St. Louis Episodes

What did you do during the pandemic? Jim Merkel walked the streets of South City in St. Louis and traced the history, hardship, and happiness which make up this part of the city. His book, Walking South City: A Journey through Historic St. Louis Neighborhoods will make you want to follow his footsteps. The book is available at Jim's website and Reedy Press. [00:00] Introduction [01:04] Return to Civility [02:38] Interview with Jim Merkel [19:22] Dred Scott Heritage Foundation [20:21] St. Lo...

Problem properties, liquor licensing, unhoused populations, cruising/general traffic lawlessness, and surface parking lots are issues that contribute to general disorder in cities like St. Louis. Citizens for a Greater Downtown St. Louis has proposed some solutions to these issues in their Five-Point Safety Proposal. Les Sterman from Citizens, details what is in the proposal and comments on the Citizens' draft city ordinances for short-term rentals and surface parking lots. [00:00] Introduction...

Goshen Coffee's Chief Coffee Officer Tony Auger came to the studio to talk about all things coffee. All things being: coffee farmers, coffee beans, climate, roasting, making your coffee better with proper grinding, water temperature, water/coffee ratio, and brewing guides. Oh, we also discussed his participation in the U.S. Coffee Championships recently held in Portland, Oregon where he competed in both the Coffee Roasting category and the Cup Tasting category. Goshen Coffee has locations in St....

Second Lieutenant Dorian Neuendorf, the Flight Commander and Associate Conductor of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois was our guest recently. She discussed bands in the military and the upcoming concerts in the St. Louis area, specifically at the Scott AFB Airshow on May 13 and 14 which will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. [01:06] Return to Civility [02:01] Interview with Second Lieutenant Dorian Neuendorf-Part I [18:04] Saint Louis In Tune Inf...

The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline explores the planning, growth, and evolution of St. Louis and its riverfront. St. Louis’ central location has been key to US history, serving as the “Gateway to the West.” Author and architect, John C. Guenther seeks to “connect the dots” of history and take readers through the key events which led to the building of the Gateway Arch, assisted by historic images and primary sources. Enjoy a chronological look at the historic foundations of the Jeffers...

Circus Harmony is back with their annual, full-length, ticketed show. This year, it is an epic adventure with somersaulting, sword fighting, and a circus called Swashbuckle! The show features all-new acts co-created with Circus Harmony’s sensational staff and talented students. Circus Harmony artistic/executive director and founder Jessica Hentoff provides details of how Circus Harmony teaches the art of life through circus education. Circus Harmony works to build character and expand community ...

The National Dance Week - St. Louis event highlights and showcases some of the best dance talent in various disciplines including, but not limited to, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, African, middle eastern, modern, and more. This one-day event is celebrated with dozens of professional, university & studio companies all performing on stage, all for free! The outdoor event starting at noon is held on the corner of Washington and Grand, the Heart of the Art & Entertainment District in the City of St. ...

In Chasing Picasso: A True Story of A Daytime Heist on Art Hill, author C. Joan Baker unveils the mysterious history and disappearance of a small Picasso painting from the Saint Louis Art Museum in 1973. The 1906 Rose Period oil painting has not been seen since it disappeared in a clandestine daytime theft and the heist would have been forgotten altogether if it weren’t perhaps for the one curious author, C. Joan Baker who we interview in this edition. She hopes her book will lead to the return ...

Ed Wheatley joins Saint Louis In Tune to discuss his latest book The St. Louis Cardinals - Everything You Need To Know. Ed is a well-known historian of sports specifically baseball in St. Louis which includes both the Cardinals and the Browns. The book can be purchased from Reedy Press or any fine bookstore. Ed will also discuss an upcoming event at the Missouri History Museum entitled St. Louis: Sports Capital USA which will be held on April 27, as well as the current exhibit Rounding the Bases...

[01:50] Return to Civility [03:40] 13th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Finals Interview with Lee Anne Matthews On April 8 at 7:30 pm, 14 acts (22 students) will participate in the finals of the 13th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The final competition is FREE and open to the public. General Admission tickets are required and are available now at no charge through Metrotix online at metrotix.com and the Fox Box Office. The Finals production will be directed...

[00:00] Intro [00:58] Return to Civility [02:15] Brad Kovac, Gateway Outdoor Expo director and editor/publisher of Terrain Magazine discusses the 2023 Gateway Outdoor Expo that has been announced for Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1, at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis. The FREE event will showcase new outdoor gear, services, and resources, as well as interactive demos and experiential attractions — all in a festive, family-friendly environment. The Gateway Outdoor Expo will highlight a...

[01:50] Return to Civility [02:29] Interview with Michelle Hand Playwright Heidi Schreck’s highly impactful and timely memoir, What the Constitution Means to Me, winner of Best American play, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, opens Max & Louie Productions upcoming 2023 theatrical season, running at The Marcelle Theatre, April 6-23rd in Saint Louis, Missouri. Michelle Hand* (Heidi) recent stage appearances include Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, S...

[00:00] Intro [01:44] Thought for the Day [02:28] Interview with Will Bonfiglio What do you do when you are six years old and your mother is in the hospital for attempting suicide? You start a list of everything that is beautiful and fills you with wonder about the world. And then you leave it on your mother’s pillow for her to read. That is the story that sets Every Brilliant Thing into motion, the next play in the New Jewish Theatre’s 2023 season. Will Bonfiglio is the director of COCAbiz ...

Missouri Life Media announces an exclusive showing of Exploring Missouri’s German Heritage, a documentary produced by Missouri Life Media, at the John B Busch Brewery event center in Washington, MO on February 23, 2023. The public is invited to view this 90-minute documentary while being served a four-course meal of German dishes. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Washington Historical Society in honor of the late Washington-area historian Marc Houseman. Learn more...

The New Jewish Theatre kicks off its 2023 season with the Neil Simon comedy Broadway Bound on January 19 – February 5. It’s the third play in Simon’s “Brighton Beach trilogy.” Spencer Kruse joins us in discussing his role as Stanley who also played Stanley in the 2019 production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. This is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #theatre #newjewishtheatre #neilsimon #broadwaybound #brightonbeachmemoirs

Arlene Rosengarten was an artist from St. Louis who inspired many artists with her passion, curiosity, and tenacity. In honor of her life and battle with ALS, Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers is hosting a show to raise awareness for ALS entitled, Arlene Creates. De'joneiro Jones, artist and curator of the show, and Bryan Laughlin, Executive Director at Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers discussed Arlene's impact on their lives and why they put the show together. The show, Arlene Creates will be h...

"The Innocents" is a film that follows two acclaimed musicians determined to use their talents to advocate for social justice. Allen Otte and John Lane tour the country with their performance of "The Innocents," a piece created to shine a spotlight on the growing problem of wrongful convictions in the United States. The film culminates with a performance attended by Anna Vasquez, an exoneree who spent 13 years in a Texas prison system for a crime that never happened. The film is directed by Wojc...

"Before photography visual artists painted, etched, or drew images they envisioned on paper, board, or canvas. Itinerant painters made a living painting people. Since antiquity, those were methods artists used to express themselves. The transition to the visual arts produces artificially though a camera was considered illegitimate from real art for many years since it did not involve accompanying emotional pain. You cannot easily explain the subject of art. I think something lies within each of ...

Chamber Project Saint Louis wants you to GROOVE: Toe-tapping tunes from around the globe. A spirited and eclectic program of music for flute, clarinet, strings, and keyboards; including a world premiere by Blake Hernton, along with music by Antonio Vivaldi, Libby Larsen, and more. When: Friday, November 18, 2022, from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Where: 560 Music Center, Pillsbury Ballroom; 560 Trinity Avenue in University City, MO TICKETS: Chamber Project STL-GROOVE OR Washington University Events This...

In More After the Break, Jen Maxfield, an Emmy® Award-winning correspondent for NBC 4 New York, revisits ten memorable stories from her career as a TV news reporter, describing in heart-pounding detail how the events unfolded and revealing what happened after the cameras went away. She introduces readers to unforgettable people who will inspire you with their hopefulness, even when confronting life’s greatest heartbreaks. Returning to find these people years—even decades—after she featured thei...

On December 27, 2011, Russell Faria returned to his Troy, Missouri, home and found his wife, Betsy, dead. She’d been stabbed fifty-five times. First responders concluded that Betsy was dead for hours when Russ discovered her. No blood was found implicating Russ, and surveillance video, receipts, and friends’ testimony all supported his alibi; yet, police and the prosecuting attorney ignored the evidence, and, in their minds, decided Russ was guilty. But prominent defense attorney Joel J. Schwart...

Founded by pianist Nina Ferrigno of the Calyx Piano Trio and clarinetist Scott Andrews of the St. Louis Symphony and completely powered by volunteers, the nonprofit Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM) brings the fine art of intimate classical music ensemble playing to a wide audience through dynamic and accessible performances of the highest quality. Nationally recognized professional musicians perform a series of chamber music concerts each June. Diverse programming, including new and commis...

The St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum will open on November 2! The new 35,000-square-foot building is designed to provide a 21st-century experience with a greatly enhanced space for numerous interactive and experiential learning opportunities; digital and traditional media; workshops, community discussions, and traveling exhibits; survivor galleries; preservation/display of rare and valuable artifacts; and a learning center for school groups. Helen Turner, Director of Education and Interp...

In his new book, Best of the Blues: The Greatest Players in Team History, St. Louis native Dan O’Neill, spotlights the top 25 players in St. Louis Blues history, along with the seasons and circumstances that made them so special. Dan covered the team for more than 30 years at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Readers will find sections about the “Best of the Brief'' and the “Best of the Rest,” those who should be part of the conversation along with a fanciful glossary on the best of everything else ...