Also inside: Lafayette’s historic visit to St. Louis, Scream.Echo.Scream., and more stories you won’t want to miss.
Portraits of Power
Elizabeth uses portraiture to celebrate disability, beauty, and belonging—capturing the strength and uniqueness of underrepresented communities.
Lafayette’s Landmark 1825 Visit to St. Louis
In this episode of History Spotlight, Lafayette’s 1825 visit to St. Louis featured a grand parade, emotional reunions, and the city’s finest ball—marking a historic stop on his U.S. Farewell Tour.
Proton Beam Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
Mercy Research is expanding access to proton beam clinical trials for patients with breast, pancreatic, prostate, and lung cancers, aiming to improve treatment outcomes.
Scream, Echo. Scream.
In this review by Gerry Kowarsky, Scream, Echo. Scream. blends myth, feminism, and climate change as four nymphs reunite in Summer Baer’s haunting world premiere at 3311 Washington Avenue.
Zoo WildCare Institute
The St. Louis Zoo WildCare Institute celebrates 20 years of working with conservation organizations and local communities around the world to protect wildlife.
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Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
This week on Spotlight: Meet a photographer shining a light on underrepresented communities, revisit the legendary celebration that followed Lindbergh’s historic Atlantic crossing, and discover how Mercy is using cutting-edge technology to fight cancer. Plus, see how one group is opening STEM career doors for young girls, and go behind the scenes at the zoo’s mission to save endangered species and protect their habitats.
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