Musician Danny Liston, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, and the Dred Scott Case
Student Wins Gold Medal in Informatics
Meet Marquette High School Senior Tina Wang, who earned a gold medal representing Team USA in the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics. This international competition gives some of the most brilliant young women skilled in computer sciences an opportunity to show off their coding talents.
Zack Smithey at the Foundry
Interdisciplinary Artist Zack Smithey focuses on the creative process in his many explorations with different forms of media. His new show at the Foundry Art Centre highlights his latest works experimenting with form and texture.
The Dred Scott Case
In this edition of History Spotlight Public Historian Cicely Hunter explains how the Dred Scott Case started in the St. Louis Circuit Court and lead to an infamous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Q Brother Christmas Carol
Read Gerry Kowarsky's review of the latest "superb production" by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival! Q Brothers Christmas Carol is a hip hop “add-rap-tation” of the beloved holiday classic by Charles Dickens.
De'Joneiro Jones' Tenacity
Witness a bold new exhibit by prominent St. Louis based artist De’Joneiro Jones! Tenacity: Pushing the Boundary of Color and Humanity is on display at the University City Public Library through December 28th.
Danny Liston's Everybody
Everybody is the latest album by Danny Liston, a founding member of Mama's Pride and a successful solo artist whose music blends elements of rock, blues, and gospel to create a truly inspirational listening experience. In this video by HEC Producer Jacqui Poor, you'll get to hear the stories behind some of Liston's new songs and see one of them performed live!
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, why light pollution is bad and what you can do at home to help; how to best avoid the holiday blues and put your mental health first this time of year; a unique survey that tested the effects of radiation exposure on children; a nationwide movement to help kids without access to dental care; bold and colorful works of art that the whole family can enjoy at the St. Louis Art Museum; an interview with the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a New York Times Best Seller turned box office hit; and get into the holiday spirit with Shadale from "The Voice."
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