Donations - GoodWill & Epworth

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis has donated clothing, toys and pillows to commence the New Year.

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The Writer’s Lens – Author Interview

St. Louis Writer’s Guild, Vice President, David A. Lucas interviewed me regarding my book “Bridging St. Louis: One Cultural Step at a Time.”  To read the full interview, please click on the cover image.

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Webster University, Foreign Language Department

Webster University's Foreign Language Department has Linsey A. Daman's new book "Bridging St. Louis" on display in their International honorary cabinet for all to see.  As an Alumni, graduating with a French degree, Linsey's book has been featured because of her philanthropic efforts, lingustical abilities and International endeavors.    

Mary O'Donnell, Secretary, Foreign Language Department 

Linsey A. Daman, Director, Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC

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Flashback Friday - St. Louis Book Signing Event

Director, Linsey A. Daman signing copies of her book "Bridging St. Louis" at All on The Same Page Bookstore in St. Louis. 

Three of the five vocalists: Balley Holland, Katherine Menke and Bethany Barr. 

Linsey A. Daman with clients, customers and friends at the event.

Book Signing in Progress 

Wendy Gordon, Vocalist 

Accompanied by acoustic jazz guitar to enhance the ambiance

Bethany Barr, Vocalist (left standing)

Lauren Verhel, Vocalist (right sitting)

Mathew Dale, Guitarist (right sitting) 

Katherine Menke (Vocalist)

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A Single Successful Woman: Stereotypes

Need I say more… 

Why do I work Sundays?

This video says everything that I’ve said for years.
Need I say more… 

Feng Shui - Chinese New Year

Linsey A. Daman, Director, Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC presented “Feng Shui – Chinese New Year” a program that teaches about finding balance and peace for the New Year while achieving happiness within the home.

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Turks & Caicos National Museum Park Bench

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis is a proud sponsor of the Turks & Caicos National Museum. The children's toy drive program "Operation Cultural Arts Center" was made possible by partnering with the museum on Grand Turk. Plush toys, beanie babies and teddy bears were hand delivered to several preschools on Grand Turk.  

TCI National Museum Assistant Director, Jackie Garbarino 

CAC St. Louis Director, Linsey A. Daman

In honor or our cultural center, philanthropy work and professional mission a memorial plaque adorns one of the only two park benches facing the ocean at the entrance way to the National Turks & Caicos Museum.  There are plans in progress to return and continue our charitable programming here but for now our plaque remains as a reminder to return to the island. 

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Philanthropy Belize, Central America

Offering Peace & Friendship Pins
(Belize & America)
Hattieville Seven Day Adventist School
Belize, Central America

Teaching French Language & Cultural Studies

Belize, Central America 

Aiding with Education (Mathematics)

Belize, Central America

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Effortless Savings: Book Review

Organized, Detailed and Well-Structured!  “Effortless Savings: A step-by-step guidebook to saving money without sacrifice” by Richard Syrop is everything the title says and more.  In a clear-cut format, Richard presents a variety of subjects and ways you can save on these subjects.  This is a book that should be kept close by to use as a reference guide when considering small-to-large purchases and how to approach different scenarios.  He provides specific examples and highlights the main points in an overview box at the beginning of each chapter.  The layout and structure of this book makes you feel comfortable and at ease to read-ahead, change chapters and flip to a subject that pertains to you.  There is something for everyone in this book; for example, the avid traveler will find chapter ten most helpful regarding airfare, traveler’s tips and suggestions on how to handle overbuying of souvenirs and novelty items in gift shops.

As Executive Director, Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC I firmly believe in this book and plan on keeping it on file at our center’s facility to spread and share the word with others. 

Questions? Comments?  Feel free to reach out to the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis if you would like to discuss this book review in more detail or if you have a product to be reviewed; please send us your inquires.  Thank you and we hope to hear from you.  Respectfully, Linsey A. Daman, Executive Director, Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC.

Philanthropic Donations - Turks & Caicos

Operation Cultural Arts Center - Toy Drive 

Director, Linsey A. Daman from the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis provided preschool children in need with brand new and gentle used plush toys, beanie babies and teddy bears on Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos. CAC St. Louis has been asked to return and plans on visiting again in the near future with larger quantities of toys to reach more schools, day cares and orphanages. 

A very special "Thank You" goes to the Turks & Caicos National Museum for making such an event possible.   

A photographer from Grand Turk has covered this toy drive operation and the Grand Turk Event Website has additional information and photos about the children's toy drive.  Please see the link below for additional pictures of this event.  http://www.grandturkevents.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=14045281      

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Geneva, Switzerland – Personal Interview

Fellow Webster University Graduate (International Relations), Eugene James, has interviewed me regarding Single Successful CEO.  Eugene has recently completed his master’s program with the Grenoble Ecole de Management and currently serves as an infantry soldier with the Swiss Army Reserve.

Please click here to read his interview and personal comments about my site.

Love Lore: Coffee & Romance

Wine, chocolate and oysters all have their rightful place in love lore, but can coffee play a part in a successful relationship?

A survey, conducted by Seattle’s Best Coffee, reveals:

• Nearly a third (32%) of coffee drinkers recommend morning coffee with a significant other as the best way to have a healthy relationship.

• The morning treat even beat out buying flowers (9%), going to the nicest restaurant in town (6%), and making grand gestures like buying jewelry (2%) as the top tip to have a healthy, happy relationship.

• This little coffee gesture may even be one of the first signs that love is in the air for new couples. For over a quarter of coffee-drinking Americans, staying for morning after coffee (28%) is the very first sign a relationship is getting serious, more so even than keeping a spare toothbrush at your sweetheart’s place (20%) or updating your relationship status on Facebook (14%).

• Couples that drink coffee together in the morning are more satisfied with their relationship. On average, couples spending 41 minutes of quality time together each morning are happier than those who do not spend any time together in the morning.

• On average, those who are very satisfied in their relationship drink a cup of joe with their significant other four times per week.

• One in three (32%) very satisfied couples drink coffee together every day.

• Nearly one in three (31%) coupled-up coffee-drinkers think their relationship would improve if their significant other brought them coffee in bed.

It seems as though Joe is definitely part of a love triangle!

Model Citizen Book - Linsey A. Daman

Naima Mora, Model, Performer and Recording Artist will be featuring the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC in her upcoming book "Model Citizen."  The story is primarily about Linsey's history prior to founding the cultural arts center.  This is her first book of the Model Life Series.

For additional information about the book, please contact our center at cacstlouis@gmail.com.  

Seinfeld’s Producer: Listen to your Instincts

Warren Littlefield, former NBC president, speaking about trusting your intuition and perusing your professional ambitions.   An amazing clip - very articulate!

Directed / Produced by 

Jonathan Fowler & Elizabeth Rodd

Curriculum Vitæ Update

J’ai commencé mon propre société qui s’appelle le centre culturel d’art de Saint Louis.  Je suis une femme d’affaires, une nouvelliste et une artiste de la scène ; ainsi je suis une professionnelle expérimenté dans le cadre des arts du spectacle.  A propos de l’édition, j’ai fait onze publications : des livres de poche, des livres audio, du dessin animé (la bande dessinée), de la musique instrumentale et des bruits de la nature.  Aussi, le centre culturel aide des pays du tiers-monde et faire la recherche.  Je voudrais faire une collaboration avec une autre société pour augmenter nos réussites. 

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Act like a Lady, Think like a Man

Steve Harvey gives dating advice on The Ellen Show.  Please start watching at 7:42 for the best part when he discusses “playing vs. planning.”  This one expression alone will help you cut to the chase and become a better dater.  I couldn’t agree more.

Woman of Faith, Linsey - Locke

Finally a clip that demonstrates everything I’ve felt for years.  I know that I’m the female version of John Locke.  Symbolically speaking, I’ve also waited my whole life to be on “the island.”  Please watch…
  

Latino LA News - Ethnicity & Flamenco Dance

Anyone can dance Flamenco if they desire; but audiences tend to expect a certain type of person performing this Spanish dance. 

My name is Linsey Daman, a professional Flamenco dancer who has been dancing for more than 20 years. My Flamenco training was in St. Louis by a fellow flamenco aficionado. I started my own performing arts company called the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis but have the intention of opening a branch in LA to perform, offer shows and value the true art and passion of this fiery dance known as Flamenco.

Despite my dark hair, brown eyes, thick Spanish accent and authentic dress; I'm still considered by some a "gringa de flamenco." Race or ethnicity shouldn't matter when dancing; however honoring the traditions and respecting the dance itself should be more important in my opinion.  Despite my race, after many years of dancing I definitely understand and tener duende while performing. Since I look "Spanishy" enough to pass, most people don't think of my race as an issue but others are still challenged by a caucasian performing this dance. Nevertheless, I always welcome my audience in Spanish and explain linguistically how Olé is used differently for a bull fight vs. the traditional Flamenco dance. 

Not only do I perform the dances but I present the cultural history and overview of Sevillanas, Alegrías, Bulerías, Fandangos, Farruca, Rumba Flamenca, Soleares, etc. In my professional opinion, I don't believe the average "gringa" would be familiar with this terminology. Please don't let the color of someone's skin be an issue when appreciating the fine art of dance. ¡Vamos a bailar!

You can reach me at cacstlouis@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments regarding Flamenco. ¡Gracias! 

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Early Valentine’s Day Surprise

Edible Arrangement’s Pineapple Pops are easy to fall in love with especially with the approaching holiday!  Thanks so much!  I truly enjoyed!