Often passed by without much thought and used as a focal point for concerts and food venues, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and Court of Honor will reopen November 3, 2018 after a two year absence and a $30 million makeover. Jim Conrad and Erik Biggs from Mackey Mitchell Architects and Karen Goering from the Missouri Historical Society showcase some of the changes which make this one of St. Louis' hidden gems. Discover more about the week long celebration which will take place culminating on Veterans Day.

www.mackeymitchell.com/projects/sold…itary-museum/

www.mackeymitchell.com/

mohistory.org/memorial

After two years and $30 million dollars of renovation the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and Court of Honor will reopen November 3, 2018. A week long celebration will take place culminating on Veterans Day. Listen to Jim Conrad and Erik Biggs from Mackey Mitchell Architects and Karen Goering from the Missouri Historical Society reveal the depth of revitalization and changes which make this one of St. Louis' hidden gems. Walker Hancock, a native of St. Louis, designed the sculptures near the north and south entrances representing courage, loyalty, sacrifice, and vision. He was one of the World War II Monument Men.

http://www.mackeymitchell.com/projects/soldiers-memorial-military-museum/

http://www.mackeymitchell.com/

http://mohistory.org/memorial

https://www.monumentsmenfoundation.org/the-heroes/the-monuments-men/hancock-capt.-walker-k.

Director Mark Diedrich from the Office of Emergency Management for St. Louis County provides valuable information on how the county is ready when emergencies, disasters, floods, hazards, or any other scenario occurs. Learn what you can do to prepare for an emergency situation including an emergency preparedness app that streamlines a plan for you and your family.

https://www.stlouisco.com/LawandPublicSafety/EmergencyManagement

https://www.stlouisco.com/LawandPublicSafety/EmergencyManagement/StLouisCountyPreparesEmergencyPreparednessApp

For 40 years, the Webster-Kirkwood Times has been providing community news. How did it all begin? What is it about the Times that keeps it going after all these years? Publisher Dwight Bitikofer and Editor Don Corrigan reflect on the early years of the paper and why the Webster-Kirkwood Times continues to be a strong and vibrant news source in our community and the greater St. Louis area.

http://www.websterkirkwoodtimes.com/

The Webster-Kirkwood Times: For 40 years Dwight Bitikofer (publisher) and Don Corrigan (editor) have been working to provide local, community-based news. Hear why the newspaper continues to be successful when many other papers run out of ink.

http://www.websterkirkwoodtimes.com/

St. Louis County Emergency Management: They are more than just the tornado sirens we hear. Director Mark Diedrich enlightens us on the plans in place when an emergency happens in St. Louis County and what you can do to be prepared also.

https://www.stlouisco.com/lawandpublicsafety/emergencymanagement

https://www.stlouisco.com/LawandPublicSafety/EmergencyManagement/GetPrepared

https://www.stlouisco.com/LawandPublicSafety/EmergencyManagement/StLouisCountyPreparesEmergencyPreparednessApp

The national historic landmark, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is one of the hidden gems of our area. Catherine Martin reveals some interesting aspects and benefits of MOBOT and what to expect at the upcoming Japanese Festival.

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/

http://events.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Japanese_Festival

The Missouri Botanical Gardens is a true gem in our area and provides a variety of science, conservation, education and horticultural advice. It is considered one of the top three botanical gardens in the world! Labor day weekend is the Japanese Festival; you won't want to miss it!

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/

http://events.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Japanese_Festival

Labor Day: This isn't about BBQ, parades, sales, bargains, etc. It is a celebration of workers and the history of how working conditions changed during the industrial revolution.

Brigadier General C. David Turner (retired) discusses his career and the honor being given to him as a park is named in his honor in Rock Hill, MO.

Urb Arts: Does art reflect society or does society reflect art? Get to know MK Stallings and how he has been helping youth, developing the community of Old North St. Louis, and creating opportunities for the arts in the St. Louis area.

www.urbarts.org

www.facebook.com/UrbArts/

Urb Arts: Does art reflect society or does society reflect art? Get to know MK Stallings and how he has been helping youth, developing the community of Old North St. Louis, and creating opportunities for the arts in the St. Louis area.

https://www.urbarts.org

https://www.facebook.com/UrbArts/

General David Turner: Newly retired from the military, General Turner talks about his life and the upcoming naming of the park in his honor in Rock Hill, MO.