Missouri Botanical Garden, First Run Theatre, and a Holocaust Survivor’s Story

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Missouri Botanical Garden

Take a tour of the new 100 million dollar Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden, alongside Garden President Peter Wyse Jackson and HEC's Paul Schankman. Watch the full tour on a special edition of Spotlight this Sunday at 9:30 am on Channel 11 and Youtube.
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Alzheimer's Disease

Could a medication for insomnia help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease? That's what some researchers at Washington University are investigating after a recent study with human volunteers.

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First Run Theatre

Take a look behind the curtain at one of the most unique and significant theater companies in the city. First Run Theatre provides regional playwrights an opportunity to produce original, unpublished, and never-produced works.

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The Art of a Parade

Before attending the 140th America's Birthday Parade in downtown St. Louis this 4th of July, witness the hard work and artistry that goes into creating the colorful parade floats that make this a can't miss event every year.

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Houska Gallery

This week is your last chance to see the beautiful abstract works of Ken Wood and Alicia LaChance at Houska Gallery. Both artists explore deep, thought provoking concepts through innovative printmaking techniques.

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The Holocaust:
A Survivor’s Story

A daughter recounts the harrowing experiences her mother endured in multiple concentration camps before starting a new life in St. Louis. You can learn this survivor's story and other's at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum.
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Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, a look at a fun and easy sport taking over St. Louis, Washington University students study a popular summer destination, a copy of the Declaration of Independence you can see in St. Louis, the Regional Arts Commission gives away one of the largest grant allocations in their history, go behind the scenes of America's Birthday Parade and a group reminding us of the history that lies beneath our feet.
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