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Do you enjoy live music? Artmaking and exhibitions? Or perhaps sips and snacks? Try something fun and new at our adult-friendly meetups! Our programs—from intimate concerts to art classes and everything in between—are a great mid-week unwind for you and your friends! Our meetups are either complimentary or modestly priced, which makes us a fantastic venue to meet new people and have a great time! Discounts are available for members of the World Chess Hall of Fame.
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Fourth of July Crafts
Location not specified yetGET READY FOR PATRIOTIC CREATIVITY!
Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis's premier cultural destination, for a fun, patriotic, hands-on workshop. This family-friendly program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.The Program: Fourth of July Crafts
Celebrate Independence Day with a Festive Craft!In this self-led activity located at our Play & Create Space, attendees will customize their own Fourth of July decorations. You will have the opportunity to work with colorful craft supplies to create decorations you’ll keep, including pom poms, craft paper, stickers, and more.
All supplies for this self-led activity are included, and no chess experience is needed to join in!
This program is complimentary for 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:1 attendee
WCHOF Crafts & Cocktails: Pressed and Framed Flowers
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, USGET READY FOR FLORAL CREATIVITY!
Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis’s premier cultural destination, for a unique and approachable hands-on workshop. This creative, relaxing program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience artistic strategy and botanical composition.The Program: Pressed and Framed Flowers
Unleash your inner artist at our creative pressed and framed flower workshop! Immerse yourself in the beauty of summer florals as you learn the art of arranging and preserving blooms right here in Saint Louis. An expert instructor will guide you step by step, helping you design a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece to take home.Enjoy refreshments while you work. Participants will select their favorite blossoms and learn the delicate balance of visual strategy required to frame a lasting botanical arrangement.
All supplies for this activity are included, and no chess experience is required to join!
The program has a $10 entry fee, but is only $5 for World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members!
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.7 attendees
WCHOF Music Series: Summer of Mendelssohn (SOLD OUT)
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, USJoin us for a lyrical evening of chamber repertoire as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the fiery works of Felix Mendelssohn. Featuring performers from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, this event is an essential cultural highlight on the Saint Louis summer 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: Fiery and Lyrical Romanticism
Experience a journey through the powerful, swinging, and profoundly human legacy of jazz icon Abbey Lincoln with fresh, reverent interpretations:- Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 58 (1843): A joyous display of virtuosic spirit and melodic grace.
- Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 49: Dramatic Intensity: A cornerstone of the genre featuring profound emotional weight.
The Performers: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
This exceptional evening features violinist Andrea Jarrett and cellist Bjorn Ranheim, both elite string players from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods has curated this unique 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. The ensemble will bring technical brilliance and expressive depth to these cornerstone compositions. The guest artists represent the finest talent in the Saint Louis area, trained at the country’s premier conservatories and performing across the globe as soloists, collaborators, and educators.Thematic Connection: Strategy in Composition
Felix Mendelssohn often balanced rigid structure with soaring emotion, much like a grandmaster executing a complex tactical sequence. Just as a brilliant player finds beauty within formal rules, these works showcase how creative spirit thrives inside mathematical boundaries.Venue, Tickets, and Full Schedule
Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibits, 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.
- Each ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket.
- Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held within one of the current galleries, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.
- 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.
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WCHOF Music Series: I Love the ’80s with Brian Owens
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, USJoin us for a sophisticated evening of soul music as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the vibrant legacy of the 1980s. Featuring the acclaimed Brian Owens, this concert is an essential cultural event for fans 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: Soulful Reimaginations
Experience a journey through nostalgic joy as Brian Owens revisits the unforgettable sounds of the 1980s. The setlist includes:- 1980s Anthems: Iconic hits reinterpreted through the lens of classic soul and contemporary artistry.
- Heartfelt Ballads: Inventive arrangements of the greatest songs from a decade defined by neon colors, video games, and MTV. Brian Owens reimagines these unforgettable sounds—soulful, high-energy, and full of nostalgic joy. Expect inventive arrangements of the greatest hits from the decade.
The Performer: Brian Owens
This exceptional evening features the renowned vocalist whose voice is steeped in tradition. WCHOF Music Director Brian Owens has curated this unique program, selecting pieces that reflect our mission to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and high strategy.The Saint Louis-based singer and creative curator seamlessly blends storytelling and community spirit in every appearance. He has performed internationally alongside luminaries such as Michael McDonald and Michael Bublé. As the founder of the Life Creative STL ecosystem, he mentors young talent and develops innovative education initiatives.
Thematic Connection: Strategy and Soul
Just as a grandmaster navigates a complex board with intuition, Brian Owens navigates the intricate melodies of pop classics with soulful precision. This performance bridges the gap between the structured logic found in chess education and the fluid emotion of rhythm and blues.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.
- 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.
- 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.
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