Monday, May 18, 2009

Photos from Urban Eats


T. Renner, "Gallery View Urban Eats 17 May," 2009, digital photograph.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Urban Eats on Sunday! Pictured above are Robin Allen, Gena Brady Allen, and Colin Shaw.

Below is a photograph taken by Gena Brady Allen of me standing in front of "A Damned Big X."



All of the works currently hanging will be on display until May 31. Many new works will go up on June 1 and be on display until the end of June, with a reception on June 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Untitled Figure (Red) #2


T. Renner, "Untitled Figure (Red) #2," 2008, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Untitled Figure (Red) #1


T. Renner, "Untitled Figure (Red) #1," 2008, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Friday, May 15, 2009

Blasts from the Past at Urban Eats Cafe


T. Renner, "Portrait of Charles Ives," 2007, acrylic on canvas, 8" x 10".

Here are four works from just over a year ago. I submitted (unsuccessfully) two of them to an Art St. Louis show. You can see these paintings at Urban Eats Cafe, 3301 Meramec Street in the STL.

Mark your calendar now for the opening reception on Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but you can visit the art anytime before then!

Here's the official press release:
Tony Renner: New York Abstract Expressionism

AT THE URBAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, CELEBRATING ART IN THE CITY

The Urban Arts Collective presents the work of Tony Renner at an Opening Reception. New York Abstract Expressionism is the theme for his event on Sunday, May 17th from 11 am till 2 pm. The event will be held in the Urban Arts Collective space adjacent to the Urban Eats Café, at 3301 Meramec Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118.

These works will be an homage to artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Klein, Stuart Davis, and Barnett Newman.

In conjunction with the opening, Urban Eats Café will offer a taste of New York in the form of Bagels, Lox & Cream cheese with sliced onions and caperberries, in addition to beer, wine, Boozies and other brunch-y foods, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required for guests who would like to enjoy the fresh fare before or after visiting the exhibit.

The Urban Arts Collective Project is an ongoing partnership with rotating artists who display their work in the Arts Collective space, adjacent to the Urban Eats Café. The goal is to create awareness for both the artists and the historic Dutchtown South City neighborhood.

More information and directions to the Urban Arts Collective can be found at www.urbaneatscafe.com


T. Renner, "Enigma," 2007, acrylic on canvas, 10" x 8".


T. Renner, "Landscape," 2007, acrylic, dirt on canvas, 10" x 8".


T. Renner, "Stockhausen!," 2007, acrylic on canvas, 10" x 8".

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Action Painting: Bunnygrunt!


T. Renner, "Bunnygrunt!," 2008, acrylic on cardboard, detail.

You can see this painting at Urban Eats Cafe, 3301 Meramec Street in the STL. I've held over a few pieces from last month but I've added a couple of large -- monumental, in fact -- pieces. I'm also showing for the first time several of the first paintings I did back in the summer of '07.

Mark your calendar now for the opening reception on Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but you can visit the art anytime before then!

Here's the official press release:
Tony Renner: New York Abstract Expressionism

AT THE URBAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, CELEBRATING ART IN THE CITY

The Urban Arts Collective presents the work of Tony Renner at an Opening Reception. New York Abstract Expressionism is the theme for his event on Sunday, May 17th from 11 am till 2 pm. The event will be held in the Urban Arts Collective space adjacent to the Urban Eats Café, at 3301 Meramec Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118.

These works will be an homage to artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Klein, Stuart Davis, and Barnett Newman.

In conjunction with the opening, Urban Eats Café will offer a taste of New York in the form of Bagels, Lox & Cream cheese with sliced onions and caperberries, in addition to beer, wine, Boozies and other brunch-y foods, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required for guests who would like to enjoy the fresh fare before or after visiting the exhibit.

The Urban Arts Collective Project is an ongoing partnership with rotating artists who display their work in the Arts Collective space, adjacent to the Urban Eats Café. The goal is to create awareness for both the artists and the historic Dutchtown South City neighborhood.

More information and directions to the Urban Arts Collective can be found at www.urbaneatscafe.com

On October 4, 2008, I got up on stage with Bunnygrunt at the Strolling Cones Cock & Bull Sonic Circus at Off Broadway and painted a large 80" x 60" sheet of cardboard as the band played their set.


T. Renner, "Bunnygrunt!," 2008, acrylic on cardboard, 80" x 60".

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Henri Matisse Arm-Wrestles Stuart Davis at Urban Eats!


T. Renner, "Henri Matisse Arm-wrestles Stuart Davis," 2009, oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

You can see this painting at Urban Eats Cafe, 3301 Meramec Street in the STL. I've held over a few pieces from last month but I've added a couple of large -- monumental, in fact -- pieces. I'm also showing for the first time several of the first paintings I did back in the summer of '07.

Mark your calendar now for the opening reception on Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but you can visit the art anytime before then!

Here's the official press release:
Tony Renner: New York Abstract Expressionism

AT THE URBAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, CELEBRATING ART IN THE CITY

The Urban Arts Collective presents the work of Tony Renner at an Opening Reception. New York Abstract Expressionism is the theme for his event on Sunday, May 17th from 11 am till 2 pm. The event will be held in the Urban Arts Collective space adjacent to the Urban Eats Café, at 3301 Meramec Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118.

These works will be an homage to artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Klein, Stuart Davis, and Barnett Newman.

In conjunction with the opening, Urban Eats Café will offer a taste of New York in the form of Bagels, Lox & Cream cheese with sliced onions and caperberries, in addition to beer, wine, Boozies and other brunch-y foods, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required for guests who would like to enjoy the fresh fare before or after visiting the exhibit.

The Urban Arts Collective Project is an ongoing partnership with rotating artists who display their work in the Arts Collective space, adjacent to the Urban Eats Café. The goal is to create awareness for both the artists and the historic Dutchtown South City neighborhood.

More information and directions to the Urban Arts Collective can be found at www.urbaneatscafe.com

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The Gatsby Series: Paintings and Collages


T. Renner, "Gatsby #1 (East Egg)," 2007, acrylic on canvas panel, 8" x 10".


T. Renner, "Gatsby #1," 2003, collage on paper, 4" x 6".

You can see these paintings (but NOT the collages) at Urban Eats Cafe, 3301 Meramec Street in the STL. I've held over a few pieces from last month but I've added a couple of large -- monumental, in fact -- pieces. I'm also showing for the first time several of the first paintings I did back in the summer of '07.

Mark your calendar now for the opening reception on Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but you can visit the art anytime before then!

Here's the official press release:
Tony Renner: New York Abstract Expressionism

AT THE URBAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, CELEBRATING ART IN THE CITY

The Urban Arts Collective presents the work of Tony Renner at an Opening Reception. New York Abstract Expressionism is the theme for his event on Sunday, May 17th from 11 am till 2 pm. The event will be held in the Urban Arts Collective space adjacent to the Urban Eats Café, at 3301 Meramec Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118.

These works will be an homage to artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Klein, Stuart Davis, and Barnett Newman.

In conjunction with the opening, Urban Eats Café will offer a taste of New York in the form of Bagels, Lox & Cream cheese with sliced onions and caperberries, in addition to beer, wine, Boozies and other brunch-y foods, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required for guests who would like to enjoy the fresh fare before or after visiting the exhibit.

The Urban Arts Collective Project is an ongoing partnership with rotating artists who display their work in the Arts Collective space, adjacent to the Urban Eats Café. The goal is to create awareness for both the artists and the historic Dutchtown South City neighborhood.

More information and directions to the Urban Arts Collective can be found at www.urbaneatscafe.com


T. Renner, "Gatsby #2 (West Egg)," 2007, acrylic on canvas panel, 8" x 10".


T. Renner, "Gatsby #2," 2003, collage on paper, 4" x 6".

Monday, May 11, 2009

Silent Auction at Urban Eats on Wednesday, June 17


T. Renner, "Untitled #2 (Brown)," 2008, acrylic on photograph, 10" x 8".


T. Renner, "Untitled #1 (White)," 2008, acrylic on photograph, 10" x 8".

Urban Eats, 3301 Meramec Avenue in St. Louis, is celebrating their one year anniversary on Wednesday, June 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a street party and silent auction. Proceeds from the auction and a portion of all their food and drink sales will be donated to the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries' art and music education program for disadvantaged children.

Please visit Urban Eats on Wednesday and bid on the above paintings. They are hanging in the front room of the Urban Arts Collective.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Untitled #1 (White)


T. Renner, "Untitled #1 (White)," 2008, acrylic on photograph, 10" x 8".

You can see the above painting at Urban Eats Cafe, 3301 Meramec Street in the STL. This piece is in the front room but in suite 3 I've held over a few pieces from last month but I've added a couple of large -- monumental, in fact -- pieces. I'm also showing for the first time several of the first paintings I did back in the summer of '07.

Mark your calendar now for the opening reception on Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but you can visit the art anytime before then!

Here's the official press release:
Tony Renner: New York Abstract Expressionism

AT THE URBAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, CELEBRATING ART IN THE CITY

The Urban Arts Collective presents the work of Tony Renner at an Opening Reception. New York Abstract Expressionism is the theme for his event on Sunday, May 17th from 11 am till 2 pm. The event will be held in the Urban Arts Collective space adjacent to the Urban Eats Café, at 3301 Meramec Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118.

These works will be an homage to artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Klein, Stuart Davis, and Barnett Newman.

In conjunction with the opening, Urban Eats Café will offer a taste of New York in the form of Bagels, Lox & Cream cheese with sliced onions and caperberries, in addition to beer, wine, Boozies and other brunch-y foods, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required for guests who would like to enjoy the fresh fare before or after visiting the exhibit.

The Urban Arts Collective Project is an ongoing partnership with rotating artists who display their work in the Arts Collective space, adjacent to the Urban Eats Café. The goal is to create awareness for both the artists and the historic Dutchtown South City neighborhood.

More information and directions to the Urban Arts Collective can be found at www.urbaneatscafe.com

Saturday, May 9, 2009

"The New Spirit" for John Ashbery


T. Renner, "'The New Spirit' for John Ashbery," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

From "The New Spirit" by John Ashbery:
I thought that if I could put it all down, that would be one way. And next the thought came to me that to leave all out would be another, truer, way.

Friday, May 8, 2009

eARThworks 2009 Art Exhibit


SOLD T. Renner, "Environmental Watercolor #2 (Rain)," 2008, watercolor on paper, 14" x 11". SOLD

I have donated the above piece to the Missouri Coalition for the Environment's eARThworks 2009 art exhibit and auction. The opening reception is Friday, May 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri.

Click here to see all of the contributions.

"Environmental Watercolor #2 (Rain)" is an exercise in letting rain, gravity, and the capillary action of the fibers in paper do the work. That is, I dabbed some pigment on a sheet of paper and set it out in a light drizzle and went off to do something that I no longer remember doing. On returning, I was very pleased that it had not rained very hard and that the pigment had spread very nicely. I picked up the sheet very carefully and turned it once vertically and once horizontally and hung it to dry. (I did touch up a couple bits of pigment with a water charged brush but I couldn't identify the areas now.)

From Missouri Coalition for the Environment's Winter 2009 The Alert:
Contributing artists:

Gloria Attoun, Michael Bauermeister, Tim Black, Joan Bugnitz, Julie Bunitz, Tom Bugnitz, Mieko Catron, Cynthia Pitsinger, Bill Christman, Elizabeth Concannon, Susie Cooper, John Cournoyer, Andrew Cross, Joseph Farmer, John Goessmann, Benjamin Guffee, Susan Hacker Stang, Heather Haymart, Nola Heidbreder, Jan Hessel, Hilary Hitchcock, Terry Hoffman, Cary Horton, Christine Hotlz, Jim Hubbmann, Paul Hubbmann, Tom Huck, Angela Hunter-Knight, J.S. Johnson, Richard Knight, Robert Knight, Patricia Kohn,Paul Krainak, Larry Krone, Katie Lacewell, Ronald Leax, Adam Long, Heidi Lung, Richard Meyers, Mary Nasser,Bill & Julie Newberry, Pat Owoc, Joyce Pion, Melisse Reichman, Tony Renner, Nancy Rice, Sue Rothschild, Paul Shank, Mary Beth Shaw, Kelly Sipes, Thomas Sleet, Timothy Smith, David Stine, Fern Taylor, Pamela Todorovich, Anne Treeger Huck, Fran Vinnacombe, Celeste Webster, Linda Wiggen Kraft, C.J. Woods, III

Improvisation for Carl Phillips


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Carl Phillips," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 5" x 7".

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Improvisation for Stephen Dunn


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Stephen Dunn," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Improvisation for John Ashbery


T. Renner, "Improvisation for John Ashbery," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 5" x 7".

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Improvisation for Thelonious Monk #4


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Thelonious Monk #4," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

Monday, May 4, 2009

Improvisation for Thelonious Monk #3


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Thelonious Monk #3," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Improvisation for Thelonious Monk #1


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Thelonious Monk #1," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

Friday, May 1, 2009

New Work at Urban Arts Collective


T. Renner, "A Damned Big X," 2009, acrylic on cardboard, 60" x 80".

Hey, kids, today is not only May Day but also the first day you can see my new exhibit at Urban Eats Cafe. I've held over a few pieces from last month but I've added a couple of large -- monumental, in fact -- pieces. I'm also showing for the first time several of the first paintings I did back in the summer of '07.

Mark your calendar now for the opening reception on Sunday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but you can visit the art anytime before then!

Here's the official press release:
Tony Renner: New York Abstract Expressionism

AT THE URBAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, CELEBRATING ART IN THE CITY

The Urban Arts Collective presents the work of Tony Renner at an Opening Reception. New York Abstract Expressionism is the theme for his event on Sunday, May 17th from 11 am till 2 pm. The event will be held in the Urban Arts Collective space adjacent to the Urban Eats Café, at 3301 Meramec Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118.

These works will be an homage to artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Klein, Stuart Davis, and Barnett Newman.

In conjunction with the opening, Urban Eats Café will offer a taste of New York in the form of Bagels, Lox & Cream cheese with sliced onions and caperberries, in addition to beer, wine, Boozies and other brunch-y foods, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required for guests who would like to enjoy the fresh fare before or after visiting the exhibit.

The Urban Arts Collective Project is an ongoing partnership with rotating artists who display their work in the Arts Collective space, adjacent to the Urban Eats Café. The goal is to create awareness for both the artists and the historic Dutchtown South City neighborhood.

More information and directions to the Urban Arts Collective can be found at www.urbaneatscafe.com

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Is That A Poem In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Glad To See Me?


Celebrate the second national Poem In Your Pocket Day today by putting a poem in your pocket! Don't just leave it there, though, whip that sucker out from time to time during the day and read it to your friends and co-workers.

I put together a little -- 4.25" x 2.75" -- 16-page chapbook containing 14 of the poems I've been sharing on the blog Contraption over the last several weeks.

Copies will be available for FREE at Left Bank Books and Subterranean Books here in the STL.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Wall


T. Renner, "Wall," 2008, digital photograph.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Don't Miss "Fifty (Or More)"


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Tom Hamilton," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 6" x 4".

On Saturday night, May 2, I'll be playing guitar as part of Tom Hamilton's piece "Fifty (Or More)."

Here's what the Riverfront Times had to say:
The Big Five-Oh
BY PAUL FRISWOLD
The Big Five-Oh

All right, this is going to sound more complicated than it is: Composer/performer Tom Hamilton manipulates in real time 50 sound clips originated by the various musicians who have performed as part of the New Music Circle (www.newmusiccircle.org) during NMC's first 50 years. While Hamilton is busy crafting music and atmosphere, seven local musicians will improvise spontaneous sounds in solos and duos to augment Hamilton's wizardry. The resulting sonicscape promises to be dense, ever-shifting, beautiful and ripe with the ever-present Now. The magnificent seven joining Hamilton include Zimbabwe Nkenya (bass/kalimba), Scott Bryan (percussion/guitar, Tony Renner (guitar/ESP) and Dave Stone (saxophone of the gods). Yeah, that's a show. Tickets are $7 to $15. Miss this and you'll hate yourself in the morning.

Here's the official press release:
Composer and performer Tom Hamilton’s work with electronic music originated in the late-60s era of analog synthesis. Hamilton often explores the interaction of many simultaneous layers of activity, prompting the use of “present-time listening” on the part of both performer and listener. Hamilton was a 2005 Fellow of the Civitella Ranieri Foundation in Umbria, has worked on more than 60 recordings, including 9 CDs of his own music, and is a longtime member of composer Robert Ashley’s touring opera ensemble. Hamilton returns to St. Louis to help celebrate the New Music Circle’s 50th Anniversary. Through the years, his events have been constructed like aural kaleidoscopes, constantly yielding sonic surprises in performances by some of St. Louis’ most original artists. We look forward to this unusual event in one of St. Louis’ newest and most exciting spaces. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/dataday.

Saturday, May 2, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
Kranzberg Arts Center
(Big Brothers, Big Sisters Building)
501 N. Grand Blvd.

Tom Brady – performance artist
Scott Bryan - percussion/guitar (or whatever)
Robert Fishbone – congas/voice
Zimbabwe Nkenya - bass/kalimba
Rich O’Donnell - percussion
Tony Renner - guitar
Dave Stone - saxophone
Bill Schulenburg - sound design
Tom Hamilton – laptop sound

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Improvisation for John Coltrane #3


Important Coltrane news passed on from Chris King's Confluence City:
Beginning April 26, and running for five consecutive Sundays, Joshua Weinstein will be presenting the acclaimed radio documentary "Tell Me How Long Trane’s Been Gone" on 88.1 FM in St. Louis and KDHX.org worldwide.

Twenty years in the making, this 5-hour audio masterpiece — a thrilling kaleidescope of rare interviews, reminiscences, music selections and commentary — analyzes and celebrates the creative genius of John Coltrane.

First broadcast in 2001, Steve Rowland’s prize-winning "Tell Me How Long Trane’s Been Gone" is particularly poignant today with the recent loss of many who were interviewed, including the late Max Roach, Dr. Art Davis, Alice Coltrane, Elvin Jones, and Sekou Sundiata.

This week’s episode (Hour 1), entitled “What Was,” features rare recorded interviews with Charlie Parker and John Coltrane; Coltrane’s first-ever recorded performance, in 1946 on alto sax, while with the Navy in Hawaii; interviews with Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Steve Lacy, Rashied Ali and numerous other musical titans; and a fascinating walking tour of the 1940s jazz scene in Philadelphia, where the young John Coltrane began his musical journey.

Each of five one-hour segments will air Sundays at 10:30 p.m. (CST) beginning this past Sunday, April 26 and continuing through May 24, during the first hour of All Soul, No Borders. Programs will be archived on the All Soul, No Borders page for 2 weeks after each airing in case you miss one or what to hear it again.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Improvisation for John Coltrane #1


T. Renner, "Improvisation for John Coltrane #1," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

Friday, April 24, 2009

Red "X" #1


T. Renner, "Red 'X' #1," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Black Bird


T. Renner, "Black Bird," acrylic on paper, 8" x 10".

Monday, April 20, 2009

Thanks!


T. Renner, "Floating Space Mountain (for Sun Ra)," 2008, acrylic on coated card stock, 6" x 4".

Thanks to everyone who came out to Urban Eats Cafe on Sunday for the jazz brunch. Lots of folks showed up to enjoy live jazz from pianist Curt Landes, Urban Eats great food and drinks, and lots of cool art from Urban Arts Collective members Andre Tourrette, Lisa Tourrette, Melanie Blunk, and Elizabeth Fournie.

Special shout-outs to Colin Michael Shaw and his brother Myles Shaw for making the trek to Dutchtown South all the way from the wilds of West County!

Extra-special shout-out to Ron C. Herd for coming all the way from Memphis, Tennessee, to interview me about my work. Look for Ron's interviews with me and Curt Landes on W.E. A.L.L. B.E. News & Radio in the near future.

The Urban Arts Collective will be having artist receptions/brunch throughout May and June. Join me on May 17 and June 14 for special Sunday brunches -- between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -- to coincide with new exhibits of work inspired by New York and Paris.

Grey Cross #2


T. Renner, "Grey Cross #2," 2009, acrylic on paper, 5" x7".

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Running Up That Hill


T. Renner, "Running Up That Hill," 2008, gouache on paper, 7" x 5".

Friday, April 17, 2009

Black "X"


T. Renner, "Black 'X'," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 4".

Thursday, April 16, 2009

The Rolling Stones


T. Renner, "The Rolling Stones," 2004, collage, 11" x 17".

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Little Edie


T. Renner, "Little Edie," 2008, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

This painting was named for Little Edie Beale from the documentary Grey Gardens.

I heard on "Fresh Air" yesterday that HBO will be showing a remake starring Drew Barrymore as Little Edie.

Cell (Black & White)


T. Renner, "Cell (Black & White)," 2005, digital photograph.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Dizzy Gillespie


T. Renner, "Dizzy Gillespie," 2008, linoleum print on paper, 10" x 10".

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Celebrate Jazz with Live music, Art and New Orleans Food
AT THE URBAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, CELEBRATING ART IN THE CITY

St Louis, MO- The Urban Arts Collective presents a collection of work in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month by Tony Renner. Come enjoy great jazz, great art and a touch of New Orleans with us this Sunday, April 19.

The Brunch and Art event is open to the public from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2009 in the Urban Arts Collective space adjacent to the Urban Eats Café, at 3301 Meramec Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118

Renner’s work is delightfully exuberant and vibrant. Check out his tributes to some of the Jazz greats you know and love.

Lovely live jazz piano with Curt Landes, known as Gaptoof to some, will be featured on the /Urban Eats stage. Live music will run from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

In conjunction with the Art show, Urban Eats Café will offer a specially priced menu items: we'll be tipping our hats to New Orleans with some Red Beans, Rice and Cornbread and Bread Pudding with Meringue & Chocolate Sauce, ala Emeril Lagasse.

Top it off with a Glamour Girl Cocktail (Apricot Brandy, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pomegranate-Cran Juice) and you' be floating in the Big Easy, right here in St Louis. It’s first come, first served, no reservations are required.

The Urban Arts Collective Project is an ongoing partnership with rotating artists who display their work in the Urban Arts Collective space, adjacent to the Urban Eats Café. The goal is to create awareness for both the artists, the development of the Urban Eats Café as a community reinvention project and the historic Dutchtown South City neighborhood.

More information and directions to the Urban Arts Collective can be found at http://www.urbaneatscafe.com.

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3905 Office


T. Renner, "3905 Office," 2005(?), photograph.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Improvisation for Tom Hamilton


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Tom Hamilton," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 6" x 4".
Composer and performer Tom Hamilton’s work with electronic music originated in the late-60s era of analog synthesis. Hamilton often explores the interaction of many simultaneous layers of activity, prompting the use of “present-time listening” on the part of both performer and listener. Hamilton was a 2005 Fellow of the Civitella Ranieri Foundation in Umbria, has worked on more than 60 recordings, including 9 CDs of his own music, and is a longtime member of composer Robert Ashley’s touring opera ensemble. Hamilton returns to St. Louis to help celebrate the New Music Circle’s 50th Anniversary. Through the years, his events have been constructed like aural kaleidoscopes, constantly yielding sonic surprises in performances by some of St. Louis’ most original artists. We look forward to this unusual event in one of St. Louis’ newest and most exciting spaces. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/dataday.

Saturday, May 2, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
Kranzberg Arts Center
(Big Brothers, Big Sisters Building)
501 N. Grand Blvd.

Tom Brady – performance artist
Scott Bryan - percussion/guitar (or whatever)
Robert Fishbone – congas/voice
Zimbabwe Nkenya - bass/kalimba
Rich O’Donnell - percussion
Tony Renner - guitar
Dave Stone - saxophone
Bill Schulenburg - sound design
Tom Hamilton – laptop sound

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Improvisation for Ted Curson #2


T. Renner, "Improvisation for Ted Curson #2," 2009, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".