Peruvian sculptor Blas Isasi creates sculptures in a wide range of materials and colors informed by ancient Andean cosmology and the landscape of the Peruvian desert. This free exhibition at […]
This free exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum presents exceptional weavings by Aymara artists alongside related works from the Central Andes. Dating primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries, […]
Majestic marble sculptures, vivid plaster frescoes, bronze artifacts and glass vessels chronicle life at the height of the Roman Empire in this ticketed exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
GODFREY - The 18th annual Christmas in July fundraiser is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 24, 2026, at Freer Auto Body at 4512 N. Alby St., Godfrey, with organizers seeking raffle ticket sellers to support local families in need through purchases that fund personal hygiene items, coats, and toys for Christmas. Margaret Freer, an owner of Freer Auto Body, said the Christmas in July event relies heavily on raffle ticket sales, noting that “the majority of the money is made from
EDWARDSVILLE - For Grace Lane, helping kids is at the center of education. Lane teaches fourth grade at Columbus Elementary School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is reflecting on how much she enjoys working with the kids and supporting them through the school year. “My favorite part of my job is making connections and building relationships with students. As their teacher, you really become part of their life for a year,”
EDWARDSVILLE - Amy L. Bryant, 43, of Madison County, Illinois, has been charged with five counts of criminal sexual assault of a male minor, according to a charging document filed on Monday, May 4, 2026, by the Madison County State’s Attorney Office. Thomas A. Haine, the state’s attorney for Madison County, charged that the alleged offenses occurred “from on or about October 1, 2023, through on or about April 15, 2025,” in Madison County. The defendant is identified
BETHALTO - Deana McDonough always knew she wanted to work in special education. It took some time, but her life led her to where she was meant to be. McDonough is the District Behavior Interventionist who works closely with students at Wilbur Trimpe Middle School in the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is remembering why she chose this job. “I became a teacher to help empower students,” she said. “I am passionate about teaching
ALTON - Meme Evans loves building relationships with her students. This is one of Evans’s strengths as a fourth grade teacher at West Elementary School in the Alton Community Unit School District #11. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she remembers why she started working in the education field and her passion for helping students succeed. “My favorite part of the job is building relationships with the students. They are all unique and have something to teach me,” she said.
ALTON - Joy Sawyer didn’t always expect to become a teacher, but she has definitely found the right path for her. Sawyer is a K–1 Special Education Instructional Class teacher at Lovejoy Elementary School in the Alton Community Unit School District #11. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is grateful for the decisions and experiences that led her to this career so she can help students shine. “Teachers are many things to a student, really, to a family,” Sawyer said.
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks was one of the special musical guests at Monday night’s Met Gala in New York, where she shared the stage with pop…
The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]
The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day—and that single mix-up explains why the holiday can feel confusing on both sides of the border. The date marks a specific battle, fought in a specific place, under pressure from a much bigger global story. Over time, it turned into a symbol of pride and resistance in Mexico, then grew into a broader celebration of Mexican heritage in the United States. Understanding its roots makes the day feel less like a party theme and more lik
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