St. Charles Swing Dance Club, Keeper of the Stanley Cup, and the Legacy Institute
St. Charles Swing Dance Club
If you're a toe-tapping, swing-loving hepcat, this is the club for you! For over 40 years the St. Charles Swing Dance Club has kept people moving on the dance floor, and now they're looking to inspire younger generations to cut a rug too!
Satchel Paige
One of the best baseball players of all time has a rich history playing for St. Louis, even though he was never with the Cardinals. Hear this hall of famer's story from Public Historian Adam Kloppe.
Legacy Institute
Discover an organization dedicated to helping children build a legacy to pass down to future generations with efforts to advance the African American community through programs and events for parents and kids.
Laumeier Art Fair
The Laumeier Art Fair returns this May, and HEC is showcasing some of the attending artists in the Meet the Artist series! In this video you'll meet Katherine Alexander who practices the ancient folk art of Pysanky.
Emancipation Day
Tomorrow is Emancipation Day, the anniversary of President Lincoln signing the Compensated Emancipation Act in 1862, which freed slaves in the District of Columbia and served as a precursor to the Emancipation Proclamation.
Keeper of the Stanley Cup
When the Blues finally became NHL Champions in 2019 it was unquestionably the most unifying and fondly remembered event in recent St. Louis history, and at the center of that celebration was the Stanley Cup! But what happens to this iconic trophy when it's not being paraded before legions of loyal fans? In this video you'll meet Phil Prichard, the man who looks after one of the most prized awards in professional sports.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, see the Show-Me state like never before through a new book; meet Dr. Diuguid and find out about the challenges he faced and how they did not deter him from success; Washington University researchers reveal how to live a longer healthier life with anti-aging therapy; in preparation of the Laumeier Art Fair, meet a designer who creates fun printed textiles; as the Blues hockey season comes to a close, we introduce you to two men who live the game even if they don't play it.
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