Explore. Experience. Engage.

The E3! program begins as our experts and advisors elevate the level of appreciation for a performance with a pre-show discussion.  You can enhance your understanding of a piece - no matter how familiar or foreign to you.  This Explore phase plants seeds of understanding that take root during the Experience of the performance itself.

After the performance, you and other E3! participants gather for a reception and Engage in conversation about what you've just seen.  And you never know who might drop by... many times artists attend just to thank and chat with members of the audience! 

With the welcome participation of four St. Louis-area businesses, the reception experience now includes wine tasting, coffee, bakery treats and fresh floral arrangements. Locally produced product includes Thomas Coffee, treats from MacArthur's Bakery, arrangements by Misty's Enchanted Florist, and wine from Chaumette Vineyards and Winery located in Ste. Genevive, Mo.

The Touhill brings you inside the performance like no other venue.

Pre-show discussions generally begin 50 minutes prior to the performance start time. 

The E3! pre-show discussion and post-show reception are free with the price of a ticket to the performance.

E3! is free to patrons, thanks to the support of:

 

Arianna String Quartet: Death and the Maiden

Arianna String Quartet: Death and the Maiden

Three composers whose dramatic creations helped map the course of classical music.

DVORAK: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.51
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Sep 10
Lee Theater
Chinese Dance: Classical, Modern and Folk

Chinese Dance: Classical, Modern and Folk

Presented by the Center for International Studies

In three acts - Dragon Rhythm, Chinese Trend and Swing China - this evening of dance takes the audience through a sweeping scope of ... More Info »
Sep 18
Lee Theater
MADCO: 34th Season Opener

MADCO: 34th Season Opener

Modern American Dance Company

Fall in love with MADCO as the dance troupe opens its 34th season of entertaining and athletic dance, featuring both premiere and re ... More Info »
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Lee Theater
Arianna String Quartet: By Request

Arianna String Quartet: By Request

Now’s your chance to program an Arianna concert! Choose from three of the following:
BEETHOVEN: Quartet in F minor, ... More Info »
Oct 29
Lee Theater
The Parker Quartet

The Parker Quartet

welcomed by the Arianna String Quartet

Hailed by the New York Times as “something extraordinary” and by the Boston Globe for their “fiercel ... More Info »
Jan 28
Lee Theater
Taikoza

Taikoza

Presented by the Center of International Studies

Roughly translated, Taiko means “big drums” – and that’s exactly what Taikoza delivers. The group combines t ... More Info »
Jan 29
Lee Theater
Chiwoniso:  Rebel Woman

Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman

Presented by the Center of International Studies

Emboldened by the historic spirit of African music with perspective of American protest songs, Chiwoniso writes and sings brilliantl ... More Info »
Feb 26
Lee Theater
Arianna String Quartet: Quint-Essential!

Arianna String Quartet: Quint-Essential!

with special guest pianist Anton Nel

GALA CONCERT WITH PIANIST ANTON NEL
Experience the power and intimacy of these composers, as the ASQ shares the stage wit ... More Info »
Mar 5
Lee Theater
The Mikado

The Mikado

presented by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players

Gorgeous Japanese sets, vibrant costumes, soaring music and that Gilbertian humor with a satirical edge make The Mikado arguably the ... More Info »
Mar 11
Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall
MADCO: VESA (Connection)

MADCO: VESA (Connection)

Modern American Dance Company

MADCO honors the 50,000 Bosnians living in St. Louis with new work that will showcase Bosnian heritage and bring Bosnian and America ... More Info »
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Lee Theater
Arianna String Quartet: Titans of Style

Arianna String Quartet: Titans of Style

Three landmark quartets by composers whose innovative languages and styles forged new paths for musical expressivity.
MOZ ... More Info »
May 6
Lee Theater
Triptych

Triptych

Presented by the Center of International Studies

Triptych is a vivacious three-part ensemble featuring fiddler Laura Risk, guitarist/percussionist/vocalist Paddy League, and dancer ... More Info »
May 14
Lee Theater