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Botswana-born artist Meleko Mokgosi creates large-scale, figurative, and often text-based paintings, drawing from the tropes of history painting and cinema to probe systems of knowledge production, the politics of representation,

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Chinese Silk Textiles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties showcases fine examples of Chinese textiles from the Museum’s collection, including clothing, embroideries, hangings, and banners made between 1570 and 1911.

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In the dramatic years between the two world wars, German art ranged from an activist realism to a utopian idealism. This exhibition presents a selection of work that questions the

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The Pulitzer Arts Foundation presents the first retrospective of trailblazing artist Barbara Chase-Riboud (b. 1939, Philadelphia) in over forty years. This exhibition will be the largest monographic exhibition of her

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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and Nelly. It’s been home to

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ALTON - With winter approaching, ice-cold milk on ice-cold days may not sound as appealing as it does in the heat of the summer. Surprisingly, milk sales actually increase throughout the winter months. Milk is a staple in many comfort dishes created for the long nights of winter. So while drinking ice-cold milk may not be a current seasonal choice, enjoying milk in hot winter beverages is still showing to be an American favorite. All dairy milk, whether served warm or cold, contains 13 essential nutrients the body needs. These nutrients include calcium, vitamin D and potassium, all of which are nutrients of concern within American diets. “The dairy case has something for everyone. There are many varieties of milk, including low-fat and fat-free, as well as lactose-free options,” explains registered dietitian Maggie Cimarolli. “Adding milk to a favorite hot beverage is a simple way to work these 13 essential nutrients into a busy day.” Coffee has proven

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Anyone who's been a caretaker of children at any point since 2013 needs no introduction to the Disney movie Frozen. But for the rest of us: The story follows two sisters who are princesses in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle. The elder sister, Elsa, has magical ice powers that are a tiny bit out of control as well as a sibling, Anna, who doesn't understand why her big sis won't relax and play with her.

WOOD RIVER - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A Senior student is selected each month by members of the EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. October’s winner is Tyler Robinson. Tyler is a Senior at EAWR and is involved with varsity basketball, football, baseball, soccer, golf, the National Honor Society, and Spirit Club. Tyler has received honors for the National Honor Society, varsity football, basketball, baseball, golf, and soccer. After graduation Tyler plans to obtain a degree in Business at Illinois State University. Congratulations Tyler and we all wish you good luck in your future! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 87 years. To find out more information

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A new friend has arrived to the St. Louis Zoo, and she's embracing some Halloween spirit.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported a carjacking and kidnapping incident that occurred Wednesday night on the 2600 block of Delmar. A 51-year-old man told police that around 8 p.m. he was pumping gas near the intersection of Delmar and Jefferson when a man he didn't know got into the front passenger seat of his car and pointed a gun at him, telling him to pull the car onto the curb.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was recovering in the hospital Friday morning after a man in his 40s broke into their San Francisco home in the early morning and “violently assaulted” the 82-year-old, according to a statement from spokesman Drew Hammill. Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat who has a U.S. […]

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About 60% of the Midwest and northern Great Plain states are in a drought.

Jason Abrams’ dream was about to come true: He had a script, a crew and funding, and he was poised to return to his hometown, St. Louis, to direct his movie. It was January 2020, and the project was set to begin in March. But, like so many best laid pre-pandemic plans, this one never materialized.

The IRS said the status was automatically revoked "for not filing a Form 990-series return or notice for three consecutive years."

A grieving mother empowers others at the Like a Rose Infant Loss Fashion Show.

Memorable Meals I made an amazing discovery as a teenager eating my first (and best ever) pizza at Luigi’s in northwest Washington. The tables in the neighborhood hole-in-the-wall were covered in red and white checkered cloths. Each table was lit dimly with a candle, that poked from a wicker-covered wine bottle heavily waxed from hours... 

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A committee of the Missouri Library Association predicted the proposed rule could damage Missouri’s business climate

Paige Pratt’s dad is the person who got her into lifting. She uses her memory of their times in the gym to help her push through.

Currently, the 1.57-acre site targeted for the museum consists of a vacant building and vacant lots, according to city documents.