HEC Media’s Spotlight program airs every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11, and showcases St. Louis’ finest contributions to art, education, and culture.
In this week’s episode take a tour of St. Louis architecture and learn it’s significance to the city and the country, explore Craft Alliance’s 18th Biennial Teapot Exhibition featuring works by some of the most impressive ceramic artists from across the globe, hear about one author’s personal and scientific journey through Heartbreak, meet a Washington University researcher who is working to one day provide hope to patients with a deadly brain tumor, dive into a new exhibit at Laumeier Sculpture Park exploring themes of art as a tool for adaptation and recovery, and meet a group providing young people the tools to build resilience.
Look Up: Stories Behind St. Louis Architecture
From a historical perspective, there is much more to St. Louis architecture than the Arch, from the native clay bricks and limestone used to create it.
Reflection Tea at Craft Alliance
Craft Alliance is hosting its 18th Biennial Teapot Exhibition, featuring works by some of the most impressive ceramic artists from across the globe.
Science writer Florence Williams explores the pain of losing a marriage in “Heartbreak.”
In “Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey,” celebrated science writer Florence Williams probes the physical pain of loss.
Zika Virus Helps Destroy Deadly Brain Cancer in Mice, Offering Hope for New Glioblastoma Treatment
Zika virus gives a powerful boost to immunotherapy, effectively destroying deadly brain cancer in lab mice.
New Drug Target Discovered for Treating Deadly Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Dr. Milan Chheda, MD, is on the frontline in the battle against glioblastoma by actively leading research for new therapies.
New Exhibit Explores Art as a Tool for Adaptation, Recovery at Laumeier Sculpture Park
Salutary Sculpture, a new exhibit at Laumeier Sculpture Park, features the work of eight artists exploring themes of art as a tool for adaptation and recovery.
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