J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts
Special and Community Events
51福利社 and the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts are dedicated to not only enriching our campus population, but also our community members in St. Charles and St. Louis counties.
In addition to our touring and academic events, the Scheidegger Center presents special events throughout the year and community groups use our facilities to offer exciting entertainment.
Upcoming Events
The Mater Media Speaker Series
September 10 at 7:30 p.m. – John O’Leary
October 15 at 7:30 p.m. – Bill O’Reilly
November 5 at 7:30 p.m. – Dr. Ira DeWitt
December 6 at 3:00 p.m. – Eric Genius
March 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Leo Severino
March 31 at 7:30 p.m. – Cardinal Timothy Dolan
The Lindenwood Theater
The Mater Media Speaker Series: Compelling Catholic Conversations brings six nationally recognized voices to the Scheidegger Center stage, sharing stories of faith, inspiration, and community.

Season passes are available now. Individual events are not for sale.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra:
Mercy Holiday Celebration
December 17 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 annual toast to the holidays returns to 51福利社. Bring your family and friends for a festive concert blending鈥痶he timeless and traditional with contemporary classics and fresh takes on tunes from the seasonal songbook. Your SLSO and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus bring all the magic of the holidays, from cozy fireside ballads to poignant carols and the sound of sleigh bells鈥攁nd perhaps even a visit from Santa Claus!

Note: Tickets for this event are available through the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Box Office.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra:
Symphonic Dreamscapes: Hisaishi and Beyond
October 10 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater
Joe Hisaishi鈥檚 luminous, imaginative music and decades-long collaboration with Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli has produced some of the most beloved scores in cinema. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs selections from the composer behind such acclaimed films as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle, paired with classical works that share the same sense of magic and wonder. Led by Assistant Conductor Samuel Hollister, this vibrant program reveals surprising connections between cinematic and symphonic storytelling. Join us for an enchanting evening that celebrates the timeless power of orchestral music to transport us to extraordinary places.

Notes: This concert is presented without film.
Tickets for this event are available through the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Box Office.
Rent the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts
The J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts can be the home for your next event.
Box Office
2300 W Clay St
Saint Charles, MO 63301