This week on Spotlight STL: Discover the remarkable history of Gaslight Square and how this iconic neighborhood has been reimagined for the modern era. Learn why local teachers headed back to the classroom over summer break—this time, to test hands-on science experiments. Explore the ancient legacy of Native American mounds in St. Louis and the little-known story of their destruction before the 1904 World’s Fair. Go behind the scenes as students headed outdoors this summer to make unforgettable memories—and uncover future career paths in the process. Meet the artist Larry Allen and learn how tragedy gave birth to his Unity designs. Plus a look back to when service men and women were honored with thousands of flags on art hill.

The St. Louis Actors’ Studio
The St. Louis Actors’ Studio is a small local theater company housed in what is now The Gaslight Theater in the historic Gaslight Square entertainment district.

Just like kids in a classroom, St. Louis science teachers take on mySci science experiments!
The mySci program is helping teachers become comfortable with hands-on science.

History Spotlight: Mounds in Forest Park
Forest Park was once rich with Native American mounds, most lost to the 1904 World’s Fair. Historian Amanda Clark uncovers their forgotten legacy.

Audubon Center’s N.E.S.T. program – Cradle to Career
The Audubon Center at Riverlands features an educational paradigm colloquially known as N.E.S.T., which stands for Nature Education Stewards of Tomorrow.

Timeless Statements in Clay | The Pottery of Larry Allen
“Artist/Potter” Larry Allen talks about his pottery work, the art of “sgraffito”, and how tragedy gave birth to his Unity designs. Visit larryallenpottery.com for more information.

Flags of Valor: Art Hill
Volunteers put up 7,600 flags on Art Hill, each with a photo and dog tag to commemorate the fallen US service members killed since 9/11.