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Arts and Issues and SIUE Orchestra and Choirs Share Billing with Opera Edwardsville in Weekend Performance of Cavalleria Rusticana
EDWARDSVILLE - The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Orchestra and Choirs and Opera Edwardsville will wrap a week-long residency with a concert performance of Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni. The performance weekend is a co-presentation with SIUE’s Arts & Issues . Guest soloists from Opera Edwardsville will join SIUE student performers in both the orchestra and choir, conducted by Michael Mishra, DA, Director of Orchestral Studies. Concert times are 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday evenings, May 2 and 3. "We are thrilled to continue our established relationship with Opera Edwardsville through the Cavalleria Rusticana residency,” said Marc Schapman, professor of voice and chair of the Department of Music. “This collaboration brings some of the finest voices in opera to work alongside our talented students, orchestra, and choir. We are deeply grateful to Arts & Issues for partnering with us to present this powerful concert, and to the Illinois Arts
St. Louis mayor: No more MetroLink expansion cash without proof it can be built
Mayor Cara Spencer said recent changes have raised doubts that the effort can garner the federal grants needed to complete the billion-dollar line.
Wednesday, April 30 - Will tariffs fertilize the local floral industry?
The floral industry has a new thorn in its side—tariffs. In the U.S., the bulk of cut flowers making their way into floral shops throughout the country are imported. The Trump administration’s tariffs mean local florists might have to pivot towards homegrown alternatives. But as St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson reports local flower farmers say it will be a challenge to meet the demand without federal funding.
Blues prepare for Game 5 vs. Jets after strong home victories
The St. Louis Blues are looking to take a lead in the series with a win against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5, following two consecutive victories at home.
The Hidden Fallout: Coldwater Creek is STILL Poisoning STL – Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know
Waves of rain and storms continue through Thursday
ST. LOUIS - Waves of rain and thunderstorms remain in the forecast Wednesday and Thursday. The threat of severe storms is low, but not zero. The best chance for an isolated severe storm will be Wednesday evening. The first wave of wet weather arrives Wednesday morning courtesy of a weakening thunderstorm complex moving out of [...]
Illinois lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers
Advocates, citing the threat to human and environmental health, say the timing is right for legislation to phase out plastic waste and foam packaging.
'It's a pure miracle': Ferguson Officer TJ Brown marks milestone in recovery journey
Bob Dylan Center to launch new ‘Going Electric’ exhibit in July
A new exhibit about Bob Dylan’s controversial 'electric' performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 is set to open this summer at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Going Electric:…
Republicans Opt to Make Education an Upper-Class Privilege
The goal is to save money on higher-education assistance to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
Republicans Declare War on Asylum Seekers and the FTC
The House Judiciary Committee section of the GOP mega-bill is appalling.
Inside the VA’s War on Unions
How some (but not all) VA unions became a national-security threat
Project 2025 was extreme. Trump’s first 100 days have been even more radical.
The president's environmental policies mirror the far-right blueprint — and push the boundaries of the Constitution.
Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy
In California's water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and installing solar, providing financial stability and saving water.
Lessons Learned from the World’s Fair
“Learn the lessons here taught and gather from it inspiration for still greater accomplishments.” These were the words David R. Francis used to open the 1904 World’s Fair on this day 121 years ago. In 1904, these words were meant to welcome the nearly 20 million visitors who would eventually see the Fair during …
Kim Craft of Marissa, IL
Kim Craft of Marissa, IL joined the Real Rock Army today
How this nonprofit is empowering St. Louis youth with key financial skills
Financial Literacy Month, observed in April each year, is a time dedicated to promoting the importance of financial education and inspiring individuals to develop healthy financial habits in areas of budgeting, saving, investing and managing debt.
Citi recognizes the importance of financial education, and Citi volunteers participate in several financial education activities, including engagement in the American Bankers Association Foundation’s financial education campaigns. This valuable effort…
Judith Shaw: Upended
Bruno David Gallery is pleased to present Upended, a sculpture installation by multi-disciplinary artist Judith Shaw. This is Shaw’s second solo exhibition with Bruno David Gallery. ‘Upended’ is part of […]
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Bodicky, Raymond O. — Saint Louis, MO
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