Upcoming Art Events

Arts

Lantern Festival - Saturday, May 26 -
The Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic By Night, is May 26 through Aug. 19 at the Missouri Botanical Garden (4344 Shaw Blvd.). Elaborate, illuminated works of art showcase Chinese culture and traditions. The cost for Grand Opening weekend and exhibition evenings is $22 for adults, $10 for children. For details, visit www.mobot.org/lanternfestival or call (314) 577-5100.

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2012 Riverfront Paint Off - Saturday, May 26 - 04:00 PM
The 2012 Riverfront Paint Off will be held from May 26 through June 2, on Historic Main Street in St. Charles. Opening day will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sat., May 26, at Picasso’s Coffee House, 101 North Main Street in St. Charles. The $20 registration includes an invitation to opening night, timed plein air paint offs, entry in the final contest and an invitation to the award reception on June 2. One painting from each participant will be displayed in Picasso’s for one month. Sign-up online at www.picassoscoffeehouse.com.

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