German Expressionist Painter Max Beckmann fled his home country because of the rising threat of Nazi rule and finally settled in St. Louis to teach at the Washington University School of Fine Arts. Discover the amazing life of one of the most influential visual artists to ever call St. Louis home.
Day & Dream in Modern Germany
Do you want to learn about some of Beckmann's contemporaries? The St. Louis Art Museum's new exhibit showcases works by 17 notable German artists from the early 20th Century.
The Data Behind the Arts
The Regional Arts Commission is partnering with Americans for the Arts to gather data that will help facilitate legislative and community support for local arts programs.
Covid-19 and Heart Conditions
Does Covid-19 raise your chances of developing cardiovascular problems? Findings made by the chief of research and development at the VA St. Louis Health Care System show an alarming trend.
Covid-19 and Diabetes
There are even more concerns related to Covid-19, as a massive study indicates that the virus can amplify a person’s chance of developing diabetes for up to a full year after being infected.
The Village
The Village is a community service organization dedicated to mentoring young black males between the ages of 6 and 18 by providing guidance, real life experiences, and space to learn so they can grow into successful adults.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, Sinkable, a new book, tells the story of the Titanic after it sank and the men who tried to find and recover it; a annual day of service performed by thousands of volunteers in honor of 9/11; a new blood test offers early detection of hard to diagnose cancers; tour the new murals created by local and international artists in the Grand Center district; a woman using the power of storytelling to build bridges of peace; and the Interfaith Youth chorus performs a lively rendition of "Lovely Day."
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