Samantha Auch

Sam Auch graduated from Knox College, where she studied Theater and Gender Studies. Outside her work with The Northsider, she works as an actor, playwright, and artist. You can found out more about her at her website thisisauchward.com

Art

Samantha AuchAugust 14, 2019

Cinema St. Louis’ leader celebrates 20 years in role

GRAND CENTER – When Chris Clark became the artistic director of Cinema St. Louis, he said, he had “no earthly…
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Samantha AuchAugust 13, 2019

Ferguson artifacts collected ‘in the now’ document ongoing struggle

FOREST PARK – St. Louis and the world reeled after the death of Michael Brown Jr. in 2014, but the…
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Samantha AuchAugust 7, 2019

Arts center in Ferguson promotes peace with new showcase

FERGUSON — On South Florissant Road, surrounded by small local restaurants and shops, Sister Glynis McManamon runs the Good Shepherd…
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Samantha AuchAugust 7, 2019

Gesher Music Festival seeks to build bridges to ‘Shelter of Peace’

CENTRAL WEST END – The Gesher Music Festival opens this week with a preview concert on Aug. 8 at 7…
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Samantha AuchAugust 6, 2019

Pulitzer Prize exhibit illustrates humanity’s triumphs, tragedies

Both opened on Aug. 3, and both delve into history through photojournalism. The Pulitzer Prize Photographs exhibit comes to the…
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Samantha AuchAugust 4, 2019

Ladies’ Knight classes helps women learn, love chess

CENTRAL WEST END – On Thursday evenings at the St. Louis Chess Club on Maryland Avenue, women of all levels…
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Samantha AuchJuly 30, 2019

Summer Psychic Party offers glimpses of worlds beyond, tips for the here-and-now

BENTON PARK – Anyone hoping to get a glimpse into her future could pop by the Lemp Brewery, 3500 Lemp…
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Samantha AuchJuly 23, 2019

‘Mean Girls’ fundraiser airs worst tweets, aids abortion rights

CENTRAL WEST END – Timing might sabotage ACLU Missouri in its attempt to put the state’s eight-week abortion ban to…
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Samantha AuchJuly 23, 2019
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National Women’s Political Caucus offers tips, networking, encouragement

DOWNTOWN – The National Women’s Political Caucus held its 24th Biennial Convention at the Westin Hotel, 811 Spruce Street, over…
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Samantha AuchJuly 23, 2019

Fashion Anarchy’s second-round winner has high hopes

DOWNTOWN WEST – Amanda Casarez was declared the winner of the second round of Fashion Anarchy on Thursday night. The…
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Samantha AuchJuly 17, 2019

Teens make history, potential careers with plays at Missouri History Museum

FOREST PARK – Anyone who stops by the Missouri History Museum on Thursday and Friday mornings can catch the Teens…
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Samantha AuchJuly 15, 2019

For St. Louis-raised dancer, 16th time at Muny is still the charm

FOREST PARK – For the first time in sixteen years, the Muny stage has been home to the Rodgers and…
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Events

Samantha AuchJuly 15, 2019

Soulard’s Bastille Day honors French heritage, with a twist

SOULARD – Bastille Day may not be an official holiday in the United States, but residents of the Soulard neighborhood…
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Art

Samantha AuchJuly 9, 2019

Local author’s new book, ‘Alice’s Musical Debut,’ imagines childhood of Alice Coltrane

CENTRAL WEST END – Local author DuEwa Frazier stopped by Left Bank Books on Saturday for a reading from her…
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Samantha AuchJuly 2, 2019

Apotheosis Comics fosters sense of community, social justice

TOWER GROVE – Anyone looking to add to their comics supply in south St. Louis need look no further than…
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Samantha AuchJuly 2, 2019

Staged reading of E.K. Doolin’s new play to premiere at the Monocle

THE GROVE – On July 9, the Monocle will host a staged reading of E.K. Doolin’s play “Glut.” The play…
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Samantha AuchJuly 1, 2019

Literary arts cafe to open this summer in Grand Center

GRAND CENTER – The High Low is coming to the Grand Center Arts District this summer, providing a new space…
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Samantha AuchJuly 1, 2019

Downtown PrideFest is extra-cool despite heat wave

DOWNTOWN – Thousands made the trek downtown over the weekend to celebrate Pride in style, their numbers rising along with…
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Samantha AuchJune 26, 2019

Gitana Productions premieres play about German abolitionists

GRAND CENTER – A new historical play premiered over the weekend at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand Boulevard. …
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Samantha AuchJune 25, 2019

Rustbelt Poetry Slam draws hopefuls from around U.S.

GRAND CENTER – On Friday and Saturday, more than a hundred poets traveled from across the country to participate in…
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Samantha AuchJune 25, 2019

PREVIEW: Plenty of ways to celebrate Pride in St. Louis this weekend

ST. LOUIS – As June comes to a close, so will Pride 2019 – but, at least in St. Louis,…
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Samantha AuchJune 19, 2019

St. Louis premiere of Paula Vogel’s “Indecent” takes the stage at Max and Louie

GRAND CENTER – The St. Louis premiere of Paula Vogel’s play “Indecent” opens on Friday, June 21, at the Grandel…
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Samantha AuchJune 19, 2019

Rustbelt Poetry Slam Tournament to be held in St. Louis for the first time

GRAND CENTER – It’s St. Louis’ turn to host the Rustbelt Poetry Slam Tournament. On Friday and Saturday, the slam…
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Samantha AuchJune 18, 2019

“Guys and Dolls” opens the Muny’s 101st season

FOREST PARK – The Muny opened its 101st season last week with the musical theatre classic “Guys and Dolls.” The…
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Samantha AuchJune 11, 2019

Comics University helps artists, fans ‘see from someone else’s point of view’

DOWNTOWN – On a Wednesday night, a group of comic artists and enthusiasts hoping to learn more attended the first…
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Health

Samantha AuchJune 11, 2019

Happy hour at Fresh & Co offers guidance in response to abortion legislation

THE GROVE – Concerned St. Louisans packed into Fresh & Co. Studio on Thursday evening to learn the how-tos of…
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News

Samantha AuchJune 11, 2019

Library hot spots help bridge ‘digital divide’

ST. LOUIS – After Emily Beck had to cut back on work due to a disability, she found one of…
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Art

Samantha AuchJune 9, 2019

Lo-Fi music videos premiere at KDHX

GRAND CENTER – Lo-Fi Cherokee hosted its 2019 Premiere Party on Saturday at The Stage at KDHX, 3524 Washington Avenue.…
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Samantha AuchJune 8, 2019

Local playwright opens second run of play close to her heart

GRAND CENTER – This Thursday, because why not? theatre company will open its production of “Fat” by local playwright Shannon…
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Events

Samantha AuchJune 7, 2019

19 music videos to premiere at Lo-Fi Cherokee Premiere Party

GRAND CENTER – This Saturday, Lo-Fi Cherokee will host its 2019 Premiere Party at The Stage at KDHX, 3524 Washington…
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