On the longest—and also a very hot—day of the year, CWE Yoga celebrated the summer solstice with an event at the Maryland Plaza fountain. As the sun was setting, 25 yoga enthusiasts completed 108 sun salutations in an hour-long fundraiser for tornado relief. 
CWE Yoga’s founder, Constance Lambdin, reported that the June 21 event raised $600, which was donated to the Urban League of St. Louis. More pop-up fundraisers for continued tornado relief are planned over the coming months. Follow CWE Yoga’s Instagram site for info.
Pictured above are CWE Yoga teachers-in-training (from left), Shilpi Yadav, Alesia Marra, Krystina Gross and Armanda Perceful.
This is view from across Maryland where the projectionist and those walking by could enjoy the film as well.Mark your calendars for Wednesday July 30 for Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The free event begins with a trivia contest and prizes at 7:30, followed by the movie at 8:30. Stay tuned for more info as rumor has it that there may be a prize for best Holly Golightly costume. There is popcorn too, but you might also decide to order a drink and take out from Edera Italian Eatery, which is under the red awning (barely visible right).
photo courtesy of Craft Alliance
Craft Alliance, located at 5080 Delmar, planned a dedication of two Dietrich Klinge sculptures that had recently been installed by the Gateway Foundation for Friday evening at 5 p.m. on May 16. Mother Nature had different plans. Two hours earlier a tornado tore through the Delmar Maker District, and Craft Alliance’s administrative offices were severely damaged when a chimney fell through the roof. The dedication was rescheduled for Friday, June 20, after parts of the District had reopened, while other buildings remained covered in tarps.
Gateway Foundation’s Heather Sweeney, above, is photographed with Craft Alliance’s Executive Director Bryan Knicely. Sweeney’s remarks included the Foundation’s delight that the two sculptures have been reunited at last (read my original post here), and that they and the new landscaping were not damaged in the tornado,
though Knicely reported that a piece of slate was found covering GrosserPfuBrub, above, as a loincloth.
Polyante was moved to the Delmar Maker District from Craft Alliance’s previous location in the Delmar Loop.
The Gateway Foundation’s 2025 Gyo Obata Fellows strike a similar pose as GrosserPfuBrub. The Gyo Obata Fellowship strives to create opportunities in the fields of arts administration and management.
The installation at Craft Alliance is a perfect home for the Klinge sculptures. Thanks to Gateway Foundation for its continued work bringing art to the St. Louis region.
On Friday evening June 6, there was a Gallery Night, sponsored by the CWE North Community Improvement District, that was held in the three galleries located on McPherson and at Square One Gallery on Washington. Of course. it rained…again, so outdoor activities were cut short.
Square One Gallery at 4814 Washington is exhibiting Dylan Martinez’ Glass Reimagined. 
Martinez’ popular Glass Water Bag Sculptures include a series called “Bubble Fish.”
Square One Gallery’s exhibition can be viewed by appointment until August 1. Visit the website for contact info.
Houska Gallery, 4728 McPherson, featured works by
Jacob Janes and Misato Pang, above.
Jacob Janes’ work is shown above. The artist earned a BFA in Painting/Drawing at Lindenwood University where he also continued his athletic pursuits earning All American Honors in wrestling.
Misato Pang, whose work is shown above, is a multidisciplinary artist who earned her BA in Painting at Brooklyn College and Master of Fine Arts at the New York Studio School.
The exhibitions will be on view at Houska Gallery through July 19. The gallery is open from 11 to 4 Tuesday through Saturday, or by appointment anytime.
At Duane Reed Gallery, the main exhibition space features Victor Wang’s latest paintings. Wang earned his MFA at Fontbonne University where he later became a full professor. He has exhibited widely across the country and internationally. To see more of his paintings visit the website, or stop in before July 19.
The back room features paintings by Dominic Finocchio, whose body of work (from the website) “re-examines the modern male, blending traditional elements with contemporary subjects.”
These current exhibitions will be available until July 19. Duane Reed Gallery, 4729 McPherson, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 4 and by appointment.
Philip Slein Gallery at 4735 McPherson continued the Jamie Adams exhibition titled Dollhouse Dreams, which was featured in an April post here. To view the exhibition contact: director@philipsleingallery.com
So much going on in CWE! Thanks, Nicki, for keeping us “in the know”!!