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Back to SearchAverage White Band caps 5 decade funk and soul run with St. Louis show
Among Average White Band's hits are "Pick Up the Pieces," the 1974 song that highlights the group's funk and soul sound. The band's final performance…
1 year, 3 months ago
A fresh take on ‘The Nutcracker’ turns a jazz spotlight on Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
The “Ellington Strayhorn Nutcracker” from Jazz St Louis and St. Louis Dance Theatre will take audiences into the lives of Duke Ellington and LGBTQ co…
1 year, 3 months ago
LGBTQ advocacy groups voice ‘grave concerns’ over ID change in letter to Missouri DOR
The GOP-controlled Missouri General Assembly spent recent years focusing on restricting the rights of trans people. That pattern is already repeating…
1 year, 3 months ago
After another disappointing election cycle, Missouri Democrats facing long road ahead
Missouri Democrats were fairly bullish that 2024 would be the election cycle where they would finally gain some ground. But not only did Democratic c…
1 year, 3 months ago
Best books of 2024, chosen by St. Louis librarians
It’s December: What better time to cozy up and open a great new book? Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect book to give as a gift this holiday s…
1 year, 3 months ago
In ‘The Viral Underclass,’ a reporter connects Ferguson, COVID-19 and HIV
Journalist Steven Thrasher was featured as a speaker at the Missouri History Museum during a commemoration of World Aids Day on December 1. Thrasher'…
1 year, 3 months ago
Restaurateur Katie Lee chronicles her ‘rebirth’ and sobriety in serial autobiography
Katie Lee, of Katie’s Pizza and Pasta, talks about writing her autobiography — a work being published in serial, print form — and its focus on her pa…
1 year, 3 months ago
Could St. Clair County flip red like Madison County? The GOP is optimistic
Democrats in St. Clair County in Illinois have previously enjoyed double-digit victories over their Republican opponents, but those margins of victor…
1 year, 3 months ago
Whitworth masters ‘bedroom pop’ in debut album ‘Earth To Dreamer’
Owen Ragland started his pop-project Whitworth alone, but over time has added friends-turned-collaborators to bring his nostalgic and optimistic soun…
1 year, 3 months ago
Add these new songs by St. Louis artists to your playlist
Producer Miya Norfleet and STLPR reporter Chad Davis discuss their favorite recent releases from St. Louis’ music scene, including Brock Seals, Aida …
1 year, 3 months ago