Building Bridges Mural, Omicron Variant, and Art Galleries
Behind the "Building Bridges" Mural
If you've driven down Delmar Blvd. recently you've probably seen this beautiful mural. Now you can hear from the Latinx artists behind it and learn how the news of children being separated from their parents at the border and a desire to help people sympathize with these kids inspired this project.
Ann Metzger Memorial Exhibition
Every two years the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s Ann Metzger Memorial National Biennial Exhibit gives people in St. Louis a chance to see some of the most impressive contemporary artwork from all across the United States.
Karen Foss at Duane Reed Gallery
Karen Foss is one of the most recognizable faces in St. Louis from her decades as an anchorwoman. Now she’s being recognized in this new exhibit at Duane Reed Gallery for her artistic talents.
Santa’s Helpers Inc.
This volunteer-based non-profit organization has been helping under-resourced and seriously ill children have happy holidays for over half a century.
Tennessee Williams' Old Home
This historic apartment building was once home to the iconic playwright Tennessee Williams. And during the pandemic it was home to a production of one of his most famous plays.
Watching for Omicron Variant Cases
Scientists at the University of Missouri are using wastewater to watch out for possible Covid outbreaks in Missouri. This project has been ongoing and recently began watching for the Omicron Variant. Tracking this data is instrumental in knowing what communities are being hit hardest by the virus.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode see how the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis transformed a childhood home of Williams into an outside theater, learn about Tennessee Williams' history in St. Louis, hear about a study that shows how cats and kids with autism help each other, walk through an exhibition organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery at the Kemper Art Museum, meet author Judith Mackrell who introduces us to six intrepid WWII female reporters, and enjoy "Skating" by Erin Bode.
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