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Sept. 2, 2021

How the Arts Survive and Blossom Through Stressful Times

Stressful times in history have not hampered the arts but in many cases enhanced the production of literature, music, and art. Chris Mullen, host of Studio 111 gives her thoughts about our current situation and what it means...

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Sept. 2, 2021

Juneteenth and Civil Righteousness

Cliff Robinson, founder of Juneteenth.com discusses the history of Juneteenth and the website devoted to educating everyone about Juneteenth. Jonathan Thomas, President of Civil Righteousness and grandnephew of the late Civi...

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Sept. 2, 2021

The Invisible Chains: Uncovering the Realities of Human Trafficking

Shima Rostami, Ed.D., Executive Director of Gateway Alliance Against Human Trafficking discusses the organization's efforts to educate communities and advocate for systemic changes to eradicate human trafficking in the Saint ...

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Sept. 2, 2021

New Life for a Print Paper: The Webster-Kirkwood Times

The Webster-Kirkwood Times is such a beloved newspaper in the community, that when the pandemic hit and the paper faced a shutdown, community fervor and four individuals gave it new life. Publisher/Owner Randy Drilingas and ...

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Aug. 23, 2021

The International Institute of St. Louis - You Are Not Alone

The International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) serves as the St. Louis community’s immigrant service and information hub. They connect new arrivals with essential economic and cultural integration services, including Englis...

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Aug. 17, 2021

MOONSTONE THEATRE COMPANY: 2021-2022 Season

Sharon Hunter is the Producing Artistic Director of the Moonstone Theatre Company . Moonstone Theatre Company is a new professional performing arts organization in the St. Louis area. Productions will include a wide range o...

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Aug. 10, 2021

MISSOURI 2021 - The Bicentennial Celebration!

The state of Missouri is celebrating the bicentennial this year. MISSOURI 2021 is commemorating 200 years of history with a variety of events, activities, and projects. Beth Pike, Senior Strategic Communications Specialist f...

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Aug. 9, 2021

The Glass Menagerie and The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis is doing something unique with their performance of The Glass Menagerie this season. It is being performed in the backyard of the six-family flat where Tennessee Williams lived and th...

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July 29, 2021

The Story of One of the Last POW's to Come Home

Director Tim Breitbach relates the harrowing true story of Sgt. Dan Hefel. The film follows one of the final 19 prisoners of war to come home from the Vietnam War. The film was included in the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase ...

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July 27, 2021

Director's Chair Viewpoint-Sydie Grosberg Ronga

Director Sydnie Grosberg Ronga is back at Max and Louis Productions directing Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar . The play is based on the New York Times best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and a...

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July 12, 2021

Broadway Auditions-It's Not All About Singing, Dancing, & Acting

If you could listen to two veteran professionals in the industry who would give you pointers on how to make your audition better and more effective, would you listen to them? Well, you can! Tony Parise and Steve Neale are do...

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June 28, 2021

Buzzing Love - Get Stung with Kindness & Catch the Buzzzzzzzz!

When the pain shatters us, it's the love & kindness that saves us. It is important to love big, laugh loud, lend others a helping hand, and spread kindness! BUZZING LOVE is a place for sharing random acts of kindness and sto...

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June 15, 2021

Rescuing People from Wild Animals: Just a Normal Day

From the time the swampland was his playground, Michael Beran has had a love for animals. Today this swamp-raised, snake-wrangling animal lover now trains them and rescues them by providing professional wildlife control for ...

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June 3, 2021

Nikylan Knapper-New Mayor of Maplewood, MO

We sat down with Nikylan Knapper right after she was sworn into office as the new mayor of Maplewood, MO . Find out what goals she has for the city and the theme of her leadership. This is Season 4! #maplewood #mayor ...

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June 3, 2021

STL Scavenger - Searching for St. Louis's Hidden Treasures

Looking for a new way to explore the St. Louis region? Get out your magnifying glass or zoom in on your camera to find the buildings, businesses, statues, and architectural details on a fun, new search in the book STL Scaven...

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