Pasture raised and hand cut; this is what you should expect out of your local meat store. Chris Bolyard from Bolyard's Meat & Provisions discusses why pasture raised meat is healthier for you, provisions they sell, classes they hold, different cuts of meat, and why this chef opened a local meat store.

http://www.bolyardsmeat.com/

https://www.facebook.com/bolyardsmeatstl/

Carrie Houck, Executive Artistic Director for the award winning Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, provides an exceptional description of the 2019 productions as well as some insights into how the festival started. Founded in 2015, the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis is an annual event that pays homage to the city’s favorite playwright. A variety of theatrical, artistic and educational events presented on both conventional and unexpected stages, celebrate the art and influence of Tennessee Williams.

https://www.twstl.org/

https://www.facebook.com/TWFestSTL/

Negro Leagues Baseball-a brief history on the formation of the league, the teams, some players, and the owners. We remember the league coming up to the 100th anniversary. Check out the interview with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum-The Legacy of the Negro Leagues Plays On) and the whether Jackie Robinson was the first to integrate major league baseball (Was Jackie Robinson the First to Integrate Baseball?

Dance St. Louis has two remaining performances this spring. Christopher Mohnani, Managing Director of Programs and Community Engagement describes the Pilobolus Shadowland - New Adventure and the Spring to Dance Festival as well as background of his career in the dance world.

https://www.dancestlouis.org/

https://www.facebook.com/dancestl/

Nearly 100 years ago, Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro National League in 1920. Not far from the original site, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum highlights the league, players, owners, fans, and the struggle to be recognized and play baseball. Vice President and curator Dr. Raymond Doswell provides insight and reflection on the upcoming 100th anniversary next year.

https://nlbm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/NegroLeaguesBaseballMuseum/

BALKAN TREAT BOX: From food truck to opening a new restaurant, Loryn Nalic and her husband Edo have brought Balkan food to the Gateway City delivered in a scrumptious way. Get your napkin ready because your mouth may water.

http://www.balkantreatbox.com/

https://www.facebook.com/balkantreatbox/

Marvin Gaye's death cut short a career that may have ventured into the jazz realm. From pop to R&B, he had a smooth sound and was a perfectionist in the studio. Edie Anderson discusses her musical stage play about a woman who dreams of Marvin and his beautiful jazz ballads every April 1st (the day of his death) for over 30 years. A fascinating insight into his life and work.

https://jazznmysoul.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jimsmarvingaye/

Jeff Anderson has been playing in the St. Louis area for . . . well . . . a long time. A superb bass player and tenor sax player who gigs around town. What is he up to? Listen to Jeff Anderson and his wife Edie Anderson discuss the ups/downs/stories/fun of the life of a musician.

The House of Miles East St. Louis (HOME) is a non-profit 501c3 that offers tours and educational programs in the restored childhood home ( in EStL) of musician extraordinaire, Miles Davis! Get to know more about this important work going on in the community from Lauren Parks, President of HOME and Gary Pearson, VP of HOME.

http://www.houseofmilesestl.org/home

https://www.facebook.com/House-of-Miles-East-St-Louis-685448574922618/