The Regional Arts Commission (RAC) receives most of it's revenue from hotel/motel sales tax, so when the pandemic halted travel RAC took a major hit. But thanks to strategic planning with a focus on strengthening their infrastructure, RAC is back with over one million dollars in new grant funding for local artists and art programming across the region.
Circus Flora Returns
Following a pandemic-delayed season last year, Circus Flora is back to astounding audiences under the big top in St. Louis. Read Gerry Kowarsky's review of this unique, narrative driven experience.
One-on-One with Chris Bohjalian
In Bestselling Author Chris Bojalian's latest novel The Lioness a 1960's Hollywood star encounters life-threatening danger on a safari. The author shares his personal experiences in Africa while preparing to write this new book.
15 Things To Do this Summer
Looking for something to do with the family? Maybe a good date spot? Or perhaps you're seeking an experience to stimulate your mind? HEC has you covered with this list of hot spots you don't want to miss this summer in St. Louis!
Golf the Galleries at the Sheldon
Golf the Galleries returns for it’s 5th season! This playable mini golf installation features 9 holes designed by St. Louis area artists exploring themes of architecture, space, music, and even skateboarding!
The Best of Us: 100 Seasons of Muny Magic
One of the city's most notable attractions is The Muny in Forest Park, the country's largest outdoor theatre. In this documentary from HEC Films you'll hear stories spanning generations of thespians and relive this local landmark's first century of enchanting audiences!
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode a delegation of St. Louis business leaders were the first of many to board the inaugural flight from St. Louis to Frankfurt and HEC Media was along to document the frenetic itinerary; BioGenerator, Danforth Plant Science, and Yield Lab have partnered with Arch Grants to attract and keep AgriFoodTech companies in St. Louis; the best selling author who wrote "The Flight Attendant," now a TV show on HBO Max, has a riveting new thriller; stories you might already know & the art inspiring you to reexamine them thru a different lens; a knife maker making beautiful functional works of art; and how STL's Honeymoon Chocolates is raising the bar.
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