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April 13, 2020

140 Years Strong: The Salvation Army in St. Louis

Lt. Colonel Dan Jennings, divisional commander at the Salvation Army describes the efforts of the Salvation Army to holistically meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of those less fortunate. Learn how they are he...

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April 13, 2020

Together We Are Stronger: The St. Louis Community Foundation

For over 150 years, the St. Louis Community Foundation has been helping St. Louisans put charitable dollars to work to increase the impact of charitable giving now and forever. The COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Advisory Co...

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April 10, 2020

St Louis Baseball History: Baseball Historian Ed Wheatley Discusses H…

Ed Wheatley masterfully weaves the history of baseball in St. Louis. He focuses on teams of the Major League, Negro League, Khoury League, High Schools in the area, American Legion, and other Youth Leagues. What did the ballp...

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April 7, 2020

The Show Must Go On: Live Stream from the Gaslight Theatre

William Roth, founder and artistic director of the Gaslight Theatre and the St. Louis Actor's Studio discusses how the show is still going on via LIVE STREAM. Support the arts and don't forget to add to the tip jar! https://...

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April 7, 2020

Young Composers Competition: Encouraging & Nurturing Young Composers

Carol Commerford, Director Community Music School of Webster University and Dana Hotle, Executive Director of Chamber Project Saint Louis discuss the Young Composers Competition which is having an unusual ending due to COVID...

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April 6, 2020

Tony Parise: Broadway Director & Choreographer on Next Stop Broadway!

Tony Parise needs no introduction to the theatre world. A veteran of Broadway shows, he appeared in the first National tour of A CHORUS LINE and was on Broadway in 42ND STREET, ME AND MY GIRL, and CITY OF ANGELS. He has dire...

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March 30, 2020

The Chemical Building: Revitalizing a Historic Landmark in Downtown S…

Nestled next door to the newly refashioned Hotel St. Louis(Louis Sullivan's Union Trust Building) is Henry Ives Cobb's impressive and striking red tone Chemical Building. Restoration St. Louis has plans to bring the building...

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March 30, 2020

Restoring a Landmark: The Seven Gables Inn

Restoration is never easy. But when you have Restoration St. Louis with Amrit & Amy Gill, quality and first class results are what you get. The Seven Gables Inn recently renovated is better than it was when it was built. F...

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March 30, 2020

Off Stage with Actor, Director, & Educator Jacqueline Thompson

Jacqueline Thompson who acts, directs, and teaches at the University of Missouri-St. Louis discusses her role in Ntozake Shange's choreopoem Spell #7 at the St. Louis Black Rep. The St. Louis Theater Circle Award 2020 nomine...

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March 7, 2020

Part II-Abridged Freedom: Harriet & Dred Scott-Their Story from Their…

On March 6, 1857 the Supreme Court handed down a decision which reverberated throughout the nation. Lynne Jackson, the great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott describes the story in detail. A story which is one o...

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March 7, 2020

Part I-Abridged Freedom: Harriet & Dred Scott-Their Story from Their …

On March 6, 1857 the Supreme Court handed down a decision which reverberated throughout the nation. Lynne Jackson, the great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott describes the story in detail. A story which is one ...

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Feb. 27, 2020

St. Louis Media Icon Bernie Hayes

Media icon Bernie Hayes has done a few things in his life: Print and broadcast journalist radio and television announcer columnist recording artist and producer professor author news director radio station executive Midwest p...

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Feb. 27, 2020

Bill Kunz of Hwy 61 Roadhouse Talks Food, Music, & Mardi Gras

Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen was conceived during a trip between St. Louis and New Orleans. The "Blues Highway" stretch is known for savory food, a variety of music, and great fun (including Mardi Gras). Bill Kunz from ...

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Feb. 8, 2020

Life Outside of Violence: Helping Those Harmed By Violence Find Alter…

Kateri Chapman-Kramer, Project Coordinator and Melik Coffey, Program Mentor describe Life Outside of Violence (LOV), which is the short name for the St. Louis Area Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. The program hel...

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Jan. 11, 2020

How Do You Cross Musical Cultures and Platforms? Ask Todd Mosby

Todd Mosby has been able to do something few have accomplished. He has mastered North Indian Raga music and American Western music encompassing elements from classical, folk, bluegrass and jazz. The result opens new frontiers...

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Dec. 31, 2019

Home Sweet Home: Furnishing Hope, Pride, & Stability for Those Transi…

In order to effectively address homelessness in America and impact a long-term solution to this problem, people transitioning out of homelessness and other crisis situations need help with stability. Home Sweet Home believes ...

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Dec. 18, 2019

Ranken Jordan: Helping Kids Transition from Hospital to Home

What do you do when your child who has a complex medical need has to leave the hospital but needs some rehabilitation and/or transition assistance to home? Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has been doing that since 19...

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Dec. 7, 2019

GUIDESTER: Simplify Your Travel

How much time do you take to plan your travel experience? Honestly now! All of the internet searching for restaurants, lodging, and sightseeing - how much time? Guidester is way ahead of you and can plan your trip accordin...

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Dec. 4, 2019

Must See Destinations: St. Louis Wheel & St. Louis Aquarium at Union …

Let’s explore two of the newest family-friendly attractions in St. Louis located at St. Louis Union Station. Tami Brown, Executive Director of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station describes the one-of-a-kind exhibits feat...

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Nov. 5, 2019

Shadow History: Renegade Women in Film and TV and Highlights of the S…

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is now in year 41 and Executive Director Amy Bornstein describes the activities and authors who will be participating including Elizabeth Weitzman. In our interview, author Elizabeth Weitz...

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Oct. 30, 2019

Addressing Violence Prevention as a Public & Mental Health Issue

What does violence prevention look like when there is a coordinated system of services aligned with community priorities? Learn what the St. Louis MHB is doing to build relationships with a wide range of organizations in the...

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Sept. 20, 2019

Stages St. Louis: Curtain Call for Some of St. Louis' Finest

Actress Zoe Vonder Haar and Associate Producer Andrew Kuhlman of Stages St. Louis give us a rousing look at their lives and what life is like behind the scenes in the theatrical realm. Both are involved in the current Man of...

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Sept. 12, 2019

This Isn't Your Grandparents Chamber Music. . . Well Sort Of!

What do you think of when you hear the words Chamber Music? Well it may not be what you think. How about composers? They are not all dead white guys from Italy and Germany! Chamber Project Saint Louis (CPSL) brings a refr...

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Aug. 15, 2019

Chris Clark on 20 years at CInema St Louis

Chris Clark, artistic director of Cinema St. Louis, has devoted 20 years to the film festival scene in St. Louis. He looks back on how he got involved with the organization and gives reflections on upcoming programs includin...

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