First Public Kindergarten, Theater Organist Gerry Marian, and ARPA for the Arts
The PAL Program
For the last eight years the PAL Program has brought Missouri police officers and children together at their schools and summer camps in an effort to close the divide between law enforcement and the community.
The First Public Kindergarten
St. Louis is home to many national firsts, including the first publicly funded kindergarten! In this edition of History Spotlight you'll learn about the woman who set the standard for early childhood education in 1873.
Theater Organist Gerry Marian
In this stylized video you'll meet a man who's been entertaining audiences at Chase Park Plaza Cinema since 1999. Playing the pipe organ is a throwback profession from the golden age of cinema and a unique art form.
St. Louis Artists' Guild
The Artists’ Guild’s annual juried Members Exhibition returns with over 70 pieces by 55 artists living and working in the St. Louis region! Also on show are two solo exhibits by Painter Gary Lang and Woodworker Bill Abendroth.
ARPA for the Arts
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and the American Rescue Plan Act have partnered together to provide a grant funding program dedicated to working artists and organizations who lost income due to the pandemic.
Robotic Bronchoscopy
Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis is incorporating the most cutting edge technology in the diagnosis of lung cancer. This robotic platform allows doctors to acquire tissue biopsies to test for cancer with precision and ease compared to past methods.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, a new app hoping to give consumers a better way to access premium content; a once popular style of house named after a fish; a heartwarming novel about the power of books inspired by a true story; an artist exploring through creation and destruction; how one Missouri non-profit caters to songbirds across the state; and a fun night of learning, musicianship, fellowship, and jazz.
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