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Did you know that the first code talkers were utilized near the end of World War I? Drawing on nearly thirty years of research—in U.S. military and Native American archives, surviving accounts from code talkers and their commanding officers, family records, newspaper accounts, and fieldwork in descendant communities—the author explores the origins, use, and legacy of the code talkers. William C. Meadows is a Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at Missouri State University in Sp...

“Samarpan” is an artistic rendition of the Indian freedom struggle against British colonial rule. This dance drama has been conceptualized, written, and directed by American-based artist - Mr. Prasanna Kasthuri, the Artistic Director of Soorya Performing Arts in St. Louis. The World Premiere of Samarpan is on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, at Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Covid precautions and protocols for the performance. ...

The 7th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has multiple events planned highlighed by this season's performance of The Rose Tattoo, a not to be missed production of Williams' romantic comedy, seen through the lens of an Italian one-ring circus! The season hosts more about Tennesse Williams and Italy including panel discussions, a film, short plays, and a bocce ball tournament! Executive Artistic Director Carrie Houk, provides key insight into the plans for another successful season! ...

Immortalized by the writing of its most famous resident, Sam Clemens aka Mark Twain, Hannibal is known around the world as much for its history as for the characters it birthed. Enjoy a guided walk through that history in America’s Hometown. You might take the opportunity to trace the paths of the childhood adventures that Mark Twain shared through the stories of Tom and Huck. Or use Hannibal: A Walk through History to carve out your own adventure! Local author and tour director Dea Hoover deft...

Rivermont Records, a Virginia-based label that specializes in early jazz and ragtime, is proud to announce the premiere release of One Step to Chicago, a 14-track album that features an all-star lineup of jazz music legends. Recorded in 1992 and then laid aside until now, the album is the product of legendary producer George Avakian. Avakian brought three generations of jazz giants together in RCA’s New York studio to record the exciting music of Frank Teschemacher (a pioneering jazz clarinetist...

"A New Home" is an informative documentary that tells the story of the Bosnian refugees who fled to St. Louis in the early ’90s. It examines their impact on our community and offers a retrospective overview of the war and resulting genocide. The St. Louis area is home to more displaced Bosnians than any other city in the world — perhaps more than 75,000. This 30-year diaspora has benefited the metro area in a multiplicity of ways. “A New Home” is director Joseph Puleo’s much-anticipated follow-...

"Night Life" is an inspiring documentary that tells the story of the Rev. Kenneth McKoy, known to St. Louis as the “Pastor of the Streets.” The Night Life Ministry, whose participants walk the streets of North St. Louis at night, fights an epidemic of mental illness and drug addiction, actively interrupting gun violence with McKoy’s motto: “Our love for our people and belief in our convictions is stronger than our own fear of death.” Seth Ferranti vividly documents the North Side’s poverty and ...

Lakesha Glover describes her role as part of the cast of Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea which runs at the Black Rep from July 6-23 at Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University. Lakesha also gives some background on her career as an actor, producer, and her show Rosebud by her production company, Tootsie Productions. This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #blackrep #dontrellwhokissedthesea #theatre #stlouis #lakeshaglover #washingtonu #neworleans #nathanalandavis

What do Phyllis Diller, Charlotte Peters, Martha Mason, Harry Carey, Tennessee Williams, and Ulysses S. Grant have in common? Amazing Webster Groves! Award-winning author, journalist, former editor of the Webster-Kirkwood Times, St. Louis Media Hall of Fame Member, and Professor Emeritus at Webster University Don Corrigan highlights the who, what, when, where, why, and how in this book published by Reedy Press. This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com

Not far from where Dred and Harriet Scott submitted the freedom suit which ultimately became a historic Supreme Court case, stands a new memorial commemorating all freedom suits filed by slaves in St. Louis between 1812 and 1865. Freedom's Home, the name given to the sculpture by the artist Preston Jackson, is the hard work of many specifically The Honorable Judge David C. Mason. Saint Louis In Tune discussed the upcoming unveiling of the sculpture with Judge Mason and sculptor Preston Jackson a...

The media industry is no exception when it comes to desiring a skilled and diverse workforce yet like numerous other companies, finding content creators, filmmakers, and crew members of different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, ages, identities, and neurodivergence can be quite challenging. To help meet this demand, Continuity, a St. Louis based non-profit, created one-day workshops to teach people the basic skills and networking they need to start working in the media industry. Its mission is ...

Celebrate Juneteenth in the Delmar Loop with art, music, and food. The event will open with a Drum Call by Baba Kunma. Performances include African Mascarade-Mask to Stilts, African Dance by Spirit Angel of African Dance, and Red Black & Brass Band. DJ KP will be the dj for the event. Look for live art including a community mural painting and activities at St. Louis Artworks. Fun for the whole family with bounce houses, Face Painting, Henna Painting, Science Lab, art activities, 360 Photo Boot...

Kathy Lawton Brown describes the upcoming event Classical Cocktails and the importance of classical music in our region. Get your tickets now to this exciting event! Join Classic 107.3 for a few hours of pure bliss. Crafted cocktails with Switchgrass Spirits bourbon and rye, gorgeous chamber music from the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, conversations with friends, and culinary creations from White Box Catering at the Community Music School of Webster University. In addition to delicious fo...

Representatives Sarah Unsicker (91st District) and Jo Doll (83rd District) discuss the conclusion of the recent 2022 session of the Missouri House of Representatives. They give some insights into being a representative and some of the bills that did/did not make it through the legislature. This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com

After seeing the flight of an aircraft at an early age, Chauncey Spencer never looked back. He helped bring about the formation of the pilot group that would become the Tuskegee Airmen. In 1939, his father and another pilot, Dale White, were part of a pilot training program in Chicago. At that time, black pilots were denied the opportunity to fly for the military. Spencer and White flew on a 10-city tour intended to show Americans the skills of black pilots. They met with then-Senator Harry Trum...

Since 1976, the Black Rep in St. Louis has been and continues to be the Theatre of the Soul. August Wilson's Jitney is one of the plays this season and Kevin Brown who plays the role of Becker discussed Jitney, his role, and the importance of theatre in his life. [00:26] Background The Black Rep Jitney Kevin Brown [01:28] Pittsburgh Hill District What is a jitney? Culture Decline Impact of integration Redevelopment [09:33] About the role of Becker in the play, Jitney [12:03] Meeting Aug...

There is an incredibly serious divide in St. Louis City and County between those who have digital access and the technical knowledge to use it — and those who do not. And, while the digital divide is not new, the global pandemic only widened this existing divide and intensified its impact. Dave Liepholtz, Executive Director of the Center for Civic Research and Innovation, an initiative of the St. Louis Community Foundation, and Hart Nelson-COO, St. Louis Community College/Vice Chancellor for Wo...

Angela Zeng remembers her first encounter with a donut. Although she developed a taste for them, she remembered THE ROOT OF GOOD HEALTH is plant-based. It is simple, natural, and nutritious which is how she has developed Karviva's great-tasting functional juices and smoothies using whole plant ingredients. Karviva beverages are formulated from a belief that Food Is Better Medicine™ and each unique beverage is inspired by ancient wisdom and backed by modern science. Find out more about these awa...

Join the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association to sing the national anthem or just come cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Dodgers at their "Christmas in July" themed game on July 14! Elizabeth Hogan, Executive Director discusses how you can be involved. For the last 111 years, the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association has been caroling to spread cheer and goodwill throughout the St. Louis community. Their collections help fund the important work of children's agencies in the area! With...

Letisha Wexstten was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other. She learned how to do everything with her feet and had to overcome the challenges of ableism (discrimination in favor of able-bodied people) and those who said she wouldn't be able to live a normal life. Having struggled herself in the job market, she set out to create a platform to help disabled candidates connect with employers. Her personality, ambition, and motivation to become the best person that she could e...

Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of its new local interest book, ’64 Cardinals, by Robert Tiemann and Ron Jacober.

Nearly half of households in St. Louis City and County are impacted by at least one aspect of the digital divide. The St. Louis Digital Divide is best understood by examining and addressing five key components any of which can prevent an individual or family from adequate connectivity. The components are 1) coverage; 2) quality; 3) service affordability; 4) device affordability; and, 5) digital literacy and mentoring. Amelia Bond, CEO of The St. Louis Community Foundation, and Kristen Sorth, Di...

In this episode, we discuss an update with Valery Dzutsati, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas. His research interests span civil and interstate conflict, democratization, collective action, religion and politics, and methods with an empirical focus on Eurasia and Eastern Europe. He updates us on recent developments in Ukraine and possible ramifications for Ukraine, Russia, and western countries. Here is the first interview if y...

John Sweeney (aka Jiggly Boy) is a keynote speaker and has captured the imagination of some of the most respected companies in the world. This isn't because: he owned the nation’s oldest comedy theatre; nor a quote from his first book appeared on millions of Starbucks coffee cups; nor he danced shirtless on national television earning him “Fan of the Year” accolades from the Today Show. He and his team at the Brave New Outpost harness transformational laughter to help professionals activate ...