Amidst all the parties and parades that will occur in June, one champion of the queer community, Joan Lipkin, has curated participants for the “Queer Writes Showcase of LGBTQ+ Writers” on June 27th to culminate Pride Month. For the sophomore season of Queer Writes, the Missouri History Museum is bringing back this event which will feature a new diverse lineup of St. Louis-based or connected LGBTQ+ writers sharing excerpts of their work in various genres. Learn more here.
Read MoreThe homeless are everywhere. But St. Louis is not Los Angeles or Portland, Oregon. In L.A. there are more than 75,000 and in Portland 6,000-plus. Our homeless population hovers around 1,600. It’s still a problem. Fortunately, a number of St. Louisans have stepped up to the plate to try to solve it. Learn more about the initiatives that are taking place here to address this ongoing epidemic in St. Louis and metropolitan areas throughout America.
Read MoreTwo integral parts in the continuing St. Louis’ downtown renaissance have announced a partnership — 21c Museum Hotel and St. Louis CITY SC. The two major players have announced that the hotel has been named the official hotel partner for the current season of the famed soccer franchise. Since both entities burst onto the scene, they have been a magnet for the City of St. Louis — the sprawling 2.5-million peopled metropolis, and the expansive region. Read more here.
Read MoreWhile many Jews are well educated about Passover, many Christians know only what they were taught in grammar school, Sunday school, in church, or by watching the Cecil B. DeMille epic, “The Ten Commandments.” And while the 10th and final plague visited upon Egypt was the among the most remembered parts of the film, it does not tell the whole story. Read here about what this writer learned to school himself about the most important of Jewish holidays.
Read MoreSt. Louis was lucky to have its two largest parks founded during the Victorian era, Tower Grove Park in 1868 and Forest Park in 1876. Both have grand sweeping thoroughfares and easy to navigate footpaths. At more than 1,300 acres, Forest Park is the largest park in the United States, and though considerably smaller than Forest Park at just 289 acres, Tower Grove Park is today a National Historic Landmark. The future is now at both St. Louis bastions of nature nestled in the heart of the city. Read on to learn about things you may know and what’s on the horizon.
Read More“Did you know that calories do not count if consumed when helping someone else?!” states Circus Harmony’s artistic/executive director and founder, Jessica Hentoff, as they prepare for two delicious fundraisers in March and April. Mark your calendars now to raise a glass, a fork, a spoon, or an ice cream cone to support the flying children of Circus Harmony on March 27! Learn more about the event here.
Read MoreJust a week remains until St. Patrick’s Day, the day where EVERYONE’S a little bit Irish. From the 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held in downtown St. Louis this year on Saturday, March 16th, to the much-heralded, Annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade and celebration held in Dogtown on St. Patrick’s Day itself, Sunday, March 17th, the city will be billowing in all things green. To kick off the season, St. Patrick Center St. Louis held their annual Irish Party.
Read MoreIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the St. Louis Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council invite the public to a thought-provoking literary event on Tuesday, January 16, at 7pm. "The House Is on Fire" author event promises an evening of enlightenment and reflection. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreAppointed last May by Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons, Circuit Attorney Gore was tasked with bringing the office back from the brink. And now, eight months later and in somewhat calmer waters, it appears Gore is successfully righting the ship.
Read MoreThis November, the 45th STL Jewish Book Festival will be held. Especially during this time of grief and turmoil in Israel and when antisemitism is rampant throughout the world, it is a good time for Jews and non-Jews alike to come together in solidarity and mutual understanding. What better way to do that than through the written word and spoken analysis of those cogent words? Read here about the more than 25 authors and their works to be presented November 5-19, 2023.
Read MoreFoye Oluokun plays linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars; he recently signed a new contract for $45 million for the next three years. Read on to learn how this first-generation American earned his impressive stature in the competitive landscape of sports . Simply put, his parents instilled in him these core values — education comes first, then hard work, take nothing for granted, and stay humble.
Read MoreStarting today, the National Transportation History Museum is chugging full steam ahead with a cargo load of events. The non-profit organization is recognized as having the largest collection of transportation vehicles in the world. Their rail and transit collections have grown to encompass more than 190 major exhibits.
Read MoreSummer campers from the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis learned life, soccer, and pet ownership skills during a week-long camp at CITYPARK in downtown St. Louis. St. Louis City SC community coaches and Purina Pet experts mentored local youth, complete with a performance by the Purina Incredible Dogs Team.
Read MoreCBS Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett was in St. Louis on Tuesday (April 18) promoting his new book The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of the Big Lie at COCA to a spellbound audience at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA).
Read MoreClarendale Clayton, an upscale senior living community, captures the spirit of the 1904 World’s Fair at its Meet Me At Clarendale Clayton event held Wednesday, April 19 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Read MoreCommunity members and civic leaders attend groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate plans to renovate The Old Courthouse a Gateway National Park in downtown St. Louis.
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