St. Louis Cardinals, Barbie, and the Regional Arts Commission
Heroic St. Louis Cardinals
In this edition of History Spotlight from HEC Media and the Missouri History Museum, discover the thrilling true story of how the St. Louis Cardinals survived a train wreck and sprang into action to save as many other lives as they could!
Barbie at Houska Gallery
Glamorous is an exhibit by Photographer Larry Torno featuring portraits of Barbie dolls from throughout the decades. Also on display the Pop and Prep, Houska's summer group show.
Skin Cancer Research
Researchers at Washington University are investigating a cosmetic laser treatment that some statistics indicate might reduce the risk of skin cancer.
LaBute New Theater Festival
Read Bob Wilcox's review of the five new plays by experienced playwrights making up the 9th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival that just concluded at St. Louis Actor's Studio.
Heart Health
The estimated 4 million Americans suffering mitral regurgitation, a serious heart condition, may not need to fear undergoing open heart surgery thanks to a revolutionary new treatment.
Regional Arts Commission
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis has spearheaded a new initiative called St. Louis Arts. Stlouisarts.org is an easily accessible online portal offering a comprehensive events calendar, a museum and theater directory, and a section with recommendations for where to eat and stay when visiting STL!
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, a local non-profit striving to create an environment where all people can express themselves in a creative way; an American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist who is considered to be one of the first African American women to become a millionaire in the United States; The Sheldon’s 6th annual Golf the Galleries exhibit; a new exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame exploring the unique interception of chess and music; a local author and educator talks about his first novel and what in his life lead him to it; a Saint Louis University researcher’s study shows the need for box turtle conservation with roads posing the most significant danger; and take a stroll down Peacock Alley.
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