Spotlight: Blank Canvas Studios, Box Turtle Conservation, and Sound Moves

    In this week’s episode, a local non-profit striving to create an environment where all people can express themselves in a creative way; an American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist who is considered to be one of the first African American women to become a millionaire in the United States; The Sheldon’s 6th annual Golf the Galleries exhibit; a new exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame exploring the unique interception of chess and music; a local author and educator talks about his first novel and what in his life lead him to it; a Saint Louis University researcher’s study shows the need for box turtle conservation with roads posing the most significant danger; and take a stroll down Peacock Alley.

    Blank Canvas Studios
    Blank Canvas Studios is an arts program for those with developmental disabilities. Artists are given the chance to create & be celebrated for their creations.

    History Spotlight: Annie Malone
    Annie Malone was an American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist who is considered to be one of the first African American women to become a millionaire in the United States.

    The Sheldon Presents Golf the Galleries 2023
    The Sheldon’s 6th annual Golf the Galleries exhibit is a playable mini golf installation designed to be inclusive, family friendly, and accessible.

    Sound Moves at the World Chess Hall of Fame
    Sound Moves: Where Music Meets Chess is a new exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame exploring the unique interception of chess and music.

    My Invisible Father: A Conversation with Author Jaer Armstead-Jones
    On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author and educator Jaer Armstead-Jones about his first novel, My Invisible Father.

    Box Turtles Getting “Hammered” on Roads Prompted New Study Supporting Conservation Efforts
    Probable rate of box turtles killed by vehicles is the driving force behind a study that hopes to preserve box turtles.

    What is Peacock Alley and Why is it at the Fabulous Fox?
    It is time to take a trip down memory lane by talking a walk through Peacock Alley- a gallery celebrating every show that has played at the Fox Theater in STL.

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