music
Notes of Community
Soul artist turned community facilitator Brian Owens helps lift up young creatives in St. Louis.
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‘Round and ‘Round
For 50 years, Mathew and Niah Foggy have built community while circling the roller rink at Skate King.
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Pump Up the Volume
Through their Tunespeak platform, St. Louis musicians Tom and Rick Pernikoff are connecting international performers with ardent fans.
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That’s
Entertainment
Downtown Edwardsville is thriving, thanks in part to the musicians and events Al Canal brings to the restored Wildey Theatre.
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Night Moves
Ranked No. 1 in nightlife, St. Louis is drawing attention for its fun, affordable ways to hit the town.
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All That Jazz
Lauren Parks and Jas Gary Pearson have turned the childhood home of music legend Miles Davis into a community catalyst.
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Keys to the Community
Kayia Baker and Pianos for People are changing lives one note at a time.
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Family Matters
Angie Smart is an accomplished violinist with the St. Louis Symphony – a career her son Theo Bockhorst might want,…
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Bass-ic Instinct
Tonina’s passion for the low notes is creating a hum in St. Louis.
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