Saint Louis In Tune

Often passed by without much thought and used as a focal point for concerts and food venues, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and Court of Honor will reopen November 3, 2018 after a two year absence and a $30 million makeover. Jim Conrad and Erik Biggs from Mackey Mitchell Architects and Karen Goering from the Missouri Historical Society showcase some of the changes which make this one of St....

Director Mark Diedrich from the Office of Emergency Management for St. Louis County provides valuable information on how the county is ready when emergencies, disasters, floods, hazards, or any other scenario occurs. Learn what you can do to prepare for an emergency situation including an emergency preparedness app that streamlines a plan for you and your family.https://www.stlouisco.com/LawandPub...

For 40 years, the Webster-Kirkwood Times has been providing community news. How did it all begin? What is it about the Times that keeps it going after all these years? Publisher Dwight Bitikofer and Editor Don Corrigan reflect on the early years of the paper and why the Webster-Kirkwood Times continues to be a strong and vibrant news source in our community and the greater St. Louis area.http://ww...

The national historic landmark, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is one of the hidden gems of our area. Catherine Martin reveals some interesting aspects and benefits of MOBOT and what to expect at the upcoming Japanese Festival.http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/http://events.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Japanese_Festival

Brigadier General C. David Turner (retired) discusses his career and the honor being given to him as a park is named in his honor in Rock Hill, MO.

Urb Arts: Does art reflect society or does society reflect art? Get to know MK Stallings and how he has been helping youth, developing the community of Old North St. Louis, and creating opportunities for the arts in the St. Louis area. www.urbarts.orgwww.facebook.com/UrbArts/

ABUSE takes many different forms and can leave scars that last a lifetime. Are there certain signs and symptoms of abuse? Can abuse be prevented? How much abuse is happening in the St. Louis area and what kinds of abuse are most prevalent? Kelsey Burns details how Safe Connections works to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis interve...

Is our city generous when it comes to helping others? Find out where we land in comparison to the rest of the county. When you give to an organization what should you expect to happen with your donation? At one point in George Krevsky's life, all he and his family had were the clothes on their back. Learn the foundation and inspiration behind how he was able to get an interest free loan and how he...

With the upcoming August primary, Nancy Miller co-president of the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis explains tips on voting, the ballot language, and the importance of voting. http://www.lwvstl.org/index.htmlPrimary opponents for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch and Wesley Bell interviews are revisited. (start 25:00)Qui Tran, the unofficial or now the official food amba...

Rodney J. Reynolds gives background on himself and the much anticipated launch of the American Legacy Network. American Legacy Network is a black history television network featuring original content and classic black films and black history documentaries.http://americanlegacynetwork.tvhttps://www.facebook.com/americanlegxl/St. Louis: Let's celebrate the great things going on in St. Louis. Here ar...

Dr. Terry Jones. professor emeritus from the University of Missouri-St. Louis updates us on his book "Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments." Why did the City of St. Louis divorce St. Louis County and what were their reasons? What about all the attempts to get back together? Is there hope for this troubled separation that has been going on for 142 years? To get a PDF of his b...

David Gorden describes an upcoming exhibit at Urb Arts with fellow artist Lorenzo Lizano on the comic works they have produced including David's graphic novel, Kwame Hightower And the Man with No Name.https://www.facebook.com/KwameHightower/https://www.urbarts.org/events/super-black-the-comic-art-of-lorenzo-lizana-david-gorden/https://comicvine.gamespot.com/david-gorden/4040-74472/Radio63119 is si...

Devin Moore, brewmaster at Kirkwood Station, makes beer with compelling flavors and unique names. He wanted to involve his dad in a father/son project. He thought why not make craft beer together? The result is . . . well you'll have to listen.http://www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com/brewery/brewing-process/We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Is the real date July 2nd, August 2nd, or July 4th?...

Jennifer Johnson-Cano describes growing up in St. Louis, her growth as a singer with her opera debut at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and what it takes to make it as a professional singer.http://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/index.phpA fascinating conversation with Sharon Smith from the Missouri Historical Society on the exhibit Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage and the effort behind the exhibit.ht...

Learn more about Juneteenth and the significance of the celebration. How did Forty Acres and a Mule end up being a broken promise? Ian Darnell from the Griot Museum of Black History and Culture discusses what they have in store for Juneteenth and beyond.https://www.thegriotmuseum.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheGriotTellsOurStory/

Artist Helen Berggruen creates scenes that span countries, households, and time. Listen to what she sees in the land and cities she captures in her paintings as well as her love for music.http://www.helenberggruen.com/Karen Nickel and Dawn Chapman formed Just Moms-STL to educate the community about the potential hazards and health risks of radioactive materials. They are trying to bring awareness...