raise the roof | The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park will replace the historic home’s 30-year-old shingle roof next year as part of its Conservation Management Plan. The initiative was kicked off with a $10,000 donation from local mid-century modern architecture group ModernSTL’s Preservation Fund.
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis is partnering with Continuity to support local filmmakers. The St. Louis Film Projects aims to foster a vibrant local film and media arts scene by investing a total of $500,000 in local creators and bringing together industry professionals and the public for screenings, panel discussions and networking opportunities. Learn more at continuitystl.org/stlfp.
make music
Get a peek behind the scenes on Nov. 11 with Chamber Project St. Louis, when you can be a part of a working rehearsal at Thornhill Library. The interactive experience will include a moderator to facilitate the conversation between the audience and the musicians. The event is free, but registration is recommended.
Fashionistas won’t want to miss a new podcast from fashion industry veteran Dwight Carter. Launched earlier this year, The Fashion Is Cool Podcast is dedicated to highlighting career options in fashion and providing valuable insights for students and young professionals eager to break into the industry. You can check it out on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
a day at the park
Laclede’s Landing is home to a new park thanks to Pocketparks, a local nonprofit known for transforming underused spaces. The Laclede’s Landing Active Art Park and Disc Golf Putting Course is located at 617 N. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. The disc golf course incorporates art sculptures commissioned from local nonprofit STL Artwork and crafted from recycled bicycle parts.
Webster Groves is honoring local civil rights advocate Benny Gordon, who helped dismantle segregation practices, in part by ensuring that Memorial Pool was opened to people of all races in 1953. To honor his legacy, the city’s recreation complex has been renamed the Benny Gordon Recreation Complex.
out of this world
The St. Louis County Library’s telescope lending program is turning 10! To date, telescopes have been checked out more than 3,850 times. To celebrate the anniversary, SLCL and the St. Louis Astronomical Society are hosting a series of Star Parties, including free telescope training and the opportunity to view the night sky. On Nov. 7, a Star Party will be held at both the Oak Bend and Prairie Commons branches at 6:30 p.m. To sign up, visit slcl.org/events.
