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May 7, 2020

Missouri: An Illustrated Timeline

John W. Brown is truly a renaissance man. He is a television news anchor in St. Louis (Fox2), author of several books on Missouri and Orlando Florida, avid runner, inventor of Bib Magnets, talk show host on radio, and public...

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May 4, 2020

Personal Safety Tips to Help Keep You Safe

What should you do at your home, work, or other places to keep yourself safe? Former police officer Jenn Jackson describes some simple yet effective things to help each of us keep safe. https://childhood101.com/35-ways-to-ke...

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April 28, 2020

STL Filmmakers Showcase: Submissions Are Now Open

Chris Clark describes the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase which is still accepting submissions. Programs range from full-length fiction features and documentaries to multi-film compilations of fiction and documentary shorts. ...

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April 13, 2020

140 Years Strong: The Salvation Army in St. Louis

Lt. Colonel Dan Jennings, divisional commander at the Salvation Army describes the efforts of the Salvation Army to holistically meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of those less fortunate. Learn how they are he...

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April 13, 2020

Together We Are Stronger: The St. Louis Community Foundation

For over 150 years, the St. Louis Community Foundation has been helping St. Louisans put charitable dollars to work to increase the impact of charitable giving now and forever. The COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Advisory Co...

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April 10, 2020

St Louis Baseball History: Baseball Historian Ed Wheatley Discusses H…

Ed Wheatley masterfully weaves the history of baseball in St. Louis. He focuses on teams of the Major League, Negro League, Khoury League, High Schools in the area, American Legion, and other Youth Leagues. What did the ba...

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April 7, 2020

The Show Must Go On: Live Stream from the Gaslight Theatre

William Roth, founder and artistic director of the Gaslight Theatre and the St. Louis Actor's Studio discusses how the show is still going on via LIVE STREAM. Support the arts and don't forget to add to the tip jar! https://...

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April 7, 2020

Young Composers Competition: Encouraging & Nurturing Young Composers

Carol Commerford, Director Community Music School of Webster University and Dana Hotle, Executive Director of Chamber Project Saint Louis discuss the Young Composers Competition which is having an unusual ending due to COVID...

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April 6, 2020

Tony Parise: Broadway Director & Choreographer on Next Stop Broadway!

Tony Parise needs no introduction to the theatre world. A veteran of Broadway shows, he appeared in the first National tour of A CHORUS LINE and was on Broadway in 42ND STREET, ME AND MY GIRL, and CITY OF ANGELS. …

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March 30, 2020

The Chemical Building: Revitalizing a Historic Landmark in Downtown S…

Nestled next door to the newly refashioned Hotel St. Louis(Louis Sullivan's Union Trust Building) is Henry Ives Cobb's impressive and striking red tone Chemical Building. Restoration St. Louis has plans to bring the building...

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March 30, 2020

Restoring a Landmark: The Seven Gables Inn

Restoration is never easy. But when you have Restoration St. Louis with Amrit & Amy Gill, quality and first class results are what you get. The Seven Gables Inn recently renovated is better than it was when it was built. …

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March 30, 2020

Off Stage with Actor, Director, & Educator Jacqueline Thompson

Jacqueline Thompson who acts, directs, and teaches at the University of Missouri-St. Louis discusses her role in Ntozake Shange's choreopoem Spell #7 at the St. Louis Black Rep. The St. Louis Theater Circle Award 2020 nomine...

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March 25, 2020

How a Deaf Dog has Become an Inspiration for Young and Old: The Team …

When you think of All-Star, Superstar, Superdog do you think of a deaf dog? Well the message of Cole the Deaf Dog and The Team Cole Project is simple and profound: a disability is not an inability. Cole is a …

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March 24, 2020

Colorectal Cancer Alliance: Screen, Care, Cure

While it takes many lives, colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if detected early through prevention and screening. Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza discusses his motivation and commitment to...

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March 18, 2020

BOTH/AND: The Need to Talk About Race & How To Do It

Author and educator Shelly Tochluk, author of Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race and How to Do It, discusses and illustrates how racial discomfort leads white people toward poor relationships with people of col...

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March 7, 2020

Part II-Abridged Freedom: Harriet & Dred Scott-Their Story from Their…

On March 6, 1857 the Supreme Court handed down a decision which reverberated throughout the nation. Lynne Jackson, the great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott describes the story in detail. A story which is one o...

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March 7, 2020

Part I-Abridged Freedom: Harriet & Dred Scott-Their Story from Their …

On March 6, 1857 the Supreme Court handed down a decision which reverberated throughout the nation. Lynne Jackson, the great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott describes the story in detail. A story which is one ...

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Feb. 27, 2020

St. Louis Media Icon Bernie Hayes

Media icon Bernie Hayes has done a few things in his life: Print and broadcast journalist radio and television announcer columnist recording artist and producer professor author news director radio station executive Midwest p...

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Feb. 27, 2020

Bill Kunz of Hwy 61 Roadhouse Talks Food, Music, & Mardi Gras

Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen was conceived during a trip between St. Louis and New Orleans. The "Blues Highway" stretch is known for savory food, a variety of music, and great fun (including Mardi Gras). Bill Kunz from ...

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Feb. 8, 2020

Life Outside of Violence: Helping Those Harmed By Violence Find Alter…

Kateri Chapman-Kramer, Project Coordinator and Melik Coffey, Program Mentor describe Life Outside of Violence (LOV), which is the short name for the St. Louis Area Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. The program hel...

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Feb. 8, 2020

A Conversation with Broadway Actor, Director, and Educator James A Wi…

A native of St. Louis, James A. Williams (JayyDubb) has distinguished himself as a broadway actor, director, and educator. He originated the role of Roosevelt Hicks on Broadway in August Wilson’s "Radio Golf" and has the lea...

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Feb. 5, 2020

Radon: Protect Your Health and Test Your Home

Radon is a colorless, odorless naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in the earth's crust. It is the number one cause of lung cancer in non smokers, second only to the number of lung...

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Jan. 11, 2020

How Do You Cross Musical Cultures and Platforms? Ask Todd Mosby

Todd Mosby has been able to do something few have accomplished. He has mastered North Indian Raga music and American Western music encompassing elements from classical, folk, bluegrass and jazz. The result opens new frontiers...

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Jan. 8, 2020

Maggie Rose: An Interview with the American Rock 'n Soul Artist

Maggie Rose has a style and vocal appeal that transcends being in a category. In fact she is rock 'n soul with a sprig of blues and country. She is closing in on the end of her 60 city tour …

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