In this mini-documentary discover the remarkable life of Elizabeth Keckley. She was born a slave, but through her incredible dressmaking skills managed to buy her and her son's freedom in the mid-1800s. She would go on to be a successful businesswoman and eventually started making garments for First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.
Artistic Labyrinths
You've probably seen Robert Fishbone's colorful murals around the city, but now you can step into his latest passion: Labyrinths! In this video, see of some of the local labyrinths he designed and helped build.
Mercy Proton Therapy Center
Mercy Hospital St. Louis has a new cyclotron! It's a 15-ton particle accelerator that'll be used treat cancer patients. Take a tour of the new Mercy Proton Therapy Center and discover how this machine can help save lives.
Exhibits at Duane Reed Gallery
Duane Reed Gallery's Small Works Invitational features over 100 works by over 60 artists. Also on display is a solo show by Sasha Koozel Reibstein and a collaborative installation by Sun Smith-Foret and Dan Barnett.
Long Story Short at Webster Arts
This new exhibit, currently on show at Webster Arts, gives artists the opportunity to not only showcase their work to the public, but also to share their personal stories and experiences expressed in their art.
The Watermen
In this conversation with St. Louis based author Michael Loynd, we dive into the rise of professional American swimming and uncover the story of one of aquatic sports most important and often overlooked athletes.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week’s episode discover why Pickleball is considered the friendliest game in town; get a behind the scenes tour of the latest exhibit at the Saint Louis Art Museum, Catching the Moment; dive into the mystery behind the mystery of Steve Berry's latest book, "The Omega Factor;" discover what is new at the St. Louis Zoo's 2022 Dioroarus exhibit; meet two artists who will be on display at the 2022 Saint Louis Art Fair; learn how scientists from six St. Louis institutions are collaborating to research pollination in urban orchards.
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