Earthquake Evacuation Routes, Forest Park, and the Animated Works of Marlon West
Earthquake Evacuation Routes
It's been over 200 years since the last series of major earthquakes on the New Madrid Fault Line. Now experts predict that there's up to a 10% chance that the St. Louis region could be hit with more devastating seismic activity within the next 50 years. With this possibility in mind, MoDOT has launched a study to form evacuation routes for St. Louis metro in the event of the city's next major earthquake.
Narcissus Garden
Experience an immersive sculptural installation at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Yayoi Kusama’s Narcissus Garden, which consists of approximately 1,000 highly reflective spheres, will remain on show through May 14th.
Albion Theatre
Read Gerry Kowarsky's review of Albion Theatre's "wonderful production" of The Birthday Party. You can still see this thrilling and comedic show for yourself through March 26 at the Kranzberg Arts Center.
A New Way to Enjoy Forest Park
In this edition of Schankman's St. Louis discover the locally published book that will guide you to some of Forest Park's most incredible sights. From well know landmarks to hidden gems, these walking tours will give you a whole new view of St. Louis' greatest park.
On Show at Soulard Art Gallery
Whether you like cats, dogs, turtles, chickens, or horses, this show has something for you! Would You Love Me As A Pet? is the new exhibit at Soulard Art Gallery presenting a wide array of animals-centric art by people in the St. Louis region working in many different forms of media.
The Animated Works of Marlon West
You may not know his name, but if you've been a child in the last 40 years you've seen the work of Marlon West! This University City High School grad has animated for everything from Frozen to The Lion King, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Mulan, and Moana. In this video he reflects on his life and career.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, go birding with a Washington University biologist in Forest Park; speaking of Forest Park, there is so much more to it than you may have realized as one author explains; step into a completely different type of garden made up of stainless steel spheres; a look at what is drawing St. Louisans and other to Augusta, MO; see an animal-centric art exhibit while helping animals in need; and discover the passion and hope that went into a unique U-City mural.
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