Weekly Blog

St. Louis’ Most Haunted Places

Explore St. Louis’ haunted hotspots, from Zombie Road and Lemp Mansion to Jefferson Barracks and Hitchhike Annie’s chilling legend. Dare to visit?

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The story of Pearl Curran who channeled spirit Patience Worth through a Ouija Board & they wrote books

It’s a ghostly tale that happened right here in St. Louis in 1912. Pearl Curran channeled spirit Patience Worth but not everyone believed in this tale.

Theater Reviews

Review of “Boop! The Musical” at the Fabulous Fox

“Boop! The Musical” is great fun the North American touring production currently at the Fabulous Fox. The show is based on Betty Boop and other cartoon characters created by Max Fleischer. The opening recreates an extravagant musical number from the era of black-and-white cartoons. Like the entire show, this number was excitingly directed and choreographed […]

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Stories of Colonial America in New England and New France | Who Else Loves History? October 2026

What was daily life actually like in North America before the American Revolution? In this episode of Who Else Loves History?, we dive deep into the contrasting worlds of English and French colonial life. We begin our journey on the shores of New England, exploring the arrival of the Pilgrims, the first Thanksgiving, and the […]

Weekly Blog

The History of Voting Rights in America 

Explore the history of voting rights in America, from the Constitution and women’s suffrage to the Civil Rights Movement and ongoing election access debates.

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Arch Grants: 2026 neXus Gala

Join us October 30th at 6:45 pm

The neXus event showcases how the innovation community is reshaping St. Louis.

neXus isn’t just another event — it’s where investors, founders, civic leaders, and bold thinkers collide to shape what’s next for our city, our startups, and our region’s economy.

And, introducing the 2026 Arch Grants Cohort!

Theater Reviews

Review of “What the Constitution Means to Me” at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Michelle Hand and Nancy Bell are collaborating for the second time on Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me.” The 2023 staging by Max & Louie Productions was excellent. The current staging in The Rep’s Steve Woolf Studio Series is extraordinary.

Theater Reviews

Review of “The Niceties” at Soul Siren Playhouse

“The Niceties” is a gripping two-character drama that about a student-teacher conference that escalates to a conflagration. The play by Eleanor Burgess was recently presented in an outstanding production by Soul Siren Playhouse.

Spotlight

St. Louis Art Takes Over, Future Energy & Houdini’s Secret

Explore St. Louis public art, discover how platinum could power data centers, and uncover the St. Louis night that changed Harry Houdini’s career.

Theater Reviews

Review of “Deceived” at Moonstone Theatre Company

Moonstone Theatre has returned to the stage after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. The current production is “Deceived,” a welcome adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s “Gaslight.” By a happy coincidence, the show is playing at the Gaslight Theatre. Hamilton’s play premiered in England in 1938. The classic thriller was renamed “Angel Street” for its 1941 Broadway production, but […]