Flags of Valor at Art Hill

Hundreds of Flags of Valor volunteers placed thousands of flags on Art Hill in Forest Park. This moving sight is a tribute to the fallen men and women of the United States Armed Forces that gave the ultimate sacrifice since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

SOLID at The Sheldon

The Sheldon’s SOLID program teaches children the science of instrument design. Students use recycled materials to create their own custom instruments, all while learning why instruments make the sounds they do.

The Genome Defense

Learn all about the history of human gene patents in Jorge Contreras' new book, as he follows lawyers, doctors, activists, and patients through the thrilling legal battle that answered the question: Who owns your DNA?

New Exhibits at Houska Gallery

Houska Gallery is currently showing two new solo exhibits by Nick Schleicher and Martin Kahnle. Schleicher's unique color field paintings change depending on the lighting they're viewed in, and Kahnle's landscapes explore the impact of composition on narrative.
Jake's Women at Moonstone Theatre Company
After seeing this lesser-known comedy by Neil Simon presented by Moonstone Theatre Company, Gerry Kowarsky believes this play "has not received its due." Learn more about this new production by reading his review.

Bottling History with Blacksmith Distillery

As the State of  Missouri celebrates its 200th Anniversary, we visit Blacksmith Distillery, where the official state licensed Missouri Bicentennial Bourbon Whisky is made. Plus, the strict rules determining what can legally be labeled "Missouri Bourbon" are explored.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode of Spotlight visit Blacksmith Distillery, where the state licensed Missouri Bicentennial Bourbon is made, to learn its century-old story; author Ben Wilson discusses the glorious, millennia-spanning story of how urban living sparked humankind’s greatest innovations; explore  motherhood and familial bonds, creation, and mark-making at projects+gallery; learn why donating blood is more important than ever; visit the Kemper Art Museum's exhibit Colonizing the Past: Constructing Race in Ancient Greece and Rome; meet the guy behind the sound at the Sheldon; and enjoy a performance by St. Louis' own Marquise Knox.
You can see this and more episodes right now at www.hecmedia.org/spotlight.

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