St. Louis Symphony Orchestra & Fabulous Fox Theatre Team Up for Tornado Relief, Recovery, Rebuilding
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) and the Fabulous Fox are holding a special concert fundraiser to support the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’s ongoing relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following the May 16 tornado. This collaborative effort features the SLSO and members of its two resident choruses performing a variety of music on at the Fabulous Fox at 3:00pm, Sunday, June 29. Gospel and R&B singer and Grammy Award-winning vocalist BeBe Winans joins the orchestra and choruses for this community-centered special event.
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Eat Out Thursday. Help Fill the Gap of Withheld Funding.
Ever eaten at Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Sqwires, Little Fox, or Union 30 at Hotel St. Louis? Then make your dining experience pull double duty tomorrow. This Thursday, June 12th, Vivent Health will host Dining Out For Life, an event to raise essential healthcare funds for St. Louisans affected by HIV. More than 20 beloved area restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to HIV/AIDS care and prevention.
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A New Look at the Old West
Artist Jeremy booth recently wrapped up his solo show, “Sweat and Blood,” at the Square One Gallery in St. Louis’ Central West End. His digital art painting in acrylic have been seen at the Marfa Invitational, and featured in Christie's 2024 Beyond the Screen exhibition and auction at Art Basel and a group exhibition at Sotheby’s NYC. His multidisciplinary work has navigated through the “Wild West” of NFTs en route to capturing the nostalgic-laden landscape of the American West on large-scale canvases.
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Race for Reconciliation Jumpstarts Annual Juneteenth Celebration in the Loop
On June 14, the Delmar Loop invites the St. Louis region to gather in honor of Juneteenth with a full day of vibrant programming, celebration, and community spirit. Stretching from morning to night, the 2025 Delmar Loop Juneteenth Celebration unites the communities of University City and St. Louis City, along with Delmar Main Street and the St. Louis Reconciliation Network, for a powerful event that transforms Delmar Boulevard into a symbol of healing and connection. Learn more here.
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Third Annual Queer Writes Showcase Kicks Off Pride Month 2025
To kick off Pride Month 2025, That Uppity Theatre Company and Missouri History Museum will present a third Free “Queer Writes Showcase of LGBTQ+ Writers” on Thursday, June 5. Part of the goal of Queer Writes is to amplify the presence of St. Louis based or connected LGBTQ+ writers, to expand the circle and variety of representation with each version and to build on the great and historic literary legacy of St. Louis. Learn more here.
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The Next Generation of Cool is Hot
Founded in 1945 by Robert J. Trulaske Sr., along with his father, Francis Robert Trulaske Jr., and brother, Arthur Trulaske, the company began as a modest enterprise, True Manufacturing has flourished into a global leader in commercial refrigeration. The entrepreneurial spirit of the Trulaske family continued with Robert's sons, Robert J. Trulaske Jr. and Steven Lee Trulaske Sr. Today, the legacy of innovation continues with the fourth generation of Trulaskes, particularly Steven Trulaske Jr. and Kay Trulaske. Learn more about the legacy which keeps True climbing to new industry heights.
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Putting Compassion for Victims of EF3 Tornado Into Action; Please Help!
On Saturday, Ted Wight and his friends Brooke Meek and Blake Anderson did more than watch the devastation from the May 16th EF3 tornado from the comfort of their homes. They went down to one of the hardest-hit areas and put their hands to work. They took action. Now, they need YOUR help also. @brookemeekhas organized delivery of huge dumpsters that get filled up in 15 minutes. To help, please Venmo @brooke-meek-1 to help sponsor a dumpster. They are $800 each.
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Though the Tempest Raged, the Show Must Go On
Just a day after the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis held their 25th Anniversary Gala, winds of the devastating May 16, 2025, EF3 tornado swept through Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Now, the show must go on. On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, just weeks after the tragedy, lovers of the Bard, legions strong will once again march across the verdant green grass of the forest in the heart of St. Louis. They will come once again, as they have been for 25 years, to see the next quarter century of the Festival begin. The Festival continues through summer.
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Microfinancing African Gala Raised $300,000 at Gala Event But Need Continues
The African Gala, hosted annually by Microfinancing Partners in Africa, was much more than just a fundraising event — it’s was powerful celebration of hope, resilience, and community. On May 3, 2025, the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, became the epicenter of generosity and inspiration as over 400 passionate supporters gathered to champion the transformative power of microfinance in rural Africa. It was a night of inspiration, impact, and hope that left all who attended energized to make a difference for all that are passionate about poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
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Houska is the "Master of Play" of the Pop Art World in Year-Long Exhibit at World Chess Hall of Fame
St. Louis’s Central West End came alive on May 1 as art and chess lovers alike gathered to celebrate the vibrant opening of Charles Houska: Master of Play at the World Chess Hall of Fame. The event marked the launch of a joyful, immersive retrospective honoring beloved local pop artist Charles “Charlie” Houska. Guests were treated to an evening of color, creativity, and community as they explored more than 75 works spanning Houska’s 30+ year career. Master of Play is on view through April 5, 2026.
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Picking up the Pieces from the Devastating May 16th Tornado
At the Delmar Maker District’s Third Degree Glass on May 16, their team was focused on getting ready for Third Friday. Within seconds of hail starting, a tornado hit their building. Everyone scrambled to get to the nearest safe place, and luckily, everyone was safe. As they emerged, the devastation was all around. A week later, although all is calm, Third Degree Glass and much of the District is still in shambles. Fortunately, inventory was spared and can be purchased at Friday Sidewalk Sales and online.
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Leaping Off Cliffs
When Jerry Schlichter founded the law firm Schlichter, Bogard and Denton (now Schlichter Bogard) in 1989, the intent was to represent the individual, not the corporate entity. Since then, he has gone on to make that pursuit not just words, but reality. He has gone on to tackle the world of 401(k)s and brought a landmark case to reduce fees on behalf of employees and retirees. His Arch Grants program has companies who have generated $1.2 billion in revenues and created jobs. Learn how he has spent decades making a difference.
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Season 15 of Missouri Chamber Music Festival "Moves Us" with June Concert Series
The Missouri Chamber Music Festival presents Season 15: the spirit that moves us June 9 - 20, 2025. The four concerts of the festival take a look at the spirit behind inspiration. What sparks them to create, express themselves and connect? MOCM Festival artists share diverse programs relating to this theme. Works by Olivier Messiaen, Debussy, Turina take center stage, including the world premiere performance of “Hey Mr. Drummachine Man” by composer Eric Moe for drumset and piano. Concerts take place at Wash U. and Webster University.
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Striking New Public Artwork Creates Dialogue in the Delmar Maker District
Soon you will notice striking new public artwork in the Delmar Maker District. The streetscape installation will be turning heads and creating dialogue on Delmar Boulevard now and into the future. The Gateway Foundation was set to unveil the artwork on May 16, but the weather had other plans when the tornado struck that day. Look for “The Rift,” featuring sculptures by Dietrich Klinge. The installation now sits in front of the Craft Alliance at 5080 Delmar Blvd, with a dedication and other activities planned at future date.
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Living Land-locked … but Missing the Atlantic.
The Armstrongs purchased the house with the intent of tearing it down and rebuilding — which is exactly what they did. One of the challenges was to create a new house that looked old, like it always belonged in the confines of the well-established Ladue neighborhood. The Armstrongs commissioned Amie Corley of Amie Corley Interiors to design their new house. She did her best to recreate the feel of bright, cloudless skies and warm, balmy breezes — with a dash of Miami splash. The result was that the homeowners get to live on the beach while they live in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Showed Up And Showed Out For the FGI Met Gala Watch Party
In some ways, Fashion Group International St. Louis’ Watch Party outshone the NYC extravaganza with its homegrown originality. 150 local fashionistas showed up and showed out at the Ritz Carlton in tandem with the Met Gala in NYC on May 5th. Unlike the Big Apple’s event, the St. Louis rendition had a runway fashion show featuring the best of the best. Feast upon the pics here from the evening’s buffet of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style inspired by the Black Dandy. It truly was THE Red Carpet event of the year.
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10 Years of You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Clementine's Ice Cream
Clementine’s is Missouri’s only micro-creamery. It now has eight locations in St. Louis and will soon expand to Kansas City. To celebrate, for its 10th birthday, Clementine’s has cut a record. A limited-edition vinyl record filled with original songs about ice cream written and recorded by St. Louis artists will launch May 13. “Songs About Ice Cream: Tasty Trax on Wax” will be available for purchase at all Clementine’s locations (excluding Kirkwood) as well as clementinescreamery.com. Celebrate with week-long events May 12-17.
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St. Louis HEARD THE FUTURE Calling by Raising Nearly Half a Million $$ at STLPR Gala
St. Louis Public Radio’s SOLD OUT 2025 Hear the Future celebration and fundraising event Friday, May 2nd at the Four Seasons-St. Louis was both a fantastic event and an opportunity for passionate public radio supporters to come together to address the threats to public media. It raised nearly half a million dollars and was attended by 400 ardent supporters. If federal funding is cut for the coming fiscal year, STLPR will need to raise an additional half-a-million dollars annually. Donations can be made anytime at stlpr.org.
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The Magnificent Muny
Climbing from usher almost 30 years ago, like mountain of stairs at the theater, to President and CEO of the Muny, Kwafe Coleman has risen. He now leads the charge for the world renowned St. Louis Muny Theater in Forest Park. Built in 1915, the amphitheater holds 11,000 neighbors, and has the distinction of having 1,500 free seats, and produces Broadway-level musicals each summer. Read here how this first-generation Ghanian from Bellefontaine Neighbors in North County hoists the banner for the storied St. Louis institution.
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The Revolutionary Ice Cream Company
For Tamara Keefe, the founder, CEO and self-described “Flavor Temptress” behind Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Cream, ice cream is something far more profound than a simple sweet indulgence. To her, it is a vehicle for connection, a channel for transformation and an art form that has redefined what it means to follow your passion. Read here how she traded the corporate rat race for going back to her childhood roots — ice cream as a way of bringing people together.
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