St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, The Chase Park Plaza, and Covid-19 Tests
The Chase Park Plaza
St. Louis' most famous hotel has turned 100 years old! Over the last century The Chase Park Plaza has hosted everything from presidents to pro-wrestlers. Discover the story of how this hotel has changed over the decades and how it's impacted the city!
New Exhibits at IPHF
The International Photography Hall of Fame is currently hosting 2 new exhibits. One is their International Photo Contest and the other is a stunning selection of underwater photography.
Covid-19 Tests
Barnes-Jewish Hospital ER is highest enrolling site for clinical trials of COVID-19 tests. Meet the principal investigator for the clinical trials of over two dozen different tests.
Stray Dog Theatre
Read Bob Wilcox's review of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee presented by Stray Dog Theatre. Find out why this musical is so popular and how this company does such a good job of presenting the material.
Meet the Artist: John Petrey
This artist refashions common pieces of metal into incredible sculptures! He will be at the 2022 Saint Louis Art Fair on September 9 - 11th. And be sure to visit HEC Media at the Spotlight booth while you're there!
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
Throughout the month of August St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is bringing one of the Bard's most beloved plays to 24 public parks. This free to the public presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an Afrocentric re-imagining by Director Tre’von Griffith who leads a star-studded all black cast.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week’s episode, discover the power of plants inside the Missouri Botanical Garden's Climatron, how one local startup is harnessing the raw power of sunflowers, meet a colored pencil artist displaying at the 2022 St. Louis Art Fair, take conservation into your own hands with the advice of a New York Times best-selling author, how the renovation of Shaw's Museum made way for exhibits like Botanical Resonance now on display at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and enjoy the music of the Confluence Chamber Orchestra.
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