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?

CultureHistory

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.

CommunityDanforthWatch Live Events

2026 Conversations: The Future of Farming (ReGen Ag)

Join us October 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Explore how regenerative agriculture can boost farm profits, reduce inputs, restore natural resources, and shape the future of food production and sustainability.

Arch GrantsBusinessWatch Live Events

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 […]

Theater Reviews

Review of “The Birds” at Albion Theatre

Albion Theatre’s current production is a fine choice for the Halloween season—Conor McPherson’s stage adaptation of “The Birds.” Daphne Du Maurier’s 1953 short story of the same name is the source of both McPherson’s play and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film, “The Birds,” but the play is not an adaptation of the movie.  All three works […]

Theater Reviews

Review of “Death Becomes Her” at the Fabulous Fox

“Death Becomes Her” began a yearlong North American tour last month. The Fabulous Fox scored a coup by bringing the show to St. Louis in the weeks leading to Halloween. What better time is there to see a musical with death in its title and a magic potion in its plot? The show is delightful, […]