Plus, the Lindbergh Celebration, Die Fledermaus, and More
Summer in St. Louis
From theater under the stars to live music, art fairs, and free festivals—June in St. Louis is packed with fun events for all ages. Here’s what to check out!
Invasive longhorned tick discovery
Working with partners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and St. Louis County, WashU scientists continue to track the spread of longhorned ticks.
Lindbergh Celebration
In this episode of History Spotlight, we look back to 1927, when St. Louis honored Charles Lindbergh with massive parades after his historic flight—celebrating their hometown hero and the dawn of a new era in aviation.
Audrey Hepburn’s Secret World War II Past
In “Dutch Girl,” bestselling author Robert Matzen reveals the discoveries he made about Audrey Hepburn’s life growing up in the Netherlands during World War II.
Flag Day: Honoring the Stars and Stripes
Flag Day, observed June 14, celebrates the U.S. flag’s history, meaning, and evolution—from its 1777 origins to today’s symbol of freedom and unity.
Artist Elzara Yusufova
Far from the rugged coasts and lavender fields of Crimea, painter and teacher Elzara Yusufova helps other refugees to find peace and joy in creating art.
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Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
This week on Spotlight: Discover how two brothers joined forces to create life-saving technologies. Meet a dedicated volunteer group working tirelessly to reunite lost pets with their owners. Learn how wartime experiences shaped Audrey Hepburn’s lifelong commitment to helping others. Revisit the heroic actions of Captain Targee during the Great Fire of 1849. And see how a Ukrainian refugee is building community and hope in St. Louis through her artwork.
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