Hello, hello, hello!
After months of hibernating in the fabled cheese caves of Missouri, I am back and have so much to tell you!
First, cave cheese is not better than above-ground cheese. Arguably, it is harder to eat if your eyes are not acclimatized to the dark. Second, and more topically, St. Louis Independent Comics Expo (SLICE) is back for its third year of arts programming!
SLICE will return to the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries on October 18, 2025, bringing together writers, artists, poets, and printmakers for St. Louis’s annual indie-print showcase. We can’t wait…and we don’t have to! Each month, we’ll be hosting free events and workshops. This April features a Portrait Party with Girl Louie, the return of Drink & Draws, and a Zine Lab with LGBTQ+ Rolla at Missouri S&T.
Last but not least, keep an eye out for exhibitor applications, which will be open June 1 through July 15. For more news, visit SLICE's website and follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.
From the depths of my Provel heart~
Love, love, love,
Mr. Slice
they/them
Upcoming April Events
Saturday, April 12—Portrait Party
1–3 p.m. @ Girl Louie x GemU Vintage, 5001 Mardel Ave.
Come join us for a portrait drawing party! In collaboration with Girl Louie, SLICE is hosting an event where you can get together with friends and take turns drawing each other. Draw a muse, be a muse, and be amused. Everyone should bring a sketchbook and drawing tools.
Sold out! Follow up on Eventbrite to get first news of events!
Thursday, April 24—Drink & Draw
7–9 p.m. @ Alamo Drafthouse STL
Join your pals from SLICE for a casual evening of drawing. Pop in for a few drawing games or stick around to chat about the craft of comics. SLICE will be hosting monthly Drink & Draws on the fourth Thursday of every month, 7–9 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse STL, April through September. Mark your calendars!
Saturday, April 26—Zine Lab @ Missouri S&T
1-4 p.m. @ Humanities & Social Sciences Building at Missouri S&T
SLICE and LGBTQ+ ROLLA are partnering with Missouri S&T’s Zine Lab to host their first event: Hack the Binary Zinethon. This community event invites attendees to explore the intersection of zines and gender-affirming technologies. You’ll have an opportunity to make gender realization zines with artist Alain McAlister and to get a creative consult with SLICE President Steenz! Come early to sign up for your one-on-one consultation and stay for the zine making! Supplies will be provided. See you in Rolla, MO!