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May 15, 2024

Ste. Genevieve: A Walk Through the Oldest Town West of the Mississippi

Ste. Genevieve: oldest settlement West of the Mississippi, unique French architecture, connections to Stephen Austin and John James Audubon. Unique history of this town in Missouri.

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May 9, 2024

Life is a Cabaret (and maybe like a box of chocolates too)

This episode of 'Saint Louis In Tune' podcast highlights Amy Jo Jackson's cabaret performance and the Tennessee Williams Festival in St. Louis. The conversation delves into Jackson's creative process, the cabaret scene in New York, and community engagement efforts.

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Feb. 12, 2024

Unraveling Life's Narratives: On Stage with St. Louis Storytell

Join Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston of the Saint Louis In Tune Radio Show as they welcome Peggy Ray, Project Manager for St. Louis Storytell . Listen in as they discuss the power of storytelling, the importance of keeping ...

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Jan. 31, 2024

Shaping St. Louis: The Untold Narratives

St. Louis, Missouri, an emblematic American city, is globally known for its famous Gateway Arch. But in terms of its history, among the riches are untold stories of the African American contributions that undoubtedly shaped St. Louis. The recent radio interview on St. Louis in Tune, featuring autho…

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Nov. 10, 2023

Honest Aging: Adapting to Your New Normal

In this episode, guest Dr. Roseanne Leipzig , an internationally recognized physician in geriatric medicine, discusses her approach to transforming aging individually and as a society over her 40-year career. She talks about ...

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Nov. 2, 2023

The Most Fortunate Unfortunates: A Comprehensive History of the Jewis…

Marlene Trestman provides a deep insight into the history of the Jewish Orphan's Home of New Orleans and the lives of those who grew up there. As a former client of the Jewish Children's Regional Service, Marlene discusses h...

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Oct. 24, 2023

Seeking Forgiveness: The Unique Struggles of Interracial Adoption

Lea Rachel comes from a literary background, with published authors on both sides of her family tree. She has been writing short stories since the time she was a little girl. Her first novel The Other Shakespeare earned an h...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Unsung Hero: Irena Sendler's Remarkable Story of How She Saved 2,500 …

In this podcast episode, Megan Felt , the program director at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes , shares her involvement with the Irena Sendler project and the mission of the center. Megan discusses her personal conn...

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Sept. 23, 2023

Gordon Parks: The Renaissance Man Who Defied All Odds

Kirk Sharp, the Executive Director of the Gordon Parks Museum , discusses his background and involvement with the museum. He shares becoming the Executive Director and highlights the importance of continuous learning and gro...

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Aug. 19, 2023

Suddenly Last Summer: The Director's Vision

Director Tim Ocel highlights his vision for Suddenly Last Summer , the upcoming production at the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL) as well as his approach to directing theatre and opera. The Tickets are availabl...

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April 17, 2023

The Daytime Heist of a Picasso Painting

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...

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March 21, 2023

What the Constitution Means to Me

[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 P...

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Jan. 28, 2023

Broadway Bound - 2023 New Jewish Theatre Presentation

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...

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Nov. 13, 2022

The Art of Old Time Black and White Photography: 200 Black and White …

"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 them...

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Nov. 5, 2022

More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News St…

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 unfold...

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