Episodes

Carlos Suarez, Community Support Manager at the International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) joined us to discuss his role in helping immigrants get settled in the St. Louis area and the importance of donations to assist in making their settlement possible. In addition, information on Welcome Corps and the World Refugee Day Celebration was discussed. The International Institute of St. Louis has more than 100 years of welcoming newcomers to the St. Louis area. This is Season 6! For more episodes...

Gloria: A Life embodies Steinem’s philosophy that conversation is a catalyst for change as it celebrates one of the most inspiring women of our time. Lizi Watt, one of the actors discusses the production and the difference between the two acts of the play. Lizi Watt is a native of St. Louis and is the Managing Director of Tennessee Williams as well as a freelance performer, director, and educator. The production is at the New Jewish Theatre. Tickets This is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stl...

When you think of a community what do you see? Need a community event to kick off your family's Juneteenth Celebration? The Pre-Juneteenth Celebration 2023 in the East Delmar Loop will be an active community gathering celebrating Juneteenth with music, food, art, health assistance, and just an old fashion sit down and talk. The date is Saturday, June 10 from Noon to 6 PM at Delmar & Hamilton (5900 Delmar) and St. Louis Artworks (5959 Delmar). Celeste Grayer, event manager for the celebration di...

Nina Ferrigno, co-founder and Executive Director of the Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM) and Pianist discusses the upcoming 13th season. MOCM annually brings in nationally recognized artists to perform a series of chamber music concerts. MOCM's mission is to bring the fine art of small ensemble playing to a broad audience through dynamic and accessible performances of the highest quality. For individual concerts or festival passes, go to TICKETS CONCERT I – Murder Ballades: a dive into ...

Dave Lange's second edition of Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America's First Soccer City chronicles the successful drive to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to St. Louis (St. Louis City SC) while chronicling the early history of St. Louis soccer that’s come to light in the past decade. Sourced from more than a hundred sources and interviews with 122 present and former administrators, coaches, owners, and players, Soccer Made in St. Louis is the only history of the spor...

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...

Foghat, are the undisputed Kings of Boogie Rock with their unique blend of blues, hard rock, boogie, and signature use of slide guitar. The band has earned eight gold records, one platinum album, and one double platinum record. Guitarist, Bryan Bassett who is also a songwriter, recording engineer, producer, and former music professor discusses his journey in the music industry and his time with Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet, and Foghat. Foghat will be in concert on Friday, April 14 at 8:00 pm at t...

Foghat, are the undisputed Kings of Boogie Rock with their unique blend of blues, hard rock, boogie, and signature use of slide guitar. The band has earned eight gold records, one platinum album, and one double platinum record. Guitarist, Bryan Bassett who is also a songwriter, recording engineer, producer, and former music professor discusses his journey in the music industry and his time with Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet, and Foghat. Foghat will be in concert on Friday, April 14 at 8:00 pm at t...

[01:00] Introduction and weather issues [01:30] Anna Foster, Human Trafficking Task Force Coordinator for the International Institute of St. Louis/St. Louis County Police Department, and Sgt. Brian Shanika of the Special Investigations Unit at St. Louis County Police Department answers questions about human trafficking in general, the impact in our area, training, what you can do to stop it, and survivors. Let's put a stop to trafficking! Stay with this interview through two commercial breaks. ...

[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