journey through the songbook of Norah Jones with:

• Modern Originals: Honest compositions that bridge classic folk with contemporary narratives.
• Soulful Covers: A selection of timeless tracks reimagined through Salsich’s distinctive, road-tested lens.

The Performer: Neil Salsich
This exceptional evening features the national-level talent of singer-songwriter-guitarist Neil Salsich. Known as the frontman for roots rock band The Mighty Pines and a celebrated contestant on NBC’s The Voice, he possesses a voice that evokes the golden age of American music. You can preview his soulful performance style here.

WCHOF Music Director Brian Owens and Next Move Artist-in-Residence Malena Smith have curated this exceptional programming, selecting artists who reflect the mission of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and high strategy. The soloist will bring dynamic energy and emotional depth to these cornerstone works.

Thematic Connection: The Art of the Solo
In both chess and music, the solo performer must rely on total focus and strategic intuition. Just as a grandmaster navigates the board alone, Neil Salsich uses his guitar and voice to command the gallery space, proving that one individual can create a world of complex beauty through skill and passion.

Venue, Tickets, and Full Schedule
Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibitions and history exhibits.

Full Evening Schedule:

• 5:30 PM: Doors Open (Cash bar available)
• 6:00 PM: Artist Talk with WCHOF Music Director Brian Owens
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Concert Performance

Details:

• Venue: World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
• Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 WCHOF Members
• Note: Each ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket.
• Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held inside our gallery, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.

Purchase Tickets Here

• 20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel
• Each ticket includes one free drink

Can’t make it to the concert? Be sure to watch the livestream on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ YouTube channel.

Join us for a captivating evening of classical music as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the profound artistry of chamber performance. Featuring the world-renowned Arianna String Quartet, the performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery that offers an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces

The Program: French Romantic Grandeur
Experience a journey through late-Romantic intensity with:

• Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21 (1891): A monumental work by Ernest Chausson filled with bombastic drama and quiet lyricism, showcasing strings and piano at their very best.

The Performers: Arianna String Quartet, Janet Sung, and Brian Woods
This exceptional evening features the acclaimed Arianna String Quartet, joined by virtuoso violinist Janet Sung. Celebrated for her "riveting" playing and exquisite tone, Ms. Sung has performed as a soloist with leading orchestras worldwide and serves as the Head of Strings at DePaul University.

WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods has curated this exceptional program, selecting pieces that reflect the mission of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and high strategy. An internationally acclaimed pianist and native of Saint Louis, Woods brings both technical brilliance and a charismatic presentational style to the gallery stage. Based in Saint Louis since 2000, the Arianna String Quartet is currently celebrating 30 years of music-making and remains in demand globally.

Thematic Connection: Creative Counterpoint
Ernest Chausson’s unique "Concerto" structure—pairing a solo violin and piano against a string quartet—mirrors the complex layers of a grandmaster's strategy. Just as a chess opening balances individual tension with collective harmony, this performance thrives on the intricate interplay between its diverse musical voices within our gallery walls.

Venue, Tickets, and Full Schedule
Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibitions and history exhibits.

Full Evening Schedule:

• 5:30 PM: Doors Open (Cash bar available)
• 6:00 PM: Artist Talk with WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Concert Performance

Details:

• Venue: World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
• Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 WCHOF Members
• Note: Each ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket.
• Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held inside our gallery, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.

Purchase Tickets Here

• 20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel
• Each ticket includes one free drink

Can’t make it to the concert? Be sure to watch the livestream on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ YouTube channel.

The program is FREE for all visitors and World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member.

Current Exhibition
While visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis, we also invite you to explore our current exhibition:

• Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports