The Arts Commandos
Calendar of Events
Mark all the events you sign up for in your calendar. Indicate if you would like to be a Project Manager. Confirmation will not be sent out. The next person you'll hear from will be the Project Manager -- a week or two before the event. Thanks for signing up!
Fringe Festival by St. Lou Fringe
Multi day festival at various venues within the Locust business district that will feature different arts and culture performances including drama dance comedy music slam spoken word performance art fashion vaudeville circus arts and more.
| Location: | Locust Business District - Map |
| Tasks: | Working the box office, ushering at various venues, acting as greeters and guides on the stree, etc. |
| Clothes: | comfortable clothes |
| Insurance: | Volunteers are NOT covered. |
| Token of Appreciation: | fringe badge and free entry into the shows |
| Date | Times | Description | Volunteers Needed |
Sign Up |
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| Thursday, Jun. 20 | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Same as above | 14 | Sign up |
| Thursday, Jun. 20 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Thursday, Jun. 20 | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Same as above | 20 | Sign up |
| Friday, Jun. 21 | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Same as above | 20 | Sign up |
| Friday, Jun. 21 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Friday, Jun. 21 | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Same as above | 20 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jun. 22 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Same as above | 18 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jun. 22 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jun. 22 | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Same as above | 19 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jun. 22 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jun. 22 | 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Same as above | 20 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Jun. 23 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Same as above | 20 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Jun. 23 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Jun. 23 | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Same as above | 20 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Jun. 23 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Jun. 23 | 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Same as above | 20 | Sign up |
Fiesta in Florissant 2013 by Hispanic Festival, Inc.
Celebration of the Hispanic Culture in Florissant, MO with over 50 booths that will have authentic foods, arts, crafts, performances and more.
| Location: | Knights of Columbus Park - Map |
| Tasks: | Volunteers will assist with selling beer and margaritas and managing the Hispanic Festival booth |
| Clothes: | Comfortable outdoor clothing |
| Insurance: | Volunteers are covered. |
| Token of Appreciation: | One hispanic item |
| Date | Times | Description | Volunteers Needed |
Sign Up |
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| Saturday, Jun. 22 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jun. 22 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Jun. 23 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Jun. 23 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
Shakespeare Family Festival by DaySpring School of the Arts
All day free festival in Millenium Park (access the park by turning onto Barnes West Dr.) There are Shakespearean performances that children can experience in addition to festival demonstrations and performances food and activities.
| Location: | Millenium Park in Creve Couer - Map |
| Tasks: | Volunteers will assist with loading and setting up the festival and helping to take it down |
| Clothes: | old clothes and work gloves |
| Insurance: | Volunteers are covered. |
| Token of Appreciation: | Voucher for 2 tickets to a Dayspring performance |
| Note: | Volunteers with carpentry skills are useful but not necessary |
| Date | Times | Description | Volunteers Needed |
Sign Up |
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| Friday, Jun. 28 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Same as above | 4 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jun. 29 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Same as above | 2 | Sign up |
Stick'em (a new percussion theatre) by Show-Me Sound Organization
Stick em is a live percussion theatre production that is a dedication to the Normandy Vikings Stick em Crew.
| Location: | Viking Hall Arena at Normandy High School - Map |
| Tasks: | Assist with equipment load in and out as well as assisting with costume changes for percussionists |
| Clothes: | casual but nice clothes |
| Insurance: | Volunteers are covered. |
| Token of Appreciation: | Food and refreshments provided |
| Date | Times | Description | Volunteers Needed |
Sign Up |
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| Sunday, Jun. 30 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Same as above | 5 | Sign up |
Ushering for Madame Butterfly by Union Avenue Opera Theatre
Experience Puccini's Madame Butterfly at the turn of the 20th century in the village of Nagasaki love blossoms between a young Japanese geisha and an American Lieutenant.
| Location: | 733 N. Union Blvd. |
| Tasks: | Ushering, taking tickets, directing patrons to their seats, the restrooms, exit, etc. |
| Clothes: | Please wear all black clothing with comfortable shoes |
| Insurance: | Volunteers are covered. |
| Token of Appreciation: | Free attendance to that day's performance |
| Date | Times | Description | Volunteers Needed |
Sign Up |
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| Friday, Jul. 12 | 6:45 PM - 11:15 PM | Same as above | 8 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jul. 13 | 6:45 PM - 11:15 PM | Same as above | 8 | Sign up |
| Friday, Jul. 19 | 6:45 PM - 11:15 PM | Same as above | 8 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Jul. 20 | 6:45 PM - 11:15 PM | Same as above | 8 | Sign up |
STL Crane Project by St. Louis Crane Project
An art installation project that serves as a memorial for fallen responding officers.
| Location: | Art Hill in Forest Park |
| Tasks: | Assisting with the crane installation setup and tear down no special skills required. |
| Clothes: | Casual |
| Insurance: | Volunteers are covered. |
| Token of Appreciation: | Volunteers will get a crane from the installation. |
| Note: | comfortable clothes. |
| Date | Times | Description | Volunteers Needed |
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| Saturday, Aug. 3 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Same as above | 50 | Sign up |
| Sunday, Aug. 4 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Same as above | 50 | Sign up |
Venus Envy 2013 by Venus Envy
Venus Envy 2013 will celebrate a diverse group of female artists featuring a variety of local performers and artists including representation from visual, performing and culinary arts. Venus envy is a Missouri-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through the arts.
| Location: | 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center - Map |
| Tasks: | Working the door, taking donations, event setup and breakdown, assist with art & raffle ticket sales, and man VIP area. |
| Clothes: | funky, fun and casual but nice clothes |
| Insurance: | Volunteers are covered. |
| Token of Appreciation: | Free entry into the event and food and beverages provided during your volunteer shift |
| Date | Times | Description | Volunteers Needed |
Sign Up |
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| Friday, Aug. 16 | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Same as above | 10 | Sign up |
| Friday, Aug. 16 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Same as above | 10 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Aug. 17 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Same as above | 10 | Sign up |
| Saturday, Aug. 17 | 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM | Same as above | 10 | Sign up |
