Aggregator

Fabricating Empire examines the relationship between the development of Central European folk costume and Austrian modern design, especially the textile department of the Wiener Werkstätte, or Vienna Workshops.   Taking

The post Fabricating Empire: Folk Textiles and the Making of Early 20th-Century Austrian Design appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

The Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum is the nation’s second largest collection of arms and armor, including more than 1,500 objects ranging from ancient Egypt to 19th-century

The post Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Hong Kong–based artist Samson Young’s practice centers on installation-based work stemming from sound and music. He interweaves cultural paradigms across media while focusing on poetic translations between the sonic and

The post Samson Young: Sonata for Smoke appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, its Origin, and Influence celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Robert “Bobby” Fischer’s historic win over the Russian Boris Spassky in the legendary 1972 World

The post 1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, Its Origin, and Influence appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

“Keeping it Reel” is the culmination of nearly 20 years of musical experience by one of Irish music’s most prized fiddler players and multi-instrumentalists. Utilizing fiddles, mandolins and guitars, Buckley

The post Kevin Buckley appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in

The post Coloring STL appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Rogers says he plans to play the hits and keep the rambling to a minimum during the St. Louis stop on the band's latest tour.

A University City man is accused in a standoff Tuesday, during which two children and one adult were held at gunpoint inside their home.

Including the $300,000 approved last week, the firm has won slightly more than $1.03 million in business from the county.

A University City Mexican restaurant is making the best of a bad situation. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, two individuals in dark clothes smashed the front door of Diego's Cantina (630 North and South Road, University City) and stormed in to rob the place. They failed to get away with much cash, but Diego's took the unfortunate situation and turned it into a pretty fun video set to the music of Notorious B.I.G.

Along with the response, Gardner also filed a motion to dismiss the petition altogether and a motion to stay discovery until the petition to dismiss is addressed.

Some babies just know how to make an entrance. There are babies born just seconds after midnight on December 31 to make sure they're the first baby of the new year. There are other kids who come into the world as the St. Louis Blues win the Stanley Cup or the Cardinals win the World Series.

Kenneth Lee Simpson was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and two counts of armed criminal action in Gasconade County.

I am deeply concerned with the city’s lack of transparency with Wood River voters about the downtown marijuana dispensary. The temptation to rush this through must be enticing, given the tax revenue it would generate. Backroom deals once again define city behavior. They ignore voters and hand-pick winners and losers. What will the cost be for our families? Downtown businesses deserve to know. Did they inform residents that this was being placed four blocks from Lewis and Clark Elementary? No. Did they survey business neighbors? No. Why did they rush this through? Our families and businesses deserve to have input. Wood River deserves better. Dr. David Ayres Candidate for Wood River City Council

Continue Reading

Becoming a police officer isn’t easy. Recruiting and hiring one isn’t either.

Breathe is a collection of large-scale abstract paintings created through the unconscious combination of bold colors and free movement. Artist Lauren Younge uses acrylics to design irregular patterns that could motivate

The post Breathe: A Solo Exhibition by Artist Lauren Younge appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

GLEN CARBON - Tuesday night’s Glen Carbon Village Board meeting contained an updated report on the village’s Strategic Plan for 2023, as well as a few announcements and the passage of several agenda items. Mayor Robert Marcus began the meeting with a few announcements. He said registration is still open for the Village Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. at Schon Park. In the event of rain, the event will be held Saturday, April 8 at 4 p.m. at the Village Hall front lawn. Visit this link to register online. The theme for this year’s Glen Carbon Homecoming will be “There’s No Place Like Homecoming,” Marcus announced. The event will take place on Father’s Day Weekend, June 16 and 17. He added that there are a limited number of vendor and sponsorship opportunities still available. More info and sponsorship forms can be found at glencarbonil.gov . Finally, Marcus invited all Glen Carbon residents to the Annual Kiwanis Pancak

Continue Reading