HistoryHistory Spotlight

History Spotlight: Fagin Building

The Fagin Building, completed in 1888 in St. Louis, stirred controversy due to its eccentric design. Was it a horrible design or before it’s time?

Arts

Voices at Bellefontaine

Voices at Bellefontaine is a series of short plays that explore St. Louis history through the experiences of six individuals interred at the cemetery.

Weekly Blog

Best Fall Scenic Drives Near St. Louis

Discover scenic fall drives near St. Louis, from Missouri’s river roads and Ozarks to Illinois bluffs, with colorful foliage, wildlife, and charming stops.

Spotlight

Artists Who Turn Unusual Materials Into Amazing Art

Explore art made from cardboard, horsehair and found objects, featuring giant animal sculptures, unique pottery and spooky creations.

Theater Reviews

Review of “Lizzie” at Stray Dog Theatre

Before Stray Dog Theatre’s enthralling production of “Lizzie” begins, handsome period dresses are displayed onstage. In full view of the audience, the performers complete their transformation into their characters by putting on the costumes designed by Corrinna Redford. This metatheatrical touch by director Justin Been is the first indication that “Lizzie” is a not a […]

Theater Reviews

A Remembrance of Bob Wilcox, 1936-2026

Bob Wilcox, the founder of “Two on the Aisle,” passed away in his sleep on October 5 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Bob and his wife Agnes came to St. Louis from New York for teaching jobs in the early 1980s. They met as graduate students at the University of Wisconsin. Bob started reviewing theater for […]

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Coyote Time: 50 Artists Transform St. Louis Through Public Art

Coyote Time is Counterpublic’s third triennial art exhibit showcasing fifty new artist commissions and selected historical artworks presented at public sites throughout the St. Louis area. The 2026 edition brings together daring new artist projects, public programs and events, and long-lasting civic initiatives centering urgent crises including climate, education, and immigration.

Spotlight

The Stories Behind the Places We Share | Architecture, History & Preservation

Discover the stories hiding in the places we share—from bold architecture and controversy to forgotten buildings brought back to life.

Theater Reviews

Review of “Romeo and Zooliet” at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

The zoo animals are represented by the same puppets as last year. They are as wondrous as you would expect from Michael Curry Design, the company that created the puppets for “The Lion King” on Broadway.

Theater Reviews

Review of “Come from Away” at Stages St. Louis

The inspiring musical, “Come from Away,” has come back to St. Louis in a brilliant production by Stages St. Louis. The show is a remarkable story of resilience and human decency arising from the closing of United States airspace after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Thirty-eight commercial flights from Europe were diverted to […]