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Feb. 2, 2022

A Welcoming Community: The International Institute Helping Afghan Imm…

For over 100 years the International Institute of St. Louis has been helping immigrants and refugees. President and CEO Arrey Obenson sat down again with Saint Louis In Tune to give us an update on the status of Afghan Immigr...

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Jan. 12, 2022

Doe Network: Naming the Nameless and Returning the Missing to Their F…

The Doe Network is a 100% volunteer organization devoted to assisting investigating agencies in bringing closure to national and international cold cases concerning Missing & Unidentified Persons. Their mission is to give the...

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Jan. 10, 2022

Our Precious Hope: St. Louis' Baby Jane Doe

On a winter afternoon in February 1983, two young men discovered the body of a girl who had been brutally murdered. She remains to this day unidentified and the topic of a documentary to find her killer. Shelby Sosa, Lee B...

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Dec. 18, 2021

A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants!

The New Jewish Theatre presents, A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants ! starring Eric Williams and Sharon Hunter, December 18 and 19. Eric Williams is an actor/comedian from St. Louis and has starre...

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Dec. 13, 2021

Brian Woods - Pianist: Pushing the Boundary to Keep It Fun and Intere…

American pianist Brian Woods has emerged as a compelling artist of international acclaim. Woods' 2021-2022 season highlights include his solo debuts at the World Chess Hall of Fame and as a featured soloist for the Chamber M...

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Dec. 5, 2021

"Songs for Nobodies" is a Show for Everybody!

Vocalist Debby Lennon and Director Pam Hunt are back together for an encore production of Joanna Murray-Smith's " Songs for Nobodies ." This one-woman powerhouse performance weaves the music of legendary divas Judy Garland, ...

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Nov. 23, 2021

Alumination: A Documentary Film and Journey with the Airstream

For the past several years, Director Eric Bricker and Producer Lisa Hughes have delved into the world of the Airstream, its culture, and its followers. These native St. Louisians have brought a whole new understanding to the...

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Nov. 15, 2021

Films About St. Louis: A View from the Director's Chair

Directors Damien D. Smith and Alana Marie provide background and attention to important events in their respective films " Target: St. Louis Vol. I " and " The Kinloch Doc ." The films are a part of the St. Louis Internation...

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Nov. 15, 2021

Hymn of Despair: The Blue Song of Tennessee Williams

Henry Schvey 's discovery of an unknown poem by Tennessee Williams was not only a once-in-a-lifetime find but another piece of the puzzle of a man whose past continued to follow him and which helped provide the inspiration fo...

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Oct. 13, 2021

The Brilliance is in the Simplicity: @adamwayne_arts

Adam Wayne is not your typical photographer. He is the paintbrush and his canvas is the world. [01:30] Background Inspiration out of depression Nature [04:28] Canon Powershot "I haven't read the manual"-Adam Nothing added to...

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Oct. 12, 2021

STLworks: Workforce Development Collaborative-Learn and Earn

Art McCoy discusses STL.works workforce development collaborative ecosystem of more than 100 industry partners, including employers, nonprofits, educators, and a robust web portal. It is a singular focus that provides access...

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Oct. 2, 2021

A Dynamic Duo: Seipp/Sheets Trumpet & Organ Duo

Charles Seipp and Randall Sheets are uniquely talented in their own right as musicians. When they perform together, the Seipp/Sheets Trumpet & Organ Duo emerges dynamically to enthrall, entertain, and educate audiences acros...

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Sept. 28, 2021

The Black Rep in St. Louis-Theatre of the Soul for 45 Years

The Black Repertory Company in St. Louis just opened its 45th season. Founder and producing director Ron Himes discusses the plays for this season, the pandemic and theatre, his background forming the company, and what to ex...

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Sept. 15, 2021

9/11 Tribute: Relecting on Losing a Father on 9/11 by Kimberly Rex

On September 11, 2001, Kimberly Rex lost her father, Vincent Litto who was a senior vice-president at Cantor Fitzgerald. He worked on the 104th floor of Tower 1. Kimberly recently had two opinion pieces published: "When peo...

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Sept. 2, 2021

Supporting Nonprofits: GiveSTL Day and the Power of Giving Back

Amelia Bond, the President and CEO of St. Louis Community Foundation , speaks about the work her organization does in the community, including tackling challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting philanthropy. She hig...

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Sept. 2, 2021

Soil to Table: The Future of Farming & Sustainability

Bill Cook , an agricultural entrepreneur and the current president of the Missouri Organic Association, and Brian Kurz, Founder and CEO of Renegade Research, LLC , share their insights and experiences in the realm of organic ...

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Sept. 2, 2021

Reshaping Lives After Incarceration: The Works and Goals of the Crimi…

Tom Casey, the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Ministry (CJM) discusses his career background, the importance of CJM's roles, and the various programs run by the organization for individuals impacted by the crimina...

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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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Sept. 2, 2021

Beyond the Fields: The Reality of Organic Versus Conventional Farming

David Yoder, from BigYield.us and AgTeamPro , delves into the distinctions between organic and conventional farming. The conversation covers a variety of topics including the extensive processes involved in organic farming, t...

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Aug. 30, 2021

9/11 Tribute: Capturing a Privileged Moment by Henry Leutwyler

For over 40 years, Henry Leutwyler has been capturing the essence of people and objects. In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune , he discusses the romantic process of photography and how a still life is a portrait of an obje...

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Aug. 23, 2021

Haiti Needs Our HELP! Do you have a CARGO PLANE?

Since its founding over 200 years ago as the second republic in the Americas through a successful slave revolt, the country of Haiti has endured a cold shoulder from the international community, economic hardship, political i...

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