This video showcases some of the most important Missourians to ever put pen to paper. Learn a bit about the great authors who left their mark on the Show Me State, including Mark Twain, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Tennessee Williams, Kay Thompson, Maya Angelou, and Gillian Flynn.
WashU Vaccine Study
Washington University has been studying the effects of COVID-19 vaccines on immunocompromised individuals. The findings indicate a weaker antibody response from vaccines in samples from patients with autoimmune diseases taking immunosuppressants.
The Art of Pipe Organ Tuning
Like most instruments, a pipe organ needs to be tuned to keep it sounding good. But for something so big and complicated you need and expert to do the job right. Meet Al Haker, the Organ Curator for the Fabulous Fox Theater. Learn how pipe organs work and how he keeps them sounding their best.
Meet Christina “Steenz” Stewart
You've likely seen her work on the popular Heart of the City comic strip, which she's been writing since 2020. Now you can get to know the person behind the panels.
One-On-One with Alafair Burke
In this conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Alafair Burke learn about her latest novel Find Me, starring her popular protagonist NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher.
Lindbergh High's Strolling Strings
Hear how Lindbergh High School Strolling Strings has traveled around the country performing at banquets, weddings, and community events. This group of young musicians, playing everything from rock, to classical, to jazz, is an asset not only to their school, but to the entire St. Louis community.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode discover how you can take your drone flying to the next level, hear from the "Confessions of a Shopaholic" author about her latest book, learn how one study is determining if weekly surveillance testing for COVID-19 infections lower transmission in North St. Louis County Schools, meet Christina “Steenz” Stewart the woman behind the "Heart of the City" comic strip, see how one artist has sweetened up Grand Center, and get in the groove with St. Louis' own DJ Kut.
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