Saint Louis In Tune

Kathy Lawton Brown describes the upcoming event Classical Cocktails and the importance of classical music in our region. Get your tickets now to this exciting event! Join Classic 107.3 for a few hours of pure bliss. Crafted cocktails with Switchgrass Spirits bourbon and rye, gorgeous chamber music from the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, conversations with friends, and culinary creations from White Box Catering at the Community Music School of Webster University.

In addition to delicious food and great musical entertainment, raffle items will be offered. All proceeds benefit Classic 107.3 (Radio Arts Foundation) and its mission to support classical music and the arts in the St. Louis region. Get tickets here!

[00:42] Background

• Kathy Lawton Brown-Classic 107.3’s midday host; first female member of The United States Air Force Band’s “Singing Sergeants”

[04:13] History of the Radio Arts Foundation and Classic 107.3

[07:30] More about the event

[11:33] Why is it about "classical" music that excites or intimidates people?

• Variety
• Emotion
• Visual

[17:56] More on the event

[18:57] Supporting non-profit radio

[21:57] Kathy's start in radio

[23:52] Classical Night at Busch Stadium

[24:56] Programs on the air

[30:04] Bringing young people to appreciate and support the symphony and "classical music"

[31:16] Educational program-Musical Ancestries

[38:09] Coda

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#music #classicalmusic #cocktails #classic1073 #symphony

Representatives Sarah Unsicker (91st District) and Jo Doll (83rd District) discuss the conclusion of the recent 2022 session of the Missouri House of Representatives. They give some insights into being a representative and some of the bills that did/did not make it through the legislature.

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After seeing the flight of an aircraft at an early age, Chauncey Spencer never looked back. He helped bring about the formation of the pilot group that would become the Tuskegee Airmen. In 1939, his father and another pilot, Dale White, were part of a pilot training program in Chicago. At that time, black pilots were denied the opportunity to fly for the military. Spencer and White flew on a 10-city tour intended to show Americans the skills of black pilots. They met with then-Senator Harry Truman who later was responsible for integrating the military. His mother, Anne Spencer was an American poet and activist during the Harlem Renaissance.

Chauncey Spencer II discusses his father, grandmother, and the Chauncey Spencer Educational Services whose mission is to tell the story of African American Aviators and the major role they played in American and Military aviation.

[00:39] Background

• Chauncey Spencer Educational Services
• Army Air Corps

[03:04] Back to the beginning

• Challenger Aero Group
• John Robinson
• Curtiss Wright Flight School
• National Airmen Association of America
• Edgar Brown, the flight to Washington D.C., Dale White, and Harry Truman

[09:40] Funding black colleges in the south

• Coffey School of Aeronautics and Cornelius Coffey
• Bessie Coleman
• Tuskegee Army Airfield
• Willa Brown
• Eugene Bullard

[12:45] Traveling Museum of Chauncey Spencer Educational Services

[23:16] Importance of family and being in the arena of movers and shakers

• Autobiography, Who is Chauncey Spencer?
• Undercover agent
• James Banning
• James Sheppard

[33:59] Favorite story-Barnstorming/parachute jump

[35:10] Anne Spencer

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#aviation #civilrights #AfricanAmerican #barnstorming #annspencer #chaunceyspencer #jamesbanning #jamessheppard #willabrown #eugenebullard #bessiecoleman #tuskegeeairmen

Since 1976, the Black Rep in St. Louis has been and continues to be the Theatre of the Soul. August Wilson's Jitney is one of the plays this season and Kevin Brown who plays the role of Becker discussed Jitney, his role, and the importance of theatre in his life.

[00:26] Background

• The Black Rep
• Jitney
• Kevin Brown

[01:28] Pittsburgh Hill District

• What is a jitney?
• Culture
• Decline
• Impact of integration
• Redevelopment

[09:33] About the role of Becker in the play, Jitney

[12:03] Meeting August Wilson

[13:07] Kevin Brown's Involvement with Theatre

• Black Horizon Theatre
• Kuntu Repertory Theatre
• Dr. Vernell A. Lillie
• Pittsburgh Opera Theatre

[22:14] Preparing for a Role

• Interaction with the audience

[27:46] Performing Overseas

• Grahamstown or Macanta, South Africa
• Scotland

[29:33] Work in Film

[31:30] Popularity of August Wilson's plays

[38:04] Advice to budding actors/actresses

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#jitney #augustwilson #pittsburghcycle #blackrep #pittsburgh #theatre #playwright #hilldistrict #pittsburghhilldistrict

There is an incredibly serious divide in St. Louis City and County between those who have digital access and the technical knowledge to use it — and those who do not. And, while the digital divide is not new, the global pandemic only widened this existing divide and intensified its impact.

Dave Liepholtz, Executive Director of the Center for Civic Research and Innovation, an initiative of the St. Louis Community Foundation, and Hart Nelson-COO, St. Louis Community College/Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development came to the studio to discuss the report entitled, The St. Louis Digital Divide and its impact on education. They address the need to have digital access for all students to thrive which is vital to our economy moving forward.

[00:23] Introductions

[01:00] What is the digital divide?

[02:54] Baseline data

• Digital Divide Report
• Education Report

[04:25] Workforce Development

[07:19] How important it is to have a good device in which to learn

• Long-term solutions to a systemic issue
• Addressing failures

[09:38] Barriers to school districts and community colleges

[13:02] Conversations with educators

[19:58] Digital Literacy Curriculum

[25:14] Any pushback on the report

[26:46] Thoughts on funding

[29:39] How do we compare around the nation?

[33:36] Community anchors

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#stlouis #digitaldivide #slcl #stlouisgives #hotspots #deviceaffordability #coverage #serviceaffordability #digitalliteracy #broadband #broadbandservice

Angela Zeng remembers her first encounter with a donut. Although she developed a taste for them, she remembered THE ROOT OF GOOD HEALTH is plant-based. It is simple, natural, and nutritious which is how she has developed Karviva's great-tasting functional juices and smoothies using whole plant ingredients.

Karviva beverages are formulated from a belief that Food Is Better Medicine™ and each unique beverage is inspired by ancient wisdom and backed by modern science. Find out more about these award-winning beverages and why Karviva is passionate about providing the highest organic and non-GMO antioxidants, Prebiotic Fiber, clean protein, and nutritious ingredients in them.

[00:27] Overview

[02:23] Background

• Pathology
• Cell biology
• Pharmaceutical and Holistic medicine
• Herbs

[18:01] Karviva Products

• No sugar-natural ingredients
• Hydroponic growth
• Feeling healthy
• Detox, Immunity, Ace Sport, Unwined, Wellness
• Awards
• Where to buy

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#karviva #healthyliving #plantbased #stlmade #beverage #nongmo #wellness #detox #immunity #energydrinkalternative #goodhealth #holistic

Join the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association to sing the national anthem or just come cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Dodgers at their "Christmas in July" themed game on July 14! Elizabeth Hogan, Executive Director discusses how you can be involved.

For the last 111 years, the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association has been caroling to spread cheer and goodwill throughout the St. Louis community. Their collections help fund the important work of children's agencies in the area! With the help of our community, we have raised over $3 million to date.

[00:30] Small but mighty non-profit

• Background

[02:36] Why Christmas in July?

• St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game July 14
• Sing the National Anthem

[04:48] History of the 111-year-old organization!

[06:02] Equipping organizations

[08:40] Becoming a caroler or caroling group

• How big
• Where they sing

[12:04] Elizabeth Hogan Involvement

[16:32] Stories from Volunteers

[23:16] Want to get involved?

[24:32] Importance of music in our world

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#music #slcca #Christmascarols #stlcardinals #caroling #stlouis

Letisha Wexstten was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other. She learned how to do everything with her feet and had to overcome the challenges of ableism (discrimination in favor of able-bodied people) and those who said she wouldn't be able to live a normal life. Having struggled herself in the job market, she set out to create a platform to help disabled candidates connect with employers.

Her personality, ambition, and motivation to become the best person that she could ever be is the reason why she is as successful as she is now (a bachelor’s degree, a house, two specially modified cars, a husband, three dogs, a career, and the opportunity to run her own business). The problem wasn’t whether or not she was going to be able to achieve all of these things and be successful in life, the problem was people’s perspective of what it means to have a disability.

[00:35] Background

[00:50] What is v15able?

[03:26] Life in school and accessibility

[07:40] Tipping points

• Tisha UnArmed
• Degrees
• Business plan and grants
• V15able

[14:18] What is V15able again?

[15:18] Speaking to employers

[16:13] Speaking to prospective employees

• To disclose or not disclose

[18:36] YouTube Career-Tisha UnArmed

[23:00] Success stories

[28:28] Closing thoughts

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#v15able #skills #talent #abelism #graphicdesign #ada #YouTube #TishaUnArmed #HR #businessequality

Nearly half of households in St. Louis City and County are impacted by at least one aspect of the digital divide. The St. Louis Digital Divide is best understood by examining and addressing five key components any of which can prevent an individual or family from adequate connectivity. The components are 1) coverage; 2) quality; 3) service affordability; 4) device affordability; and, 5) digital literacy and mentoring.

Amelia Bond, CEO of The St. Louis Community Foundation, and Kristen Sorth, Director and CEO of the St. Louis County Library joined the conversation to discuss the report and provide ways to address the challenge that has been identified. Coordination and investment from local leaders and unprecedented federal funding uniquely position St. Louis to address the digital divide and ensure that all St. Louisans have the opportunity to thrive in an increasingly digital society.

[00:23] Introductions

[01:45] What is the digital divide?

[03:15] Why now?

• Covid-19 revealed inadequacies
• The Digital Divide Report and Summary

[06:15] Library assistance educators, parents, and students during the pandemic

• Grand-pads

[10:29] The Internet and access to the Internet Comparision to Electricity

• 25% to 30% of households in the City of St. Louis do not have a computer

[12:50] Who should be involved in helping remediate the issue?

[14:02] Obstacles or pushback?

• Need is great-urban, suburban, and rural
• Schools and students
• Families for entertainment and education

[18:47] Do we have the will to get this done?

• A brief history of the study
• Funding is available
• Momentum and focus

[20:58] Not just an educational issue/problem

[22:24] Libraries are important now more than ever

[24:41] Thoughts on the dispersal of funds

[26:35] Invest in long-term solutions

[27:35] Coordination with leaders in the area

[28:37] Final thoughts

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#stlouis #digitaldivide #slcl #stlouisgives #hotspots #deviceaffordability #coverage #serviceaffordability #digitalliteracy #broadband #broadbandservice

Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of its new local interest book, ’64 Cardinals, by Robert Tiemann and Ron Jacober.