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Born in Haiti, Edwidge Danticat was brought up by her uncle after her parents moved to New York; she joined them at 12 and learned English, the language in which she now writes. She published her first novel at 25 and continues to expose her country's traumatic history, becoming a potent voice for the diaspora, also using non-fiction and film. She was honored this year at the St. Louis Literary Awards.
The Mighty Mississippi exhibit at the Missouri History Museum tells the story of North America’s greatest river. More than 300 artifacts shed light on the impact the river has had on our region.
Isaac Mizrahi Tells All
Fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi sits down with HEC’s Paul Schankman for a revealing discussion of his new memoir about the highs and lows of his life both artistically and personally.
African American Meals and Meanings
In a new book about African American foodways, author Rafia Zafar chronicles the influence of black cooks on the way we eat. Slaves and recently freed people were highly respected for their talents in the kitchen. Some notable cooks even published cookbooks as far back as the 1800s. The cookbooks reveal much about the lives of their authors and the relevance of their recipes to this day.
Art Saint Louis XXXV is the 35th annual multi-media art exhibition featuring artworks in all media, styles, themes, subjects, and techniques. Though it does not follow a thematic structure, like the rest of their shows, it is a can't miss.
It's a Wonderful Life
The classic holiday film has been reimagined as a “play within a play” by St. Louis playwright John Wolbers and produced by Metro Theatre Company, and it all unfolds as a live radio broadcast.
Audrey Hepburn’s Secret World War II Past
In his new biography, “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, and how her parent’s Nazi connections haunted her for the rest of her life. Through meticulous research, Matzen tells the story of Hepburn’s heroic efforts during the war, and how those difficult years led her to a life of humanitarian service.
Currents 117 at the Saint Louis Art Museum examines the relationship between the Missouri River, St. Louis, and the aquifers of the High Plains, using sculpture, photography, found objects, and drawings.
Hyperloop Pod on Display
Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) launched a first-of-its kind U.S. roadshow to bring the XP-1 hyperloop pod to communities across the United States and start a dialogue about the power of this new form of mass transportation.
The Art of Airplane Propellers
Alaina Lewis went to college to be a cosmetologist, but her successful business today is quite a departure from that original plan. She crafts beautiful airplane propellers out of maple, birch, cherry, mahogany and other (sometimes exotic) woods in her workshop outside Rolla, Missouri.
On Jan. 5, HEC Media will proudly launch the most important, transformative broadcast program series in St. Louis television history -- EverySunday at 9:30 a.m on Channel 11.
Tune in to our holiday programming
HEC Media will bring you your holiday musical favorites, with performances by St. Louis legend Charles Glenn and the 442s. Watch Christmas Eve from 10pm to midnight on Ch 2 & Christmas Day at 6am 4pm and 5pm on Ch 5.
The World’s First VR Experience Powered by Brainwaves
Healium is the world’s first virtual and augmented reality platform powered by brainwaves and heart rate via consumer wearables. In Columbia MO, a small tech startup called StoryUp is the brainchild behind the innovative product. Sarah Hill the CEO and Cheif storyteller at StoryUp got the idea after her involvement with veterans and witnessing the impact that virtual reality had on veterans’ experiences.
St. Louis’ four time winner of the Station Excellence Emmy Award and the world's foremost creator of distance learning, HEC Media is the metropolitan area's leading producer of education, arts, and cultural programming. HEC can be seen on Spectrum 989, AT&T U-verse channel 99, over-the-air digital channel 2.2, and anytime on www.hecmedia.org.
HEC Media's mission is to "Strengthen and promote the education, arts, and cultural communities in theSt. Louis metropolitan area."
For more information, contact Christina Chastain, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Manager, at [email protected].
