Such Sweet Thunder

TheNine Network of Public Mediais a multifaceted organization creating a network of individuals and organizations empowered by public media to strengthen civic life. One of the nation’s most watched public television stations, Nine Network offers the people of the St. Louis region multiple ways to explore the world and become engaged in civic life. Nine’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine World, Nine Create and Nine PBS KIDS®), the Nine Center for Public Engagement, the Public Media Commons, social media, and multiple websites accessible atnineNet.org. Nine Network’s rich legacy of serving the community was launched in 1954 and continues through our vision of a strong and healthy community working together through public media and our mission of igniting the spirit of possibility.

Nine Network of Public Media

Nine Network, Jazz St. Louis, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis and The Big Muddy Dance Company come together for three nights to present an unprecedented outdoor stage production of "Such Sweet Thunder" in the Public Media Commons. 
Thursday, October 3 Friday, October 4 Saturday, October 5
 "Such Sweet Thunder" is a 12-part Duke Ellington suite based on Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. It has been described by NPR as “one of the most remarkable orchestral pieces in all of American music.”
This multidisciplinary performance features original dance choreography, live jazz music, Shakespearean verse and theater, and breathtaking lighting and video as the backdrop for a tempestuous love story. 
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This collaboration is made possible with generous support from Alison and John Ferring, Terry &amp; Sally Schnuck and Garden View Care Center. 
This event is outdoors (rain might cause an evening's performance to be cancelled). Snacks and beverages are available for sale. No drinks from the outside are permitted; however, you can bring you own snacks. Please bring chairs for seating.
Limited, free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Nine Network on Olive, entrance is on Spring St. Additional metered street parking, including spaces in front of our building for handicap accessibility, and parking garages are available in our Grand Center neighborhood.
Please note event terms and conditions: Yyour email address will be shared with each partner organization (Nine Network, Big Muddy Dance, Shakespeare Festival, and Jazz St. Louis). Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risk and danger incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued, whether occurring prior to, during or after the event. Ticket is valid only for the event date and time listed on the ticket. This event may photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. By registering for this event, you grant permission for your image to appear in a public media production.

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