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How Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is shaping the city’s cultural landscape

11 months 2 weeks ago
While the idea of a summer opera festival located in the Gateway City may not sound like the most obvious idea, it’s a setting that has proven extraordinarily fruitful. Every May and June since 1976, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) presents a six-week festival season of four different operas at Webster University’s Loretto-Hilton Center. Every festival features innovative stagings, exciting young talent from around the country, and the deeply-held belief that opera — like any good art…
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

St. Louis-area Walmart removing self-check lanes

11 months 2 weeks ago
A south St. Louis County Walmart is the latest store in the nation to remove what's come to be known as a common supermarket feature. The store, located off Watson Road in Shrewsbury, announced Friday it will begin removing its self-checkout lanes on Sunday. Brian Little, the Global Communications Director for Walmart Corporate Affairs, said the decision was made to improve the store experience. "The decision was based on several factors, including feedback from associates and customers, shopping…
Hunter Bassler

After surprise Wentzville school district board meeting, superintendent announces sudden retirement

11 months 2 weeks ago
Wentzville School District families were caught off guard late Thursday night when the District's Board of Education called an emergency meeting at about 8 p.m. The meeting was live-streamed for 59 seconds before board members announced the session wouldn't be publicly broadcast due to "legal and personnel" matters. Less than 12 hours after the meeting, District Superintendent Danielle Tormala made the surprise announcement that she would be immediately going on a sabbatical and would be retiring…
Hunter Bassler