For over a century the St. Louis Zoo has been one of the leading zoological parks in the world, continually growing and evolving to offer better experiences for visitors and better conditions for the creatures they house. And in 2027 their newest addition will give people an opportunity to see different species living side by side as they are driven through a massive enclosure.
Solito
At the age of nine Javier Zamora set out on a 3000 mile journey from his village in El Salvador to the United States in hopes of reuniting with his parents. Discover his incredible story in this edition of First Person One On One.
200 Years of Missouri Writers
Learn about some of the most important Missourians to ever put pen to paper! This videos showcases literary greats like Mark Twain, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Kay Thompson, Maya Angelou, and Gillian Flynn.
Foundry Art Centre
The Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles is showcasing works by the Lindenwood University Art & Design Faculty alongside an exhibition by Visual Artist Rachel Lebo.
Duane Reed Gallery
Currently on show at Duane Reed Gallery, in the Central West End, are two thought provoking solo exhibits by nationally recognized artists Beverly Mayeri and Kensuke Yamada.
Covid-19 Boosters
With restrictions loosened and mask mandates dropped all across the country, many people have felt something akin to a return to normalcy. But some reports indicate that the next Covid wave may be here just in time for the holidays. Hear advice from a St. Louis based pediatric infectious diseases expert on how you can help to protect your family from the next possible wave.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, the unforgettable true story of a 9-year-old’s solo migration to the U.S., a preview of the new Wildcare Park by the Saint Louis Zoo, two new solo exhibits by nationally recognized sculptors at Duane Reed Gallery, why one Wash U professor and doctor recommends COVID boosters for all leading into the holidays, a look back at some of the most prolific writers to ever live that have called Missouri home, and soul artist turned community facilitator, Brian Owen,s helps lift up young creatives in St. Louis.
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