Get to know musician Devon Allman, Montessori educators, and more inspiring stories
Mapping St. Louis: Love of Maps & History
Mapping St. Louis charts the city’s growth from the 1760s to the present by interweaving maps, short essays and illustrations that provide unique stories.
Review of Six at the Fox Theatre
When the touring production of Six first came to the Fox Theatre two years ago, theater critic Gerry Kowarsky called the show '80 minutes of nonstop brilliance,' with a history lesson 'thrown in for free.' Six is just as impressive on the tour’s second stop here.
German Language Instruction
In this episode of History Spotlight, we look at the history of German language instruction in St. Louis public schools and how it evolved alongside the city’s immigrant communities.
Musician Devon Allman
Devon Allman, musician, recording artist, songwriter, music producer and Create Records USA owner, talks about touring, and his latest release or Miami Moon.
Notable Snow Storms
St. Louis’ January snowstorm brought over 12 inches of snow to some areas and set a new precipitation record, but it wasn’t the city’s biggest snowfall. From the 20+ inches in 1890 to March snowstorms in the 1980s and 2000s, the region’s weather history is full of dramatic winter events.
Williams Academy
Williams Academy in St. Louis is an inner-city Montessori education program focusing on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
This week on Spotlight, a new book traces the city’s growth from the 1760s to today, blending maps, short essays, and illustrations that reveal fascinating stories. Mercy has been awarded nearly $3 million to launch an innovative intensive lifestyle treatment program for weight loss. We’ll also take a look at a groundbreaking survey that examined the impact of radioactive fallout and nuclear energy on children’s health. Meet the educators behind a unique program introducing science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) to learners of all ages. Plus, we’ll take you behind the scenes at Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery and wrap things up with a band that went viral after an impromptu performance on a snowy highway.
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