Saint Louis In Tune

In the late 1860s, philanthropist Henry Shaw focused on creating the first large park in St. Louis. His vision was a Victorian showplace full of verdant trees, shading pavilions, and music and cultural amenities. He wanted Tower Grove Park to be used for the enjoyment of all classes in the city. 150 years after its founding, Tower Grove Park continues to fill that role in the lives of St. Louisans and the rest of the region.

In Tower Grove Park: Common Ground and Grateful Shade Since 1872, author Amanda E. Doyle captures an illustrated history of the park with photographs, descriptions, and stories that have never been seen or heard before.

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#towergrovepark #stlouis #henryshaw #bandstand #victorianera #citypark

The Farm Table to The Gilded Table, Sunday, September 25, 2022, is a culinary celebration honoring Ulysses S. Grant’s Bicentennial that will include historically inspired foods, libations, and entertainment at both The Campbell House and White Haven. Guests will move between the two historic sites (White Haven: Ulysses S. Grant home-Campbell House Museum: where Grant was a frequent guest) and will dine on historic recipes given a new twist by local celebrity chefs.

Food historian Suzanne Corbett and Andy Hahn, executive director of The Campbell House Museum discuss the upcoming event in which proceeds benefit the Campbell House Museum and the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.

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#usgrant #Stlouis #whitehaven #campbellhousemuseum #guildedage #farm #food #foodhistorian #history

Ready to Wear is the story of two wearable industries in St. Louis, Missouri—footwear and garments, alike in their end products but drastically different in their production processes. The book takes a unique look at footwear and clothing through factual narrative, seldom-told stories, and detailed vintage images.

Through historical narrative, personal connection, and local lore, Valerie Battle Kienzle transports the reader to the Washington Avenue of yesteryear nicknamed Shoe Street USA—located in the heart of downtown. The book uncovers a surprising fashion industry hub right in the heart of the Midwest and delivers a lengthy and impressive history of renowned fashion innovators on every page.

Order here: Ready to Wear

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#fashion #washingtonavenue #washave #stlouis #footwear #garmentindustry

We talked with Kathy Lawton Brown from Classic 107.3 about an upcoming event, Wine & Jazz Under the Stars. Great music, sculpture, food, and friends. Music provided by The Ryan Marquez Quartet.

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#music #classicalmusic #classic1073 #ryanmarquez #wine&jazz

Mr. Blue Sky creates all the majestic splendor that is the music of the Electric Light Orchestra. There is a focus on the band’s hits from the 70s and 80s, the latest records, and a mix of selective deep cuts; Mr. Blue Sky produces the ultimate ELO experience! Jeff Faulkner fronts Mr. Blue Sky which will appear at the Chesterfield Amphitheater on September 23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be obtained at Mr. Blue Sky Music, Eventbrite, or Chesterfield Amphitheater.

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#elo #electriclightorchestra #tributeband #stlouis #jefffaulkner #mrblueskymusic #jefflynne

A coast-to-coast Happy Hour celebrating Women’s Equality Day with special guests representing nearly 3 centuries of the women's movement! Special guests spanning the women's rights movement will join the event! From the 19th century, we'll welcome Coline Jenkins, the great-great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton was the primary organizer of the first Woman's Rights Convention held in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York - the event which launched the women's suffrage movement!

Tickets to the event: Eventbrite

Other items mentioned in this episode:

• Voices of American HERstory
• Virginia Minor
• The Golden Lane-Walkless/Talkless Parade

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#19thamendment #susanbanthony #elizabethcadystanton #womansequalityday

Corey's Network, Inc. provides immediate support, advocacy, and services to surviving victims of homicide in the Kansas City metropolitan precincts without advocates. They work with Community Affiliates to create a wrap-around service for clients. They are a not-for-profit volunteer group that has made a tremendous impact in the Kansas City region. If you are a surviving victim of homicide, Corey's Network is here for YOU.

• Other items mentioned in this episode: Life Outside of Violence

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#kansascity #violence #homicide #advocacy #victim

Protecting our children from abuse and neglect is an important role for every community. Jessica Seitz, Executive Director for Missouri KidsFirst shares some legislative highlights from 2022 for child protection and safety in Missouri.

Missouri KidsFirst empowers adults to protect children from abuse and neglect through community education, professional training, and child advocacy. They do this through:

• SAFE-CARE: Missouri KidsFirst manages the SAFE-CARE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination-Child Abuse Resource and Education) network. SAFE-CARE is Missouri’s medical response to child abuse.
• PREVENTION: Although we would like to prevent child abuse and neglect from ever occurring, we believe that adults must also be educated and empowered to recognize and react responsibly to child abuse.
• POLICY: Missouri KidsFirst advocates in the Missouri General Assembly for policies and statewide funding for programs that protect and prioritize the safety and well-being of children.
• MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING: Missouri KidsFirst manages Missouri’s Child Abuse and Neglect, Mandated Reporter Training (free and online). They also provide in-person mandated training to organizations for a fee.

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#mokidsfirst #abuseandneglect #childabuse #mandatedreporting #moleg

Did you know that the first code talkers were utilized near the end of World War I? Drawing on nearly thirty years of research—in U.S. military and Native American archives, surviving accounts from code talkers and their commanding officers, family records, newspaper accounts, and fieldwork in descendant communities—the author explores the origins, use, and legacy of the code talkers. William C. Meadows is a Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

[00:25] Introduction

[02:15] Dr. William C. Meadows-brief bio

[02:25] Code Talkers Overview

[09:05] Choctaw and other tribes in World War I

[12:40] Coming home to the States and Joseph Oklahombi

[27:35] Role in Congressional recognition

[28:47] Why this is important

[30:20] Stereotypes, Wild West Shows, Scouts vs. Real Life

[40:00] The book

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#codetalkers #oklahoma #MSU #worldwari #wwi #nativeamerican #Choctaw #Osage #Cherokee #Comanche

“Samarpan” is an artistic rendition of the Indian freedom struggle against British colonial rule. This dance drama has been conceptualized, written, and directed by American-based artist - Mr. Prasanna Kasthuri, the Artistic Director of Soorya Performing Arts in St. Louis. The World Premiere of Samarpan is on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, at Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Covid precautions and protocols for the performance.

Historical events showcased in Samarpan will be depicted in five languages (Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali) by more than 120 artists from India, the USA, and Canada. This mega dance drama honors the freedom fighters and highlights this struggle with the entire St. Louis community and beyond. The Indian community is coming together to show their gratitude for this hard-earned, long freedom struggle and never forget those who laid their lives for us.

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#soorya #indiaindependence #samarpan #sooryaperformingarts #dance #music #indianfreedomstruggle