Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual. But for actor Christopher Jackson — the original George…
Category: Art
Performing artists to mark MLK's legacy in virtual exhibition
FOREST PARK – In more than a century, the St. Louis Art Museum has collected statues, paintings and other works of art that powerfully show every emotion of humanity. Beginning…
Hispanics celebrate 'Three Kings' on Cherokee Street
As most of us put away our Christmas ornaments and lights, area Hispanics got together this past week to celebrate the Epiphany. Known as Los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings…
Comedian works, lives by motto 'Handsome Lives Matter'
PENROSE – Yes, Black Lives Matter. But Byron Moore, aka Handsome the Comedian, has a slightly different slogan, Handsome Lives Matter. Yes, he’s handsome, in italics and all capital letters,…
City board upholds condemnation of 'Land of Giants'
VISITATION PARK – After years of forming fun and somewhat odd creations at the City Museum, Bill Christman set his eyes on doing the same thing on a 1½ acre…
Fauci is one of People magazine's 2020 People of the Year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — People magazine has named Dr. Anthony Fauci, Selena Gomez, Regina King and George Clooney as the “2020 People of the Year.” The magazine revealed its list Wednesday…
Expert turns back time with work on vintage clocks
This weekend, those who turn analog clocks back to Standard Time for the winter may think themselves old-fashioned. Fancy that! Clocks with hands that move, not dots that blink! Whatever…
Sculptor to be first Black woman to represent U.S. at Biennale festival
Simone Leigh is renowned for creating artworks that transcend race and gender to celebrate Black women and give them a voice. Now she’s sculpting her way into history. She’ll be…
New mural is eye-catching public safety reminder
DOWNTOWN – Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist with the beetle brows, wears a face mask with the image of the St. Louis flag. Along with her iconic floral headdress and…
Summer movie series first step to opening post-COVID-19 microcinema
BEVO MILL – Keith Watson and Sarah Baraba were busy preparing for opening night in a new bar-minicinema on Gravois Avenue when COVID-19 shut them down. Now they’re trying again,…
Rapper Huey killed in shooting in Kinloch
KINLOCH (AP) — A St. Louis rapper who went by the stage name Huey was killed in a shooting that also wounded another man, authorities say. St. Louis County police…
Muny Opera cancels, says 'Meet You at The Muny' in 2021
FOREST PARK – The Muny has canceled its summer, at least on the stage in Forest Park. Because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, that stage will be empty for the…